IAS/UPSC Coaching Institute  

Ques:1

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of State Commission for Women:

  1. The State Commission for Women is constituted by the State Government under the State Commission for Women Act of the respective State.
  2. The Commission primarily deals with matters relating to deprivation of women’s rights and safeguards provided under the Constitution and other laws.
  3. The State Commission for Women has the power to frame criminal laws for the protection of women.

Select the answer using the code given below:


Ques:2

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 applies to all judicial proceedings in India except those before courts-martial.

Statement 2: The provisions relating to courts-martial are governed by special military laws, not general evidence law.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:3

Consider the following statements:

Statement I: BRICS seeks to reform global economic governance and enhance the voice of emerging economies in international institutions.

Statement II: BRICS countries have established the New Development Bank (NDB) to finance infrastructure and sustainable development projects in member states and other developing countries.

Statement III: BRICS functions as a formal military alliance with a collective security clause similar to NATO.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?


Ques:4

Consider the following with reference to the Role of the Opposition in a Parliamentary Democracy:

  1. The Opposition can move a No-Confidence Motion against the Council of Ministers.
  2. The Opposition has no role in Parliamentary Committees.
  3. The Shadow Cabinet is a constitutional body in India.

How many of the above is/are correct?


Ques:5

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait connects which of the following water bodies?


Ques:6

The Indian Railways intends to extensively use artificial intelligence (AI) in 2026 for which of the following purposes?


Ques:7

With regard to the National Education Policy (NEP) and higher education reforms, which of the following best captures the thrust?


Ques:8

In the context of global climate governance, the US exit from climate treaties was argued to provide which potential outcome?


Ques:9

With reference to India’s foreign exchange reserves in early 2026, consider the following statements:

  1. India’s forex reserves declined significantly in the first week of January 2026.
  2. The reserve drop may reflect changes in foreign currency assets or gold reserves.
  3. RBI’s forex reserves include only foreign currency assets and not gold.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?


Ques:10

The 53rd Delhi World Book Fair (January 10–18, 2026) is significant because: