Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 31 August 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 31 August 2026 with 15 MCQs and explanations. Questions sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express, selected for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation. Topics covered include Polity, Social Issues, Governance and Economy.
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Test your knowledge with 15 MCQs from today's current affairs. Each question includes an explanation for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation.
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Q1Which High Court delivered the judgment allowing a child to claim reservation benefits through their mother's nativity?
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Which High Court delivered the judgment allowing a child to claim reservation benefits through their mother's nativity?
Answer: Madras High Court
The judgment was delivered by Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy of the Madras High Court. Puducherry does not have its own High Court; it falls under the jurisdiction of the Madras High Court.
Polity · Social Issues · Governance · easy
Q2Which ministry is primarily responsible for the formulation and implementation of India's sugar policy, including pricing, releases, and imports?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for the formulation and implementation of India's sugar policy, including pricing, releases, and imports?
Answer: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
The Department of Food and Public Distribution under this ministry handles sugar policy, including the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) for sugarcane, sugar release orders, and import/export controls. The article mentions the government controls sugar imports and exports, which falls under this ministry's purview.
Economy · Agriculture · Environment · Governance · easy
Q3Which international body issued the ruling that the Indus Waters Treaty remains fully in force?
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Which international body issued the ruling that the Indus Waters Treaty remains fully in force?
Answer: Permanent Court of Arbitration
The article states that the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague ruled on the treaty. The other options are common distractors: ICJ is a different court, UNSC is political, World Bank mediated the treaty but did not issue this ruling.
International Relations · Polity · Environment · easy
Q4Which Act is the primary legislation governing food safety in India?
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Which Act is the primary legislation governing food safety in India?
Answer: Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, consolidated multiple food laws and established FSSAI. The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act was repealed. The other options are not the primary food safety law.
Governance · Health · Social Issues · easy
Q5Which ministry is primarily responsible for the experimental monetary asset accounts of marine fish resources as per the article?
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Which ministry is primarily responsible for the experimental monetary asset accounts of marine fish resources as per the article?
Answer: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
The article explicitly states that MoSPI is beginning the experimental monetary valuation of marine fish resources. MoSPI is the nodal ministry for statistics, not fisheries or environment.
Environment · Economy · Governance · easy
Q6Which Indian company has partnered with the US Javelin Joint Venture for co-production of Javelin anti-tank missiles in India?
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Which Indian company has partnered with the US Javelin Joint Venture for co-production of Javelin anti-tank missiles in India?
Answer: Tata Advanced Systems Limited
As per the article, Tata Advanced Systems Limited signed a pact with Raytheon and Lockheed Martin (Javelin Joint Venture) to explore establishing a final assembly and integration facility for the Javelin missile in India.
Security · International Relations · Science Tech · easy
Q7Which constitutional body approved the Semicon 2.0 scheme?
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Which constitutional body approved the Semicon 2.0 scheme?
Answer: Union Cabinet
The article clearly states that the Semicon 2.0 scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet on July 15, 2026. The Union Cabinet is the highest decision-making body of the government, headed by the Prime Minister.
Economy · Science Tech · Infrastructure · easy
Q8According to the article, which year is considered the first census for the Indian subcontinent?
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According to the article, which year is considered the first census for the Indian subcontinent?
Answer: 1872
The article states that '1872 census is considered to be the first for the Indian subcontinent, though it covered only the tracts under British rule.'
Polity · Governance · Social Issues · easy
Q9Which organization is responsible for maintaining Indian Standard Time (IST)?
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Which organization is responsible for maintaining Indian Standard Time (IST)?
Answer: CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL)
As mentioned in the article, IST is maintained by the CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL). ISRO provides traceability via satellite links, but NPL is the primary custodian.
Polity · Governance · Science Tech · easy
Q10Consider the following statements regarding the Madras High Court judgment on reservation:
1. The court ruled that a child can claim SC/MBC/OBC status through their mother's nativity when both parents belong to the same community.
2. The court upheld the Puducherry administration's argument that caste must be traced patrilineally due to patriarchal society.
3. The judgment relied on the Supreme Court's ruling in Rameshbhai Dabhai Naik v State of Gujarat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Madras High Court judgment on reservation:
1. The court ruled that a child can claim SC/MBC/OBC status through their mother's nativity when both parents belong to the same community.
2. The court upheld the Puducherry administration's argument that caste must be traced patrilineally due to patriarchal society.
3. The judgment relied on the Supreme Court's ruling in Rameshbhai Dabhai Naik v State of Gujarat.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as the court allowed claims based on the mother's nativity. Statement 2 is incorrect because the court rejected the patriarchal argument, calling it a misogynistic stereotype. Statement 3 is correct as the court examined and applied the SC's ruling in Rameshbhai Dabhai Naik v State of Gujarat.
