Question 1

What topics are covered in the 30 September 2026 current affairs quiz?

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The 30 September 2026 quiz covers Polity, Governance, State Governance, International Relations with 20 MCQs sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Question 2

How to use 30 September 2026 daily quiz for UPSC preparation?

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Attempt the quiz after reading the daily current affairs. Focus on understanding the explanation for each question. Link each topic to your static GK notes for comprehensive preparation.

Question 3

How many MCQs should I practice daily for competitive exams?

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Experts recommend 10-20 current affairs MCQs daily. This takes only 5-7 minutes but significantly improves retention through active recall, which is more effective than passive reading.

Question 4

Are these quiz questions based on The Hindu and Indian Express?

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Yes. All questions are derived from important news articles published in The Hindu and Indian Express, filtered and ranked by AI for exam relevance across UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exams.

Question 5

Which constitutional provision granted special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir, allowing it to have its own constitution?

Accepted Answer

Article 370, Article 370 of the Indian Constitution granted special autonomous status to Jammu and Kashmir, allowing it to have its own constitution and limiting Parliament's legislative powers. Article 35A flowed from Article 370, while the Instrument of Accession was the legal document for accession, and the Delhi Agreement was a political accord for integration.

Question 6

Which country's military withdrawal from Iraq in 2026 is the primary subject of the news article?

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United States, The article focuses entirely on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from their last bases in Iraq by September 30, 2026, ending more than two decades of military presence.

Question 7

Which ministry/department is the administrative custodian of the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund?

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Department of Science and Technology, The article states that DST is the administrative custodian of the RDI Fund. While the fund is housed under ANRF, the DST oversees its allocation and disbursal. The Ministry of Finance allocates funds but does not administer the scheme directly.

Question 8

Which body passed the resolution demanding immediate restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir?

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Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, The resolution was passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, which is the directly elected legislative body of the Union Territory. The article mentions that the resolution was moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and considered by the 90-member House. The Legislative Council does not exist in J&K.

Question 9

Consider the following statements regarding the abrogation of Article 370:

1. Article 370 was rendered inoperative on August 5, 2019, through the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 2019.

2. The President used Clause (3) of Article 370 to abrogate it, with the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly of the state.

3. The Supreme Court upheld the abrogation in 2023, stating that Article 370 was intended to enhance integration.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: The 2019 order superseded the 1954 order. Statement 2 is incorrect: The President used Clause (1) of Article 370, not Clause (3), and the phrase 'Constituent Assembly' was replaced with 'Legislative Assembly' (which was suspended, so the Governor acted). Statement 3 is correct: The Supreme Court in 2023 upheld the abrogation, stating Article 370 was meant for integration, not disintegration.

Question 10

Consider the following statements regarding the US withdrawal from Iraq:

1. The withdrawal was agreed upon in 2024 under President Joe Biden.

2. The US killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad in 2020.

3. The withdrawal is universally celebrated in Iraq with no fears of a security vacuum.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 2, Statement 1 is correct as the article mentions the withdrawal was agreed in 2024 under Biden. Statement 2 is correct as the US killed Soleimani in 2020. Statement 3 is incorrect because the article explicitly states that many Iraqi officials and tribal leaders fear the withdrawal is premature and will create a security vacuum.

Question 11

Consider the following statements regarding the RDI Fund:

1. The Technology Development Board (TDB) is the only agency currently selecting beneficiaries for the fund.

2. The fund provides grants covering up to 100% of the project cost for deep-tech startups.

3. BIRAC is a Section 9 non-profit company under the Department of Biotechnology.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct: TDB is the only SLFM currently selecting beneficiaries. Statement 2 is incorrect: the fund provides soft loans up to 50% of the project cost, not 100%. Statement 3 is correct: BIRAC is a Section 9 non-profit company under the Department of Biotechnology.

Question 12

Consider the following statements:

1. The resolution was passed on September 28, 2026.
2. All political parties including BJP supported the demand for statehood.
3. The 2024 assembly elections in J&K recorded a voter turnout of 63.88%.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

Both 1 and 3, Statement 1 is correct as the resolution was passed on September 28, 2026, as mentioned in the article. Statement 2 is incorrect because the 29 BJP legislators opposed the resolution. Statement 3 is correct: the 2024 elections saw 63.88% voter turnout. Hence option C is correct.

