23 July 2026

Quiz — 23 July 2026

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Questions

1. Under the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, which body acts as the appellate authority for orders passed by the 'designated authority' regarding NGO assets?

   1. A Supreme Court
   2. B High Court
   3. C District Judge
   4. D Ministry of Home Affairs

2. What is the primary function of the 'designated authority' as proposed in the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026?

   1. A To represent NGOs in international legal disputes
   2. B To audit the annual financial reports of all registered political parties
   3. C To manage or dispose of assets created from foreign funds upon cessation of registration
   4. D To grant initial FCRA registration to new NGOs

3. The Strait of Bab el-Mandeb connects which of the following bodies of water?

   1. A Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
   2. B Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
   3. C Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman
   4. D Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

4. Which of the following acts provides the legal framework for the recognition of 21 categories of disabilities in India?

   1. A Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995
   2. B Mental Healthcare Act, 2017
   3. C National Trust Act, 1999
   4. D Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

5. Which of the following sectors accounted for the highest share of total equity inflows into India during the April-May 2026 period?

   1. A Retail and wholesale trade
   2. B Computer services
   3. C Financial services
   4. D Manufacturing

6. What is the primary reason cited for the recent quarterly losses reported by state-owned oil-marketing companies in India?

   1. A Supply route disruptions due to West Asia conflict
   2. B Domestic oversupply of fuel
   3. C Sharp decline in domestic demand for petroleum products
   4. D Reduction in government subsidies

7. Under which legal framework are OTT platforms in India currently regulated regarding the display of content?

   1. A The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media, Ethics Code) Rules
   2. B The Press Council of India Act, 1978
   3. C The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995
   4. D The Cinematograph Act, 1952

8. Which of the following is considered a prerequisite for the normalisation of ties between India and China according to recent ministerial discussions?

   1. A Immediate resolution of all territorial claims
   2. B Peace and tranquillity in border areas
   3. C Full integration of regional supply chains
   4. D A formal military alliance

9. Which body is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Cauvery water sharing dispute?

   1. A Cauvery Water Management Authority
   2. B Central Water Commission
   3. C Inter-State River Water Disputes Tribunal
   4. D Cauvery Water Regulation Committee

10. Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution are primarily cited in cases concerning the protection of the rights of an accused against custodial violence and public humiliation?

    1. A Articles 19 and 22
    2. B Articles 32 and 226
    3. C Articles 14 and 21
    4. D Articles 12 and 13

11. According to the data provided by the Assam government regarding foreign nationals identified in the state as of May 31, 2026, which religious group constitutes the largest share?

    1. A Muslims
    2. B Christians
    3. C Buddhists
    4. D Hindus

12. The high-powered committee appointed by the Supreme Court is tasked with reviewing the definition and delineation of which of the following geographical features?

    1. A Aravali hill range
    2. B Western Ghats
    3. C Vindhya Range
    4. D Eastern Ghats

13. The current retirement age for judicial officers in most States and Union Territories, which is the subject of recent Supreme Court deliberations, is:

    1. A 60 years
    2. B 62 years
    3. C 65 years
    4. D 58 years

14. The 'Sidharthan Student Distress App' is proposed to be introduced in which state to address the issue of ragging?

    1. A Kerala
    2. B Andhra Pradesh
    3. C Karnataka
    4. D Tamil Nadu

15. Which state was the first to constitute a Waqf Board following the enactment of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025?

    1. A Karnataka
    2. B Tamil Nadu
    3. C West Bengal
    4. D Kerala

16. Which state has become the first in India to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a mainstream subject from Classes 1 to 12?

    1. A Karnataka
    2. B Delhi
    3. C Punjab
    4. D Kerala

17. What is the name of the AI education project launched by the Punjab government?

    1. A Sarbat.AI
    2. B Future.AI
    3. C Punjab.AI
    4. D Edu.AI

18. Under the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, who is the final authority to decide on the disqualification of a member of a House on the ground of defection?

    1. A The Supreme Court of India
    2. B The President of India
    3. C The Election Commission of India
    4. D The Speaker or Chairman of the House

19. The PM-POSHAN scheme, which aims to provide hot cooked meals to children, is primarily associated with which of the following objectives?

    1. A Universalization of primary education
    2. B Provision of vocational training to rural youth
    3. C Subsidized distribution of textbooks and stationery
    4. D Improvement of nutritional status of school-age children

20. Which of the following legal frameworks currently governs the temporary suspension of telecommunication services in India?

