Consider the following statements regarding the Bar Council of India (BCI):1.It is a statutory body created under the Advocates Act, 1961.2.Its disciplinary jurisdiction under the Act extends to regulating the professional and academic conduct of law students prior to their enrolment as advocates.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC · current affairs quiz
Current affairs quiz · 4 September 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 4 September 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.
Which of the following describes the State Bar Roll maintained by State Bar Councils?
Consider the following statements regarding the EOS-05 satellite:1.It is India's first geosynchronous earth observation satellite designed for continuous broad-area monitoring.2.It is placed in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) at an altitude of approximately 160 km to 2,000 km.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary advantage of placing a satellite in a geosynchronous orbit, such as EOS-05?
Consider the following statements regarding the manufacturing GVA deflator methodology:1.The methodology was clarified by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).2.Double deflation utilizes a single output price index to deflate both gross output and intermediate inputs simultaneously.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A negative implicit GVA deflator in manufacturing can typically occur when:
Consider the following statements regarding maritime decarbonisation in India:1.The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways is promoting zero-emission shipping corridors and green fuel bunkering hubs.2.Shore power allows docked ships to run on heavy fuel oil while docked, eliminating onshore emissions.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary purpose of 'Green Bunkering' infrastructure in commercial shipping?
Consider the following statements regarding GDP base year rebasing and national accounts:1.The National Statistical Office (NSO) is scheduled to release an updated GDP back series and new base year series.2.Double deflation is a method that uses a single uniform price index for both output and inputs to calculate nominal GDP.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary purpose of a 'Base Year' in economic statistics and national accounting?
Consider the following statements regarding gig and platform workers in India:1.The Code on Social Security 2020 mandates a statutory definition and social security fund for platform workers.2.Recent surveys indicate that gig work has predominantly remained a short-term, supplementary earning activity rather than a primary source of livelihood.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following best defines a 'Platform Worker' under contemporary labor discussions?
Consider the following statements regarding the Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation Amendment Bill:1.It imposes a strict 21-day time limit for industrial clearances and business approvals under single-window mechanisms.2.Single-window clearance frameworks rely on manual bureaucratic reviews without any provision for deemed approvals.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What does a 'Deemed Approval' mechanism mean in the context of business facilitation laws?
Consider the following statements regarding green shipping initiatives in India:1.The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways reviewed green shipping corridor frameworks and port infrastructure readiness.2.NCoEGPS serves as India's premier institution for green port infrastructure research and policy inputs.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to alternative marine fuels and shipping terminology, what does 'Green Fuel Bunkering' refer to?
Consider the following statements regarding tribal welfare governance frameworks:1.The Ministry of Culture issued comprehensive operational guidelines for Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (ITDAs).2.DA-JGUA focuses on saturation coverage of essential amenities across tribal-majority villages in India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are classified based on specific criteria. Which of the following is typically a defining criterion for PVTG classification?
Consider the following statements regarding recycled textiles procurement:1.Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and the Textiles Committee signed an MoU to promote public procurement of certified recycled and upcycled textile products.2.The Textiles Committee functions as a statutory body under the Ministry of Finance.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What does 'Pre-consumer Textile Waste' signify in the context of a circular economy?
Consider the following statements regarding India's defence diplomacy initiatives:1.The Ministry of External Affairs released 'RAKSHA', a comprehensive 10-year strategic roadmap for global defence partnerships.2.'RAKSHA' serves as India's 10-year strategic blueprint for foreign defence partnerships and military cooperation.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of defence strategy and international relations, what is meant by a 'Net Security Provider'?
Consider the following statements regarding the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA):1.CARA held a regional consultative workshop in Pune emphasizing non-institutionalized care for children with special needs.2.CARA operates as a statutory body under the provisions of the Ministry of Rural Development.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary role of a State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA)?
Consider the following statements regarding Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan:1.Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan is implemented under the aegis of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.2.The campaign recently marked its 10th anniversary with nationwide pledge drives.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary purpose of the 'Navchetna Module' developed in connection with drug demand reduction?