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1. Supreme Court of India was established under:

 
 
 
 

2. Original Constitution provided for Supreme Court with:

 
 
 
 

3. Present sanctioned strength of Supreme Court (2026) is:

 
 
 
 

4. Judges of Supreme Court are appointed by President under Article:

 
 
 
 

5. Minimum qualifications for SC judge under Article 124(3):

 
 
 
 

6. Retirement age of Supreme Court judge:

 
 
 
 

7. Oath of Supreme Court judge is administered by:

 
 
 
 

8. Salary of SC judges is charged upon:

 
 
 
 

9. Procedure for removal of SC judge is given in:

 
 
 
 

10. Special majority for removal means:

 
 
 
 

11. First judge against whom impeachment motion was moved:

 
 
 
 

12. Collegium system for appointments was propounded in:

 
 
 
 

13. Third Judges Case (1998) expanded collegium to:

 
 
 
 

14. NJAC was struck down in:

 
 
 
 

15. 99th Constitutional Amendment Act related to:

 
 
 
 

16. Supreme Court is a Court of Record under:

 
 
 
 

17. Power to punish for contempt includes:

 
 
 
 

18. Original jurisdiction of SC under Article 131 covers disputes between:

 
 
 
 

19. Article 131 does NOT cover:

 
 
 
 

20. Writ jurisdiction of Supreme Court is under:

 
 
 
 

21. High Courts’ writ jurisdiction is under:

 
 
 
 

22. Supreme Court’s appellate jurisdiction in constitutional matters is under:

 
 
 
 

23. Civil appeals lie under Article 133 if:

 
 
 
 

24. Criminal appeals to SC under Article 134 include:

 
 
 
 

25. Special Leave Petition is under:

 
 
 
 

26. Article 136 is:

 
 
 
 

27. Advisory jurisdiction is under:

 
 
 
 

28. In re Kerala Education Bill (1958) and Ayodhya (1993) are examples of:

 
 
 
 

29. Power of review is under:

 
 
 
 

30. Curative petition was evolved in:

 
 
 
 

31. Power to do complete justice is under:

 
 
 
 

32. Law declared by SC is binding on all courts under:

 
 
 
 

33. All authorities shall act in aid of SC under:

 
 
 
 

34. SC can transfer cases between High Courts under:

 
 
 
 

35. Seat of Supreme Court is in Delhi under Article:

 
 
 
 

36. Acting Chief Justice is appointed under:

 
 
 
 

37. Ad hoc judges can be appointed under Article 127 when:

 
 
 
 

38. Retired SC/HC judges may sit under Article 128:

 
 
 
 

39. Supreme Court Rules are made under:

 
 
 
 

40. Minimum number of judges to decide substantial constitutional question under Article 145(3):

 
 
 
 

41. Master of Roster is:

 
 
 
 

42. First Chief Justice of India:

 
 
 
 

43. First woman judge of Supreme Court:

 
 
 
 

44. Longest serving Chief Justice:

 
 
 
 

45. Shortest tenure CJI:

 
 
 
 

46. Current Chief Justice as of April 2026:

 
 
 
 

47. First Dalit Chief Justice:

 
 
 
 

48. Supreme Court’s power of judicial review is based on:

 
 
 
 

49. Basic Structure doctrine propounded in:

 
 
 
 

50. Public Interest Litigation in India was pioneered by:

 
 
 
 

51. Minerva Mills case (1980) reaffirmed:

 
 
 
 

52. Supreme Court can issue writs for:

 
 
 
 

53. Which writ means ‘to have the body’?

 
 
 
 

54. Mandamus means:

 
 
 
 

55. Certiorari is issued to:

 
 
 
 

56. Prohibition is issued to:

 
 
 
 

57. Quo Warranto means:

 
 
 
 

58. Contempt of Court Act was enacted in:

 
 
 
 

59. Supreme Court’s jurisdiction over tribunals:

 
 
 
 

60. Independence of judiciary ensured by:

 
 
 
 

