1. The Supreme Court has ruled that pellet guns may be used by police only under what circumstances? A. During any public protestB. Only against violent criminalsC. In exceptional circumstances following graded response principlesD. Only with prior approval of the State Government Answer: C. In exceptional circumstances following graded response principles Explanation: The Supreme Court … Read more

1. The U.S. Senate has passed a bill proposing tariffs of up to 100% on imports from countries purchasing crude oil from which nation? A. IranB. VenezuelaC. RussiaD. Saudi Arabia Answer: C. Russia Explanation: The proposed legislation seeks to impose up to 100% tariffs on imports from countries that continue purchasing Russian crude oil, aiming … Read more

1. The Centre has released a draft notification for declaring an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around which mountain range? A. Aravalli HillsB. Western GhatsC. Vindhya RangeD. Satpura Range Answer: B. Western Ghats Explanation: The Centre has issued a draft notification proposing an Eco-Sensitive Zone around parts of the Western Ghats. ESZs act as buffer zones around … Read more

1. The Supreme Court recently struck down guidelines governing police conduct during mass protests. Which fundamental right did the Court say must be protected? A. Right to Property B. Right to Peaceful Protest C. Right to Vote D. Right to Education Answer: B. Right to Peaceful Protest Explanation: The Supreme Court held that the right … Read more

1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has constituted a high-powered task force to recommend reforms for securing the examination system. Who has been appointed as its chairman? A. Prahlad JoshiB. Nandan NilekaniC. K. KasturiranganD. Amitabh Kant Answer: B. Nandan Nilekani Explanation: Former Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani has been appointed to head the task force constituted by … Read more