02 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 recent invocation of Article 142, consider the following statements:
- Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders necessary for doing complete justice in a matter before it.
- The recent case involved the quashing of FIRs against students who participated in the reported protests.
- The exercise of Article 142 automatically converts the Supreme Court into the investigating authority in criminal cases.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The recent controversy over deletions from Delhi’s draft electoral rolls highlights which of the following principles of electoral governance?
- Electoral rolls must be maintained accurately.
- The process of revision of electoral rolls has implications for electoral inclusion.
- Questions relating to deletion of names from electoral rolls are unrelated to migrant or tenant populations.
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With reference to Census 2027, which of the following best describes the significance of the recently reported Phase-II operations in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh?
The recent Nepal flash-flood disaster is particularly relevant to India’s disaster-management concerns because of which of the following?
- Himalayan disasters can have implications for downstream regions and connectivity.
- Sudden ice-and-rock collapse can contribute to severe flood events in mountain environments.
- Disaster management in the Himalayan region can be addressed solely through post-disaster rescue operations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements regarding India’s position highlighted at the SCO Summit:
- India called for collective action against terrorist financing, recruitment and radicalisation.
- India emphasised that connectivity projects should respect sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- India’s objection to the Belt and Road Initiative is linked, among other concerns, to its passage through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements best reflects India’s engagement with Pacific Island Countries as described in today’s current affairs?
With reference to UPI, consider the following statements:
- UPI processed a record 24.51 billion transactions in August 2026.
- The transaction value was approximately Rs 29.8 lakh crore.
- NPCI operates UPI as part of India’s retail payments and settlement infrastructure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is/are among the stated objectives of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana?
- Agricultural productivity
- Crop diversification
- Post-harvest storage
- Agricultural credit
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India’s current account deficit in Q1 FY27 widened despite an increase in net services receipts. Which of the following provides the most appropriate explanation based on the reported data?
Consider the following statements regarding India’s electricity consumption in August 2026:
- Electricity consumption increased to 169.01 billion units.
- Peak power demand reached 258.27 GW.
- The August peak exceeded the record peak of 270.82 GW recorded in May 2026.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The recent alert in Baksa district was associated with which river and hydropower project combination?
The PNB AI Summit highlighted several areas of technological transformation in banking. Which of the following were among the themes reported?
- Generative AI and Agentic AI
- Responsible AI and data governance
- Quantum-proof cryptography
- Elimination of cybersecurity from digital banking systems
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements based on the Dibrugarh update:
- ABHA is a unique 14-digit digital health number.
- ABHA facilitates secure access to and management of digital health records.
- ABDM seeks to create an interoperable and paperless digital healthcare ecosystem.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The recent Foot-and-Mouth Disease advisory in Arunachal Pradesh is particularly significant because which of the following livestock was specifically mentioned as susceptible?
Consider the following statements about the Sashastra Seema Bal’s border-security role highlighted in today’s material:
- The SSB guards India’s open international borders with Nepal and Bhutan.
- Technologies such as facial recognition, radars, CCTV cameras and drones are being used to strengthen surveillance.
- Its security concerns include narcotics trafficking, arms smuggling and human trafficking.
- The open-border character eliminates the need for community participation in border management.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Prelims Answer Key
Check your responses before reading the explanations.
Answers & Explanations
Concise explanations focusing on the concepts tested by each question.
Answer: A
Article 142 empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders necessary for doing complete justice. The current-affairs report states that the Court invoked Article 142 while quashing FIRs against students who participated in the reported protests. The provision does not make the Supreme Court the investigating authority in criminal cases.
Answer: B
The Delhi electoral-roll controversy highlights the importance of accurate, transparent and inclusive electoral rolls. The newspaper also reported concerns about whether tenants and migrant citizens were disproportionately affected. Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Answer: A
Census 2027 Phase-II field operations were reported in remote and snow-bound parts of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The exercise represents a transition towards actual population enumeration, with special arrangements for difficult terrain.
Answer: A
The Nepal disaster followed an ice-and-rock collapse near the Nepal–Tibet border and affected northern and central Nepal. The report specifically highlighted the relevance of Himalayan disaster management and downstream connectivity. Effective mountain disaster management requires more than post-disaster rescue.
Answer: D
All three statements reflect positions reported from India’s SCO engagement. India called for action against terrorist financing, recruitment, radicalisation and safe havens; emphasised sovereignty and territorial integrity in connectivity projects; and opposed the Belt and Road Initiative in the context of its passage through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Answer: B
India views Pacific Island Countries as an integral part of its wider Indo-Pacific engagement. The current-affairs material highlighted India’s engagement through the Act East Policy and FIPIC, along with cooperation involving climate change, sea-level rise, disaster preparedness and humanitarian assistance.
Answer: D
All three statements are correct according to the reported August 2026 data. UPI processed 24.51 billion transactions worth approximately Rs 29.8 lakh crore, while NPCI operates UPI as part of India’s retail payments and settlement infrastructure.
Answer: D
The reported objectives of PM-Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana include agricultural productivity, crop diversification, post-harvest storage, irrigation, agricultural credit and governance/service delivery. Hence all four listed objectives are correct.
Answer: A
India’s current account deficit widened to USD 4.2 billion, or 0.5 per cent of GDP, in Q1 FY27. Although net services receipts increased to USD 51.6 billion, the merchandise trade deficit rose to USD 86.1 billion. The larger merchandise deficit therefore contributed to the widening of the overall current account deficit.
Answer: B
Electricity consumption increased to 169.01 billion units and peak power demand reached 258.27 GW in August. However, this remained below the record 270.82 GW recorded in May 2026. Hence statements 1 and 2 are correct.
Answer: A
The Beki river water level began rising following a sudden release of water from the Kurichhu Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan. The Baksa district administration consequently issued an alert for areas around the Beki.
Answer: B
The PNB AI Summit discussed Generative AI, Agentic AI, responsible AI, secure data foundations and governance. PNB also highlighted deployment of quantum-proof cryptography across public-facing applications. The idea of eliminating cybersecurity is therefore contrary to the reported themes.
Answer: D
The Dibrugarh update states that ABHA is a unique 14-digit digital health number that enables citizens to securely access and manage digital health records. ABDM seeks to create an interoperable and paperless digital healthcare ecosystem.
Answer: A
The Arunachal Pradesh advisory concerned Foot-and-Mouth Disease in four districts and specifically highlighted mithun, cattle and other susceptible livestock. Ring or barrier vaccination and isolation of sick or suspected animals were among the reported measures.
Answer: B
The SSB guards around 2,450 km of India’s open international borders with Nepal and Bhutan. The reported technological measures include facial recognition, radars, CCTV cameras and drones. Its challenges include narcotics, arms smuggling, human trafficking and counterfeit currency. Community participation was highlighted as part of the border-security framework, making statement 4 incorrect.
Mains Answer Writing
Analytical questions for APSC and UPSC Mains, with Assam-specific relevance wherever applicable.