UPSC current affairs quiz, 11 October 2026

With reference to the right to assemble under the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
1. The right to assemble peaceably and without arms is guaranteed to all citizens under Article 19(1)(b).
2. Under Article 19(3), reasonable restrictions on this right may be imposed in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India or public order.
3. Under Article 19(3), reasonable restrictions on this right may be imposed in the interests of decency or morality.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements about Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS):
1. It replaced Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
2. An order under it can be issued only by the Commissioner of Police.
3. The State Government can extend an order beyond the normal period, by up to six months.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Under the Constitution of India, the right to assemble cannot be restricted on the ground of decency or morality.
Statement-II: Article 19(3) permits restrictions on the right to assemble only in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India or public order.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Consider the following statements about the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR):
1. It was established by a resolution of the UN General Assembly in 1993.
2. Its findings on a member state are legally binding on that state.
3. It works to promote and protect the rights in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None

In a ruling reported on 10 October 2026, the Calcutta High Court quashed a case against six School Service Commission job aspirants. Which of the following was NOT among the provisions they had been charged under?

1. Section 143 of the IPC (unlawful assembly)
2. Section 188 of the IPC (disobedience of an order of a public servant)
3. Section 124A of the IPC (sedition)
4. Section 51 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005

With reference to the CJP protest in Delhi on 10 October 2026, consider the following statements:
1. The protest demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
2. All Delhi Metro services were shut for the day.
3. Mobile internet was suspended within a 4 km radius of the Janpath and Kartavya Path crossing.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements:
1. Article 15(1) of the Constitution of India prohibits the State from discriminating against any citizen on grounds only of caste.
2. Article 17 of the Constitution of India abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
3. The Supreme Court's judgment in K.S. Puttaswamy (2017) placed the right to privacy under Article 19.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

With reference to the Madras High Court ruling reported on 10 October 2026, consider the following statements:
1. It held that private educational institutions and private employers in Tamil Nadu cannot mandatorily collect caste details.
2. It directed that Transfer Certificates in Tamil Nadu must never mention a student's caste.
3. It directed the State to give wide publicity to G.O.Ms.No.205 of 2000.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Collecting caste details is not barred where a statute specifically requires them.
Statement-II: Article 15(4) allows the State to make special provisions for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Consider the following statements about K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017):
1. It was decided by a nine-judge Bench.
2. It overruled M.P. Sharma (1954).
3. It held that the right to privacy is absolute and admits no restrictions.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None

Which Article of the Constitution of India states that the enforcement of any disability arising out of 'Untouchability' shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law?

1. Article 15
2. Article 16
3. Article 17
4. Article 46

Consider the following statements about Article 15 of the Constitution of India:
1. Clause (1) prohibits the State from discriminating against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
2. Clause (2) covers access to shops, public restaurants, hotels and places of public entertainment.
3. The Article lists 'descent' among the prohibited grounds.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

With reference to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, consider the following statements:
1. A Juvenile Justice Board includes two social workers, at least one of whom must be a woman.
2. A child aged 16 to 18 alleged to have committed a heinous offence may be tried as an adult after a preliminary assessment.
3. After the 2021 amendment, adoption orders are issued by the Child Welfare Committee.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements about the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015:
1. It replaced the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000.
2. It provides for a Child Welfare Committee in each district.
3. It was passed by both Houses of Parliament in May 2015.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Under the JJ Act, 2015, a child aged 16 to 18 accused of a heinous offence is not automatically tried as an adult.
Statement-II: The Juvenile Justice Board must first conduct a preliminary assessment before such a case can be transferred to the Children's Court.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Consider the following statements about the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment, 2021:
1. It shifted the power to issue adoption orders from civil courts to District Magistrates.
2. It provided that an appeal against an adoption order lies to the Divisional Commissioner.
3. It abolished Child Welfare Committees.
4. It responded in part to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shilpa Mittal v. State of NCT of Delhi.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. Only three
4. All four

According to the India Justice Report (November 2025) cited at the Supreme Court consultation on 10 October 2026, roughly what share of cases before Juvenile Justice Boards were pending?

1. About 24%
2. About 45%
3. About 55%
4. About 75%

Which of the following were recommended by the Chief Justice of India at the JJ Act ten-year consultation on 10 October 2026?
1. A separate wing of trained defence counsel for children
2. Lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years
3. Timely destruction of old records of children in conflict with law
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 3 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

With reference to recent changes in United States tariff law, consider the following statements:
1. In February 2026, the US Supreme Court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act did not authorise broad reciprocal tariffs.
2. Section 122 of the US Trade Act of 1974 allows a temporary import surcharge for up to 150 days.
3. The US Supreme Court's ruling also ended all tariffs imposed under Section 232 on steel and aluminium.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

Consider the following statements about the India-US joint statement of February 2026:
1. The US was to apply a reciprocal tariff of 18% on Indian goods.
2. India committed to eliminate tariffs on all US agricultural products.
3. India expressed an intention to purchase $500 billion of US goods over five years.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. All three
4. None

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: After February 2026, finalising a country-specific preferential US tariff for India required a new legal route.
Statement-II: The US Supreme Court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act did not authorise the President to impose broad reciprocal tariffs.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
2. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
3. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
4. Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

With reference to US trade law, consider the following:
1. Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974
2. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962
3. International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977
4. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
How many of the above were held by the US Supreme Court in February 2026 NOT to authorise broad reciprocal tariffs?

1. Only one
2. Only two
3. Only three
4. All four

On 10 October 2026, Piyush Goyal described the state of the India-US trade deal as:

1. Talks suspended until the US elections
2. Concluded in substance, with the fine print being worked upon
3. Converted into a full free trade agreement
4. Replaced by a WTO dispute

Which of the following trade engagements did Piyush Goyal mention on 10 October 2026?
1. Talks with Mexico to be launched the following week
2. A visit by the UK trade minister for the JETCO meeting
3. Talks with the Gulf Cooperation Council
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3