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Daily news quiz · 7 September 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 7 September 2026 daily news summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.

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News · Gram Sabha Consent under Forest Rights Act

Consider the following statements regarding the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006:1.The Gram Sabha initiates the determination of forest rights under the Act.2.The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is the nodal central ministry for implementing the FRA.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Gram Sabha Consent under Forest Rights Act

With reference to the Forest Rights Act, 2006, what is the role of the Gram Sabha?
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News · Airfare Regulation under Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024

Consider the following statements regarding the civil aviation sector in India:1.The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024 replaces the colonial-era Aircraft Act, 1934.2.The Ministry of Railways holds statutory powers for the enforcement of airline tariffs and safety norms.
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News · Airfare Regulation under Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024

In the context of modern commercial aviation, what does 'unbundling of services' refer to?
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News · Defence Attache Expansion and Defence Diplomacy Fund

Consider the following statements regarding India's defence diplomacy initiatives:1.The Ministry of Defence allocated a dedicated ₹400 crore fund to strengthen defence diplomacy.2.Defence Attachés operate independently without any linkage to Indian diplomatic missions.
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News · Defence Attache Expansion and Defence Diplomacy Fund

What is the primary role of a Defence Attaché in an Indian diplomatic mission abroad?
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News · Strait of Hormuz Regional Security

Consider the following statements regarding the geography of the Strait of Hormuz:1.It connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.2.The northern coast of the strait is formed by the Musandam Peninsula, an enclave of Oman.
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News · Strait of Hormuz Regional Security

Why is the Strait of Hormuz considered a critical geographical location for global commerce?
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News · Female Political Representation and Forest Conservation

Consider the following statements regarding female political representation and environmental outcomes in India:1.Recent studies demonstrate that electing female legislators in state assemblies is linked to faster annual forest-cover growth.2.These empirical observations are exclusively documented in general unreserved urban constituencies.
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News · Female Political Representation and Forest Conservation

In environmental science, what is a 'carbon sink'?
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News · Price Stabilisation Fund and Buffer Stock Liquidation

Consider the following statements regarding the Price Stabilisation Fund:1.It covers essential commodities like onions, pulses, and potatoes.2.It operates directly under the administrative control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Price Stabilisation Fund and Buffer Stock Liquidation

What is the primary objective of a 'Buffer Stock' in the open market context?
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