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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 3 September 2026
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This StudyAgora Daily Current Affairs Quiz is designed for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, particularly the Preliminary Examination.
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UPSC Daily Quiz Answer Key – 3 September 2026
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Q1. Who was appointed as the first full-time Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust?
Correct Answer: Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (Retd.)
Retired Indian Air Force officer Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra was appointed as the first full-time CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to oversee administrative, security, and infrastructure management in Ayodhya.
Q2. Which state announced the launch of its first ozone-based drinking water treatment project in Dehra, Kangra district?
Correct Answer: Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the state's first ozone-based water treatment project at Dehra in Kangra district, allocated at ₹46 crore to ensure chemical-free purified drinking water.
Q3. According to data released by the Reserve Bank of India, what was India's Current Account Deficit (CAD) in the first quarter (Q1: April–June) of FY 2026-27?
Correct Answer: USD 4.2 billion
RBI data revealed that India's current account deficit stood at USD 4.2 billion (0.5% of GDP) in Q1 FY 2026-27, marginally higher than USD 3.4 billion recorded in the same period of FY 2025-26 due to an expanded merchandise trade gap.
Q4. Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar was elected as the President of which national sports organization?
Correct Answer: Esports Games Federation (ESGF)
Maharashtra IT and Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar was elected President of the Esports Games Federation during its general body meeting attended by delegates from 22 states.
Q5. Who was elected as the 38th President of the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) for the 2026–28 term?
Correct Answer: Sai Giridhar
FADA, the apex national body representing automobile retail in India, appointed Sai Giridhar, Managing Director of Saisha Motors, as its 38th President for 2026–28.
Q6. Which country joined NASA's Artemis Accords as its 71st signatory nation?
Correct Answer: Türkiye
Türkiye officially signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 71st country to join the US-led international framework for peaceful, transparent, and sustainable lunar exploration.
Q7. Which nation won the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 title hosted jointly by Belgium and the Netherlands?
Correct Answer: Germany
Germany defeated Spain in the final to secure back-to-back FIH Men's Hockey World Cup titles (its 4th overall title), while Argentina took the bronze medal and India finished in 8th place.
Q8. IIT Madras partnered with which UNESCO institute to develop next-generation AI and immersive learning modules?
Correct Answer: UNESCO MGIEP
IIT Madras collaborated with UNESCO's Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) to design AI-driven, immersive digital learning toolkits for global education.
Q9. Which international leader confirmed participation in the 18th BRICS Summit hosted by India in New Delhi under its theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'?
Correct Answer: Antonio Guterres
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres accepted India's invitation to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi as BRICS marked its 20th anniversary.
Q10. According to Microsoft's 2026 Work Trend Index report, what percentage of AI users in India qualify as "Frontier Professionals" actively building AI agent workflows?
Correct Answer: 32%
Microsoft's Work Trend Index revealed that 32% of Indian AI users are "Frontier Professionals" who use AI agents for multi-step automated workflows—double the global average of 16%.
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