Archive · 28 Jul 2026
UPSC Prelims 2027 Polity Quiz on Protest Rights, Fast Track Courts, and More
The UPSC Prelims 2027 Polity Quiz for Week 173 covers important topics like fast track courts, the right to protest, Article 371, the National Register of Citizens (NRC), and the K Radhakrishnan Committee.
Fast track courts are special courts set up to handle specific cases quickly.
The right to protest is protected under the Indian Constitution but comes with reasonable restrictions.
Article 371 provides special provisions for certain states.
The NRC is a register of Indian citizens in Assam, and the K Radhakrishnan Committee was formed to reform the National Testing Agency (NTA) after a paper leak controversy.
Fast track courts are dedicated to specific demographics and high-priority offenses, recommended by the Fourteenth Finance Commission.
The right to stage a protest is protected under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution but is subject to reasonable restrictions.
Article 371 provides special provisions for states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland, Assam, and Manipur.
The National Register of Citizens (NRC) has its roots in the Assam Accord of 1985, with a cut-off date of March 24, 1971.
The K Radhakrishnan Committee was formed to reform the National Testing Agency (NTA) after the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak controversy.
- Who
- UPSC aspirants and Indian citizens.
- What
- A quiz on polity and governance topics including fast track courts, protest rights, Article 371, NRC, and the K Radhakrishnan Committee.
- When
- Week 173 of the UPSC Prelims 2027 preparation.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To help aspirants revise important topics from the static part of the UPSC syllabus.
Protest Rights
Government Restrictions
Right to Protest
Protest Rights
The right to stage a protest is protected under the Fundamental Right to Freedom, including freedom of speech and expression, and the right to assemble peaceably and without arms.
Government Restrictions
These rights are subject to reasonable restrictions in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, public order, and other considerations.
- Fast Track Courts
- Special courts dedicated to specific demographics and high-priority offenses.
- Right to Protest
- Protected under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution.
- Article 371
- Special provisions for states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland, Assam, and Manipur.
- National Register of Citizens (NRC)
- Roots in the Assam Accord of 1985, with a cut-off date of March 24, 1971.
- K Radhakrishnan Committee
- Reformed the National Testing Agency (NTA) after the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak controversy.