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Current affairs quiz · 21 September 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 21 September 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.

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News · Uniform Legal Framework for Court Deposits

Consider the following statements regarding court deposits:1.Court deposits are currently managed through a unified central statute enacted by Parliament.2.Registry deposits refer to funds deposited by litigants with court registries pursuant to judicial orders during ongoing litigation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Uniform Legal Framework for Court Deposits

With reference to the management of financial deposits in courts, the Supreme Court recently drew attention to:
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News · India Renewable Energy Installed Capacity

Consider the following statements regarding India's installed power capacity and targets:1.Non-fossil power includes both renewable sources and nuclear energy.2.India's updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) target achieving 50% non-fossil capacity by 2025.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · India Renewable Energy Installed Capacity

Non-fossil energy sources, which recently accounted for a major share of India's total installed capacity, include:
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News · RBI Software Services Exports Survey

Consider the following statements regarding India's software services exports:1.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts the annual survey on International Trade in Computer Services.2.Services trade surpluses generally tend to widen India's Current Account Deficit (CAD).Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · RBI Software Services Exports Survey

In the context of India's external sector, 'Software Exports' primarily refer to:
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News · Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Amendment Act

Consider the following statements regarding the regulatory framework of mining in India:1.The MMDR Act, 1957 is administered by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).2.States collect royalty on minerals extracted within their territories as governed by the parent MMDR Act.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Amendment Act

What is the primary function of a 'District Mineral Foundation' under the mining regulatory framework?
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News · Chartered Accountants Act Amendments ICAI

Consider the following statements regarding the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI):1.ICAI is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament in 1949.2.ICAI functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Finance.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Chartered Accountants Act Amendments ICAI

The term 'Multidisciplinary Partnership' in the context of the accountancy profession refers to:
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News · Aadhaar Authentication Subsidised LPG Refills

Consider the following statements regarding Aadhaar authentication for subsidised LPG refills:1.The mandatory biometric Aadhaar authentication requirement for domestic LPG consumers seeking subsidised cylinder refills is issued under the Ministry of Finance.2.Aadhaar authentication for government subsidies is anchored in Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Aadhaar Authentication Subsidised LPG Refills

The PAHAL scheme, often mentioned in the context of LPG subsidies, is best described as:
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PIB · PMLA IBC Interface Section 32A Immunity

Consider the following statements regarding the interface between the PMLA and the IBC:1.Section 32A of the IBC grants complete immunity to corporate debtor assets from PMLA action post-resolution if the management changes.2.The Ministry of Finance directly administers the adjudication of PMLA cases through the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · PMLA IBC Interface Section 32A Immunity

Under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 'Proceeds of Crime' refers to:
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PIB · Central Administrative Tribunal Administrative Tribunals Act 1985 Article 323A

Consider the following statements regarding the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT):1.The CAT is strictly bound by the provisions of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) during all its proceedings.2.Writs against CAT decisions are filed before Division Benches of High Courts, not directly in the Supreme Court.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · Central Administrative Tribunal Administrative Tribunals Act 1985 Article 323A

Which Article of the Constitution of India enables Parliament to establish administrative tribunals for service matters of public servants?
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PIB · DISHA 2 0 Scheme Legal Access Tele Law Nyaya Bandhu

Consider the following statements regarding the DISHA 2.0 scheme:1.DISHA 2.0 integrates Tele-Law, Nyaya Bandhu, and Nyaya Mitra under one legal access initiative.2.Tele-Law advice services are primarily operated through the Ministry of Agriculture's network of Krishi Vigyan Kendras.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · DISHA 2 0 Scheme Legal Access Tele Law Nyaya Bandhu

Article 39A of the Constitution of India, which relates to initiatives like Tele-Law and free legal aid, is a:
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PIB · National Film Awards Film Enquiry Committee 1949 SK Patil

Consider the following statements regarding the National Film Awards:1.The National Film Awards were instituted in 1954 following recommendations of the Film Enquiry Committee (1949).2.The awards are administered by the Ministry of Culture across feature, non-feature, and cinema writing streams.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · National Film Awards Film Enquiry Committee 1949 SK Patil

The Film Enquiry Committee (1949) that laid the structural foundations for State support and institutions in Indian cinema was chaired by:
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