Daily Current Affairs Quiz, 24 May 2026MCQs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams
Practice the Daily Current Affairs Quiz for 24 May 2026 with 15 MCQs and explanations. Questions sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express, selected for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exam preparation. Topics covered include History, Security, Governance and Polity.
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Q1The Henderson Brooks–Bhagat Report is an official inquiry report of which organization?
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The Henderson Brooks–Bhagat Report is an official inquiry report of which organization?
Answer: Indian Army
The article explicitly states it is the 'official Indian Army inquiry' commissioned by the then acting Chief of Army Staff, General J.N. Chaudhuri. It was an internal operations review of the Army's performance.
History · Security · Governance · easy
Q2Under which law does Section 43D(5), which creates a stringent bail regime discussed in the news, exist?
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Under which law does Section 43D(5), which creates a stringent bail regime discussed in the news, exist?
Answer: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
Section 43D(5) is a specific provision of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. It is this section that makes securing bail under the anti-terror law particularly difficult, as detailed in the article.
Polity · Security · Governance · easy
Q3The 'deemed distribution licensee' status for Indian Railways, which was recently cancelled by the Supreme Court, was originally granted by which regulatory body?
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The 'deemed distribution licensee' status for Indian Railways, which was recently cancelled by the Supreme Court, was originally granted by which regulatory body?
Answer: Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC)
As per the article, Indian Railways began operating under the 'deemed licensee' tag in November 2015 following a Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) order. CERC is the statutory regulator for the power sector at the central level.
International Relations · Environment · Economy · Infrastructure · easy
Q4Under which Act is the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) registered, as mentioned in the article?
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Under which Act is the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) registered, as mentioned in the article?
Answer: Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975
The article explicitly states that the BCCI is registered as an autonomous charitable society under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975. This is a key factual point in its argument against being a 'public authority'.
Polity · Governance · Sports · easy
Q5Which central agency is the nodal body for drug law enforcement in India, as mentioned in the context of campaigns against narcotics?
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Which central agency is the nodal body for drug law enforcement in India, as mentioned in the context of campaigns against narcotics?
Answer: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)
The article mentions the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in the context of sustained campaigns against the drug trade. The NCB is India's premier agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs for combating illicit drug trafficking. Other agencies listed have different primary mandates.
Social Issues · Security · Governance · easy
Q6Under which Act is the concept of a 'Deemed Distribution Licensee' defined, as discussed in the context of Indian Railways' electricity procurement?
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Under which Act is the concept of a 'Deemed Distribution Licensee' defined, as discussed in the context of Indian Railways' electricity procurement?
Answer: The Electricity Act, 2003
The article explicitly states that the 'Deemed Distribution Licensee' is defined under the Electricity Act, 2003. This Act is the primary legislation governing the power sector in India, including licensing, tariffs, and consumer rights.
Economy · Infrastructure · Governance · easy
Q7The Civil Services Preliminary Examination is conducted by which constitutional body?
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The Civil Services Preliminary Examination is conducted by which constitutional body?
Answer: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
As per the article and static GK, the UPSC is the constitutional body established under Article 315 of the Constitution responsible for conducting the Civil Services Examination (CSE), which includes the Prelims. The SSC conducts other non-UPSC exams.
Governance · Education · easy
Q8Under which department did the welfare of the aged fall in Kerala before the creation of the new dedicated department?
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Under which department did the welfare of the aged fall in Kerala before the creation of the new dedicated department?
Answer: Social Welfare Department
The article explicitly states: "At present, the welfare of the aged comes under the state’s Social Welfare department." This is a direct factual extraction from the news content.
Social Issues · Governance · State Governance · easy
Q9Under which national mission is Uttar Pradesh strengthening its sewerage infrastructure to prevent river pollution, as per the news?
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Under which national mission is Uttar Pradesh strengthening its sewerage infrastructure to prevent river pollution, as per the news?
Answer: Namami Gange Mission
The article explicitly states that the sewerage infrastructure is being strengthened under the Namami Gange Mission Phase-2. This is the flagship central government scheme for Ganga rejuvenation.
Environment · Infrastructure · State Governance · easy
Q10Which regulatory body initially granted Indian Railways the 'deemed distribution licensee' status in 2015?
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Which regulatory body initially granted Indian Railways the 'deemed distribution licensee' status in 2015?
Answer: Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC)
The article states that Railways began operating under the 'deemed licensee' tag in November 2015 following a Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) order. The Appellate Tribunal later revoked this status.
Infrastructure · Economy · Governance · easy
Q11Consider the following statements regarding the Henderson Brooks Report:
1. It was commissioned after the 1962 war to review military operations and was submitted in 1963.
2. The report has been officially declassified and placed in the public domain by the Government of India.
3. Based on leaked portions, it criticized the political leadership's 'Forward Policy' and the Army's preparedness.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the Henderson Brooks Report:
1. It was commissioned after the 1962 war to review military operations and was submitted in 1963.
2. The report has been officially declassified and placed in the public domain by the Government of India.
3. Based on leaked portions, it criticized the political leadership's 'Forward Policy' and the Army's preparedness.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 3
Statement 1 is correct as per the article: commissioned in late 1962/early 1963 and submitted in mid-1963. Statement 2 is incorrect; the report remains officially classified as 'Top Secret' and has not been declassified. Statement 3 is correct as leaked portions criticized the 'Forward Policy' and highlighted poor preparation.
