Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 28 August 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams

Answer: Article 32 and Article 142

The Supreme Court used its writ jurisdiction under Article 32 and its plenary power under Article 142 to issue the Victim Protection Plan. Article 14 and 21 were not directly cited for the plan. Article 226 and 227 relate to High Courts, and Articles 136/141 deal with appellate jurisdiction and precedent. The judgment specifically mentions Article 32 and 142.

Polity · Social Issues · Governance · medium

Answer: National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)

The article explicitly states that the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) released satellite images of before and after the event. NRSC is the primary government agency under ISRO for satellite data processing and applications. While ISRO is the parent organization, NRSC is the specific agency mentioned for this task.

Environment · Geography · Governance · medium

Answer: Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC)

The article states that the WMCC was set up in 2012 as an institutional mechanism for border management. The JWG was created in 1992, and the Expert Group (EG) followed the 1993 BPTA. The SR Talks were established in 2003.

International Relations · Security · easy

Answer: Ministry of External Affairs

The article mentions that the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) took 750 Indian passport holders in batches for the yatra in 2025. The MEA is the nodal ministry for coordinating the yatra with China and managing diplomatic arrangements.

Environment · Geography · International Relations · Economy · easy

Answer: Ministry of Education

The article mentions that the Department of School Education and Literacy, under the Ministry of Education, is implementing Samagra Shiksha and PM SHRI to transform school education. The author is the Joint Director of this department.

Economy · Social Issues · easy

Answer: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

The article explicitly states that after the Sikkim disaster, the NDMA initiated the National GLOF Risk Mitigation Programme (NGRMP). The NDMA is the apex body for disaster management in India under the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

Environment · Geography · easy

Answer: Miles Kahler

The article states that international political economist Miles Kahler introduced the term 'minilateralism' in 1992. Stewart Patrick wrote about it later, and Jim O'Neill coined the BRICS idea, not minilateralism.

International Relations · Governance · easy

Answer: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)

The article mentions the Kathmandu-based climate research group International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), which provided analysis on the flood and glacier melt. UNEP, IPCC, and WMO are global bodies but not specifically mentioned in the article.

Environment · Geography · easy

Answer: Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Ltd. (B-SMILE)

The article mentions that B-SMILE is the SPV set up by the state government to develop the twin-tunnel roads and four elevated corridors. Bengaluru Business Corridor Ltd. is handling the PRR, HUDCO is the lender for PRR, and NICE is a different private entity.

Infrastructure · State Governance · Economy · Social Issues · medium

Answer: Ministry of Jal Shakti

The Jal Jeevan Mission falls under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation within this ministry is responsible for its implementation, as highlighted by Secretary Ashok K.K. Meena's involvement.

Governance · Rural Development · Water Resources · easy

Answer: Both 1 and 2

Statement 1 is correct: the judgment says all women in sex work are victims including those coerced, those who normalized coercion, and those who choose it voluntarily. Statement 2 is correct: the Victim Protection Plan will act as law till Parliament passes a new law. Statement 3 is incorrect: the judgment says even voluntary sex workers can be rescued; they are not excluded.

Polity · Social Issues · Governance · hard

Answer: Both 1 and 2

Statement 1 is correct: USGS initially reported a 4.4 magnitude earthquake. Statement 2 is correct: Anil Kulkarni mentioned the 1.5-2 km vertical drop. Statement 3 is incorrect: The programme covers four hilly states (Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh) and two Union Territories (Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh), not all Himalayan states.

Environment · Geography · Governance · hard

Answer: Both 1 and 2

Statement 1 is correct: the article mentions the eight-point consensus includes establishing two hotlines in the Eastern and Middle sectors. Statement 2 is correct: the article mentions advancing 'early harvest' boundary delimitation. Statement 3 is incorrect: the talks were held in Beijing, China, not New Delhi.

