Current Affairs Questions, 6 November 2026

Explanation: The DoPT is the nodal department for policy matters related to central government employees, including OBC creamy layer determination through Office Memorandums. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment handles broader social welfare policies, while the Ministry of Law and Justice deals with legal affairs. The 1993 OM and 2004 clarification were both issued by DoPT.

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the judgment upheld the 1993 OM. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Court rejected the government's plea for a two-year delay. Statement 3 is correct as the Court directed DoPT to create supernumerary posts within six months. Hence option C is correct.

Explanation: The Supreme Court of India delivered the judgment. The High Court of Delhi has no jurisdiction over this matter. The Central Administrative Tribunal handles service disputes, not constitutional interpretation of reservation policy. The National Commission for Backward Classes is an advisory body, not a judicial one. Hence option B is correct.

Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because the court held that creamy layer status cannot be decided solely on parental income; the status and category of the parent's post must also be considered. Statement 2 is correct as the 1993 OM excluded salary and agricultural income. Statement 3 is correct because the court directed that the creamy layer principle will govern the allocation of services of OBC candidates from the 2025 civil service examination. Hence option C is correct.

Explanation: The Supreme Court held that the choice of whether and how many children to have is a decision of intimate personal character, falling within the ambit of Article 21 (right to life and personal liberty). Article 14 deals with equality, Article 19 with freedoms, and Article 32 with constitutional remedies. Hence option C is correct.

Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: the SC referred the Javed ruling to a larger bench for reconsideration, it did not strike it down. Statement 2 is correct: India's TFR has fallen from 3.0 in 2003 to 1.9, which is below the replacement level of 2.1. Statement 3 is incorrect: the court explicitly noted that the two-child norm applies only to panchayat/local body elections, not to Parliament or state legislatures. Hence option B is correct.

Explanation: The BPSC (Bihar Public Service Commission) is the constitutional body responsible for conducting the Combined Competitive Examination for civil services in Bihar. UPSC conducts central services, while SSC and BSSC are for other recruitments.

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: the exam was held from 25 to 30 April 2026. Statement 2 is incorrect: 13,024 candidates appeared, not 3,392 (3,392 is the number who qualified). Statement 3 is correct: final selection is based on combined marks of mains and interview. Hence option C is correct.

Explanation: Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs for enforcement of fundamental rights and for any other purpose, allowing judicial review of executive actions. Article 32 is for the Supreme Court, Article 136 is for special leave petition, and Article 227 is for superintendence over subordinate courts.

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the HC quashed the cancellation of the exam and appointments. Statement 2 is incorrect as the court did not set a six-month deadline; it allowed the ongoing CID investigation to continue. Statement 3 is correct as the court noted the government failed to provide concrete evidence of systematic irregularities.

Explanation: The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) manages the Bhakra Nangal and Beas projects and allocates water and power among partner states. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) calculated the original entitlement but does not manage the projects. NHPC is a central PSU for hydro projects, and the Ministry of Power is the nodal ministry, not the day-to-day manager.

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: the SC accepted the Centre's cashless proposal for 11,973 MU over 20 years. Statement 2 is correct: the 7.19% rate was set by the 2011 SC verdict. Statement 3 is incorrect: the ₹420 crore adjustment was factored in, and Himachal Pradesh will NOT have to pay anything to Punjab and Haryana. Hence option C is correct.

Explanation: MPRDC is the nodal agency for developing state highways and expressways in Madhya Pradesh. NHAI handles national highways, while the other two are not directly responsible for this project.

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: the cost is ₹63,296 crore. Statement 2 is incorrect: the longest corridor is Jabalpur–Ashapur at 358 km, not Bhopal–Gwalior (320 km). Statement 3 is correct: the fund was renamed 'Viksit Madhya Pradesh Sankalp Path'.

Explanation: China is supplying J-series fighter jets to Bangladesh. Russia, the US and France are major arms suppliers but this specific deal is with China, as reported in the news.

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: Pakistan will train pilots at Jessore, 40 km from the Indian border. Statement 2 is incorrect: the meeting is scheduled in Dhaka, not Beijing. Statement 3 is correct: the Siliguri Corridor is about 20-22 km wide. Hence option C is correct.

Explanation: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) played a key role in preparing the nomination documents for the three works. The Archaeological Survey of India focuses on physical heritage, the National Museum on artefacts, and Sahitya Akademi on literature, but IGNCA specifically handled this UNESCO nomination.

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: the three manuscripts were inscribed. Statement 2 is correct: Rajatarangini was written by Kalhana in the 12th century. Statement 3 is incorrect: the 11th session was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, not the 10th session in New Delhi.

Explanation: The Rajendra Setu is a rail bridge, so its construction and operation fall under the Ministry of Railways. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways handles road bridges, not rail bridges. The other ministries are not involved in rail infrastructure.

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: the new bridge is double-track and located at Mokama. Statement 2 is incorrect: the old bridge was single-track and allowed speeds of only 50 km/h, not 100 km/h. Statement 3 is correct: the Railway plans to run an Amrit Bharat train on this route by 2027. Hence option C is correct.