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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 8 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 – 8 September 2026
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Q1. To significantly enhance the beyond-visual-range (BVR) combat capabilities of the IAF, the Ministry of Defence evaluated a proposal to equip the Su-30MKI fighter fleet with which long-range air-to-air missile?
Correct Answer: RVV-BD
The Ministry of Defence evaluated a proposal to equip the IAF's Su-30MKI fighter fleet with the Russian-made RVV-BD (export variant of R-37M) long-range air-to-air missile to bolster beyond-visual-range combat capabilities.
Q2. The historic and frescoed havelis of which region in Rajasthan were officially added to UNESCO's Tentative List of World Heritage Sites in September 2026?
Correct Answer: Shekhawati Region
The Ministry of Culture confirmed that the historic, fresco-adorned havelis across 14 key locations in Rajasthan's Shekhawati region have been included in UNESCO's Tentative List.
Q3. Which state emerged as the top-performing state under the Ministry of Jal Shakti's Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) and Catch the Rain campaigns?
Correct Answer: Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh emerged as the top-performing state in the Ministry of Jal Shakti's JSJB initiative, with five of its districts featuring among India's top 10 districts for rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge.
Q4. NITI Aayog's e-FAST India initiative launched which platform at the 5th e-FAST India Summit 2026 to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission trucks?
Correct Answer: PACT
NITI Aayog launched the Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport (PACT) under its e-FAST India program to aggregate freight demand and scale up electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Q5. Indian badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty created history by winning India's first-ever men's doubles title at which major tournament?
Correct Answer: China Masters
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated China's He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu in the final in Shenzhen to secure India's maiden China Masters men's doubles title.
Q6. The discharge from the Mettur Dam was increased to 12,000 cusecs in September 2026 to meet rising irrigation demand. In which state is Mettur Dam located?
Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu
The Mettur Dam (Stanley Reservoir) is located across the Kaveri River in Salem district, Tamil Nadu, and serves as a vital irrigation source for the Cauvery delta region.
Q7. An ancient, historically significant 'Siditale' hero stone belonging to the Alupa and Vijayanagara periods was recently discovered during an epigraphical survey at which historic site?
Correct Answer: Barakuru
Archaeologists discovered a Siditale hero stone at the Panchalingeshwara Temple in Barakuru (Barkur), an ancient port town situated along the Sita River in Udupi district, Karnataka.
Q8. The official theme announced for the 11th Ayurveda Day to be celebrated in Nagpur is what?
Correct Answer: Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow
The Ministry of Ayush announced "Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow" as the official theme for the 11th Ayurveda Day, emphasizing integrative healthcare and research innovation.
Q9. Authorities in which district of Jammu and Kashmir ordered a complete two-month ban on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) citing cybersecurity and public order concerns?
Correct Answer: Doda
District administration authorities in Doda, Jammu & Kashmir, issued an order banning the usage of VPNs across the district for two months to prevent misuse and maintain cybersecurity.
Q10. The Hindon River, which was in the news due to pollution abatement reviews, is a rain-fed tributary of which major river?
Correct Answer: Yamuna River
Originating in the Siwalik Hills of Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, the Hindon River flows through western UP before merging with the Yamuna River near Noida.
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