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Q).Consider the following statements regarding the legal framework to curb Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM/CSAM) in India: 1. Under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, intermediaries lose their "safe harbour" immunity if they fail to remove or disable access to content depicting child sexual abuse. 2. The prevention and investigation of cybercrimes against children is exclusively handled by specialized central agencies under the Ministry of Home Affairs, as "Cybercrime" falls under the Union List of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. 3. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has established the POCSO e-box for reporting online sexual abuse and other forms of child sexual abuse. Which of the statements given above are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 1 and 3 only C: 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, and 3

Q).With reference to the technological improvements and operational scope of KAVACH Version 4.0, consider the following statements: 1. It was commissioned for the first time on the South Central Railway (SCR) covering a section of the Hyderabad Division. 2. It completely eliminates the need for manual track maintenance and human-resource supervision in all block sections. 3. It uses trackside Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology alongside onboard locomotive equipment to monitor speeds and prevent Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD). Which of the statements given above are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 1 and 3 only C: 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, and 3

Q).Consider the following statements regarding the KAVACH Version 4.0 system recently in the news: 1. It is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system developed by the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO). 2. It meets Safety Integrity Level-4 (SIL-4) standards, representing the highest level of railway safety integrity. 3. Unlike earlier versions, KAVACH 4.0 features station-to-station connectivity through Optical Fibre Cables (OFC) and direct integration with Electronic Interlocking Systems. Which of the statements given above are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 1 and 3 only C: 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, and 3

Q).With reference to the naming of tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean, consider the following statements: 1. Names of tropical cyclones in this region are decided in advance by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)/ESCAP Panel on Tropical Cyclones. 2. A weather system is officially assigned its sequential name from the regional list as soon as a low-pressure Depression forms. 3. The name "Arnab," meaning "ocean" in Bengali, was contributed to the regional list by Bangladesh. Which of the statements given above are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 1 and 3 only C: 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, and 3

Q).Consider the following statements regarding the classification of tropical weather systems by the India Meteorological Department (IMD): 1. A Depression is associated with a maximum sustained surface wind speed of 31–50 km/h. 2. A Deep Depression features a maximum sustained surface wind speed of 51–61 km/h. 3. A system is formally designated as a Cyclonic Storm only when its wind speed crosses 88 km/h. Which of the statements given above are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 2 only C: 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, and 3

The Hindu Highlights for UPSC | 28 SEPTEMBER 2026 🔍 | Daily CA Booster 🚀 by Santhosh Rao Menneni sir: NATIONAL 1.EC failed to undo ‘disenfranchisement’: Cong. 2.ED report alone can’t be basis for FIR in CMRL case: Minister 3.Keralam researchers discover new Begoniaspecies on cliffs 4.Bank unions defer three-day nationwide strike after meeting 5.India, Canada set to take ties to ‘higher level’: Jaishankar 6.Russia sanctions in focus as Foreign Secretary Misri hosts U.S. delegation 7.Census 2027 is a ‘national responsibility’, says Modi 8.PM pays tribute to Ashok Singhal on his birth centenary EDITORIAL 1.Kashmir as India’s gateway to Eurasian opportunity 2.The paradox of de-Sinification in global production 3.In need of an overhaul 4.New equilibrium OPINION 1.The pitfalls of mandatory FIRs 2.Form 26 and the statutory mandate TEXT & CONTEXT 1.Should voting be a fundamental right? SCIENCE 1.COP31 hosts Australia and Türkiye face the fossil-fuel question INTERNATIONAL 1.Iran stands firm on plan to reopen Hormuz after Trump rejects move. 2.Industry giants sound the alarm on AI safety, seek to shape how it’s controlled ECONOMY 1.Backlash against mega data centres gains momentum, AI’s hidden cost #TheHinduHighlights #TheHinduCurrentAffairs #TheHinduExplained #UPSCCurrentAffairs

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Q).Consider the following statements regarding the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI): 1. It is a statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. 2. It operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. 3. It is mandated to lay down science-based standards for articles of food. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? #MCQS A: 1 and 2 only B: 1 and 3 only C: 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, and 3

Q).Consider the following statements regarding the amendment procedure of the UN Charter and the removal of Enemy State clauses: 1. Amending the UN Charter under Article 108 requires a two-thirds majority vote in the General Assembly followed by ratification from two-thirds of all UN members. 2. Any permanent member of the UN Security Council can single-handedly block an amendment from taking effect by withholding ratification. Which of the statements given above are correct? #MCQs A: 1 only B: 2 only C: Both 1 and 2 D: None

Q).With reference to the "Enemy State" clauses in the United Nations (UN) Charter, consider the following statements: 1. Under the UN Charter, an "enemy state" is explicitly defined as any country that belonged to the Axis Powers during World War II. 2. Article 53 of the Charter allows for enforcement actions against an enemy state without prior authorization from the UN Security Council. 3. The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has never formally recognized these clauses as obsolete or expressed an intention to delete them. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 2 only C: 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, and 3

Q).With reference to the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023, and constitutional provisions, consider the following statements: 1. The selection committee responsible for recommending the appointment of Election Commissioners consists of the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India. 2. The removal motion for the Chief Election Commissioner must be approved in each House of Parliament by a special majority, defined as a majority of the total membership of that House and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? #MCQs A: 1 only B: 2 only C: Both 1 and 2 D: None

Q).Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India (ECI): 1. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) enjoys identical constitutional protection against removal as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India. 2. Other Election Commissioners cannot be removed from office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner. 3. A motion seeking the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner can only be initiated in the Lok Sabha with the support of at least 100 members. Which of the statements given above are correct? #MCQs A: 1 and 2 only B: 2 only C: 2 and 3 only D: 1, 2, and 3

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The Hindu Highlights for UPSC | 27 SEPTEMBER 2026 🔍 | Daily CA Booster 🚀 by Santhosh Rao Menneni sir: NATIONAL 1.EC switches to damage control mode after facing flak over SIR 2.India slams Sharif’s UN speech, asserts right to defend itself 3.Pleas against ‘3-capital’ plan for A.P. now infructuous: HC 4.CJI inaugurates Victim Rights Centre in Bihar News in Frames 1.After the drought, a refreshing respite FAQ 1.What is Karnataka’s objection to the ESA? 2.Why are students protesting at IIT-Bombay? 3.What does the law say about CEC’s removal? PROFILES 1. Dissent in the Commission 2.The Arctic race 3.The ‘party of power’ SCIENCE 1.Shortening the road to cardiac care in rural Haryana INTERNATIONAL 1.China, U.S. agree to $30 bn tariff cut, AI dialogue during Xi’s visit 2.Trump rejects Iran’s deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz #TheHinduHighlights #TheHinduCurrentAffairs #TheHinduExplained #UPSCCurrentAffairs

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