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Exercise : Bills and Acts - Latest Current Affairs
  • Bills and Acts - Latest Current Affairs
1.
Under which Article of the Constitution can Parliament alter the name, area, or boundaries of a State, as in the proposal to rename Kerala as “Keralam”?
Article 2
Article 3
Article 356
Article 368
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Article 3 of the Constitution empowers Parliament to alter the name, area, or boundaries of a State by law. In the case of renaming Kerala as “Keralam,” the constitutional procedure requires the President to refer the Bill to the concerned State Legislature for expressing its views. After receiving those views, the Central Government may proceed to introduce the Bill in Parliament with the President’s recommendation. The proposal also involves amending the First Schedule of the Constitution, where the names of States are officially listed, ensuring that any change follows due constitutional process.

2.
Which Article of the Indian Constitution grants plenary powers to the Election Commission over electoral rolls and the conduct of elections?
Article 320
Article 326
Article 356
Article 324
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Article 324 of the Indian Constitution vests the superintendence, direction, and control of elections in the Election Commission of India (ECI). These plenary powers enable the Commission to oversee electoral rolls and conduct elections to Parliament, state legislatures, and the offices of President and Vice-President. The authority under Article 324 supplements statutory provisions such as the Representation of the People Act, 1950, ensuring that elections remain free, fair, and credible. It also empowers the ECI to adjust procedural timelines, including Special Intensive Revision processes, to maintain transparency and effective electoral roll management.

3.
Under which Act is Bharat Taxi registered as India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform?
Companies Act, 2013
Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002
Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, provides the legal framework under which Bharat Taxi has been registered as a cooperative ride-hailing platform. This Act enables cooperatives to operate across multiple states while ensuring democratic governance and member ownership. By registering under this Act, Bharat Taxi functions as a driver-owned entity rather than a privately controlled company. The structure supports fair income distribution, low commissions, and collective decision-making. It reflects the government’s broader push to strengthen the cooperative sector and promote inclusive, people-centric economic models in emerging digital and mobility services.

4.
Under which constitutional provision did the Supreme Court direct the continued application of the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2012?
Article 32
Article 136
Article 226
Article 142
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Supreme Court exercised its extraordinary constitutional powers under Article 142 to ensure complete justice while issuing an interim stay on the UGC Regulations, 2026. Since the earlier 2012 Regulations had already been repealed, the Court relied on Article 142 to prevent a regulatory vacuum by directing that the 2012 framework would continue until further orders. This provision empowers the Supreme Court to pass any order necessary for doing complete justice in matters before it, even if such directions go beyond existing statutory provisions, reinforcing its role as the final constitutional arbiter.

5.
Which provision of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, requires prior approval before initiating an inquiry or investigation into a public servant’s official acts and was recently subject to a split Supreme Court verdict?
Section 6A
Section 13
Section 19
Section 17A
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, was introduced through the 2018 amendment with the objective of protecting honest public servants from frivolous and vexatious investigations related to decisions taken in good faith. It mandates that investigative agencies obtain prior approval from the competent authority before initiating an inquiry or investigation into official acts of a public servant. The provision has sparked intense legal debate, as reflected in the Supreme Court’s split verdict balancing the need to safeguard bureaucratic decision-making while ensuring that anti-corruption investigations remain independent, effective, and consistent with the constitutional principle of equality before law.