Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India (ECI) and election symbols:1.The ECI derives its power to allocate and reserve election symbols directly from the Representation of the People Act, 1951.2.Paragraph 15 of the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968 grants the ECI the power to resolve political party splits and symbol claims.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC · current affairs quiz
Current affairs quiz · 18 September 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 18 September 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.
What is a 'Free Symbol' in the context of Indian elections?
Consider the following statements regarding economic sanctions:1.Primary sanctions target entities that have a direct jurisdictional nexus with the sanctioning state.2.Secondary sanctions penalize third-country entities that have no direct jurisdictional nexus with the sanctioning state.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of international relations, 'Strategic Autonomy' refers to:
Consider the following statements regarding the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme:1.The scheme is administered by the Ministry of Finance rather than the Department of Commerce.2.RoDTEP refunds embedded taxes such as Mandi tax, electricity duty, and fuel tax which were not covered under GST refunds.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary utility of 'Duty Credit Scrips' issued under export schemes like RoDTEP?
Consider the following statements regarding the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act:1.The Act is enforced and monitored by the Ministry of Rural Development.2.Under the amended Act, delayed registrations of vital events beyond 2 years require approval from a District Magistrate or Sub-Divisional Magistrate.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Who functions as the statutory authority under the Ministry of Home Affairs responsible for civil registration and census data in India?
Consider the following statements regarding the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS):1.It is a contributory healthcare scheme providing comprehensive medical coverage for central government servants and eligible dependents.2.The recent eligibility expansion altered the primary cardholder contribution rates significantly to fund the scheme.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) primarily provides healthcare benefits to which of the following groups?
Consider the following statements regarding Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas:1.They are fully residential, co-educational schools funded entirely by the Central Government.2.The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Cooperative federalism, in the context of administrative disputes between the Centre and States, refers to:
Consider the following statements regarding rural employment frameworks:1.The Ministry of Finance instituted mandatory random inspections and audit protocols to enforce statutory wage-material ratios.2.Public rural employment frameworks enforce statutory limits on material spending to preserve wage-budget integrity.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to public work schemes, what is the 'Wage-Material Ratio'?
Consider the following statements regarding stem cell therapy regulations:1.Stem cell therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder is permitted as standard clinical care across all government hospitals.2.The Union Health Ministry issued an advisory to States and UTs enforcing strict regulatory compliance for clinical stem cell therapy.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What does 'Autism Spectrum Disorder' primarily refer to in developmental terms?
Consider the following statements regarding the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India:1.The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) Ghaziabad serves as the National Coordination Centre for the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India.2.The Ministry of Ayush inaugurated the 6th National Pharmacovigilance Week to promote safer healthcare.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of healthcare and medicines, what is 'Pharmacovigilance'?
Consider the following statements regarding the NAMASTE scheme:1.The NAMASTE scheme is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).2.The scheme primarily focuses on rural irrigation infrastructure and watershed management.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The acronym 'NAMASTE' in the context of government welfare schemes stands for:
Consider the following statements regarding the PM Vishwakarma Scheme:1.It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme where funding is shared between the Centre and States in a 60:40 ratio.2.The scheme covers traditional artisan trades.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
How many traditional artisan trades are covered under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme?