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Daily news quiz · 26 September 2026

Prelims-style MCQs from the 26 September 2026 daily news summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.

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News · Form 6 Voter Registration and Declaration Rules

Consider the following statements regarding the voter registration process in India:1.Form 6 is utilized solely for the inclusion of names of new electors under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.2.The Special Intensive Revision is a house-to-house physical verification drive conducted by the Ministry of Home Affairs to update electoral rolls.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Form 6 Voter Registration and Declaration Rules

With reference to the electoral framework in India, what is the primary purpose of Form 6?
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News · Rules of Origin Customs Simplification CBIC

Consider the following statements regarding recent trade and customs modifications:1.The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued notifications modifying import clearance protocols under CAROTAR 2020 provisions.2.CAROTAR 2020 rules are primarily implemented to encourage unverified third-country duty evasions.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Rules of Origin Customs Simplification CBIC

What is the primary objective of the Customs Administration of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements (CAROTAR) 2020?
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News · Production Linked Incentive Scheme Status DPIIT

Consider the following statements regarding the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme:1.PLI incentives are paid on incremental sales of goods manufactured in India rather than baseline investment.2.The Ministry of Finance oversees the monitoring and industrial policy implementation of the PLI schemes through DPIIT.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Production Linked Incentive Scheme Status DPIIT

The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme calculates its financial payouts primarily on which of the following metrics?
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News · ICGS Shaunak QUAD Maritime Security Deployment

Consider the following statements regarding recent maritime deployments involving India:1.ICGS Shaunak is an Offshore Patrol Vessel belonging to the Indian Coast Guard.2.The deployment included officers from all four QUAD member nations onboard to enhance maritime cooperation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · ICGS Shaunak QUAD Maritime Security Deployment

ICGS Shaunak, which recently participated in a QUAD maritime security deployment, is best classified as which of the following?
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News · Model Bilateral Investment Treaty Revamped Draft

Consider the following statements regarding the Model Bilateral Investment Treaty framework in India:1.The Model BIT framework is managed by the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance.2.The framework aims to attract foreign capital while completely bypassing domestic judicial systems through mandatory direct international arbitration without local remedies.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Model Bilateral Investment Treaty Revamped Draft

Which government body manages the Model Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) framework in India?
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News · Make in India and Production Linked Incentive Scheme Performance

Consider the following statements regarding the Make in India initiative and PLI scheme performance:1.The PLI scheme provides incentive payments calculated directly on incremental sales achieved over a base year.2.The Make in India initiative is administered exclusively by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Make in India and Production Linked Incentive Scheme Performance

Under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme associated with the Make in India initiative, incentive payments are determined based on:
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News · Gaganyaan Mission and Indian Human Spaceflight Programme

Consider the following statements regarding the Gaganyaan Mission and Indian Human Spaceflight Programme:1.LVM3 is the human-rated launch vehicle selected for launching the Gaganyaan crew module.2.Vyommitra is a heavy communications satellite launched to support deep space interplanetary orbits.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Gaganyaan Mission and Indian Human Spaceflight Programme

In the context of ISRO's Gaganyaan Mission, what is the role of 'Vyommitra'?
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News · Strait of Hormuz Regional Strategic Geography

Consider the following statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz:1.It lies between Iran and Oman/UAE, directly connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.2.The principle of Transit Passage governing navigation through the strait is formally established under the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral treaties.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Strait of Hormuz Regional Strategic Geography

With reference to the strategic geography of West Asia, the term 'Chokepoint' most accurately refers to which of the following?
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News · Project Suncatcher Space Hardware Testing

Consider the following statements regarding Project Suncatcher:1.It was announced to test advanced artificial intelligence processor chips directly in orbital space environments.2.The project evaluates high-performance semiconductors for radiation resilience and heat dissipation in an orbital vacuum.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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News · Project Suncatcher Space Hardware Testing

In the context of space hardware testing, a 'Bit Flip Error' is typically caused by which of the following?
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