Daily Current Affairs Quiz: January 27, 2026

Statement 1 is correct: Directive Principles of State Policy are expressly declared non-justiciable under Article 37, meaning they are not enforceable by courts but remain fundamental in governance and law-making.

Statement 2 is incorrect: DPSPs cannot be enforced through writs because courts lack authority to compel the State to implement them, though they may use DPSPs to interpret laws and Fundamental Rights.

Statement 3 is correct: Directive Principles seek to establish social and economic democracy by promoting welfare measures, reducing inequalities, ensuring social justice, and guiding the State toward a welfare-oriented constitutional order.

Statement 1 is correct: The Right to Equality under Article 14 applies to “any person,” thereby extending protection against arbitrary state action to both citizens and foreigners within the territory of India.

Statement 2 is correct: Articles 25 to 28 guarantee freedom of religion but explicitly subject it to public order, morality, and health, allowing the State to impose reasonable restrictions in the larger public interest.

Statement 3 is correct: Article 23 of the Constitution prohibits traffic in human beings, begar, and other similar forms of forced labour, making such practices punishable offences irrespective of consent.

Statement 1 is correct: The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction under Article 131 in disputes between the Union and one or more States, or between States, involving questions of law or fact.

Statement 2 is correct: Under Article 137, the Supreme Court has the power to review its own judgments or orders, subject to provisions made by law and rules framed under Article 145.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The advisory opinion given by the Supreme Court under Article 143 is not binding on the President, though it carries great persuasive and constitutional value.

Statement 1 is incorrect: The Governor of a State is not elected by the people; he or she is appointed by the President of India under Article 155, reflecting the unitary bias of the Indian federal system.

Statement 2 is correct: Under Article 200, the Governor may reserve certain State Bills for the consideration of the President, particularly when they conflict with Central laws or involve constitutional issues.

Statement 3 is correct: The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President under Article 156, allowing removal before the completion of the five-year term without assigning any reason.

Statement 1 is correct: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by the President under Article 148, ensuring independence from the executive while acting as the supreme audit authority of public finances.

Statement 2 is correct: The CAG audits the accounts of both the Union and State governments, including bodies substantially financed by public funds, to ensure financial accountability and legislative control over expenditure.

Statement 3 is incorrect: Audit reports of the CAG are submitted to the President in the case of Union accounts and to the Governor for State accounts, and are later laid before Parliament or State Legislatures.