Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) in India:1.Article 324(2) of the Constitution explicitly empowers the Prime Minister alone to appoint the CEC subject to judicial ratification.2.The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on whether challenges to the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 should be referred to a five-judge Constitution bench.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC · current affairs quiz
Daily news quiz · 24 September 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 24 September 2026 daily news summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.
In the context of the appointment mechanisms of constitutional authorities in India, what was the significance of the Anoop Baranwal Case (2023)?
Consider the following statements regarding the legal status of duty-free shops at international airports in India:1.Duty-free shops operating within international airports are completely exempt from all domestic regulatory and public safety laws due to their extraterritorial tax status.2.The Bombay High Court recently ruled that customs-bonded stores within Indian airports remain fully subject to non-fiscal public safety and health laws.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following best defines a 'Custom-Bonded Area' in the context of international trade and commerce?
Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and drug regulation in India:1.The NHRC is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.2.The regulation of pharmaceuticals and setting up of a centralised drug registry falls exclusively under the administrative mandate of the Ministry of Culture.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What was the primary recommendation made by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) regarding pharmaceutical products?
Consider the following statements regarding the India-France-UAE trilateral cooperation platform:1.The trilateral grouping focuses primarily on joint initiatives in space, artificial intelligence, energy, and maritime connectivity.2.The administrative oversight and secretariat functions of this trilateral dialogue are managed directly by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following terms best describes targeted, informal international groupings focused on specific shared practical and technical goals, such as the India-France-UAE initiative?
Consider the following statements regarding the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002:1.Under Section 45(1) proviso of the PMLA, the strict 'twin conditions' for bail do not apply strictly to women, minors, or sick and infirm persons.2.The enforcement of PMLA provisions and investigation of money laundering offenses are exclusively administered by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In legal jurisprudence concerning the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), what are 'Twin Conditions'?
Consider the following statements regarding the Siang River:1.It originates in Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo.2.It joins the Dibang and Lohit rivers to form the Brahmaputra in West Bengal.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of river systems and geography, what does the term 'Upper Riparian State' refer to?
With reference to the Head-On Generation (HOG) system in Indian Railways, consider the following statements:1.It draws power from electric overhead equipment via locomotive transformers.2.It relies primarily on running separate diesel generator cars attached to the train.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary function of the Overhead Equipment (OHE) in electrified railway sections?