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Daily news quiz · 15 September 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 15 September 2026 daily news summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.

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News · Payment and Settlement Systems Act Zero MDR Rules

Consider the following statements regarding the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007:1.The Act empowers the Ministry of Finance as the primary payment regulator in India.2.The recent government notification bars bank charges on digital transactions up to Rs 2,000 via UPI and RuPay debit cards.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Payment and Settlement Systems Act Zero MDR Rules

What is the primary function of the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) as referred to in digital payment regulations?
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News · RBI Open Market Operations Bond Sales Forex Swap Liquidity

Consider the following statements regarding Open Market Operations (OMOs) conducted by the Reserve Bank of India:1.OMO bond sales by the central bank inject liquidity into the commercial banking system.2.OMO bond sales are utilized to absorb persistent banking surplus liquidity and tighten short-term interest rates.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · RBI Open Market Operations Bond Sales Forex Swap Liquidity

In the context of central banking operations, which of the following best describes a 'Forex Swap'?
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News · India MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement Rules of Origin Protocol

Consider the following statements regarding India's trade pacts:1.The India-MERCOSUR pact is structured as a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).2.India and MERCOSUR signed the First Additional Protocol to introduce Electronic Certificates of Origin.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · India MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement Rules of Origin Protocol

What is the primary purpose of establishing 'Rules of Origin' in international trade agreements like PTAs?
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News · Atal Pension Yojana Exit and Pension Framework

Consider the following statements regarding the Atal Pension Yojana (APY):1.APY is exclusively open to organized sector employees drawing a salary above tax thresholds.2.The scheme is open to all unorganised sector bank account holders between 18 and 40 years of age.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Atal Pension Yojana Exit and Pension Framework

Which statutory body is responsible for regulating and promoting pension funds in India, including framing guidelines for schemes like Atal Pension Yojana?
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News · Gujarat Emissions Trading Scheme for Industrial Pollution

Consider the following statements regarding the Surat Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS):1.Surat ETS was established as the world's first cap-and-trade market targeting particulate matter emissions.2.The scheme relies entirely on manual quarterly inspections by the Ministry of Rural Development without electronic monitoring.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Gujarat Emissions Trading Scheme for Industrial Pollution

What does the term 'Cap-and-Trade' signify in the context of environmental policy frameworks?
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