Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 21 September 2026
Based on 20 September 2026 Current Affairs • UPSC CSE Prelims 2027 • Moderate–Hard • 15 Questions
Question 1
With reference to the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, consider the following statements:
1. It authorises and expands statutory sanctions, tariffs and prohibitions relating to Russia.
2. It extends existing sanctions relating to Iran.
3. It was signed into law by the President of the United States in September 2026.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: B. 1, 2 and 3
H.R. 5334 was signed into law on 18 September 2026. It authorises and expands sanctions, tariffs and prohibitions relating to Russia and extends existing sanctions concerning Iran.Question 2
With reference to economic sanctions, consider the following statements:
1. Primary sanctions directly restrict dealings by persons or entities under the sanctioning state's jurisdiction.
2. Secondary sanctions may target third-country entities for specified dealings with a sanctioned country or entity.
3. Tariff measures can form part of a broader sanctions framework.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3
The Russia–Iran sanctions law is useful for understanding direct restrictions and measures that can affect specified third-country transactions. Tariffs can also form part of broader economic restrictions.Question 3
With reference to uranium, consider the following statements:
1. Natural uranium contains approximately 0.7% U-235.
2. U-235 is a fissile isotope.
3. Uranium enrichment increases the proportion of U-238 relative to U-235.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: B. 1 and 2 only
Natural uranium contains about 0.7% U-235. Enrichment raises the concentration of U-235, whereas U-238 remains the dominant isotope in natural uranium.Question 4
With reference to the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
1. It is linked to Article 244 of the Constitution.
2. It provides for autonomous administrative arrangements in specified tribal areas.
3. It presently applies to tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3
The Sixth Schedule operates under Articles 244(2) and 275(1) and provides special arrangements for specified tribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.Question 5
Autonomous District Councils under the Sixth Schedule may exercise powers relating to which of the following subjects, subject to constitutional provisions?
1. Land
2. Forests other than reserved forests
3. Village administration
4. Certain social customs
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
The Sixth Schedule grants District and Regional Councils legislative powers over several local matters, including land, specified forests, village administration and social customs.Question 6
Regarding the withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon in September 2026, consider the following statements:
1. IMD reported withdrawal from some parts of West Rajasthan on 19 September 2026.
2. Withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon normally begins from southeastern India.
3. Withdrawal of the Southwest Monsoon and onset of the Northeast Monsoon are identical events.
Which of the statements given above is correct?
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Correct Answer: A. 1 only
IMD reported the start of withdrawal from parts of West Rajasthan on 19 September 2026. Southwest Monsoon withdrawal generally begins from northwestern India, and it is distinct from Northeast Monsoon onset.Question 7
A weather system highlighted around 20 September 2026 developed over the North Andaman Sea region. Consider the following statements:
1. Low-pressure systems over the Bay of Bengal can enhance rainfall along India's eastern coast.
2. Odisha and coastal Andhra Pradesh may be affected depending on the system's track.
3. The Andaman Sea forms part of the northeastern Indian Ocean region.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3
IMD's 20 September release highlighted the likelihood of intense rainfall over south Odisha and north coastal Andhra Pradesh as the system evolved. Such Bay of Bengal systems are important drivers of east-coast rainfall.Question 8
With reference to the NEET indicator used in labour-market analysis, consider the following statements:
1. NEET stands for Not in Employment, Education or Training.
2. It may include unemployed youth who are not in education or training.
3. It may also include youth outside the labour force who are not in education or training.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
NEET is broader than youth unemployment because it also includes persons outside the labour force when they are simultaneously outside education and training.Question 9
Consider the following pairs relating to labour-market indicators:
1. LFPR — Percentage of population in the labour force
2. WPR — Percentage of employed persons in the population
3. Unemployment Rate — Percentage of unemployed persons in the total population
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
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Correct Answer: B. 1 and 2 only
Unemployment Rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons among persons in the labour force, not among the total population.Question 10
The International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics”, whose valedictory session was addressed by the President of India on 20 September 2026, was organised by:
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Correct Answer: C. National Green Tribunal
The President of India addressed the valedictory session of the NGT-organised international conference in New Delhi on 20 September 2026.Question 11
With reference to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), consider the following statements:
1. It is a specialised body dealing with environmental disputes involving multidisciplinary issues.
2. It derives its statutory basis from the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010.
3. It is not a constitutional court created directly by the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
NGT is a statutory specialised judicial body established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 for environmental disputes requiring multidisciplinary expertise.Question 12
With reference to the National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC), consider the following statements:
1. It is a 100% Government of India-owned company.
2. It operates under the administrative control of the Department of Public Enterprises.
3. The Department of Public Enterprises is under the Ministry of Finance.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: C. 1, 2 and 3
NLMC is a wholly Government-owned company incorporated to monetise non-core assets of CPSEs and other government agencies. It is under DPE, Ministry of Finance.Question 13
The government's asset-monetisation approach, in the context of NLMC, may involve which of the following?
1. Unlocking value from surplus or under-utilised non-core assets
2. Direct sale in appropriate cases
3. Concession-based monetisation
4. Advisory support to CPSEs and other government entities
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
NLMC's mandate is to unlock value from non-core government assets. The official framework recognises direct sale, concession or similar methods and an advisory role for government entities and CPSEs.Question 14
With reference to IMD's rainfall-departure classification, consider the following statements:
1. A departure from −19% to +19% is classified as Normal.
2. A departure from −20% to −59% is classified as Deficient.
3. A departure of +60% or more is classified as Large Excess.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
IMD classifies rainfall departures as Normal from −19% to +19%, Deficient from −20% to −59%, and Large Excess at +60% or above.Question 15
With reference to High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU), consider the following statements:
1. HALEU contains a higher concentration of U-235 than conventional light-water reactor fuel.
2. HALEU generally contains U-235 at 20% or more by mass.
3. It is being considered for several advanced reactor designs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct Answer: C. 1 and 3 only
HALEU contains more than 5% but less than 20% U-235. Uranium enriched to 20% or above is classified as highly enriched uranium. HALEU is proposed for several advanced reactor designs.