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Supreme Court Clarifies Bail for Foreigners under UAPA: No Bar if Entry is Legal

The Supreme Court has ruled that there is no blanket prohibition on granting bail to foreign nationals under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The Court upheld that if a foreigner's entry into India was legal and authorized, the stringent bail conditions under Section 43D(7) of UAPA do not automatically apply, shifting the burden of proof regarding illegal entry onto the prosecution.

28 October 2026, Hindustan

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Parliamentary Panel to Review RTI Act, CIC Functioning Amid 10,000+ Pending Cases
UPSC
28 October 2026
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Supreme Court Questions ECI's Power to Disenfranchise 13 Crore Voters Over Enumeration Laxity
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28 October 2026
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Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana: ₹7,395.55 Cr Scheme for 32 Lakh Panchayat Representatives
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28 October 20262 sources
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Bihar Cabinet Approves ₹11,096 Cr for Power Distribution, ₹18.21 Cr for Patna Underground Road Feasibility, and MSME Policy to Create 1 Crore Entrepreneurs
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28 October 20262 sources
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PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: 24th Installment of ₹2000 to 9.34 Cr Farmers on 30 Oct 2026, Total Outlay ₹18,680 Cr
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28 October 2026
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Election Commission of India (ECI) Affidavit in SC on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Process Raises Transparency Concerns
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28 October 2026
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Supreme Court Queries EC on Voter List Revision: 43 Lakh Voters Shifted, Asks Why Use Form-6 for Re-registration
UPSC
28 October 2026
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Electoral Roll Revision: Supreme Court Directs ECI to Extend Deadlines, Simplify Form 6 Process for Delhi SIR
UPSC
28 October 2026
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Supreme Court Terms Cybercrime 'Digital Dacoity'; Refuses Case Consolidation Across 12 States, ₹1.90 Crore Fraud Cited
UPSC
28 October 2026

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Q1
Which central agency was the prosecuting body in the UAPA case discussed in the Supreme Court judgment?
Explanation: The article explicitly mentions that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was the prosecuting agency that failed to provide evidence of the accused's illegal entry. The NIA is India's premier counter-terrorism investigation agency.
Q2
Consider the following statements regarding the news about the parliamentary panel review:
1. 1.The panel reviewing the RTI Act is the Department-related Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice.
2. 2.The Central Information Commission is currently functioning with only 7 commissioners against a sanctioned strength of 11.
3. 3.The panel will also review the implementation of reservation policies for SCs, STs, OBCs, and persons with disabilities in central services.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per the article. Statement 2 is incorrect; the article states the CIC is working with its full sanctioned strength of 11 commissioners. Statement 3 is correct as mentioned in the article. Hence, option C is correct.
Q3
Consider the following statements regarding the news:
1. 1.The Supreme Court stated that the Election Commission of India's Bihar SIR judgment is a binding precedent.
2. 2.Form 6 under the Registration of Electors Rules is meant for application by new voters.
3. 3.The Supreme Court directed the ECI to consider extending the timeline for the Special Intensive Revision in Delhi.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect as the article explicitly states that Justice Bagchi clarified the Bihar judgment was not a 'binding precedent'. Statement 2 is correct; Form 6 is for new voter registration. Statement 3 is correct; the court asked the ECI not to stick to timelines and the ECI counsel assured to extend dates for Delhi SIR.
Q4
The Election Commission of India (ECI) derives its constitutional authority from which Article?
Explanation: Article 324 of the Indian Constitution establishes the Election Commission and vests in it the superintendence, direction, and control of elections. Articles 352, 356, and 368 relate to national emergency, President's Rule, and amendment of the Constitution respectively.
Q5
Under which Union Ministry does the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme operate?
Explanation: The PM-KISAN scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. This ministry is responsible for policies and programs related to agriculture and farmer income support.
Q6
Consider the following statements regarding the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM-VGSY):
1. 1.It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a total outlay of ₹7,395.55 crore.
2. 2.The scheme aims to train 32 lakh elected panchayat representatives.
3. 3.A key component is the preparation of 2.55 lakh Gram Panchayat Development Plans through the eGramSwaraj portal.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect. PM-VGSY is a Central Sector Scheme (fully funded by the Centre), not a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (cost-shared with states). Statement 2 is correct as the article mentions training 32 lakh elected representatives. Statement 3 is correct as the article specifies the target of preparing 2.55 lakh GPDPs via the eGramSwaraj portal.
Q7
Consider the following statements regarding decisions approved in the recent Bihar Cabinet meeting:
1. 1.A budget of ₹18.21 crore was approved for the construction of an underground road corridor in Patna.
2. 2.The Bihar Artificial Intelligence Policy-2026 was approved to promote AI use in agriculture, health, and education.
3. 3.New City Superintendent of Police (SP) posts were created for the cities of Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because ₹18.21 crore was approved for the feasibility study of the underground road corridor, not for its construction. Statement 2 is correct as per the article. Statement 3 is incorrect; the new City SP posts were created for Motihari, Purnia, and Chapra, not Gaya, Bhagalpur, and Muzaffarpur.
Q8
Consider the following statements regarding the recent Supreme Court judgment on cybercrime:
1. 1.The Supreme Court bench was led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
2. 2.The Court agreed to consolidate over 30 cybercrime cases pending in 10 states.
3. 3.The Court termed cybercrime as 'digital dacoity' and emphasized the rights of victims.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the Bench was led by CJI Surya Kant. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Supreme Court refused the consolidation of cases (it did not agree to it). Statement 3 is correct as the Court did use the term 'digital dacoity' and stressed victim rights. Hence, option C is correct.
Q9
The definition of 'industry' is provided under which section of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020?
Explanation: As per the article, Section 2(p) of the Industrial Relations Code (IRC), 2020, defines 'industry'. Section 2(j) was the relevant section under the old Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, which was subsumed by the new code.
Q10
Consider the following statements regarding the recent Supreme Court hearing on drug prices:
1. 1.The Court criticized the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) for being 'completely passive'.
2. 2.The government has capped the trade margin on all essential drugs at 30% of the Maximum Retail Price.
3. 3.The Court termed the existing system of high drug price margins as 'loot and robbery'.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the article states the Court observed that NPPA appears 'completely passive'. Statement 2 is incorrect because the 30% trade margin cap, as per the article, applies specifically to cancer drugs, not all essential drugs. Statement 3 is correct as the Court described the system as 'loot and robbery'.

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