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Practice Social Issues & Demography current affairs MCQs covering welfare schemes, women and child development, poverty alleviation, social justice legislation, demographic trends, and NFHS data, high-priority for UPSC Mains GS-I, Essay, and State PSC exams.

Exam Relevance: UPSC Mains (GS-I & Essay), State PSC Mains, MPSC Rajyaseva. Demographic data, scheme names, and social justice legislation tested in Prelims and Mains.

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Q1Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the Delhi High Court judgment on PwD candidature:

1. The court held that a valid UDID card certifying disability cannot be overruled by a subsequent medical examination.

2. The court relied on the precedent set in the case of Om Rathod v Director General of Health Services.

3. The court directed the Railway Board to consider the candidate's neurological condition as a locomotor disability under the ESE Rules, 2017.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q2Data-centricMedium

According to the Delhi High Court judgment, what was the percentage of locomotor disability certified in the UDID card of the UPSC ESE candidate?

Q3Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements:

1. The girl was 16 years and 3 months old at the time of marriage.

2. The court held that a marriage valid under Muslim personal law can confer immunity from POCSO.

3. The girl delivered a stillborn baby in June.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q4Data-centricMedium

What was the age of the man in the Delhi HC case?

Q5Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response:

1. India supplied 300 million vaccine doses to around 100 countries and two UN entities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2. The WHO Pandemic Agreement was adopted in May 2024.

3. India called for the 'One Health' approach to be implemented in accordance with national circumstances.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q6Data-centricMedium

According to the news, how many vaccine doses did India supply to other countries and UN entities during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Q7Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the Sumitra vs IOC case:

1. Sumitra was denied the job because she was a woman, as admitted by an IOC deputy manager.

2. The Supreme Court awarded Sumitra a job with pensionary benefits.

3. The SC bench comprised Justices Aravind Kumar and Vipul M Pancholi.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q8Data-centricMedium

What amount of compensation did the Supreme Court award to Sumitra?

Q9Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the NCAHP Registration Regulations, 2026:

1. The regulations were notified on August 31, 2026.

2. Registration is voluntary; professionals can practice without it.

3. A professional can register in one state and practice in another state.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q10Data-centricMedium

How many vocational categories are covered under the new NCAHP regulations?

Q11Data-centricMedium

As per the J&K High Court judgment, what was the exact gestational period of the minor at the time of the ruling?

Q12Data-centricMedium

As of August 31, 2026, how many hospital admissions had been funded under Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY?

Q13Data-centricMedium

According to the article, what percentage of PM-KISAN beneficiaries are women nationally?

Q14Data-centricMedium

According to the Supreme Court observation, what was the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of the cancer drug cited as an example of overpricing?

Q15Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary concern of Christian organizations and NGOs regarding the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026?

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How to Use Social Issues MCQs for Exam Preparation

Social Issues current affairs MCQs are designed to test both factual recall and conceptual understanding, the two pillars of competitive exam questions. Each MCQ is sourced from CORE-tier articles analysed from The Hindu and Indian Express, ensuring alignment with what examiners actually test.

For best results, solve MCQs after reading the corresponding social issues articles. Use the exam filter above to focus on questions relevant to your target exam, and the time filter to prioritise recent developments. Reviewing explanations, even for questions you answer correctly, builds the deeper understanding needed for UPSC Mains and descriptive papers.

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How do Social Issues MCQs help in exam preparation?

Practicing Social Issues current affairs MCQs trains you to connect dynamic news events with static syllabus concepts, the exact pattern used in UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL, MPSC and Banking exams. Regular MCQ practice improves speed, accuracy, and retention of key facts, data points, and institutional details that examiners frequently test.

How many Social Issues MCQs should I practice daily?

We recommend solving 10-15 Social Issues MCQs daily for consistent retention. Use the topic filters above to focus on recent questions, and combine with the Daily Quiz for cross-topic practice. Weekend sessions can cover a wider time range (3-6 months) for comprehensive revision.

Which exams test Social Issues current affairs?

UPSC Mains (GS-I & Essay), State PSC Mains, MPSC Rajyaseva. Demographic data, scheme names, and social justice legislation tested in Prelims and Mains.