Current Affairs Quiz 20 September 2026
8 UPSC Prelims-style questions from the day's news. Tap an option to check your answer.
Q1.The 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, 2026' introduced by the U.S. is primarily concerned with which of the following?
EXPLANATION
The Act introduces new laws regarding tariffs and specifically impacts conditions related to imports of Russian oil.
Q2.The Ministry of Home Affairs has designated the network of Shahzad Bhatti as a terror group. What is his primary profession?
EXPLANATION
Shahzad Bhatti is a Pakistani social media influencer whose campaign to establish fear and clout in India led to his network being designated as a terror group.
Q3.As of September 16, how many districts in Bihar have been affected by floods?
EXPLANATION
Nearly 50 lakh people are affected by floods across 15 districts in Bihar.
Q4.With reference to the recent incident in the North Arabian Sea involving INS Kolkata, which agreement does India allege Pakistan violated?
EXPLANATION
India has alleged that Pakistan violated Article 10 of the 1991 Agreement between the two countries regarding the conduct of maritime vessels.
Q5.In the context of the Madras High Court case regarding a bogus community certificate, what was the employee's status after 32 years of service?
EXPLANATION
The employee had attained the age of superannuation after 32 years of service when the court refused to order the release of terminal benefits due to a bogus community certificate.
Q6.Which Union Minister led the central team that visited Bihar on September 16 to assess flood damage?
EXPLANATION
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan led the central team that visited Bihar to assess the flood situation.
Q7.Justice Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court recently emphasized that the legal profession is not commercial but rather which of the following?
EXPLANATION
Justice Anand Venkatesh stated that the legal profession is not commercial but a service-oriented one, where advocates must uphold the rule of law.
Q8.How many states have been affected by the campaign of the Pakistani social media influencer Shahzad Bhatti, according to the Home Ministry?
EXPLANATION
The Home Ministry has designated the network of Shahzad Bhatti as a terror group, noting his influence has spread to 14 states in India.
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