61. Judges’ conduct cannot be discussed in Parliament except on removal motion under:

 
 
 
 

62. Article 71 gives SC jurisdiction over:

 
 
 
 

63. First woman to be appointed directly from bar to SC:

 
 
 
 

64. Supreme Court’s power to grant bail under Article 136 is:

 
 
 
 

65. Doctrine of prospective overruling first applied in:

 
 
 
 

66. Largest bench in SC history:

 
 
 
 

67. Supreme Court established Fast Track Special Courts monitoring under Article 142 in:

 
 
 
 

68. Supreme Court Legal Services Committee provides:

 
 
 
 

69. Who administers oath to President?

 
 
 
 

70. Supreme Court can sit in benches to decide cases involving interpretation of Constitution with minimum:

 
 
 
 

71. Appeal against SC judgment lies to:

 
 
 
 

72. Independence of SC judges protected from post-retirement appointments except:

 
 
 
 

73. First SC judgment delivered on:

 
 
 
 

74. Supreme Court’s emblem features:

 
 
 
 

75. Language of Supreme Court proceedings under Article 348:

 
 
 
 

76. Supreme Court can make rules for:

 
 
 
 

77. Public Interest Litigation relaxation of locus standi means:

 
 
 
 

78. Supreme Court collegium for HC transfers includes:

 
 
 
 

79. Supreme Court declared right to privacy as fundamental right in:

 
 
 
 

80. Supreme Court struck down Section 66A IT Act in:

 
 
 
 

81. Navtej Singh Johar case (2018) decriminalized:

 
 
 
 

82. Joseph Shine case (2018) struck down:

 
 
 
 

83. Supreme Court upheld abrogation of Article 370 in:

 
 
 
 

84. Supreme Court’s power under Article 142 cannot:

 
 
 
 

85. Salaries of judges are determined by:

 
 
 
 

86. Supreme Court has power to review its own judgment within:

 
 
 
 

87. Curative petition must be certified by:

 
 
 
 

88. Supreme Court exercises superintendence over:

 
 
 
 

89. Transfer of judges from one HC to another is made by President after consultation with:

 
 
 
 

90. Supreme Court’s judgment in S.P. Gupta (First Judges) held:

 
 
 
 

91. Second Judges Case overruled S.P. Gupta and established:

 
 
 
 

92. Supreme Court can issue directions to government under Article 142 in matters of:

 
 
 
 

93. Supreme Court Legal Aid is available to persons with annual income less than:

 
 
 
 

94. Supreme Court’s contempt power is:

 
 
 
 

95. Appeal by special leave can be filed against:

 
 
 
 

96. Supreme Court’s decision in Indira Gandhi v Raj Narain (1975) related to:

 
 
 
 

97. Supreme Court sits in benches to decide cases involving interpretation of Constitution with minimum:

 
 
 
 

98. First sitting of Supreme Court after inauguration was presided by:

 
 
 
 

99. Supreme Court has power to do complete justice even if it requires:

 
 
 
 

100. Supreme Court’s registry is headed by:

 
 
 
 


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Andhra University Gets ₹500 Crore Boost

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Why in News?

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister announced a major financial grant of ₹500 crore to Andhra University during its centenary celebrations.

andhra university

About Andhra University

Establishment & Background

  • Established in 1926 under the Andhra University Act, 1925 (Madras Act II of 1926).
  • Created to serve the educational needs of the Andhra-speaking regions (Northern Circars & Ceded districts).

Key Personalities

  • Founder Vice-Chancellor:
    • Sir C. R. Reddy
    • Played a crucial role in establishing the university.
  • Second Vice-Chancellor:
    • Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
    • Later became the President of India.
    • Contributed significantly to academic development.

Location & Development

  • Initially started in Vijayawada (1926).
  • Shifted to its permanent campus at Visakhapatnam (Peda Waltair) in 1930.

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Governor Clears MLC Nominations in Telangana

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Why in News?