Question 13

On which date was Article 370 adopted by the Constituent Assembly?

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October 17, 1949, Article 370 was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on October 17, 1949. October 26, 1947 is the date the Instrument of Accession was signed. July 24, 1952 is the Delhi Agreement date, and August 5, 2019 is the abrogation date.

Question 14

How many American service members were killed in Iraq during the 2026 war against Iran, according to the article?

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7, The article states that '7 of the 18 U.S. service members listed as killed were in Iraq' during the 2026 war. 4,500 is the total number of Americans who died during the entire more than two decades of war in Iraq.

Question 15

What is the total corpus of the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund announced by the government?

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₹1 lakh crore, The article clearly mentions the RDI Fund has a corpus of ₹1 lakh crore over six years. ₹23,000 crore is the allocation for the first two years, ₹2,192 crore was disbursed in the first round, and ₹2,000 crore was received by TDB earlier this year. Hence, ₹1 lakh crore is the correct total corpus.

Question 16

According to the article, what was the voter turnout in the 2024 Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections?

Accepted Answer

63.88%, The article explicitly states that 'Voters in Kashmir shunned boycott politics and J&K recorded 63.88% voting.' This is a key data point for prelims. Other options are plausible distractors but not mentioned in the article.

Question 17

Who was the Chief Minister of Madras State when the first Motion of Confidence was moved in an Indian legislature?

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C. Rajagopalachari, C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) was the Chief Minister of Madras State in 1952. After his government lost the Aruppukottai bypoll, he moved a Motion of Confidence in the Assembly, which was the first such motion in any Indian legislature.

Question 18

Which agency publishes the annual 'Crime in India' report that recorded 1,01,928 cybercrime cases in 2024?

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National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), The NCRB is the nodal agency for collecting and analyzing crime data in India. It publishes the 'Crime in India' report annually, which includes data on cybercrime cases as seen in the article.

Question 19

Which of the following is the nodal agency designated by the NGT for the joint committee to inspect Sambhar Lake?

Accepted Answer

Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB), As per the NGT order, the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) has been designated as the nodal agency for the joint committee. The other bodies are part of the committee but are not the nodal agency.

Question 20

What was the primary constitutional mechanism used to render Article 370 inoperative in 2019?

Accepted Answer

A Presidential Order under Article 370(1) replacing 'Constituent Assembly' with 'Legislative Assembly', The government used a Presidential Order under Article 370(1) to modify the provision. By replacing 'Constituent Assembly of the State' with 'Legislative Assembly of the State' (which was suspended, so the Governor acted), the President could declare Article 370 inoperative. This was not a constitutional amendment by Parliament, nor a resolution by the state assembly, nor a Supreme Court judgment.

Question 21

What is the primary geopolitical concern raised in the article regarding the US withdrawal from Iraq?

Accepted Answer

A power vacuum benefiting Iran and potentially ISIS, The article highlights that the withdrawal gives Iran and its allies 'free rein' and also risks giving 'new life to Islamic State fighters', indicating a dual concern about a power vacuum benefiting both Iran and ISIS.

Question 22

What is the primary reason for the delay in disbursing funds under the RDI Fund to selected companies?

Accepted Answer

Delayed appointment of additional SLFMs and tax uncertainties for BIRAC, The article identifies two main bottlenecks: (1) the appointment of private SLFMs has been delayed despite recommendations being finalized, and (2) BIRAC has not started selecting companies due to tax-related procedural uncertainties. While conflict of interest was reported, it is not cited as the primary reason for the pause. Budget allocation is not the issue as ₹23,000 crore has been allocated.

Question 23

What is the primary demand of the resolution passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly?

Accepted Answer

Immediate restoration of full statehood, The article states that the resolution called upon the Government of India for the 'immediate and urgent restoration of full Statehood' to the UT. Options B, C, D are related but not the primary demand. The resolution specifically seeks statehood, not the old special status (Article 370 was abrogated earlier).

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