Current Affairs Quiz 05 May 2026

Q1. With reference to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in India, consider the following statements:

1. The MCC is a statutory document enacted by Parliament under the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
2. It comes into operation from the date the election schedule is announced by the Election Commission.
3. The provisions of the MCC are primarily derived from the “reservoir of power” vested in the Election Commission under Article 324.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3

Answer: B  

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect: MCC is non-statutory, based on consensus among political parties, not enacted by Parliament.
• Statement 2 is correct: Comes into force from announcement of election schedule (Punjab & Haryana HC in Harbans Singh Jalal case).
• Statement 3 is correct: Rooted in Article 324, upheld in Mohinder Singh Gill case as a “reservoir of power”.

Q2. With reference to the Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 and recent judicial interpretations, consider the following statements:

1. The FRA contains a non-obstante clause, giving it overriding authority over earlier forest laws.
2. Judicial orders passed prior to FRA can still be used to reject tribal claims if they concern forest de-reservation.
3. The Act prohibits eviction of forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes until recognition and verification of claims is complete.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3

Answer: C (1 and 3 only)

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct: FRA includes a non-obstante clause (Section 4) overriding inconsistent laws.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: Allahabad HC (2026) ruled that earlier judicial orders cannot override FRA (Lex Posterior principle).
• Statement 3 is correct: FRA prohibits eviction until claims are fully processed and verified.

Q3. Assertion (A) and Reason (R):

Assertion (A): FSSAI’s proposed removal of analogue paneer must be implemented through a phased transition rather than an immediate ban.

Reason (R): The informal food sector and MSMEs are the primary beneficiaries of high-tech detection tools like fatty acid profiling.

Select the correct answer:
A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true, but R is false.
D. A is false, but R is true.

Answer: C

Explanation:

• Assertion is correct: Immediate ban would disrupt ~1,000 licence holders and MSMEs, hence phased transition is needed.
• Reason is incorrect: MSMEs/informal sector lack access to high-tech testing infrastructure, making compliance harder, not beneficial.

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Dairy Analogue products:

1. They are non-dairy substitutes designed to mimic the characteristics, taste, and texture of genuine dairy products.
2. Under current FSSAI rules, they are strictly prohibited from using vegetable fats like palm oil.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct: Defines dairy analogues accurately.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: Vegetable fats like palm oil are commonly used, and such products were earlier permitted though poorly regulated.

Q5. With reference to the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022, consider the following statements:

1. They are based on the principle of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
2. They incentivize recovery of low-value chemistries like lithium ferro phosphate through differentiated pricing.
3. They mandate producers to manage the lifecycle of end-of-life electronic products.

Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, and 3

Answer: C  

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct: EPR is the core principle of e-waste regulation.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: There is lack of differentiated pricing, discouraging recycling of low-value materials.
• Statement 3 is correct: Producers are responsible for collection, recycling, and disposal lifecycle management.

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