7 September 2026

Quiz — 7 September 2026

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Questions

1. Under the current inflation targeting framework, what is the target inflation rate set for the Reserve Bank of India?

   1. A 4% with a band of +/- 2%
   2. B 5% with a band of +/- 2%
   3. C 2% with a band of +/- 1%
   4. D 6% with a band of +/- 1%

2. The 'New Keynesian Phillips Curve' primarily describes the relationship between which two economic variables?

   1. A Interest rates and foreign exchange reserves
   2. B Fiscal deficit and public debt
   3. C GDP output and inflation
   4. D Unemployment and balance of payments

3. The 'NCORD' mechanism, often mentioned in the context of anti-narcotics efforts in India, stands for:

   1. A National Coordination Committee for Countering Drug Trafficking
   2. B National Committee for Oversight and Rehabilitation of Drug-addicts
   3. C National Council for Organized Response to Drugs
   4. D Narcotics Control and Operational Research Department

4. What is the primary purpose of the 1933 MANAS helpline introduced by the government?

   1. A To report drug trafficking activities to the NCB
   2. B To track the financing of international drug cartels
   3. C To coordinate between State Anti-Narcotics Task Forces
   4. D To provide support and assistance to persons with drug addiction

5. Which entity is primarily responsible for the commercialization of mature space technologies in India?

   1. A IN-SPACe
   2. B NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)
   3. C Department of Space
   4. D ISRO

6. Under which rules are the service associations of the Department of Space employees recognized?

   1. A Space Research Organization Act, 1969
   2. B Trade Unions Act, 1926
   3. C Central Civil Services (Recognition of Service Associations) Rules, 1993
   4. D Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

7. Which ministry is designated as the nodal ministry for the implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?

   1. A Ministry of Tribal Affairs
   2. B Ministry of Rural Development
   3. C Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
   4. D Ministry of Panchayati Raj

8. Which of the following best describes the primary challenge associated with the implementation of targeted Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) schemes?

   1. A The lack of availability of digital banking infrastructure for direct benefit transfers.
   2. B The constitutional prohibition against states providing direct financial assistance to citizens.
   3. C The difficulty in accurately identifying beneficiaries in the informal sector, leading to inclusion and exclusion errors.
   4. D The requirement for all UCT schemes to be funded exclusively by the Union government.

9. With reference to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), consider the following statements: 1. It uses the Current Weekly Status (CWS) approach to determine activity status. 2. It provides comprehensive data on hourly wages and job duration comparable to advanced economies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   1. A Neither 1 nor 2
   2. B Both 1 and 2
   3. C 1 only
   4. D 2 only

10. What is the primary advantage of the EOS-05 satellite being placed in a geosynchronous orbit?

    1. A It is significantly cheaper to launch than low-earth orbit satellites.
    2. B It provides higher resolution imagery than polar-orbiting satellites.
    3. C It allows for continuous observation of the same location due to its locked rotation with Earth.
    4. D It is designed specifically to replace the INSAT-3D series for weather forecasting only.

11. Which landmark Supreme Court judgment established that the permission of the Chief Justice of India is a necessary precondition for registering an FIR against a judge of the higher judiciary?

    1. A Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala
    2. B Second Judges Case
    3. C K. Veeraswami vs Union of India
    4. D S.P. Gupta vs Union of India

12. Under the Constitution of India, which articles provide the procedure for the removal of a judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court?

    1. A Articles 126 and 220
    2. B Articles 129 and 215
    3. C Articles 124(4) and 217(1)(b)
    4. D Articles 142 and 226

13. Which of the following is identified as a core principle for BRICS cooperation in the context of international relations?

    1. A Upholding sovereign equality and non-interference
    2. B Promotion of unilateral trade sanctions
    3. C Establishment of a centralized global military alliance
    4. D Mandatory adoption of a single common currency

14. According to the provided text, what is the projected economic growth comparison between greater BRICS and the G-7 by 2028?

