UPSC · current affairs quiz

Daily news quiz · 13 September 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 13 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 · US Anti Dumping Countervailing Duty Indian Solar Cells

Consider the following statements regarding trade remedies in India:1.Anti-dumping measures in India are recommended by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) under the Ministry of Commerce.2.Anti-dumping duties are tariffs levied specifically to neutralize subsidies granted by an exporting country's government.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2

News · US Anti Dumping Countervailing Duty Indian Solar Cells

Which of the following best describes a Countervailing Duty?
3

News · ASI Preservation Delhi Monuments Hauz Khas Jantar Mantar

Consider the following statements regarding Delhi's historical monuments and acts:1.The Hauz Khas tank was excavated by Alauddin Khalji to supply water to the Siri Fort area.2.The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act governing central protection was enacted in the year 1947.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
4

News · ASI Preservation Delhi Monuments Hauz Khas Jantar Mantar

The Jantar Mantar observatories, recognized for their architectural and astronomical significance, were constructed by whom?
5

News · RBI Sovereign Bond Auction Partial Cancellation Yield Management

Consider the following statements regarding government securities auctions and Primary Dealers:1.Primary Dealers are registered entities obligated to bid in government securities auctions.2.Devolment refers to the process where the Reserve Bank of India permanently cancels auctions without any dealer participation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
6

News · RBI Sovereign Bond Auction Partial Cancellation Yield Management

In the context of RBI Sovereign Bond auctions, what does the term 'Cut-off Yield' signify?
PDF