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Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams 13 Aug 2026

Current Affairs MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams

Q1:

Consider the following statements regarding India-US space cooperation and lunar initiatives:

India joined the Artemis Accords as a signatory in 2023.

The NISAR mission is a joint Earth-observation radar project between NASA and ISRO.

The Artemis programme aims to establish a permanent human presence on Mars by 2030.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: India signed the Artemis Accords in 2023, becoming the 27th country to join the framework for peaceful civil exploration of space.

Statement 2 is correct: The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission is a joint venture to measure Earth's ecosystem changes, ice masses, and natural hazards using advanced radar systems.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Artemis programme focuses on returning humans to the Moon and building sustained lunar exploration capabilities, not establishing a human presence on Mars by 2030.

Q2:

Consider the following statements regarding the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026:

Registration on the national digital platform for MSMEs is made mandatory for all manufacturing units.

All Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) must settle MSME invoices through the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS).

Mediated settlements and arbitral awards can be recovered as arrears of land revenue.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 2 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Bill states that registration will be free and voluntary for all MSMEs, not mandatory.

Statement 2 is correct: All CPSEs are required to settle invoices for goods and services procured from MSMEs through TReDS to reduce working-capital stress.

Statement 3 is correct: The Bill enables mediated settlements and arbitral awards to be recovered as arrears of land revenue through designated authorities like the District Collector.

Q3:

With reference to the dispute resolution mechanism under the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, consider the following provisions:

A strict timeline of 90 days is introduced for completion of mediation.

If a case remains pending in court for more than six months, at least 20% of the awarded amount must be paid to the MSE supplier.

Decriminalisation of minor compliance offences replaces jail terms with warnings, penalties, and fines.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Bill introduces a clear timeline of 90 days for conducting and completing mediation.

Statement 2 is incorrect: If a case remains pending for more than six months, at least 50% (not 20%) of the awarded amount must be paid to the MSE supplier.

Statement 3 is correct: Certain minor compliance-related offences are decriminalised, shifting the focus toward administrative warnings and monetary penalties.

Q4:

Consider the following statements regarding the role of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Indian economy:

According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, MSMEs account for nearly half of India's total exports.

The sector's contribution to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is higher than its share in total manufacturing output.

Registered MSMEs on the formal Udyam platform account for the largest share of employment in India, outperforming agriculture.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A: 1 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: According to the Economic Survey 2025-26, MSMEs drive 48.58% of diverse, labor-intensive exports (nearly half of the country's total exports).

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights that MSMEs contribute 31.1% to India's GDP, whereas their share in India's total manufacturing output stands higher at 35.4%.

Statement 3 is incorrect: While the sector employs more than 40 crore people (across registered and informal segments as of mid-2026), Agriculture remains the largest source of livelihood and employment in India. The MSME sector is universally recognized as the second-largest employer in the country after agriculture.

Q5:

Consider the following statements regarding India’s BRICS Chairship 2026:

India assumed the BRICS Presidency for the fourth time in 2026.

The theme for India's chairship is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.

Indonesia joined BRICS as a full member in 2025, expanding the total membership.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A: 1 and 2 only

B: 1 and 3 only

C: 2 and 3 only

D: 1, 2, and 3

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Answer: D

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: India assumed the BRICS Presidency on 1 January 2026 for the fourth time, having previously held it in 2012, 2016, and 2021.

Statement 2 is correct: The official theme for India’s BRICS Chairship 2026 is “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”.

Statement 3 is correct: Indonesia became a full member of BRICS in 2025, bringing the total number of full members to 11 (following expansions in 2010 and 2024).