History · Security · Governance · hard
Q12Consider the following statements regarding the bail provisions under UAPA as discussed in the news:
1. Section 43D(5) of UAPA reverses the normal presumption of 'bail, not jail'.
2. The Supreme Court in the K.A. Najeeb (2021) judgment held that an undertrial cannot be indefinitely detained, regardless of the offence's gravity.
3. The Supreme Court in the Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali (2019) case mandated an elaborate examination of evidence to establish prima facie guilt for bail denial.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding the bail provisions under UAPA as discussed in the news:
1. Section 43D(5) of UAPA reverses the normal presumption of 'bail, not jail'.
2. The Supreme Court in the K.A. Najeeb (2021) judgment held that an undertrial cannot be indefinitely detained, regardless of the offence's gravity.
3. The Supreme Court in the Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali (2019) case mandated an elaborate examination of evidence to establish prima facie guilt for bail denial.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Statement 1 is correct: The article states Section 43D(5) 'turned bail jurisprudence on its head' and reversed the 'bail, not jail' presumption. Statement 2 is correct: The Najeeb judgment settled that an undertrial cannot be made to 'indefinitely wait behind bars'. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Watali judgment held that an 'elaborate examination' of evidence was NOT necessary; courts needed only to see 'broad probabilities'.
Polity · Security · Governance · hard
Q13Consider the following statements regarding developments mentioned in the news:
1. The new US Green Card rule requires temporary residents to apply for 'Adjustment of Status' from within the United States.
2. The primary objective of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) is to ensure a 'free, open and prosperous' Indo-Pacific region.
3. A survey in the Western Ghats showed a 35% increase in the number of dragonfly and damselfly species recorded.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding developments mentioned in the news:
1. The new US Green Card rule requires temporary residents to apply for 'Adjustment of Status' from within the United States.
2. The primary objective of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) is to ensure a 'free, open and prosperous' Indo-Pacific region.
3. A survey in the Western Ghats showed a 35% increase in the number of dragonfly and damselfly species recorded.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 2
Statement 1 is incorrect. The new rule is a reversal of the 'Adjustment of Status' policy; it now requires applicants to return to their home country. Statement 2 is correct as per the article's 'Do You Know' section on QUAD. Statement 3 is incorrect; the survey revealed a 35% decline, not an increase, in species.
International Relations · Environment · Economy · Infrastructure · hard
Q14In which year did journalist Neville Maxwell leak part of the Henderson Brooks Report online?
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In which year did journalist Neville Maxwell leak part of the Henderson Brooks Report online?
Answer: 2014
The article states: 'In March 2014, Australian-British journalist Neville Maxwell... uploaded Part I of the report (approximately 126 pages) online.' The other options are distractors not mentioned.
History · Security · Governance · medium
Q15As noted in the Andrabi verdict cited in the article, what is the approximate conviction rate under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act across the country?
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As noted in the Andrabi verdict cited in the article, what is the approximate conviction rate under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act across the country?
Answer: 2-6%
The article explicitly mentions that Justice Bhuyan in the Andrabi judgment 'pointed out that the conviction rate under UAPA was only 2-6% across the country.' This statistic was used to argue against denying bail solely based on offence gravity.
Polity · Security · Governance · medium
Topics Covered
- History
- Security
- Governance
- Polity
- International Relations
- Environment
- Economy
- Infrastructure
- Sports
- Social Issues
- Education
- State Governance
Relevant for UPSC Prelims, MPSC, SSC CGL, Banking , Teaching and State PSC exams.
Articles Covered
- Henderson Brooks Report (1963) Remains 'Top Secret' as Nehru Blocked Gen. Thapar's Access Citing National Security
- Supreme Court Refers UAPA Bail Conflict to Larger Bench Over Prolonged Incarceration vs Section 43D(5)
- US Green Card Rule Shift, Quad Meeting, SC Verdict on Railways' 'Deemed Licensee' Status & Dragonfly Decline as Bioindicator
- CIC Holds BCCI Not a 'Public Authority' Under RTI Act 2005 Section 2(h), Citing Zee Telefilms SC Ruling
- J&K LG Manoj Sinha Launches Anti-Drug Campaign; Golden Crescent Opium Zone & Security Linkages in Focus
- Supreme Court Cancels Railways' Deemed Licensee Status, Traction Energy Costs May Rise 30% as Freight Earnings Dip 5% in April
- UPSC Prelims 2026 GS-I: History & Culture (20 Qs) Tops, Polity (8 Qs) Dips; Shift to Scenario-Based Ethics-Style Questions
- Kerala Establishes India's First Dedicated Department for Senior Citizens Amidst 16.5% Ageing Population
- Uttar Pradesh Operationalizes 152 STPs Under Namami Gange Phase-2 with ₹1,215 Cr Projects in Agra, Varanasi, Unnao
- Supreme Court Strips Indian Railways’ Deemed Licensee Status, May Raise Power Costs by 30% and Worsen Operating Ratio
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