Current Affairs Quiz 9 September 2026
8 UPSC Prelims-style questions from the day's news. Tap an option to check your answer.
Q1.With reference to the recent audit report on rural works in Odisha, which of the following statements is correct?
EXPLANATION
The draft audit report analyzed 25,038 works executed between 2019 and 2026 and found that 13,083 works (52.25%) lacked photographic evidence.
Q2.Regarding the recent rainfall forecast in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements:
EXPLANATION
Andhra Pradesh is facing a 59% rainfall deficit, with every district in deficit and the water table having sunk three metres. The IMD expects a low-pressure system to bring showers from September 12 to 15.
Q3.With reference to the recent audit report on rural works in Odisha, what percentage of the 25,038 works analyzed lacked photographic evidence?
EXPLANATION
The draft audit report analyzed 25,038 works executed between 2019-2026 and found that 13,083 works, which accounts for 52.25%, lacked photographic evidence.
Q4.Regarding the recent protest by intern doctors in Bhopal, what is the current monthly stipend they are demanding to be increased to?
EXPLANATION
Interns at GMC, Bhopal, have been protesting for an increase in their current monthly stipend from ₹14,437 to ₹30,000.
Q5.According to the draft audit report on rural works in Odisha, what percentage of the works executed between 2019 and 2026 lacked photographic evidence?
EXPLANATION
The report found that 13,083 out of 25,038 works, which is 52.25%, had no photographic evidence.
Q6.In the context of the protest by intern doctors at GMC, Bhopal, what is the specific monthly stipend amount they are demanding?
EXPLANATION
The intern doctors at GMC, Bhopal are demanding an increase in their monthly stipend from the current ₹14,437 to ₹30,000.
Q7.Which chemical was reported to have leaked at a water filtration plant in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, leading to hospitalizations?
EXPLANATION
A chlorine gas leak occurred at a water filtration plant in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, while the gas was being used to purify water.
Q8.INDIA bloc parties have announced a 'gherao' of the Odisha Assembly on September 29, primarily protesting against which issue?
EXPLANATION
The protest is against a new mining law, which the parties allege will cause mineral-rich states like Odisha to lose enormous revenues.
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