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Daily PIB quiz · 6 October 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 6 October 2026 daily PIB summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.

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PIB · India Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism Article 6.2 Paris Agreement

Consider the following statements regarding the India-Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM):1.The JCM operational manual transitions bilateral carbon market cooperation from preparation to execution.2.The mechanism operates specifically under Article 6.4 central mechanisms of the Paris Agreement rather than Article 6.2.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · India Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism Article 6.2 Paris Agreement

In the context of international carbon markets, what does the term 'ITMOs' stand for?
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PIB · CAQM Flying Squads Punjab Haryana Paddy Stubble Burning

Consider the following statements regarding the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM):1.CAQM deployed special Flying Squads across districts in Punjab and Haryana for real-time monitoring of paddy stubble burning.2.Under the CAQM Act, 2021, directions issued by the Commission are subordinate to state pollution control board orders in cases of conflict.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · CAQM Flying Squads Punjab Haryana Paddy Stubble Burning

Which of the following best describes 'Ex-situ Management' in the context of crop residue handling?
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PIB · Supreme Court Judge Appointment Article 124 Constitutional Provision

Consider the following statements regarding Supreme Court judge appointments in India:1.The President of India appoints High Court Chief Justices as Judges of the Supreme Court under Article 124(2) of the Constitution.2.The Executive branch holds the exclusive statutory power to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · Supreme Court Judge Appointment Article 124 Constitutional Provision

What does a 'Warrant under Hand and Seal' signify in the context of judicial appointments?
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PIB · Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs IICA CSR Day Trusteeship

Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA):1.IICA observed its CSR Day emphasizing the alignment of statutory CSR under the Companies Act, 2013 with Gandhian Trusteeship.2.IICA functions under the administrative aegis of the Ministry of Finance.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs IICA CSR Day Trusteeship

Which schedule of the Companies Act, 2013 lists the permissible activities eligible for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure in India?
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