    1. A Equal growth rates
    2. B BRICS growth will be twice as fast
    3. C G-7 growth will exceed BRICS growth
    4. D BRICS growth will be three times faster

15. The Biligundlu water gauge, often cited in the context of the Cauvery water dispute, is located at:

    1. A The inter-State border between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
    2. B The Krishna Raja Sagara dam site
    3. C The confluence of the Cauvery and Kabini rivers
    4. D The Mettur Dam reservoir site

16. Which of the following bodies is typically responsible for conducting socio-educational surveys to identify backward classes in a state?

    1. A National Commission for Scheduled Castes
    2. B Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
    3. C National Institution for Transforming India
    4. D State Commission for Backward Classes

17. Which military formation is responsible for operational areas along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh as mentioned in the recent talks?

    1. A 3 Corps (Spear Corps)
    2. B 14 Corps (Leh)
    3. C 4 Corps (Tezpur)
    4. D 15 Corps (Srinagar)

18. The recent Corps Commander-level meeting between India and China in the Eastern Sector was held at which location?

    1. A Taksing
    2. B Chushul-Moldo
    3. C Joshimath
    4. D Vacha-Damai

19. Which of the following best describes India's stance regarding the recent UN General Assembly resolution on global cartographic representation?

    1. A India rejected the resolution as it directly challenged its sovereign borders.
    2. B India proposed an amendment to the resolution to explicitly exclude Jammu and Kashmir from the scope of the map.
    3. C India abstained from voting, citing concerns over the inclusion of disputed territories in the UN map.
    4. D India supported the resolution while clarifying it does not authenticate any specific political map or boundary depiction.

20. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of including AYUSH provisions in recent Indian Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)?

    1. A To replace modern allopathic medicine in partner countries
    2. B To provide financial subsidies to foreign patients visiting India
    3. C To facilitate practitioner mobility, licensing, and standardized wellness services
    4. D To mandate the exclusive use of Indian traditional medicines globally

21. What was the primary purpose of the 'AYUSH visa' introduced by the Government of India in 2023?

    1. A To regulate the export of Ayurvedic herbal products
    2. B To provide permanent residency to foreign AYUSH practitioners
    3. C To facilitate the travel of foreign nationals to India for AYUSH-related treatment
    4. D To grant diplomatic immunity to AYUSH researchers

22. What is the primary objective of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) conducted by the Election Commission of India?

    1. A To redraw the boundaries of parliamentary constituencies
    2. B To conduct a census of the population in sensitive border states
    3. C To allocate funds for political campaign expenditure
    4. D To update and purify the electoral rolls by verifying voter data

23. Who was the last Indian Defence Minister to visit Sri Lanka prior to the visit in September 2025?

    1. A George Fernandes
    2. B Rajiv Gandhi
    3. C A.K. Antony
    4. D K.C. Pant

24. The Lokur Committee, often referenced in discussions regarding the classification of Scheduled Tribes, was established in which year?

    1. A 1965
    2. B 1972
    3. C 1989
    4. D 1950

25. According to the Constitution of India, who is responsible for the appointment of the Chief Justice of a High Court?

    1. A The Governor of the State
    2. B The State Legislative Assembly
    3. C The Chief Minister of the State
    4. D The President of India

26. Which of the following best describes the 'One Health' approach as highlighted in the context of rabies elimination?

    1. A A policy mandating the culling of stray dog populations to eliminate disease reservoirs.
    2. B A global initiative restricted to the Southeast Asian region for disease surveillance.
    3. C A collaborative effort integrating human, animal, and environmental health sectors.
    4. D A strategy focusing exclusively on human vaccination to prevent viral transmission.

27. According to the WHO, what is the primary requirement for a country to be validated as having eliminated dog-transmitted human rabies?

