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1. How many pillars does the PRAHAAR National Counter-Terrorism Policy and Strategy have?

PRAHAAR is built on seven pillars. Read the news →

2. What does the letter H stand for in the PRAHAAR framework?

The H pillar is Human Rights. Read the news →

3. Which new digital tool did Amit Shah launch at the PRAHAAR conference?

He launched an Extradition Portal. Read the news →

4. Who voiced Russia's support for India's permanent UNSC seat?

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed the support. Read the news →

5. Besides India, which country's UNSC candidature did Russia support?

Russia also supported Brazil's candidature. Read the news →

6. How many elected non-permanent members does the UN Security Council have?

There are 10 elected non-permanent members. Read the news →

7. In which month and year did the West Bengal Assembly pass the Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill?

The Bill was passed in June 2026. Read the news →

8. Possible overlap with which Act was raised by the Centre regarding the West Bengal Anti-Goonda Bill, 2026?

The NDPS Act, 1985 and PITNDPS Act, 1988 were cited. Read the news →

9. Which feature does the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026 include?

It includes provisions for preventive detention. Read the news →

10. Which constitutional provision governs removal of the Chief Election Commissioner?

Article 324(5) says the CEC is removed like a Supreme Court Judge. Read the news →

11. How many Lok Sabha MPs are needed to sign a removal notice against the CEC?

A notice needs at least 100 Lok Sabha MPs or 50 Rajya Sabha MPs. Read the news →

12. Other Election Commissioners can be removed by the President only on whose recommendation?

ECs are removable only on the CEC's recommendation. Read the news →

13. Which Act replaced the Election Commission (Conditions of Service of Election Commissioners and Transaction of Business) Act, 1991?

The 2023 Act replaced the 1991 Act. Read the news →

14. Who formed the interim selection committee in the Anoop Baranwal judgment (2023)?

The interim committee was PM, Leader of Opposition and CJI. Read the news →

15. Before which bench did the Supreme Court split on hearing challenges to the CEC and ECs Act, 2023?

The split verdict related to a five-judge Constitution Bench. Read the news →

16. Which Article of the Constitution governs inter-state water disputes?

Article 262 deals with such disputes. Read the news →

17. What are 'e-flows' in water management?

E-flows are the minimum river flow that sustains ecosystems. Read the news →

18. A 'baoli', mentioned in water-week notes, is a traditional what?

Baoli means a stepwell. Read the news →

19. Which ministry launched Swachh Seva Aankalan for rural sanitation?

The Ministry of Jal Shakti launched it. Read the news →

20. Swachh Seva Aankalan operates under which programme?

It falls under Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen 2.0. Read the news →

21. Who validates the self-assessment done by Gram Panchayats under Swachh Seva Aankalan?

Gram Sabhas validate the assessment. Read the news →

22. Which ministry runs PM-AJAY?

PM-AJAY is run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Read the news →

23. From which financial year has PM-AJAY been a merged scheme?

It has been merged since 2021-22. Read the news →

24. Under PM-AJAY, an Adarsh Gram is a village with more than what share of SC population?

Over 50 per cent SC population qualifies. Read the news →

25. Under the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, within how many days can an appeal be filed before a District Judge?

The notes state appeal before a District Judge within 90 days. Read the news →

26. Which ministry administers the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act?

FCRA is administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Read the news →

27. The 2026 FCRA Amendment Bill cuts the maximum prison term for certain compliance violations to what?

The maximum term is reduced from five years to one year. Read the news →

28. E.M. Sudarsana Natchiappan represented which constituency in the 13th Lok Sabha?

He represented Sivaganga. Read the news →

29. E.M. Sudarsana Natchiappan was Minister of State for which ministry from 2013 to 2014?

He was MoS for Commerce and Industry. Read the news →

30. E.M. Sudarsana Natchiappan died at what age?

He passed away at 78. Read the news →

31. From which date does the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act, 2026 come into force?

It comes into force on 1 October 2026. Read the news →

32. Within how many days must births and deaths generally be reported under the amended law?

The general reporting period is 21 days. Read the news →

33. Who must pass an order for registration delayed by more than two years under the 2026 amendment?

Delays beyond two years need a JMFC order. Read the news →

34. Which State will first make the Hazard Perception Test mandatory for driving licences?

Kerala will be the first, from December 2026. Read the news →

35. Under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, which section covers Good Samaritan protection?

Section 134A gives Good Samaritan protection. Read the news →

36. Which country pioneered the Hazard Perception Test in 2002 as part of its theory test?

The UK introduced HPT in 2002. Read the news →

37. Stem cell therapy for autism may be given only through which route, per the Health Ministry?

The advisory limits it to duly approved clinical trials. Read the news →

38. The Health Ministry's advisory on stem cell therapy for ASD was issued on which date?

The advisory was issued on 16 September 2026. Read the news →

39. The advisory on stem cell therapy for autism follows a Supreme Court judgment in which case?

It follows the 30 January 2026 judgment in Yash Charitable Trust. Read the news →

40. Which edition of the Rozgar Mela was held on 19 September 2026?

It was the 20th Rozgar Mela. Read the news →

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