08 September 2026
Practice today’s important current affairs through exam-oriented questions designed primarily for APSC, UPSC and ADRE aspirants. Questions are framed from moderate to difficult level and are also useful for other competitive examinations.
Current Affairs MCQs
Moderate to difficult questions designed to test conceptual understanding along with current-affairs knowledge.
With reference to the Supreme Court’s directions regarding special courts for NDPS cases, consider the following statements:
- A total of 449 special courts were identified as required for effectively dealing with NDPS cases.
- 176 of these special courts were already functional at the time of the hearing.
- The Court directed authorities to preferably provide the necessary infrastructure within six weeks.
- Assam already had two functional NIA courts according to the report.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, consider the following statements:
- Polling is scheduled for October 6, 2026.
- Counting of votes is scheduled for October 9, 2026.
- EVMs and VVPATs will be used at all polling stations.
- The last date for withdrawal of candidature is September 19.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following statements best describes the Assam Green Cess Policy, 2026?
Consider the following statements regarding the CII Business Confidence Index reported for Q2 FY27:
- The Business Confidence Index rose to 66.0.
- It stood at 60.8 in the previous quarter.
- India’s real GDP growth in Q1 FY27 was reported at 7.8%.
- The Expectation Index declined from the previous quarter.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the India-China talks reported from Arunachal Pradesh, consider the following statements:
- The corps commander-level meeting was held at the Wacha-Damai border meeting point.
- The meeting took place in the Kibithoo region of Arunachal Pradesh.
- The talks focused on maintaining peace and tranquillity along the frontier.
- The meeting was held independently of the Special Representative talks between India and China.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following correctly describes the recent development at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH)?
Consider the following statements regarding the UNEP and Climate and Clean Air Coalition report discussed in the newspaper:
- Every $1 invested in tackling climate change and air pollution together could generate around $15 in economic benefits.
- Even excluding non-market welfare benefits, the measures could return around $4 for every $1 invested.
- The package examined six sectors.
- Telecommunications was identified as one of the six sectors.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following was reported regarding passenger vehicle retail sales in August?
With reference to illegal immigration figures reported in the Manipur Assembly, consider the following statements:
- 24,475 illegal immigrants were reported to have been detected.
- 14,992 were reported to have been pushed back.
- 9,483 were reported to be sheltering in Chandel, Kamjong and Tengnoupal.
- The five Manipur districts sharing the international border with Myanmar together have a reported border length of 398 km.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following is correctly associated with the Drone Centre of Excellence in Nagaland?
Consider the following statements regarding the projects for which foundation stones were laid in Meghalaya:
- The projects together were worth more than Rs 1,010 crore.
- The New Shillong Water Supply Scheme was valued at Rs 850.58 crore.
- A maternity and children hospital at Nongstoin was built under the National Health Mission.
- The projects were restricted exclusively to the road sector.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
The demand raised by the Nath-Yogi community in Assam was primarily related to which of the following?
With reference to the birth centenary of Dr Bhupen Hazarika, consider the following statements:
- Dr Bhupen Hazarika was born on September 8, 1926.
- The year 2026 marks his birth centenary.
- The centenary celebrations included programmes in Assam and Kolkata.
- The book Bhupen Hazarika: Hundred Years of a Wandering Song contains contributions from researchers from five countries.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following was emphasised as the foundation of India-Bangladesh bilateral relations in the reported discussions?
Consider the following statements regarding India’s space ecosystem as discussed by the ISRO Chairman:
- ISRO remains a government organisation.
- Private-sector participation is being encouraged in India’s space ecosystem.
- Around 450 industries were reported to be working with ISRO.
- Around 80% of the budget associated with a PSLV or GSLV launch was reported to be invested in Indian industries.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Prelims Answer Key
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Answers & Explanations
Concise explanations focusing on the concepts tested by each question.
