Polity – GK Questions

The Rajya Sabha has a maximum strength of 250 members — 238 elected by State/UT legislatures and 12 nominated by the President for their expertise.

BJP won the Delhi Assembly Elections in February 2025, ending AAP's decade-long rule. Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Chief Minister.

The RTI Act 2005 gives citizens the right to access information from public authorities, promoting transparency and accountability in governance.

Goa follows the Portuguese Civil Code of 1867 (Goa Civil Code), which applies uniformly to all citizens regardless of religion — making it a de facto example of UCC.

Uttarakhand became the first Indian state to implement the UCC, with rules notified in 2025, covering marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption.

PM Narendra Modi visited Washington DC in February 2025 and held bilateral talks with President Trump, discussing defence, trade, and technology cooperation.

Droupadi Murmu became the 15th President of India in July 2022 — the first tribal woman and second woman to hold the position.

Rekha Gupta was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Delhi after BJP won the February 2025 Delhi Assembly Elections, ending AAP's decade-long rule.

The Chief Electoral Officer of Arunachal Pradesh reviewed preparedness for Rajya Sabha polls scheduled for June 18, 2026. This election is necessitated by the expiry of the term of one Rajya Sabha member from the state on June 23, 2026.

Malkajgiri SHE Teams conducted a mega counselling programme after arresting 760 persons including 137 minors. Such initiatives aim at rehabilitating offenders, especially juveniles, and preventing recidivism.

The Supreme Court of India, the apex court in the country's judicial hierarchy, heard the NEET-UG paper leak case. The Court's observations on NTA's ad-hocism and the trauma caused to families carry significant weight and often result in systemic reforms.

The Supreme Court observed 'ad-hocism' in the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA) while hearing the NEET-UG paper leak case. NTA is the autonomous body responsible for conducting national-level entrance examinations including NEET, JEE, and UGC-NET.

Five accused are still absconding following the ED office attack incident. The arrest of 18 workers while five remain at large indicates ongoing investigation and search operations by law enforcement agencies in this case involving political activists.

Eighteen CPI(M) workers were arrested in the ED (Enforcement Directorate) attack case. This incident highlights the legal action taken against political party workers involved in attacking a central investigating agency's office, a matter of concern for law and order and federal investigative autonomy.

During his surprise visit to Yadgir, the Upalokayukta emphasized effective implementation of public schemes by government officers. Such directives are part of oversight mechanisms to ensure welfare programs reach intended beneficiaries without delays or corruption.

K.N. Phaneendra, the Upalokayukta, toured Yadgir district and conducted surprise visits to public offices and the bus stand. Upalokayukta is a statutory ombudsman institution in Indian states, subordinate to the Lokayukta, tasked with investigating corruption and maladministration complaints.

Only one Rajya Sabha seat from Arunachal Pradesh is up for election in June 2026, as the term of one member is expiring. Arunachal Pradesh has a total of one Rajya Sabha seat, as per the allocation based on state population and representation norms under the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution.

The expiry date of the Rajya Sabha member's term from Arunachal Pradesh is June 23, 2026. Elections to fill the vacancy are being conducted on June 18, maintaining the constitutional requirement of holding polls before term completion. Rajya Sabha members serve six-year terms, with one-third retiring every two years.

Kerala experienced a controversy regarding 'Vande Mataram', specifically about whether the full song should be sung or not. Such controversies around national songs often appear in current affairs sections testing aspirants' awareness of federal sensitivities.

A four-day deadline was set by ANSAM for the government to respond on hostage status. Such time-bound demands from civil society organizations reflect the urgency and seriousness of inter-ethnic tensions in conflict-affected regions.