International Relations · Security · hard

Answer: Both 1 and 3

Statement 1 is correct: The USGS initially reported a 4.4 magnitude earthquake. Statement 2 is incorrect: The USGS later determined it was a glacial collapse and debris flow, not a GLOF. Statement 3 is correct: Glaciologist Anil Kulkarni said the collapse of a large chunk from a hanging glacier was the most likely cause. Hence option C is correct.

Environment · Geography · International Relations · Economy · hard

Answer: Both 1 and 3

Statement 1 is correct: 28.3% of population (40.1 crore) is in the 15-30 age group. Statement 2 is incorrect: unemployment among illiterate youth is 1%, while among graduates it is 13.7% – graduates have higher unemployment. Statement 3 is correct: formal skilling reduces graduate unemployment from 17% to 9%.

Economy · Social Issues · hard

Answer: 7 days

The judgment mandates that the magistrate must conduct a threshold inquiry within one week (7 days) of rescue to assess whether the victim's consent is genuine or manufactured by traffickers. This timeline is explicitly mentioned in the article. The other options are plausible distractors but incorrect.

Polity · Social Issues · Governance · medium

Answer: 676

The article states that ISRO revealed 'of 2,431 glacial lakes larger than 10 hectares... 676 had expanded notably between 1984 and 2023.' Option A (2,431) is the total number of such lakes, not the expanded ones. Option C (359) is the Nepal flood death toll. Option D (5.2) is the revised seismic magnitude.

Environment · Geography · Governance · medium

Answer: Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO), Chushul-Moldo, Nathu La, Bum La, and Kibithu

The article explicitly lists existing BPM venues as Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO), Tianwendian (TWD), Chushul-Moldo, Nathu La, Bum La, and Kibithu. Option A correctly includes DBO, Chushul-Moldo, Nathu La, Bum La, and Kibithu. Lipulekh and Dichu are mentioned as proposed but not successfully established BPM points.

International Relations · Security · medium

Answer: 20%

The article states that under the Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme, ethanol blending increased from less than 1.5% in 2013-14 to 20% in 2025-26, achieving the target five years ahead of the original deadline.

Environment · Geography · International Relations · Economy · medium

Answer: 5.1%

The article explicitly states that only about 5.1% of young people have received formal vocational or technical training. This highlights the critical skill gap in India's youth population.

Economy · Social Issues · easy

Answer: To assess whether the consent of a rescued woman to sex work is voluntarily given or coerced by traffickers

The threshold inquiry is specifically designed to evaluate the genuineness of consent, especially since traffickers may coach victims to claim voluntary participation. Option A is not mentioned; Option C is a separate investigative process; Option D is not the objective – the inquiry determines the next step for the victim's protection and rehabilitation.

Polity · Social Issues · Governance · medium

Answer: To strengthen boundaries of glacial lakes and install early warning systems in vulnerable Indian states.

The article explicitly states the programme 'seeks to strengthen the boundaries of these glacial lakes... and equip them with early warning systems.' Option A is incorrect as the programme is for India, not Nepal. Option C is too broad. Option D is a scientific action by USGS, not the objective of the programme.

Environment · Geography · Governance · medium

Answer: To provide direct communication channels for defusing local military tensions

The article states that existing hotlines have 'provided the two militaries with channels for direct contact' and that additional hotlines 'could strengthen this capacity and help defuse local tensions.' The primary objective is military-to-military communication to manage and reduce tensions at the LAC, not trade or comprehensive delimitation.

International Relations · Security · medium

Answer: To strengthen boundaries of glacial lakes and install early warning systems

The article explains that the programme seeks to 'strengthen the boundaries of these glacial lakes in the four hilly states of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, and equip them with early warning systems.' This is a disaster risk reduction measure, not directly related to emissions, tourism, or hydropower.

Environment · Geography · International Relations · Economy · medium

Answer: To provide multiple, flexible, and connected pathways from school to higher education, skills, and employment

The article emphasizes that the objective is not to create separate academic and vocational tracks, but to provide multiple, flexible pathways. This aligns with NEP 2020's vision of mainstreaming vocational education alongside general education.

Economy · Social Issues · medium