The Governor of Telangana has approved the nomination of two prominent personalities to the State Legislative Council under the Governor’s quota. The nominated members are:

  • M. Kodandaram – Academic and social activist
  • Mohammad Azharuddin – Former cricketer
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Governor’s Quota in Legislative Council

Constitutional Basis

  • Governed by Article 171(5) of the Indian Constitution.
  • It empowers the Governor to nominate members to the State Legislative Council (MLC).

Key Features of Governor’s Quota

  • The Governor can nominate 1/6th of the total members of the Legislative Council.
  • These members are:
    • Not elected
    • Directly appointed by the Governor
    • Based on the advice of the State Cabinet

Eligibility Criteria for Nomination

Nominees must have special knowledge or practical experience in the following fields:

  • Literature
  • Science
  • Art
  • Cooperative Movement
  • Social Service

About Legislative Council (Quick Facts)

  • It is the Upper House of the State Legislature.
  • Not all states have a Legislative Council.
  • Members are elected through:
    • Local bodies
    • Graduates
    • Teachers
    • MLAs
  • Plus nominated members (Governor’s quota)

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Google’s $15 Billion AI Data Centre in Vizag

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Why in News?

Andhra Pradesh government has launched a major digital infrastructure project with Google’s $15 billion AI data centre hub in Visakhapatnam (Vizag). This project is expected to strengthen India’s position in artificial intelligence and global data services.

ai data center vizag

Project Location: Tarluvada near Visakhapatnam (Vizag). Additional sites include:

  • Adavivaram
  • Rambilli

Total Investment: $15 billion (approx. ₹1.35 lakh crore). Land Area: Around 601.4 acres across three locations.

Capacity & Scale

  • Initial Capacity: 1 Gigawatt (GW).
  • Future Expansion: Up to 5 GW.
  • This makes it one of the largest data centre hubs in India

Companies Involved

  • Developed by Google.
  • Project handled through its subsidiary Raiden Infotech.
  • Partnership with Adani Infra

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AP Space City Project 2026

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Why in News?

Andhra Pradesh government is developing India’s first dedicated Space City in Tirupati district. Spread across 2,600 acres, this project aims to transform the state into a major hub for space technology and innovation.

ap space city

Location & Overview

  • The Space City is being developed in Routhusuramala village
  • Located in Thottambedu Mandal, Andhra Pradesh
  • Covers an area of 2,600 acres industrial cluster
  • Positioned near Tirupati, a growing industrial and educational hub

Objectives of AP Space City

  • Attract global and domestic investments in the space sector
  • Promote private sector participation in space technology
  • Develop a self-reliant space ecosystem in line with India’s space reforms
  • Encourage deep-tech innovation, including AI and data analytics

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April 2026 (3rd Week) Current affairs Practice Questions

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Apr 2026 – Week 3 Current Affairs MCQ (15-21 Apr)

Fresh 15-question weekly practice set with 5 easy, 5 medium and 5 difficult questions for PSC exam revision.

Practice 2026 Weekly Current Affairs MCQ

Q1. KABIL is associated with which strategic sector?

Easy
  1. Critical minerals
  2. Textile exports
  3. Food grains procurement
  4. Urban policing
Show Answer
Answer: A. Critical minerals
KABIL works to secure overseas critical mineral assets, including lithium resources.

Q2. The PM MUDRA Yojana was launched in which year?

Easy
  1. 2014
  2. 2015
  3. 2018
  4. 2020
Show Answer
Answer: B. 2015
PM MUDRA Yojana was launched in April 2015 to support micro and small entrepreneurs with collateral-free loans.

Q3. The Women’s Reservation Act provides what quota for women?

Easy
  1. 10%
  2. 25%
  3. 33%
  4. 50%
Show Answer
Answer: C. 33%
The Act provides one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies.

Q4. India approved its first semiconductor SEZ at which location?

Easy
  1. Dholera
  2. Pune
  3. Noida
  4. Warangal
Show Answer
Answer: A. Dholera
Dholera in Gujarat was highlighted for India’s first semiconductor SEZ approval.

