Daily Challenge, 12 November 2026
The ten questions set on 12 November 2026, from real judiciary papers. Pick an answer to see whether you were right and why, or open "Show the answer".
1. Current Affairs
'Gnani Artha', launched by the Vice-President at Uprashtrapati Bhavan on 28 August 2026, is described as:
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Answer: C. a sovereign AI stack made up of the Evon 3.3 model and PlexusThe Vice-President launched Gnani Artha, a sovereign AI stack developed by GNANI AI. It comprises Evon 3.3, a large language model, and Plexus, a platform that connects AI intelligence with real-world work and institutions.
From: Current Affairs: August 2026
2. Current Affairs
Which of the following is correct about the World Meteorological Organization's 'State of Global Water Resources 2025' report, released on 17 September 2026?
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Answer: B. It found that 2025 was one of the driest years for global river discharge in 35 yearsThe WMO said 2025 was one of the driest years for river discharge globally in 35 years, the fourth consecutive year of widespread glacier loss in all regions, with about 1,400 gigatonnes lost in 2023-2025. The series began in 2021.
From: Current Affairs: September 2026
3. Uttar Pradesh Local Laws
Under Section 33(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006, a person obtaining possession of land by succession must report the succession to
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Answer: A. the Revenue Inspector of the circleSection 33(1) requires the report of succession to the Revenue Inspector of the circle in which the land is situate; reports of transfer, by contrast, go to the Tahsildar under Section 34(1).
From: Uttar Pradesh Local Laws Practice Set 1
4. Taxation Law
Assertion (A): Under the Income-tax Act, 2025, a reference to the tax year commencing on 1 April 2025 is construed as a reference to the corresponding previous year under the repealed Income-tax Act, 1961. Reason (R): Under Section 536(2)(f) of the 2025 Act, an option exercised by an assessee under the repealed Act and in force immediately before the commencement of the 2025 Act is deemed to have been exercised under the corresponding provision of the 2025 Act.
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Answer: C. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of ABoth are true. A is the rule in Section 536(3); R correctly states Section 536(2)(f), which deals with elections, declarations and options and has nothing to do with how earlier tax years are read. So R does not explain A.
From: Taxation Law Practice Set 1
5. Meghalaya Local Laws
L refuses to accept the lawful monthly rent offered by his tenant M. Within 30 days of the rent becoming due, M deposits it in the Court together with process fees for service of notice on L. Under Section 5(4) of the Meghalaya Urban Areas Rent Control Act, 1972:
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Answer: B. M is not to be treated as a defaulter under clause (e) of the Section 5(1) provisoSection 5(4) allows a tenant whose lawful rent is refused to deposit it in Court within 30 days of its becoming due, with process fees; the Court serves notice on the landlord, who may withdraw it. A tenant who has made such a deposit is not to be treated as a defaulter under clause (e) of the proviso to Section 5(1).
From: Meghalaya Local Laws Practice Set 1
6. Uttar Pradesh Local Laws
Under Section 90 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006, a person who is not an Indian citizen may acquire land in Uttar Pradesh by sale or gift only with
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Answer: B. the prior written permission of the State GovernmentSection 90 bars any person other than an Indian citizen from acquiring land by sale, gift or any transfer of possession without the prior written permission of the State Government. A company substantially owned or controlled by Indian citizens counts as an Indian citizen for this purpose.
From: Uttar Pradesh Local Laws Practice Set 1
7. History & Culture
The power of the Jats reached its zenith under a ruler who consolidated the Jat state at Bharatpur, the seat of the Lohagarh fort, and in whose time the Jats took Agra in 1761. Who was he?
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Answer: C. Suraj MalNCERT records that Jat power reached its zenith under Suraj Mal, who consolidated the Jat state at Bharatpur; Britannica notes that the Jats took Agra in 1761 under him. Churaman had earlier acquired territory west of Delhi, Ajit Singh ruled Jodhpur, and Mahadji Sindhia was a Maratha chief.
From: History & Culture Practice Set 1
8. Specific Relief Act
A contracts with B to build a boundary wall around A's factory. B does not begin the work. A gives B the written notice required by Section 20(2) of the Specific Relief Act, 1963, and on B's failure to perform gets the wall built by C, paying C for it. A then sues B for specific performance of the original contract. Under the Act:
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Answer: D. A cannot get specific performance, but may recover the costs he actually incurredSection 20(1) lets the party suffering breach obtain substituted performance through a third party or his own agency and recover the expenses and costs actually incurred from the party in breach. Once he has done so, Section 20(3) and Section 16(a) bar specific performance in his favour, and Section 14(a) makes the contract not specifically enforceable.
From: Specific Relief Act Practice Set 1
9. Delhi Local Laws
L served on his tenant T a notice of demand for arrears of rent in the manner of Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act. T did not pay within two months, and L applied for eviction under Section 14(1)(a) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958. The Controller passed an order under Section 15(1), and T paid the entire amount within one month of that order. T had never before had the benefit of Section 14(2) for these premises. What follows?
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Answer: A. No eviction order on the ground of default; the Controller may allow costs to LSection 14(2) bars an eviction order on the ground in Section 14(1)(a) if the tenant pays or deposits as required by Section 15, and Section 15(6) adds that the Controller may allow such costs as he deems fit to the landlord.
From: Delhi Local Laws Practice Set 1
10. Competition Law
Under Section 6(2A) of the Competition Act, 2002, no combination shall come into effect until the expiry of what period from the day notice is given to the Commission, or until the Commission passes orders under Section 31, whichever is earlier?
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Answer: D. One hundred and fifty daysSection 6(2A), as amended by the 2023 Amendment with effect from 10 September 2024, substituted one hundred and fifty days for the earlier two hundred and ten days.
From: Competition Law Practice Set 1