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Daily news quiz · 6 September 2026

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

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News · iBRICS Summit and BRICS Financial Integration

Consider the following statements regarding the BRICS grouping and its financial initiatives:1.The original members of BRICS were Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.2.The iBRICS Summit focuses on linking national fast-payment systems, sovereign wealth deployment, and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) interoperability.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · iBRICS Summit and BRICS Financial Integration

With reference to international financial mechanisms, what does 'Local Currency Settlement' primarily refer to?
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News · AK-203 Rifle Programme and Indigenous Ammunition

Consider the following statements regarding Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited:1.It is an Indian defense joint venture created under an Inter-Governmental Agreement.2.It recently signed an agreement with Adani Defence for the domestic supply of indigenous ammunition for AK-203 assault rifles.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · AK-203 Rifle Programme and Indigenous Ammunition

In the context of defense manufacturing, what does the term 'Inter-Governmental Agreement' signify?
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News · CDSCO Drug Quality Enforcement and Spurious Vaccines

Consider the following statements regarding drug regulation and enforcement in India:1.The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) acts as the central regulator for drug quality.2.State Licensing Authorities issue manufacturing and retail licenses under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · CDSCO Drug Quality Enforcement and Spurious Vaccines

Which of the following best describes a 'Misbranded Drug' under regulatory definitions?
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News · E-Commerce Export Hubs and Foreign Trade Policy 2023

Consider the following statements regarding India's Foreign Trade Policy 2023:1.It explicitly includes e-commerce exports as a focus area through designated export hubs.2.It is administered entirely by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to boost rural artisan crafts.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · E-Commerce Export Hubs and Foreign Trade Policy 2023

What is the primary utility of a 'Postal Bill of Export' in international trade?
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News · Black Carbon from Crop Residue Burning

Consider the following statements regarding black carbon emissions:1.Black carbon is classified as a short-lived climate pollutant rather than a long-lived greenhouse gas.2.Crop-residue burning in North India has been identified as a major contributor to atmospheric black carbon pollution.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Black Carbon from Crop Residue Burning

Which of the following best characterizes a 'Short-Lived Climate Pollutant (SLCP)' like black carbon?
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