UPSC Quiz – 2026 : IASbaba’s Daily Current Affairs Quiz 8th September 2026

Solution (a)
Explanation:
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. The Bar Council of India (BCI) is a statutory body established under the Advocates Act, 1961. It regulates the legal profession, prescribes standards of professional conduct and exercises disciplinary jurisdiction over advocates. It also lays down standards of legal education, recognises law universities for enrolment purposes and conducts the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) for the Certificate of Practice. Statement 4 is incorrect. The Supreme Court has clarified that the BCI and its chairperson do not have jurisdiction to discipline or penalise law students merely by virtue of their statutory powers over advocates. This distinction between advocates and law students is important for elimination.
Why this question?
Tests the statutory limits of BCI and distinguishes advocates from law students.
Why important for UPSC?
Constitutional and statutory bodies are frequently tested through functions and jurisdiction.
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Solution (a)
Explanation:
Option (a) is correct. Anak Krakatau is an active volcano located in the Sunda Strait, between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra. It emerged from the caldera formed after the catastrophic 1883 Krakatau eruption, with its emergence beginning in 1927. The volcano lies within Indonesia’s highly active Pacific Ring of Fire and is associated with subduction-zone volcanism. Its flank collapse in December 2018 generated a deadly tsunami in the Sunda Strait. Options (b), (c) and (d) refer to other important Indonesian straits but are geographically incorrect for Anak Krakatau.
Why this question?
Tests precise map-based association between a volcano, island region and maritime strait.
Why important for UPSC?
Volcanic belts and strategic straits are recurring physical geography themes.
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Solution (d)
Explanation:
All four statements are correct. Thismia daemona is a newly described flowering plant belonging to the genus Thismia, commonly associated with “fairy lanterns”. It is popularly called the “devil flower” because of its dark, horn-like floral structure. The plant is leafless and lacks chlorophyll, meaning it cannot photosynthesise. Instead, it obtains nutrients through underground associations with fungi, a nutritional strategy known as mycoheterotrophy. It remains concealed beneath leaf litter for much of its life and becomes visible mainly while flowering. Fewer than 50 individuals are currently known, leading to a provisional assessment of Critically Endangered.
Why this question?
Tests mycoheterotrophy and distinctive adaptations of a newly discovered plant.
Why important for UPSC?
Species-in-news questions often combine taxonomy, ecology and conservation status.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
Option (b) is correct. Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin comprising six vitamers, with active coenzyme forms including pyridoxal-5-phosphate (PLP) and pyridoxamine-5-phosphate (PMP). It participates in more than 100 enzymatic reactions, particularly those involving amino-acid and protein metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, haemoglobin formation and immune function. Option (a) is incorrect because Vitamin B6 is water-soluble, not fat-soluble. Option (c) is incorrect because its functions extend far beyond calcium metabolism. Option (d) is incorrect because prolonged high-dose supplementation can cause sensory peripheral neuropathy, including numbness, tingling, pain and impaired coordination.
Why this question?
Tests vitamin classification, active forms and toxicity through close scientific distractors.
Why important for UPSC?
Basic nutrition and micronutrient functions frequently appear in General Science.
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Solution (b)
Explanation:
Option (b) is correct. Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 is a bilateral air exercise involving the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). The 2026 edition is being conducted at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from 9–22 September 2026. Japan has deployed Mitsubishi F-2A fighter aircraft along with approximately 110 personnel. The exercise focuses on air-combat manoeuvring, tactical proficiency, interoperability and operational synergy. Option (a) is incorrect as it is not a naval exercise. Option (c) is incorrect because the exercise is bilateral, not trilateral. Option (d) is incorrect because it involves the air forces of India and Japan.
Why this question?
Tests the participating countries and military branches involved in the exercise.
Why important for UPSC?
Defence exercises are frequently tested through participating forces and their nature.
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