    1. A Universal mandatory vaccination of all domestic and stray animals.
    2. B Zero reported cases of dog bites in the country for five consecutive years.
    3. C Absence of human deaths from the disease for at least two years and capacity to prevent re-emergence.
    4. D Complete eradication of the rabies virus from all wildlife populations.

28. Which of the following best describes the 'Strait of Hormuz' in the context of global maritime trade?

    1. A A canal system facilitating trade between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific
    2. B A primary shipping lane connecting the Black Sea to the Mediterranean
    3. C A landlocked sea route connecting the Mediterranean to the Red Sea
    4. D A critical maritime chokepoint between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman

29. Which of the following factors have been identified as primary reasons for the recent outflow of Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) from Indian equities in September 2026?

    1. A Decrease in U.S. bond yields and a weakening U.S. dollar
    2. B Rebound in crude oil prices, rising U.S. bond yields, and a firm dollar
    3. C Domestic policy changes regarding corporate taxation and interest rate hikes
    4. D Increased domestic retail participation and a decline in crude oil prices

30. The legal principle 'nemo iudex in causa sua' refers to which of the following?

    1. A The right to a speedy trial
    2. B No one should be a judge in their own cause
    3. C The right to be heard by an impartial tribunal
    4. D The duty of the state to provide legal aid

31. Which of the following districts in Bihar was identified as a riparian area requiring heightened vigilance due to rising water levels in the Ganga?

    1. A Bhagalpur
    2. B Gaya
    3. C Darbhanga
    4. D Muzaffarpur

32. Which of the following sectors are identified as strategic for attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the context of current industrial policy discussions in Andhra Pradesh?

    1. A Real estate, Retail, and Banking
    2. B AI infrastructure, Critical minerals, and Semiconductors
    3. C Textiles, Agriculture, and Tourism
    4. D Traditional manufacturing, Coal mining, and Fisheries

33. Section 22A of the Registration Act, often cited in the context of land administration, primarily deals with:

    1. A The taxation of land transfers in urban areas
    2. B The digitization of all land records in a state
    3. C The mandatory registration of all agricultural land transfers
    4. D The prohibition of registration of certain documents affecting land to prevent illegal transactions

34. Which of the following is typically the ex-officio Chairperson of the State Planning Commission in India?

    1. A The Finance Minister
    2. B The Governor
    3. C The Chief Minister
    4. D The Chief Secretary

35. Which of the following bodies is typically responsible for issuing a Fire No-Objection Certificate (NOC) to public buildings in India?

    1. A District Collector's Office
    2. B Local Municipal Corporation Fire Department
    3. C State Electricity Board
    4. D State Public Health Department

36. As per the recent reports on flood relief in Uttar Pradesh, which of the following best describes the current government approach to relief distribution?

    1. A Distribution of dry rations only
    2. B Provision of a 50 kg comprehensive relief package with 26 items
    3. C Exclusively providing temporary housing without food aid
    4. D Direct cash transfers only

37. Which of the following best explains why certain peptides remain stable in 98% concentrated sulphuric acid?

    1. A The sulphuric acid acts as a catalyst for protein synthesis.
    2. B The peptides form helical structures that are resistant to acid.
    3. C The absence of water prevents the hydrolysis of peptide bonds.
    4. D The high acidity neutralizes the peptide bonds.

38. In the context of recent research, what is the significance of the 'omega loop' structure in peptides?

    1. A It is a structure that prevents the formation of peptide bonds.
    2. B It represents the breakdown of amino acid chains due to acid exposure.
    3. C It is a specific 3D shape maintained by sulphuric acid acting as scaffolding.
    4. D It is the standard structure formed by proteins in aqueous environments.

39. Which telescope was used to capture the high-resolution images of the sun's surface revealing plasma whirlpools?

    1. A Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST)
    2. B James Webb Space Telescope
    3. C Hubble Space Telescope
    4. D Chandra X-ray Observatory

40. What are the visible features of convection cells on the sun's surface called?

    1. A Solar flares
    2. B Prominences
    3. C Sunspots
    4. D Granules

41. Which of the following regions in Tibet was identified as the site of the destroyed border immigration post following the recent mudslide?