Answer: B
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The Supreme Court was informed that 449 special courts were required for NDPS cases, of which 176 were already functional. The Court directed authorities to preferably provide the necessary infrastructure within six weeks. Statement 4 is incorrect because the report stated that one NIA court was already functional in Assam, while two additional NIA courts were proposed.
Answer: D
All four statements are correct. Polling for the Nagaon Parliamentary constituency is scheduled for October 6, 2026, with counting on October 9. EVMs and VVPATs will be used at all polling stations. The last date for withdrawal of candidature is September 19.
Answer: B
The Assam Green Cess Policy, 2026 provides a framework for levying green cess on identified sectors using natural resources and requiring regulation for sustainable development. The newspaper specifically mentioned sectors such as stone-crushing units, brick kilns and imported timber.
Answer: B
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The CII Business Confidence Index rose to 66.0 in Q2 FY27 from 60.8 in Q1 FY27. India’s real GDP growth was reported at 7.8% in Q1 FY27. The Expectation Index increased to 67.7 from 60.6, making statement 4 incorrect.
Answer: B
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The corps commander-level meeting was held at the Wacha-Damai border meeting point in the Kibithoo region of Arunachal Pradesh and focused on maintaining peace and tranquillity along the frontier. It followed Special Representative talks held in Beijing.
Answer: B
AMCH became the first centre in Northeast India to successfully administer Enzyme Replacement Therapy to a child suffering from a Lysosomal Storage Disorder. The therapy used Vele-glucerase Alfa and was carried out through the Centre of Excellence for Rare Diseases at AMCH.
Answer: B
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The report found that every $1 invested in tackling climate change and air pollution together could generate around $15 in economic benefits. The measures could return around $4 for every $1 invested even when non-market welfare benefits were excluded. Six sectors were examined; telecommunications was not one of them.
Answer: B
The newspaper reported that alternative-fuel passenger vehicles comprising CNG, hybrid and electric vehicles accounted for 41.95% of passenger vehicle retail sales, compared with 40.85% for petrol vehicles.
Answer: D
All four statements are correct according to the newspaper. Manipur reported 24,475 illegal immigrants detected, of whom 14,992 had been pushed back and 9,483 were still sheltering in Chandel, Kamjong and Tengnoupal. Five districts share a reported 398-km international border with Myanmar.
Answer: B
The Nagaland Drone Centre of Excellence includes DGCA-compliant Remote Pilot Certificate courses for small- and medium-category drones, along with FPV operations, drone repair and maintenance, GIS drone surveying and mapping, cinematography and avionics. Its planned ecosystem also includes advanced geospatial and UAV facilities.
Answer: B
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Projects worth more than Rs 1,010 crore were highlighted in Meghalaya. The New Shillong Water Supply Scheme was valued at Rs 850.58 crore, while a maternity and children hospital at Nongstoin was built for Rs 31 crore under the National Health Mission. The package covered water, roads, health and power rather than roads alone.
Answer: A
The Nath-Yogi community demanded inclusion among the communities protected under the proposed Assam Land and Revenue Regulation Amendment Bill, 2026. The issue concerns land rights and the protection of indigenous communities.
Answer: D
All four statements are correct. Dr Bhupen Hazarika was born on September 8, 1926, making 2026 his birth centenary year. Programmes were organised in Assam and Kolkata. The book Bhupen Hazarika: Hundred Years of a Wandering Song contains contributions from 31 researchers from five countries.
Answer: B
The India-Bangladesh discussions emphasised people-to-people relations as the foundation of bilateral relations, along with mutual trust, mutual benefit and continued cooperation.
Answer: D
All four statements are correct according to the newspaper. ISRO remains a government organisation while private-sector participation is being encouraged. Around 450 industries were reported to be working with ISRO, and around 80% of the budget associated with a PSLV or GSLV launch was reported to be invested in Indian industries.
Mains Answer Writing
Analytical questions for APSC and UPSC Mains, with Assam-specific relevance wherever applicable.