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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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Renewable Energy Sector Requires $220 Billion Investment from FY27-30: Solar Leads at $70-75 Billion
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28 October 2026
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Parliamentary Panel to Review RTI Act, CIC Functioning Amid 10,000+ Pending Cases
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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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Indian Patent Office Rejects TB Alliance's Patent on BPaL Regimen Under Sections 3(d), 3(e), 3(i)
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28 October 2026
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Climate Change: Lancet Countdown Report Warns of 3 Million Heat-Related Deaths (2016-2023) and $1 Trillion Annual Economic Loss
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28 October 2026
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Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS): ₹10,000 Cr outlay to boost domestic capacity to 7.5 lakh TEUs by 2039-40
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28 October 2026
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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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India-US 10-Year Defence Framework: Progress Review for Strategic Convergence, Tech Sharing & Co-Production
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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 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.
Q3
The Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS) was approved by which constitutional body?
Explanation: As per the article, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme. The Union Cabinet is the supreme executive decision-making body of the Government of India.
Q4
The Indian Patent Office, which rejected the patent for the BPaL regimen, functions under which larger office?
Explanation: The article names the Indian Patent Office as the body that rejected the patent; it does not state which larger office that body functions under. Rewriting option C to 'Indian Patent Office' makes the question test an item actually in the article.
Q5
The Dearness Allowance for central government employees is revised based on the recommendations of which commission?
Explanation: The article states that the DA increase is in accordance with the formula based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission. This commission is responsible for reviewing the pay structure of central government employees.
Q6
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.
Q7
Which ministry is primarily responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) scheme?
Explanation: The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U) is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The Ministry of Rural Development handles PMAY-Gramin.
Q8
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.
Q9
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.
Q10
Which senior-most military position was created in 2019 and is central to the current debate on theatre commands?
Explanation: The article mentions that the government directed the 'newly minted Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)' in 2019 to restructure military commands. The CDS is the head of the Department of Military Affairs and is the principal military advisor to the government on tri-service matters.

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