UPPSC · current affairs quiz

Daily news quiz · 17 September 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 17 September 2026 daily news summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.

Today’s news summary Today’s PIB summary

1

News · EPFO Statutory Wage Ceiling Revision

Consider the following statements regarding the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO):1.EPFO operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.2.Establishments with 50 or more employees are mandatorily covered under the EPF Act, 1952.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2

News · EPFO Statutory Wage Ceiling Revision

With reference to the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) under EPFO, consider the following statement:It is a statutory pension scheme financed by which component of the employer's contribution?
3

News · Eligible Manufacturer Importer Scheme and Customs Rules

Consider the following statements regarding the Eligible Manufacturer Importer (EMI) scheme and customs regulations:1.Deferred payment of customs duty is permitted under Section 47 of the Customs Act, 1962.2.The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is an apex statutory body functioning under the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
4

News · Eligible Manufacturer Importer Scheme and Customs Rules

What is the primary objective of the Deferred Duty Payment mechanism under the customs framework?
5

News · India Semiconductor Mission Phase 2

Consider the following statements regarding the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM):1.The India Semiconductor Mission is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).2.Fiscal support under the mission covers up to 80% of the project cost on a pari-passu basis.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
6

News · India Semiconductor Mission Phase 2

In the context of the semiconductor industry, what do 'OSAT' facilities primarily deal with?
7

News · WEF Global Gender Gap Index 2026

Consider the following statements regarding the Global Gender Gap Report 2026:1.The index is published annually by the World Economic Forum (WEF).2.The index measures total economic and human development levels of nations rather than gender gaps.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
8

News · WEF Global Gender Gap Index 2026

What does a 'Gender Parity Score' signify in the context of the Global Gender Gap Index?
10

News · Sino Pakistan Boundary Agreement and PoK Legal Position

With reference to the Sino-Pakistan boundary agreements, what is the geographical significance of the Shaksgam Valley?
11

News · Prevention of Corruption Amendment Act 2018 Bribe Giver Liability

Consider the following statements regarding the Prevention of Corruption Amendment Act, 2018:1.The 2018 Amendment made bribe-giving a distinct statutory offense under Section 8 of the PC Act.2.Article 20(2) of the Constitution of India bars the retroactive application of newly created criminal offenses such as this.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
PDF