Showing questions for January 31, 2026
- Total: 17 questions
Question 1 Jan 31, 2026
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The Supreme Court recently ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right under which Article of the Indian Constitution?
Article 21The Supreme Court bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan held that the right to life under Article 21 includes the right to menstrual health. The court directed all States and UTs to provide free biodegradable sanitary napkins and functional gender-segregated toilets for girl students nationwide. The verdict came in response to a PIL filed by Jaya Thakur on December 10, 2024. The court warned of stringent consequences including de-recognition of private schools for non-compliance. The judgment emphasized that access to menstrual hygiene helps girls attain the highest standard of sexual and reproductive health with dignity.
Question 2 Jan 31, 2026
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Who is likely to become the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra following the death of Ajit Pawar in an air crash?
Sunetra PawarSunetra Pawar, wife of the late Deputy CM Ajit Pawar who died in a Baramati air crash on Wednesday, is likely to be sworn-in as Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister on Saturday. She would be the first woman to hold this position in Maharashtra, where the post was first created in 1978 during the coalition government era. Her consent to accept the position has been communicated to party leaders. A parliamentary board meeting of the NCP was scheduled in Mumbai to elect her as leader of the NCP legislature party. This move signals the party's continuation in the ruling Mahayuti alliance and delays merger talks.
Question 3 Jan 31, 2026
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The Allahabad High Court recently criticized Uttar Pradesh Police for which controversial practice that has 'seemingly become a routine feature'?
Shooting accused persons in their legs and claiming it as encountersThe Allahabad High Court slammed UP Police for the growing practice of shooting accused persons in their legs and falsely claiming it as police encounters. The court observed this is ostensibly done to please superior officers or to teach accused a 'lesson' by way of punishment. The HC emphasized that the power to punish lies exclusively within the domain of courts, not with police. The State DGP and Home Secretary were directed to inform whether any oral or written directions were issued to police officers for such practices. The court termed such conduct wholly impermissible under law.
Question 4 Jan 31, 2026
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Which chamber was recently inaugurated by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh to promote trade between India and Arab nations?
India and Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (IACCIA)Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh inaugurated the India and Arab Countries Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (IACCIA) on Tuesday. He emphasized that in a rapidly changing global order with rising tariff barriers, regional cooperation has become critical. The chamber will serve as a strong institutional platform to promote trade and investment between India and Arab regions. Singh noted it would provide major opportunities for Indian traders, manufacturers, MSMEs and small entrepreneurs. He highlighted centuries-old civilizational ties between India and Arab countries rooted in trade, culture and people-to-people exchanges that continue through strong economic interdependence today.
Question 5 Jan 31, 2026
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Which international brands were reportedly being counterfeited by a manufacturing unit recently busted by Delhi Police's Anti-Extortion and Kidnapping Cell?
Nike, Adidas, New Balance and SkechersDelhi Police's Anti-Extortion and Kidnapping Cell busted a manufacturing unit producing counterfeit shoes of major international brands including Nike, Adidas, New Balance and Skechers. The owner Sandeep Singh (44) was arrested from northeast Delhi and a case was filed for cheating, forgery and copyright infringement. Large quantities of fake shoe components, printing material and heavy machinery used in manufacturing were recovered during the raid. DCP Sanjeev Kumar Yadav stated that the recovery of large-scale machinery and counterfeit material shows the organized nature of the operation. Such counterfeiting rackets cause significant financial losses to genuine brands and mislead consumers purchasing fake products.