Daily UPSC Current Quiz : 23 Feb 2026

With reference to the ‘Parliamentary Privileges’ enshrined in the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:

1. The Constitution has explicitly codified the exhaustive list of privileges enjoyed by the Houses and their members under Article 105.

2. An individual Member of Parliament (MP) enjoys immunity from arrest in both civil and criminal cases during the session of the House.

3. According to the recent Supreme Court ruling (2024), the immunity under Article 105 does not protect an MP from prosecution if they accept a bribe to vote or speak in a particular manner.

4. The privileges of the Parliament also extend to the President of India as he is an integral part of the Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Under Article 121, the Parliament is strictly prohibited from discussing the conduct of any Judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court under any circumstances.
2. The exercise of Parliamentary Privileges is subject to the ‘Rules of Procedure’ framed by the House under Article 118.
3. Parliamentary Privileges in India are superior to the Fundamental Rights of citizens in case of a direct conflict.
4. The validity of any proceedings in Parliament cannot be called into question in a court of law on the ground of any alleged ‘irregularity of procedure’.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS):

1. It is India’s first semi-high-speed regional commuter transit system, distinct from Metro and conventional rail.
2. The first operational corridor connects Delhi to Meerut, reducing travel time to about 60 minutes.
3. The system is operated by Indian Railways.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

With reference to ‘Global Capability Centres’ (GCCs), recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:

1. They are offshore units established by multinational corporations to perform strategic functions like R&D, IT support, and business process management.

2. India currently holds the largest share of the global GCC market, with a significant presence in cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

3. GCCs operate solely as third-party outsourcing vendors providing services to multiple external clients.

Which of the statements given above are correct?