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Daily PIB quiz · 16 September 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 16 September 2026 daily PIB summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.

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PIB · Dam Safety Act 2021 Implementation

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?
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PIB · UPI Fee Structure and Merchant Discount Rate Framework

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?
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PIB · UPI Fee Structure and Merchant Discount Rate Framework

In the context of digital payments in India, what best defines a 'P2M Transaction'?
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PIB · Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and 69th CPC

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?
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PIB · Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and 69th CPC

The 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, which saw participation from Indian parliamentary delegations, was held in which city?
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