Current Affairs Quiz 16 September 2026
8 UPSC Prelims-style questions from the day's news. Tap an option to check your answer.
Q1.What is the primary function of the sensors developed by IIT Palakkad researchers?
EXPLANATION
Researchers at IIT Palakkad have developed sensors for faster heparin monitoring, which is crucial for accurate dosing during cardiac surgery and dialysis.
Q2.Which political parties are specifically mentioned as supporting Amit Shah's statement regarding the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in NDA-ruled States?
EXPLANATION
The report highlights that the TDP (16 MPs), Shiv Sena (13 MPs), and JD(U) (12 MPs) have backed the statement, which is crucial for the government.
Q3.Which of the following members of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (PM-EAC) are part of the new NCERT Economics textbook panel?
EXPLANATION
The news report states that PM-EAC members Sanjeev Sanyal and Shamika Ravi are part of the Economics textbook panel.
Q4.Mir Bilquis, who received Supreme Court intervention to travel, is set to coach the Indian team for which sport?
EXPLANATION
The Supreme Court issued an order allowing Mir Bilquis to travel to coach the Indian kayaking and canoeing team after the J&K government had previously denied permission.
Q5.The 'AI Sanskrit Heritage Model' was recently launched at which institution?
EXPLANATION
The AI Sanskrit Heritage Model was launched at the Madras Sanskrit College, as noted by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Q6.Which of the following political parties is NOT among the key NDA allies mentioned as supporting Amit Shah's statement on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in NDA-ruled States?
EXPLANATION
The report specifically mentions TDP, Shiv Sena, and JD(U) as the key allies supporting the statement.
Q7.Who among the following has been appointed to help draft the English textbooks for Class 11 and 12 in the new NCERT committee?
EXPLANATION
Saket Bahuguna, a former ABVP spokesperson, was appointed to the English textbook committee, while Sanjeev Sanyal and Shamika Ravi are on the Economics panel.
Q8.Under which act was scribe Satyam Verma booked in May 2024?
EXPLANATION
Satyam Verma was booked under the National Security Act (NSA) on May 13.
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