UPSC current affairs quiz, 3 November 2026

With reference to the Supreme Court's ruling of November 2026 on bonded labour, consider the following statements:
1. Immediate financial assistance should ordinarily be paid within seven days of the release certificate.
2. Immediate assistance may be withheld until the criminal trial of the employer is concluded.
3. The Union Government must prescribe a uniform format of release certificate.
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 Supreme Court's November 2026 directions on bonded labour:
1. Complaints of bondage should ordinarily be verified within 24 hours.
2. Every State and UT must appoint a nodal officer for inter-State coordination within six months.
3. Each district must appoint a grievance officer who ordinarily resolves grievances within 30 days.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

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

Consider the following statements about the Central Sector Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer, 2021:
1. It provides category-wise assistance of ₹1 lakh, ₹2 lakh or ₹3 lakh.
2. States must contribute a matching share for cash rehabilitation assistance.
3. Each district must have a rehabilitation fund with a permanent corpus of at least ₹10 lakh.
4. Immediate assistance of up to ₹30,000 per case is provided.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

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

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The Supreme Court held that immediate assistance to a rescued bonded labourer cannot be withheld merely because criminal proceedings against the employer are pending.
Statement-II: The court treated identification, release and rehabilitation as linked stages of one continuing constitutional duty.
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

Which of the following are envisaged by Article 23 of the Constitution of India?
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings
2. Prohibition of begar and other similar forms of forced labour
3. Prohibition of employment of children below 14 in factories and mines
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

In the Surendra Manjhi case, the bonded labourers were rescued in one State but belonged to another. Which pair is correct?

1. Rescued in Bihar, belonged to Uttar Pradesh
2. Rescued in Uttar Pradesh, belonged to Bihar
3. Rescued in Haryana, belonged to Bihar
4. Rescued in Uttar Pradesh, belonged to Jharkhand

With reference to the VB-G RAM G Grievance Redressal Rules, 2026, consider the following statements:
1. Grievances are handled through a three-tier mechanism at the gram panchayat, block and district levels.
2. A grievance unresolved after 15 days is escalated to the next higher level.
3. The rules require an FIR to be lodged whenever a social audit finds prima facie financial irregularity.
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 provisions:
1. A duty to ensure an FIR is lodged when a social audit shows prima facie financial irregularity
2. Placing action taken on grievances before panchayat meetings for review
3. A fixed day each week when grievance officials must be available
How many of the above were in the May 2026 draft but dropped from the final VB-G RAM G grievance rules?

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

Consider the following statements about the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025:
1. It guarantees 125 days of wage employment per year to rural households.
2. It repeals the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005.
3. The Centre bears the full cost of wages in all States.
4. States may notify up to 100 days a year in peak agricultural seasons when work can be paused.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

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

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Under the 2026 grievance rules, a complaint cannot be refused registration because it is in a regional language or is not in a prescribed format.
Statement-II: The rules require all grievances to be filed only through the Centre's digital platform.
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

Under the VB-G RAM G Grievance Redressal Rules, 2026, a complaint received on paper must be entered on the digital platform:

1. On the day of receipt, or by the next working day if that is not feasible
2. Within seven working days
3. Within 15 days
4. At the next Gram Sabha meeting

Consider the following statements:
1. The draft grievance rules under the VB-G RAM G Act were published in May 2026.
2. Appeals under the final rules lie in accordance with Schedule I of the Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

With reference to the Next Generation Corvettes contracted in November 2026, consider the following statements:
1. All eight ships will be built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers.
2. The ships have been designed in-house by the Indian Navy.
3. They are intended to succeed the Khukri-class and Kora-class corvettes.
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 Next Generation Corvette contracts:
1. They were signed with two defence public sector undertakings.
2. The shipyards were nominated without competition.
3. The ships are meant for anti-submarine as well as anti-surface warfare.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

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

Consider the following shipyards:
1. Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers
2. Goa Shipyard Limited
3. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
4. Cochin Shipyard Limited
How many of the above are defence public sector undertakings under the Ministry of Defence?

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

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The Next Generation Corvettes are expected to create far more employment in ancillary industries and MSMEs than in the shipyards themselves.
Statement-II: The Ministry estimates about 460 lakh person-days in ancillary industries against about 72 lakh in the shipyards over ten years.
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

In India's defence procurement process, Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) is accorded by:

1. The Cabinet Committee on Security
2. The Defence Acquisition Council
3. The Department of Defence Production
4. The Chief of Naval Staff

Consider the following statements:
1. A corvette is generally smaller than a frigate.
2. The Next Generation Corvettes were contracted in the presence of the Defence Secretary.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

With reference to the Legislative Council of a State in India, consider the following statements:
1. A law of Parliament abolishing a Legislative Council is not deemed to be an amendment of the Constitution for the purposes of Article 368.
2. The Legislative Council can be dissolved by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.
3. One-twelfth of the members are elected by teachers of at least three years' standing.
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 Legislative Council of a State:
1. Its total membership cannot exceed one-third of the membership of the Legislative Assembly.
2. Its total membership can in no case be less than 40.
3. One-third of its members are nominated by the Governor.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

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

Consider the following statements:
1. A Money Bill can be introduced in a Legislative Council if the Chairman consents.
2. A Legislative Council must return a Money Bill within 14 days.
3. There is no provision for a joint sitting of the two Houses of a State legislature.
4. The Council of Ministers of a State is collectively responsible to both Houses.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

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

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Parliament can abolish the Legislative Council of a State by a law passed by a simple majority.
Statement-II: Article 169(3) provides that such a law shall not be deemed to be an amendment of the Constitution for the purposes of Article 368.
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

Members of a State Legislative Council elected by local authorities, graduates, teachers and MLAs are chosen by:

1. First-past-the-post in single-member constituencies
2. Proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote
3. List-based proportional representation
4. Nomination on the advice of the State Election Commission

Consider the following statements:
1. Tamil Nadu abolished its Legislative Council in 1986.
2. Andhra Pradesh recreated its Legislative Council in 2007.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

With reference to the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, consider the following statements:
1. It is proposed on the Siang river in Arunachal Pradesh.
2. It was declared a National Project in 2008.
3. Its Detailed Project Report has been approved and construction has begun.
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 Siang Upper Multipurpose Project:
1. It has a proposed capacity of 11,200 MW.
2. It is one of the 16 National Projects.
3. Its construction was approved by the Union Cabinet in 2025.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

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

Consider the following rivers:
1. Dibang
2. Lohit
3. Subansiri
4. Teesta
How many of the above join the Siang in the Assam plains to form the Brahmaputra?

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

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The Arunachal Pradesh government argues that a large reservoir on the Siang could help manage sudden high flows from upstream.
Statement-II: China began building a large hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo in Medog County in 2025 without consulting India.
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

The 'Great Bend', near which China is building the Medog hydropower project, is a feature of which river?

1. Indus
2. Sutlej
3. Yarlung Tsangpo
4. Mekong

Consider the following statements:
1. Before construction, SUMP would need a Social Impact Assessment and an Environmental Impact Assessment.
2. Arunachal Pradesh's tribal areas are administered under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2