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UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 31 January 2026

January 31, 2026
Daily Current Affairs Quiz

UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 31 January 2026

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : 31 January 2026

Total Questions: 05

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Question 1: Recently, the Supreme Court held that the right to menstrual health and access to menstrual hygiene management (MHM) in schools is part of which Fundamental Right?

A. Article 14 – Right to Equality

B. Article 19 – Freedom of Expression

C. Article 21 – Right to Life and Dignity

D. Article 25 – Freedom of Religion

Answer: C

Explanation: The Supreme Court ruled that menstrual health and menstrual hygiene management (MHM) are integral to the right to life and dignity under Article 21. The Court emphasized that dignity includes living without humiliation, stigma, and avoidable suffering especially for menstruating students.

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Question 2: With reference to Article 15 of the Constitution, consider the following statements:

Article 15(1) prohibits the State from discriminating on grounds including caste.
Article 15(2) specifically addresses access to public places and services.
Article 15 completely prohibits any form of reservation policy.

Which of the statements are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Explanation:

Statement 1 Correct: Article 15(1) bars State discrimination on caste, religion, sex, etc.
Statement 2 Correct: Article 15(2) prevents denial of access to public spaces/services.
Statement 3 Incorrect: Article 15(3), 15(4), and 15(5) explicitly allow special provisions and reservations for women, children, SEBCs, SCs, and STs.

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Question 3: The Supreme Court judgment on menstrual hygiene in schools highlighted violation of which of the following principles?

Bodily autonomy
Right to privacy
Freedom of movement
Dignified existence

Select the correct answer using the code below:

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1, 2 and 4 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 3 and 4 only

Answer: B

Explanation: The Court held that lack of menstrual hygiene facilities violates:

Bodily autonomy
Right to privacy
Dignified existence under Article 21

Freedom of movement was not directly cited in the judgment context.

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Question 4: Which of the following best describes the objective of the UGC Equity Regulations, 2026?

A. To standardize university fee structures

B. To regulate faculty recruitment

C. To promote equity and inclusion in higher education institutions

D. To centralize university examinations

Answer: C

Explanation: The Regulations aim to promote full equity and inclusion in higher education institutions, address caste-based discrimination, and establish institutional mechanisms for redress and protection of vulnerable student groups.

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Question 5: With reference to India’s current FTA strategy, consider the following statements:

India is focusing primarily on FTAs with developed economies.
India has concluded eight FTAs covering 37 countries in recent years.
India has recently rejoined RCEP negotiations.

Which of the statements are correct?

A. 1 only

B. 1 and 2 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Explanation:

Statements 1 and 2 Correct: Government says recent FTAs are mainly with developed or complementary economies, and eight FTAs covering 37 countries have been concluded.
Statement 3 - Incorrect: India has clearly stated there is no question of rejoining RCEP.

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