    1. A Gyirong County
    2. B Shigatse
    3. C Nyingchi
    4. D Lhasa

42. Which of the following best describes the characteristic of a perpetual bond?

    1. A It is a hybrid instrument that must be converted into shares after one year.
    2. B It is a government security that is immune to interest rate fluctuations.
    3. C It has no fixed maturity date and no predetermined date for principal repayment.
    4. D It has a fixed maturity date and pays periodic interest.

43. In the context of bond portfolio management, what is the primary purpose of rebalancing?

    1. A To eliminate the need for monitoring macroeconomic indicators like inflation.
    2. B To align the portfolio allocation with the original risk-return plan after market shifts.
    3. C To maximize returns by investing only in high-risk corporate bonds.
    4. D To ensure all bonds in the portfolio have the same credit rating.

44. Which of the following factors primarily contributed to the recovery of gold and silver prices in August as per the report?

    1. A Strengthening of the Indian Rupee against the U.S. Dollar
    2. B Government policy changes regarding bullion imports
    3. C Weakening of the U.S. Dollar and U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate expectations
    4. D Increased domestic demand during the festive season

45. Which of the following best describes the impact of a 'No-Claim Bonus' (NCB) in motor insurance?

    1. A It is a discount on the premium for not making a claim during the policy period.
    2. B It is a fixed amount paid by the insurer to cover third-party damages.
    3. C It is a penalty charged by insurers for frequent vehicle repairs.
    4. D It is a mandatory government subsidy provided to all vehicle owners.

46. Since 2021, what has been the regulatory requirement regarding flood cover in home insurance policies in India?

    1. A It is inbuilt with a single bundled premium.
    2. B It is only available for properties located in coastal zones.
    3. C It must be purchased as a separate, optional add-on.
    4. D It is strictly prohibited due to high risk assessment.

47. Which of the following best describes the policy adopted by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) regarding AI-generated music?

    1. A A complete ban on the use of any AI tools in the production of music.
    2. B A mandatory tax on all AI-generated tracks listed on national charts.
    3. C A requirement that all music must be composed entirely without the assistance of AI.
    4. D A policy allowing AI-assisted music provided it is 'substantially human-made' and transparently disclosed.

48. Which of the following regions was the proposed Lyallpur-Jaranwala railway line intended to serve?

    1. A The mountainous region of the Kangra Valley
    2. B The direct route between Delhi and Lahore
    3. C The industrial belt of the Sirhind-Rupar corridor
    4. D The tract irrigated by the Lower Chenab Canal

49. Poompuhar, which is currently the site of an underwater archaeological survey, was historically known as:

    1. A Tondi
    2. B Kaveripoompattinam
    3. C Korkai
    4. D Muchiri

50. The 'Nasha Mukt Haryana' campaign emphasizes which of the following as a primary preventive strategy against drug abuse?

    1. A Increased taxation on pharmaceutical products
    2. B Mandatory drug testing in schools
    3. C Strict border surveillance
    4. D Promotion of sports and healthy lifestyles

51. Which department in the Maharashtra government is responsible for the administration of state recruitment examination reforms?

    1. A Revenue and Forest Department
    2. B Department of Personnel and Training
    3. C Department of Higher and Technical Education
    4. D General Administration Department

52. Which of the following constitutional provisions is most directly related to the state's obligation to promote equality and prevent discrimination in public institutions?

    1. A Article 21 and Article 21A
    2. B Article 51A(h)
    3. C Article 14 and Article 15
    4. D Article 32 and Article 226

53. Which of the following authorities is primarily responsible for the regulation and safety compliance of residential building structures in Delhi?

    1. A Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
    2. B National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
    3. C Public Works Department (PWD)
    4. D Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)