[1]. The controversy over the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) directive concerning the enrolment of NALSAR’s 2026 batch has raised questions about the powers of the BCI. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. State Bar Councils have the power to admit persons as advocates on their rolls.
2. The Bar Council of India is established under Section 4 of the Advocates Act, 1961.
3. The BCI can exercise disciplinary jurisdiction only over persons already enrolled as advocates.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A]. 1 and 2 only

[B]. 2 and 3 only

[C]. 1 and 3 only

[D]. 1, 2 and 3

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[2]. The Parliament recently passed the National Cooperative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to expand the mandate and financing powers of NCDC. In this context, consider the following statements:

1. The Bill allows NCDC to provide direct loans and grants to a wider range of cooperative societies and entities.
2. The Bill allows NCDC to invest in cooperative societies without prior approval from the Central Government.
3. The Bill expands the definition of “foodstuffs” to include processed food.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A]. 1 and 2 only

[B]. 2 and 3 only

[C]. 1 and 3 only

[D]. 1, 2 and 3

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[3]. The Central Electricity Authority recently notified the Central Electricity Authority (Cyber Security in Power Sector) Regulations, 2026. What is the main objective of these regulations?

[A]. To strengthen cybersecurity in India’s power sector

[B]. To increase electricity tariffs across States

[C]. To promote private ownership of power plants

[D]. To reduce electricity consumption in rural areas

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[4]. Chennai-based semiconductor startup Aheesa Digital Innovations recently developed ‘VIHAAN’. What is VIHAAN?

[A]. A broadband networking System-on-Chip (SoC)

[B]. A satellite navigation system

[C]. A quantum computer

[D]. A battery storage system

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[5]. The Supreme Court recently directed Karnataka to comply with the directions of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) regarding water release to Tamil Nadu. The Cauvery River is shared by which of the following States/Union Territory?

[A]. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry

[B]. Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Puducherry

[C]. Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala and Puducherry

[D]. Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

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