Daily Prelims Current Affairs 21-12-2025

Q. Consider the following statements about the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes:

1. NCST was established through the 89th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, inserting Article 338A.
2. The Chairperson enjoys rank of Union Cabinet Minister while Vice-Chairperson has Minister of State rank.
3. The Commission submits annual reports directly to Parliament without Presidential involvement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements about the Competition Commission of India:

1. CCI was constituted under Competition Act, 2002, and became operational in May 2009.
2. The Commission comprises a Chairperson and eight Members appointed for seven-year tenure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. Consider the following statements about ad hoc judges in High Courts:

1. Article 224A provides for appointment of ad hoc judges requiring consent of retired High Court judge.
2. Ad hoc judges receive salary equal to permanent judges but pension benefits are included.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) follow which shareholding pattern among Centre, State, and sponsor banks?

Q. The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) was established through which Constitutional Amendment?