    1. A Telecommunications Act, 2023 and the 2024 Rules
    2. B Information Technology Act, 2000
    3. C Indian Telegraph Act, 1885
    4. D Disaster Management Act, 2005

21. In the context of crowd control, what is the primary technical purpose of 'pump action guns' (pellet guns)?

    1. A To serve as a lethal weapon for high-security zones
    2. B To provide long-range surveillance of protest sites
    3. C To cause permanent incapacitation of protesters
    4. D To immobilize individuals as a non-lethal crowd-control measure

22. Which of the following is NOT identified as a capability required for an AI system to pose an existential threat according to the Rand Corporation study?

    1. A The objective to cause human extinction
    2. B The ability to autonomously generate its own nuclear fuel
    3. C The ability to survive without human maintainers
    4. D Integration with key cyber-physical systems

23. The 'Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace' primarily advocates for:

    1. A The total ban of all artificial intelligence research
    2. B The immediate dissolution of all nuclear arsenals by 2030
    3. C Mandatory meaningful human control over nuclear weapon deployment
    4. D The privatization of nuclear command-and-control systems

24. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime chokepoint connecting which two major bodies of water?

    1. A Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden
    2. B Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea
    3. C Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal
    4. D Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman

25. The India Reserve Police (IRP) battalions, such as the one mentioned in the report, are primarily funded and managed by:

    1. A The Ministry of Home Affairs under a central scheme
    2. B The local municipal corporations
    3. C The Ministry of Defence
    4. D The State Police Department exclusively

26. The Supreme Court of India recently issued directions regarding the identification of a site for Friday prayers at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex. In which state is this complex located?

    1. A Madhya Pradesh
    2. B Rajasthan
    3. C Uttar Pradesh
    4. D Gujarat

27. What does the 'ASDDO' category refer to in the context of electoral roll revision in India?

    1. A Active, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate, and Others
    2. B Absent, Shifted, Dead, Duplicate, and Others
    3. C Absent, Stated, Deceased, Duplicate, and Official
    4. D Authorized, Shifted, Deleted, Duplicate, and Others

28. The Teesta Stage-VI Hydroelectric Project is located in which seismic zone, known for its young and heavily fractured rock formations?

    1. A Seismic Zone III
    2. B Seismic Zone IV
    3. C Seismic Zone V
    4. D Seismic Zone II

29. Which gas is primarily suspected to have caused the explosion at the Teesta Stage-VI tunnel site?

    1. A Hydrogen Sulfide
    2. B Methane
    3. C Carbon Monoxide
    4. D Nitrogen Dioxide

30. Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for coordinating disaster management efforts and relief operations in Assam?

    1. A Central Water Commission (CWC)
    2. B North Eastern Council (NEC)
    3. C National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
    4. D Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA)

31. The Chhattisgarh government has recently approved a 10% reservation for Agniveers in which of the following categories of state government jobs?

    1. A Class II Executive posts
    2. B Class IV ministerial posts
    3. C Class I Gazetted posts
    4. D Class III posts

32. Which of the following factors significantly contributed to the medical emergency faced by the tribal woman in the reported Kerala case?

    1. A Lack of qualified paediatricians in the district hospital
    2. B Failure of the ambulance service to reach the hamlet
    3. C Inadequate supply of blood for transfusion
    4. D Lack of access to antenatal care and previous caesarean deliveries

33. Under the Indian legal framework, which of the following best describes the power of a High Court regarding bail?

    1. A The power to grant or stay bail is exclusively reserved for the Supreme Court of India.
    2. B Bail is a fundamental right that cannot be stayed under any circumstances by the judiciary.
    3. C High Courts can exercise discretion to stay bail orders based on the merits and circumstances of the case.
    4. D High Courts have no authority to stay bail once granted by a lower court.

34. Which of the following best describes the purpose of a Judicial Commission of Inquiry under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952?

    1. A To provide recommendations to the government on matters of public importance.
    2. B To prosecute individuals involved in criminal activities.
    3. C To mandate the implementation of executive policies.
    4. D To replace the role of the judiciary in criminal trials.

35. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the administration and management of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra?

    1. A Ministry of Culture
    2. B Archaeological Survey of India
    3. C Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust
    4. D Uttar Pradesh State Religious Endowment Board