Daily Current Affairs, Tech Quiz & Word of the Day
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Daily Current Affairs, Tech Quiz and Word of the Day
2026-09-20: Practice a reusable mix of daily quiz questions, one vocabulary booster, and one quick tech puzzle in a single session.
Current affairs — Question 1
Which Indian state has been recognized for its pioneering efforts in implementing the National Education Policy 2020, particularly focusing on higher education reforms?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- Maharashtra
Answer: Karnataka
Karnataka has been lauded for its proactive and comprehensive implementation of the National Education Policy 2020, especially in higher education.
Current affairs — Question 2
In the context of the Indian Constitution, which institution is primarily responsible for resolving disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President?
- The Supreme Court of India
- The Election Commission of India
- The Parliament of India
- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
Answer: The Supreme Court of India
Article 71 of the Constitution states that any dispute arising in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
Current affairs — Question 3
In cricket, what is the maximum number of fielders allowed outside the inner circle of the 30-yard line during the first six overs (powerplay) of a T20 International match?
- Four
- Five
- Six
- Two
Answer: Four
During the first six overs of a T20 International powerplay, a maximum of two fielders are allowed outside the inner circle.
Current affairs — Question 4
The 'Great Barrier Reef', the world's largest coral reef system, is located off the coast of which country?
- Brazil
- Indonesia
- Australia
- Mexico
Answer: Australia
The Great Barrier Reef is a vast coral reef system located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
Current affairs — Question 5
The Union Cabinet approved the National Logistics Policy. What is a major goal of this policy?
- To increase import duties
- To reduce logistics costs and improve efficiency
- To nationalize all transport services
- To ban foreign investment in logistics
Answer: To reduce logistics costs and improve efficiency
The policy aims to lower logistics costs, improve supply chain efficiency, and boost India's global competitiveness.
Tech quiz — Question 1
Which network protocol is commonly used to assign IP addresses automatically to devices on a local network?
- HTTP
- DHCP
- FTP
- SMTP
Answer: DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assigns IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to devices.
Tech quiz — Question 2
Which security principle dictates that users and processes should be granted only the minimum permissions necessary to perform their tasks?
- Defense in Depth
- Principle of Least Privilege
- Separation of Duties
- Zero Trust
Answer: Principle of Least Privilege
The Principle of Least Privilege ensures that access rights are limited to only what is essential for a user or process to function.
Tech quiz — Question 3
In machine learning, what is the primary purpose of a 'confusion matrix' in model evaluation?
- To measure model training time
- To visualize decision boundaries
- To summarize classification performance
- To tune hyperparameters
Answer: To summarize classification performance
A confusion matrix provides a detailed breakdown of correct and incorrect predictions for each class, summarizing performance.
Tech quiz — Question 4
Which company is the primary developer of the 'Python' programming language?
- Microsoft
- Guido van Rossum
- OpenAI
Answer: Guido van Rossum
Python was created by Guido van Rossum and is now maintained by a global community and the Python Software Foundation.
Tech quiz — Question 5
What is the primary purpose of 'version control systems' like Git?
- To encrypt data
- To manage and track changes in code
- To design user interfaces
- To automate software testing
Answer: To manage and track changes in code
Version control systems help developers track changes, collaborate, and revert to previous versions of their code.
Word of the day: Prerogative
A special right or privilege, especially one that comes with a position or office.
The CEO felt it was her prerogative to make the final decision on the new product launch.
Guess the word
Answer: RAM
RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be read from and written to in any order, typically used to store working data and machine code such as the operating system or application programs. It is volatile memory, meaning it loses its c
- The primary workspace for your computer's processor, holding data for quick access.
- This type of memory is volatile, meaning its contents are lost when power is turned off.
- Often measured in gigabytes, it's crucial for multitasking and running applications smoothly.