Current Affairs Quiz 15 September 2026
8 UPSC Prelims-style questions from the day's news. Tap an option to check your answer.
Q1.The vessel 'MSC Elsa 3', which sank off the coast of Alappuzha in May 2025, was flagged in which country?
EXPLANATION
The Liberian-flagged vessel MSC Elsa 3 sank off the coast of Alappuzha in May 2025, causing potential marine damage to Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Q2.Which state's police force recently apprehended a scammer for circulating an AI-generated deep fake video of Chief Minister Vijay?
EXPLANATION
The Tamil Nadu CB-CID apprehended a scammer from Rajasthan who used AI-generated deep fake videos impersonating CM Vijay to solicit financial help.
Q3.According to the Chief Justice of India, how can the judiciary earn public trust?
EXPLANATION
The CJI stated that a court cannot seek public confidence by placing itself beyond scrutiny; it must be open to examination and criticism.
Q4.Under the recent government notification regarding the Payment and Settlement Act, 2007, bank charges are barred for transactions up to what amount via UPI and RuPay-powered debit cards?
EXPLANATION
The government has notified changes in the Payment and Settlement Act, 2007, to bar bank charges on payments up to ₹2,000 made via UPI and RuPay-powered debit cards.
Q5.Which country's flag was the vessel 'MSC Elsa 3' sailing under when it sank off the coast of Alappuzha in May 2025?
EXPLANATION
The Liberian-flagged vessel, owned by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), sank off the coast of Alappuzha in May 2025.
Q6.Which company owned the vessel 'MSC Elsa 3' that sank off the coast of Alappuzha in May 2025?
EXPLANATION
The vessel 'MSC Elsa 3' was owned by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and sank off the coast of Alappuzha in May 2025.
Q7.Which agency apprehended the scammer responsible for the AI-generated deep fake video of CM Vijay?
EXPLANATION
The Tamil Nadu CB-CID apprehended the scammer from Rajasthan who circulated an AI-generated deep fake video impersonating CM Vijay.
Q8.According to the Chief Justice of India, what is a necessary condition for the judiciary to earn public trust?
EXPLANATION
The CJI stated that the judiciary cannot earn public trust by shielding itself from scrutiny; it must remain willing to be examined, questioned, and criticised.
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