Current Affairs Quiz 11 September 2026

10 UPSC Prelims-style questions from the day's news. Tap an option to check your answer.

Q1.The 'Susmitham – Mind Your Mind' campaign, recently launched in Kerala, is primarily aimed at:

EXPLANATION

The campaign was launched by the Keralam chapter of the Indian Psychiatric Society on World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day to make mental health conversations more open and dispel stigma.

Source: The Hindu →

Q2.Regarding the recent directive by the Madras High Court on SARFAESI cases, what did the court rule concerning Advocate Commissioners?

EXPLANATION

The Madras High Court ruled that Advocate Commissioners' fees in SARFAESI cases must be proportionate to the work involved, disapproving of the practice of magistrates fixing uniform fees.

Source: The Hindu →

Q3.Regarding the recent developments in Assam, what is the primary concern highlighted by wildlife specialists regarding elephants?

EXPLANATION

Wildlife specialists in Assam have reported elephants facing anthropogenic hazards, including being trapped in wire-mesh or having tyres stuck around their necks.

Source: The Hindu →

Q4.Which of the following global factors is cited as a challenge to the global economy during the BRICS summit in New Delhi?

EXPLANATION

The summit is taking place amidst global economic challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine war, the West Asia crisis, and specifically the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Source: The Hindu →

Q5.In the context of the recent evictions in the Sonapur area of Assam, what is the specific land-related issue being reviewed by the Gauhati High Court?

EXPLANATION

The Gauhati High Court is seeking clarity on the rehabilitation of families evicted in September 2024 to clear 100 bighas of notified tribal land in Sonapur, Kamrup Metropolitan district.

Source: The Hindu →

Q6.Why did the Supreme Court refuse to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the HPV vaccination campaign?

EXPLANATION

The Supreme Court orally stated that the PIL challenging the HPV vaccination campaign was filed with an ulterior motive and lacked bonafide.

Source: The Hindu →

Q7.What is the current status of CCTV footage retention in Tamil Nadu police stations as reported to the Madras High Court?

EXPLANATION

The Tamil Nadu DGP informed the Madras High Court that 1,071 out of 2,100 police stations have been equipped to retain CCTV footage for 18 months.

Source: The Hindu →

Q8.What is the primary objective of the 'Susmitham – Mind Your Mind' campaign launched by the Indian Psychiatric Society?

EXPLANATION

The 'Susmitham – Mind Your Mind' campaign aims to make mental health conversations more open and dispel the stigma that prevents people from seeking professional help.

Source: The Hindu →

Q9.Regarding the 18th BRICS summit held in New Delhi, which of the following global factors was specifically noted as a challenge to the global economy?

EXPLANATION

The summit highlighted global economic challenges including the Russia-Ukraine war, the West Asia crisis, and specifically the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Source: The Hindu →

Q10.In the context of the recent evictions in the Sonapur area of Assam, approximately how much land was cleared?

EXPLANATION

The eviction drive in September 2024 in the Sonapur area of Kamrup Metropolitan district was aimed at clearing 100 bighas of notified tribal land.

Source: The Hindu →

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