Topic 009 · Answers
CAPF (General Administration) Bill 2026
On what date was the CAPF (General Administration) Bill 2026 introduced?
- 25 February 2026
- 10 March 2026
- Correct answer: 25 March 2026
- 1 April 2026
Core Trigger: The CAPF (General Administration) Bill 2026 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on 25 March 2026; it cleared that House on 1 April.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 009, point 1
The Bill regulates service conditions of which officers in the CAPFs?
- Correct answer: Group A General Duty Officers
- Constables
- Group B officers
- Medical Officers
Bill's Aim: It regulates service conditions of Group A General Duty Officers in the CAPFs.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 009, point 2
Which Minister of State introduced the Bill?
- Bandi Sanjay Kumar
- Correct answer: Nityanand Rai
- Kiren Rijiju
- Arjun Ram Meghwal
Current Head: Home Minister Amit Shah heads the ministry; MoS Nityanand Rai introduced the Bill.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 009, point 3
Consider the statements: 1. IPS deputationists get all DG posts. 2. IPS deputationists get at least 67 per cent of Additional DG posts. Which is/are correct?
- Only 1
- Only 2
- Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
- Neither
Key Numbers: IPS deputationists get all DG posts, at least 67 per cent of Additional DG and 50 per cent of IG posts.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 009, point 4
How many forces does the Bill cover?
- Three
- Correct answer: Five
- Four
- Seven
Forces Covered: The Bill covers five forces, including the CRPF, BSF, CISF and ITBP.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 009, point 5
What did Opposition members seek when they walked out?
- A Standing Committee
- The Public Accounts Committee
- An Ethics Committee
- Correct answer: A select committee
Stakeholders: Opposition members walked out and sought a select committee.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 009, point 6
In which House was the Bill moved?
- Lok Sabha
- Joint sitting
- Correct answer: Rajya Sabha
- Central Hall
Venue: The Bill was moved in the Rajya Sabha, Parliament House, New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 009, point 8
In which year did the CRPF begin as the Crown Representative's Police?
- 1949
- 1929
- 1947
- Correct answer: 1939
Founded: The CRPF began as the Crown Representative's Police in 1939 and was renamed by the CRPF Act in 1949.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 009, point 9
In Indian Aluminium Co v State of Kerala (1996), a legislature may remove the basis of a judgment but cannot do what?
- Validate past actions
- Correct answer: Overrule it
- Re-enact the law
- Amend the statute
Landmark: Indian Aluminium Co v State of Kerala (1996): legislature may remove the basis of a judgment but cannot overrule it.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 009, point 10
Consider the statements: 1. A curing law is valid if it removes the defect found by the court. 2. A curing law is valid if it merely nullifies the verdict. Which is/are correct?
- Correct answer: Only 1
- Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither
Doctrine: A curing law is valid if it removes the defect found by the court, not if it merely nullifies the verdict.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 009, point 12
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