The Union Cabinet has approved the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 to increase the number of Supreme Court judges (excluding the Chief Justice of India) from 33 to:
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15%
35
21%
36
37%
37
27%
38
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The amendment approved by the Union Cabinet on May 5, 2026, adds Vande Mataram (National Song) to which existing Act to make its insult or obstruction a punishable offence?
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2%
Indian Penal Code, 1860
76%
Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971
20%
National Symbols Act, 2024
2%
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973
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Which of the following statements best explains why ‘ecocide’ is not yet a prosecutable international crime under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) despite global advocacy?
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The Rome Statute requires the crime to cause direct human casualties, which ecocide does not.
24%
Ecocide is already fully covered under the existing war crimes provisions of the Rome Statute.
35%
Amending the Rome Statute requires a 2/3 majority vote of member states, which has not been achieved
13%
term ‘ecocide’ was coined only in 2024, and there has been insufficient time for legal codification.
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RARE GEOGRAPHY SOLUTION COMPILATION ONLINE.pdf
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👆RaRe 2026 Subject Wise Compilations.
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Mainspedia - 07 May.pdf
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📌 Operation Sindoor, One Year Later: Underground Infra to Air Defence
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. “Lessons from Operation Sindoor and recent global conflicts have accelerated India’s focus on underground military infrastructure, air defence, and counter-drone systems.” Critically examine India’s emerging military modernisation priorities. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/operation-sindoor-a-year-later-underground-infra-to-air-defence-armed-forces-fast-track-priorities-10676778/?ref=hometop_hp
📌 Understanding Inequality in India's Growth Story: What 'Low' Inequality Conceals
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. “Official claims of declining inequality in India may mask deeper disparities in wealth, employment, and access to opportunities.” Critically examine. Suggest reforms needed for better measurement and reduction of inequality. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/understanding-inequality-in-indias-growth-story/article70948062.ece
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. “Lessons from Operation Sindoor and recent global conflicts have accelerated India’s focus on underground military infrastructure, air defence, and counter-drone systems.” Critically examine India’s emerging military modernisation priorities. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/operation-sindoor-a-year-later-underground-infra-to-air-defence-armed-forces-fast-track-priorities-10676778/?ref=hometop_hp
📌 Understanding Inequality in India's Growth Story: What 'Low' Inequality Conceals
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. “Official claims of declining inequality in India may mask deeper disparities in wealth, employment, and access to opportunities.” Critically examine. Suggest reforms needed for better measurement and reduction of inequality. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/understanding-inequality-in-indias-growth-story/article70948062.ece
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Mainspedia - 08 May.pdf
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📌 Building Hazards: Preventing and Fighting Fires in Indian Cities
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✍️ Q. Despite advances like drones and robots, recurring urban fire accidents expose failures in basic fire safety measures. Examine the causes and suggest preventive and response reforms. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/building-hazards-on-preventing-and-fighting-fires/article70952516.ece
📌 India's Pension Landscape: Expanding Coverage, Ensuring Sustainability
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. India’s pension system has shifted to a multi-pillar framework, yet inadequate coverage and low pension benefits continue to limit old-age security. Examine the challenges and suggest reforms to ensure both fiscal sustainability and social protection. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2258761®=3&lang=1
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. Despite advances like drones and robots, recurring urban fire accidents expose failures in basic fire safety measures. Examine the causes and suggest preventive and response reforms. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/building-hazards-on-preventing-and-fighting-fires/article70952516.ece
📌 India's Pension Landscape: Expanding Coverage, Ensuring Sustainability
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. India’s pension system has shifted to a multi-pillar framework, yet inadequate coverage and low pension benefits continue to limit old-age security. Examine the challenges and suggest reforms to ensure both fiscal sustainability and social protection. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2258761®=3&lang=1
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Hantavirus, recently reported on the cruise ship MV Hondius, is a:
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Bacterial infection transmitted through contaminated food and water
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Zoonotic viral disease transmitted by inhaling aerosolised particles from infected rodent excreta
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Highly contagious human-to-human airborne virus
2%
Vaccine-preventable disease with a highly effective immunisation
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The Governor of a state is appointed by the President of India and holds office “during the pleasure of the President.” The oath of office to the Governor is administered by which authority?
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Chief Minister of the state
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Chief Justice of India
70%
Chief Justice of the concerned state’s High Court
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President of India
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Q. Consider the following statements regarding the NCRB ‘Crime in India 2024’ report released on May 6, 2026:
1. Total cognisable crimes recorded in 2024 increased by 56% compared to the previous year.
2. Cybercrime cases registered in 2024 increased by approximately 200% compared to 2023.
3. The Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India (ADSI) report for 2024 recorded a 50% decrease in drug overdose deaths.
1. Total cognisable crimes recorded in 2024 increased by 56% compared to the previous year.
2. Cybercrime cases registered in 2024 increased by approximately 200% compared to 2023.
3. The Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India (ADSI) report for 2024 recorded a 50% decrease in drug overdose deaths.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Only one
56%
Only two
25%
All three
6%
None
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Mainspedia - 09 May.pdf
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📌 National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture: Building Climate-Resilient Farming in India
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. Critically examine the achievements and limitations of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture in promoting climate-resilient farming. How can National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture improve farm-level adaptation? (250 words, 15 marks)
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2259279®=3&lang=1
📌 AI in Education: A Human-Centred Approach to Transforming Learning
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. AI in education should enhance human agency, not replace teachers. In the context of UNESCO’s human-centred AI framework and India’s National Education Policy 2020, critically examine the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into education. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://education.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/why-ai-cant-replace-human-teachers-in-education/130884327
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. Critically examine the achievements and limitations of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture in promoting climate-resilient farming. How can National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture improve farm-level adaptation? (250 words, 15 marks)
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2259279®=3&lang=1
📌 AI in Education: A Human-Centred Approach to Transforming Learning
UPSC Mains Practice Question
✍️ Q. AI in education should enhance human agency, not replace teachers. In the context of UNESCO’s human-centred AI framework and India’s National Education Policy 2020, critically examine the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into education. (250 words, 15 marks)
https://education.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/why-ai-cant-replace-human-teachers-in-education/130884327
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