UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 01 June 2026

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 3 and 4 only

Explanation

• Statement 1 is correct. The passage clearly states that the centrepiece of economic cooperation is the push to finalise a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of 2026.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. The passage defines the "Living Bridge" as the powerful Indian diaspora and the people-to-people connections they create. It is not a formal defence pact.
• Statement 3 is correct. The passage's "Challenge" and "Way Forward" sections highlight the need to move past strain and convert "goodwill into action," focusing on "real-world outcomes" rather than short-term political optics.
• Statement 4 is correct. The passage notes that Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy places India at its heart as a cornerstone for diversifying its economic and strategic partnerships beyond China. Hence, statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation

• Statement 1 is correct. The law allows abortion up to 24 weeks. Beyond that, court approval is needed.
• Statement 2 is correct. The POCSO Act criminalises all sexual activity with minors. The article points out that it does not distinguish consensual teenage relationships from abuse.
• Statement 3 is correct. The article clearly says that silence around sex and the absence of proper education cause pregnancies to go unnoticed until very late.
• Statement 4 is incorrect. The court did not ignore the ethical burden. The article itself says the burden exists, but the court’s order protects the doctor from legal action. The issue is the ethical tension, which the judgment acknowledged by granting protection.

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy places India at the centre of its diversification efforts.
• Statement 2 is correct. Both countries aim to conclude CEPA by the end of 2026 and target bilateral trade of $50 billion by 2030.
• Statement 3 is correct. Canada possesses significant reserves of uranium and critical minerals that are important for India's energy transition and industrial growth.

Answer: (b) 

Explanation: The Indian diaspora in Canada serves as a strategic asset by fostering economic, educational, cultural, and social linkages between the two nations.

Answer: (c) Article 21 

Explanation: The Supreme Court has repeatedly held that the right to speedy trial is an integral part of Article 21, making prolonged detention of undertrials a violation of personal liberty.