Today UPSC Current Affairs Quiz – 30 September 2026
10 UPSC Prelims-oriented MCQs based on 29 September 2026 current affairs
Q1
With reference to the Index of Services Production (ISP), consider the following statements:
1. It is intended to measure short-term changes in the output of the formal services sector.
2. The trial series released in September 2026 uses 2024–25 as its base year.
3. It is conceptually intended to complement the Index of Industrial Production.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. It is intended to measure short-term changes in the output of the formal services sector.
2. The trial series released in September 2026 uses 2024–25 as its base year.
3. It is conceptually intended to complement the Index of Industrial Production.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer: D
The ISP is designed as a high-frequency indicator of formal services-sector output. The July 2026 trial release uses 2024–25 as the base year and complements industrial-sector indicators such as the IIP.
The ISP is designed as a high-frequency indicator of formal services-sector output. The July 2026 trial release uses 2024–25 as the base year and complements industrial-sector indicators such as the IIP.
Q2
The Index of Services Production (ISP) released in September 2026 covered how many sub-sectors in its trial release?
Correct Answer: B
The trial Index of Services Production covers 19 sub-sectors.
The trial Index of Services Production covers 19 sub-sectors.
Q3
According to the July 2026 trial ISP data, which of the following recorded the highest growth among the listed service activities?
Correct Answer: B
Administrative and support services recorded the highest growth among the options listed, with 20.9% growth in July 2026.
Administrative and support services recorded the highest growth among the options listed, with 20.9% growth in July 2026.
Q4
Consider the following statements regarding the relationship between ISP and IIP:
1. IIP primarily measures industrial production.
2. ISP is intended to provide a high-frequency measure for services-sector production.
3. Both indicators can help assess short-term changes in economic activity.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. IIP primarily measures industrial production.
2. ISP is intended to provide a high-frequency measure for services-sector production.
3. Both indicators can help assess short-term changes in economic activity.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer: D
IIP covers industrial production, while ISP is designed to capture short-term changes in formal services-sector output. Together they provide complementary information about economic activity.
IIP covers industrial production, while ISP is designed to capture short-term changes in formal services-sector output. Together they provide complementary information about economic activity.
Q5
Consider the following statements about the Indian Navy Commanders' Conference:
1. It is an apex-level forum of the Indian Navy.
2. It provides a platform to review operational preparedness and maritime security.
3. The conference is held only when a major maritime crisis occurs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. It is an apex-level forum of the Indian Navy.
2. It provides a platform to review operational preparedness and maritime security.
3. The conference is held only when a major maritime crisis occurs.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer: D
The Commanders' Conference is an apex-level forum used to review operational readiness, maritime security and other strategic issues. It is not restricted to periods of crisis.
The Commanders' Conference is an apex-level forum used to review operational readiness, maritime security and other strategic issues. It is not restricted to periods of crisis.
Q6
Which of the following best describes the strategic significance of India's maritime domain?
Correct Answer: A
India's maritime domain is strategically important for seaborne trade, energy flows, maritime security and India's wider national interests.
India's maritime domain is strategically important for seaborne trade, energy flows, maritime security and India's wider national interests.
Q7
With reference to RBI liquidity management, consider the following instruments:
1. Variable-rate reverse repo operations
2. Foreign-exchange operations
3. Government securities transactions
Which of the above can be used as part of liquidity management?
1. Variable-rate reverse repo operations
2. Foreign-exchange operations
3. Government securities transactions
Which of the above can be used as part of liquidity management?
Correct Answer: D
RBI can influence systemic liquidity through monetary-policy operations as well as foreign-exchange and government-securities operations.
RBI can influence systemic liquidity through monetary-policy operations as well as foreign-exchange and government-securities operations.
Q8
India's trade discussions with the United States in September 2026 were primarily associated with which proposed arrangement?
Correct Answer: A
The discussions were connected with negotiations on the proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement.
The discussions were connected with negotiations on the proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement.
Q9
Consider the following statements regarding the services sector in India:
1. Services form an important component of India's economy.
2. High-frequency indicators can help track changes in services activity.
3. The ISP is intended to provide such a high-frequency indicator.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
1. Services form an important component of India's economy.
2. High-frequency indicators can help track changes in services activity.
3. The ISP is intended to provide such a high-frequency indicator.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct Answer: A
The services sector is a major part of India's economy, and the ISP is being developed as a high-frequency indicator to track changes in formal services activity.
The services sector is a major part of India's economy, and the ISP is being developed as a high-frequency indicator to track changes in formal services activity.
Q10
The current IIP series and the newly introduced ISP are most useful when understood as:
Correct Answer: B
IIP tracks industrial production, while ISP is designed to track formal services-sector production. They therefore provide complementary information on economic activity.
IIP tracks industrial production, while ISP is designed to track formal services-sector production. They therefore provide complementary information on economic activity.
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