Consider the following statements regarding the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the implementation of the Protection of Civil Rights (PCR) Act, 1955 and the SC/ST (PoA) Act, 1989:1.The scheme is administered under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.2.The funding sharing ratio under this scheme is uniformly 100% borne by the Central Government for all States and Union Territories.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
UPSC · current affairs quiz
Current affairs quiz · 2 October 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 2 October 2026 news and PIB notes. Use the chips to practise News + PIB together, or one source alone.
Under Section 14 of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, which of the following are designated for the speedy trial of offenses?
Consider the following statements about the Capacity Building Commission:1.It functions directly under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.2.It was established as an independent body in 2021 to oversee civil services training standards and plans.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The 'Sādhana Śhrinkhla' regional workshops, recently organized in places like Vijayawada, are associated with which of the following bodies?
Consider the following statements regarding the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI):1.It functions as a statutory authority established in 2016.2.It exclusively regulates corporate debtors and does not regulate insolvency professionals or service providers.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the IBC, what does the term 'haircut' generally refer to?
Consider the following statements regarding WTO provisions concerning food security:1.The WTO Peace Clause shields developing nations from disputes over public stockholding subsidy breaches for programs initiated prior to December 2013.2.The Peace Clause was established under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's domestic guidelines.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which WTO measure calculates the monetary value of domestic agricultural trade-distorting subsidies?
Consider the following statements regarding the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB):1.It is a statutory energy regulator overseeing downstream petroleum and gas distribution networks.2.It possesses the regulatory authority to directly oversee upstream petroleum exploration and crude oil drilling activities in deep-water blocks.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary purpose of the 'MyPNG Portal' and National PNG Drive launched by the PNGRB?