UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 22 January 2026

Question 1: With reference to the Supreme Court’s observations on the Election Commission’s (EC) powers during Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, consider the following statements:

1. The EC enjoys the widest discretion under Article 324 of the Constitution.
2. Such discretion allows the EC to completely bypass procedures prescribed under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.
3. The Supreme Court held that EC’s deviations must comply with principles of natural justice.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 2: Which provision of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960 was cited by the Supreme Court to emphasise that EC’s discretion during intensive revision is procedurally constrained?

Question 3:  Which of the following companies committed to establishing a steel plant in Telangana during the WEF Davos meetings?

Question 4: Which of the following global firms entered into investment commitments or MoUs with Telangana during the Davos meetings?

1. Google
2. Unilever
3. Amazon
4. Meta
   

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Question 5: Which of the following countries were reported to have jointly decided to join the Gaza “Board of Peace”?

1. Saudi Arabia
2. Türkiye
3. Pakistan
4. Japan

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