Q5. India’s nuclear power target for 2047 is:

Easy
  1. 25 GW
  2. 50 GW
  3. 75 GW
  4. 100 GW
Show Answer
Answer: D. 100 GW
India has set a long-term goal of achieving 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047.

Q6. KABIL’s Argentina clearance is important mainly because Argentina is part of which resource-rich region?

Medium
  1. Lithium Triangle
  2. Ring of Fire
  3. Sahel Belt
  4. Arctic Circle
Show Answer
Answer: A. Lithium Triangle
Argentina is part of the Lithium Triangle, a region important for battery minerals and energy transition supply chains.

Q7. PM MUDRA loans are commonly classified into which three categories?

Medium
  1. Shishu, Kishor and Tarun
  2. Gold, Silver and Bronze
  3. Gram, Nagar and Mahanagar
  4. Basic, Standard and Premium
Show Answer
Answer: A. Shishu, Kishor and Tarun
MUDRA classifies loans by size into Shishu, Kishor and Tarun categories.

Q8. Parliament being adjourned sine die means:

Medium
  1. The sitting is adjourned without naming a day for the next sitting
  2. The House is dissolved immediately
  3. The bill is automatically passed
  4. The President resigns
Show Answer
Answer: A. The sitting is adjourned without naming a day for the next sitting
Sine die means without assigning a future date for resumption of the sitting.

Q9. AP Pashu Kisan Credit Card Scheme is linked with credit support for:

Medium
  1. Livestock and animal husbandry activities
  2. Semiconductor exports
  3. Higher education loans only
  4. Port infrastructure only
Show Answer
Answer: A. Livestock and animal husbandry activities
The scheme is meant to support livestock-based livelihoods and animal husbandry needs.

Q10. Project Punarvika in Andhra Pradesh is associated with support for:

Medium
  1. Children with rare diseases
  2. River interlinking
  3. Police recruitment
  4. Organic textile exports
Show Answer
Answer: A. Children with rare diseases
Project Punarvika was launched to help children affected by rare diseases.

Q11. Consider Women’s Reservation: 1. It provides 33% reservation. 2. It covers Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. 3. It is linked with the 106th Constitutional Amendment. Which is correct?

Difficult
  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3
Show Answer
Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
All three statements reflect the key exam points around the Women’s Reservation Act.

Q12. Which pair is correctly matched?

Difficult
  1. Dholera – Semiconductor SEZ
  2. KABIL – Food subsidy
  3. MUDRA – Nuclear reactors
  4. Sine die – Question Hour extension
Show Answer
Answer: A. Dholera – Semiconductor SEZ
Dholera is linked with the semiconductor SEZ, while KABIL concerns critical minerals and MUDRA concerns micro enterprise loans.

Q13. Why are lithium assets strategically important for India?

Difficult
  1. They support batteries, electric mobility and energy storage supply chains
  2. They replace parliamentary elections
  3. They are used only for traditional irrigation
  4. They are unrelated to green technology
Show Answer
Answer: A. They support batteries, electric mobility and energy storage supply chains
Lithium is a key mineral for batteries, EVs and renewable-energy storage systems.

Q14. India-China SCO engagement after Ladakh de-escalation is significant mainly for:

Difficult
  1. Regional diplomacy and border-stability signalling
  2. A new domestic tax slab
  3. A new Ramsar notification
  4. A direct change in Article 80
Show Answer
Answer: A. Regional diplomacy and border-stability signalling
Such engagement matters for foreign policy because it signals diplomatic channels after border tensions.

Q15. Which statement best links the Week 3 economy and technology topics?

Difficult
  1. MUDRA supports micro-enterprises, while semiconductor and lithium initiatives strengthen strategic industrial capacity
  2. MUDRA funds only satellites and KABIL runs elections
  3. Semiconductor SEZs are unrelated to manufacturing
  4. Lithium is mainly a food crop
Show Answer
Answer: A. MUDRA supports micro-enterprises, while semiconductor and lithium initiatives strengthen strategic industrial capacity
The topics together cover inclusive enterprise finance and strategic industrial supply chains.

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