Polity · Social Issues · Governance · hard
Q11Consider the following statements regarding the sugar and ethanol situation in India as described in the article:
1. The all-India modal retail price of sugar increased by about 44% from July 24 to August 24, 2026.
2. The government had initially estimated sugar production for 2025-26 at 34.3 MT, which was later revised to 30.6 MT due to pest damage.
3. The ethanol blending programme diverted 2.75 MT of sugar, and the article recommends maintaining this diversion to ensure fuel security.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the sugar and ethanol situation in India as described in the article:
1. The all-India modal retail price of sugar increased by about 44% from July 24 to August 24, 2026.
2. The government had initially estimated sugar production for 2025-26 at 34.3 MT, which was later revised to 30.6 MT due to pest damage.
3. The ethanol blending programme diverted 2.75 MT of sugar, and the article recommends maintaining this diversion to ensure fuel security.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct: the article states the price climbed from Rs 45/kg to Rs 65/kg, a 44% increase. Statement 2 is correct: initial estimate of 34.3 MT revised to 30.6 MT due to red rot and top borer. Statement 3 is incorrect: the article recommends reducing sugar-based ethanol, not maintaining the diversion, to protect food security.
Economy · Agriculture · Environment · Governance · hard
Q12Consider the following statements regarding the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT):
1. India announced the treaty would be held in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025.
2. The Court of Arbitration was formalized in 2025 on Pakistan's request.
3. India participated in the proceedings of the Court of Arbitration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT):
1. India announced the treaty would be held in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025.
2. The Court of Arbitration was formalized in 2025 on Pakistan's request.
3. India participated in the proceedings of the Court of Arbitration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Statement 1 is correct: the article mentions abeyance after Pahalgam attack on April 23, 2025. Statement 2 is incorrect: the Court was formalized in 2023, not 2025. Statement 3 is incorrect: India has never participated in its proceedings and rejects them as null and void.
International Relations · Polity · Environment · hard
Q13How many petitions were heard by the Madras High Court in this case concerning community certificates and reservation benefits in Puducherry?
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How many petitions were heard by the Madras High Court in this case concerning community certificates and reservation benefits in Puducherry?
Answer: 28
Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy was hearing a batch of 28 petitions concerning community certificates and reservation benefits in education and employment under the Puducherry administration.
Polity · Social Issues · Governance · medium
Q14According to the article, what was the all-India modal retail price of sugar on August 24, 2026?
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According to the article, what was the all-India modal retail price of sugar on August 24, 2026?
Answer: Rs 65 per kg
The article explicitly states the price climbed from Rs 45/kg on July 24 to about Rs 65/kg by August 24, a 44% increase. Option A is the price on July 24. Options B and D are not mentioned.
Economy · Agriculture · Environment · Governance · medium
Q15On which date did India announce that the Indus Waters Treaty would be held in abeyance?
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On which date did India announce that the Indus Waters Treaty would be held in abeyance?
Answer: April 23, 2025
The article explicitly states that India announced the treaty would be held in abeyance on April 23, 2025, following the Pahalgam terror attack. The other dates are distractors: August 31, 2026 is the ruling date, July 2023 is when the court was formalized, and May 2026 is when India reiterated its position on a previous award.
International Relations · Polity · Environment · medium
Topics Covered
- Polity
- Social Issues
- Governance
- Economy
- Agriculture
- Environment
- International Relations
- Health
- Security
- Science Tech
- Infrastructure
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- Madras HC Rules Child Can Claim Reservation Through Mother, Rejects Patrilineal Caste Tracing
- Sugar Prices Spike 44% in a Month, Govt Must Recalibrate Ethanol Policy to Protect Food Security
- Permanent Court of Arbitration Rules Indus Waters Treaty Fully in Force; India Ordered to Restrict Ratle Dam Work
- India's Food Safety Rulebook Under Scrutiny: 5.18 Lakh Samples Tested, 88,192 Penalties (2022-25)
- India's MoSPI Launches Experimental Monetary Asset Accounts of Marine Fish Resources for Blue Economy
- US Javelin Anti-Tank Missiles Co-Produced in India via Tata-Raytheon-Lockheed Pact
- ₹1,27,500 Cr Semicon 2.0 Notified: 40% Silicon Fab Subsidy, 35% ATMP Incentives
- Census 2027 Population Enumeration Begins: 13 New Questions on Father, Mother, Birthplace Added
- Centre Notifies Legal Metrology (IST) Rules, 2026; Mandates Common Time Reference
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