Consider the following statements regarding the World Trade Report 2026:1.It is published annually by the World Trade Organization.2.The report highlights that increasing geopolitical cooperation will drastically expand long-term global GDP.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC · current affairs quiz
Current affairs quiz · 16 September 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 16 September 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.
With reference to the concepts mentioned in global economic reports, what does 'Geoeconomic Fragmentation' primarily refer to?
Consider the following statements regarding the Census in India:1.The Census of India is a subject included in the Union List under the Constitution of India.2.The Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following authorities is statutorily responsible for conducting the Population Census and maintaining Vital Statistics in India?
Consider the following statements regarding the regulation of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India:1.Scale-Based Regulation classifies NBFCs into four distinct operational layers.2.Core Investment Companies are exempt from holding any portion of their assets in group companies' equity or debt.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary objective of introducing 'Scale-Based Regulation' for NBFCs by the Reserve Bank of India?
Consider the following statements regarding the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA):1.It was constituted under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.2.It functions without any investigative wing, relying entirely on local police authorities.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of consumer protection laws in India, what does 'Class Action' signify?
Consider the following statements regarding the legal framework of outer space:1.The 1967 Outer Space Treaty completely prohibits both nuclear weapons and kinetic space weapons in orbit.2.PAROS resolutions are debated under the UN disarmament machinery.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to space technology and international law, what does the term 'Dual-Use Technology' signify?
Consider the following statements regarding the Dam Safety Act, 2021:1.The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) is established as a statutory regulatory body under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.2.Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation reports and Emergency Action Plans are centrally tracked on the DHARMA portal.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The 'DHARMA portal', frequently seen in news related to dam safety, functions as:
Consider the following statements regarding the UPI fee structure and Merchant Discount Rate (MDR):1.Person-to-Person (P2P) transactions on UPI carry zero charges under current regulatory guidelines.2.MDR is a direct government tax levied on all digital transactions to fund public digital infrastructure.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of digital payments in India, what best defines a 'P2M Transaction'?
Consider the following statements regarding the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA):1.The CPA unites national and provincial legislatures across Commonwealth nations.2.State and UT legislatures in India hold direct membership in the CPA exclusively through the Union Parliament without individual branch representation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, which saw participation from Indian parliamentary delegations, was held in which city?