MCQs - 2026-08

PMGSY Phase IV, launched in 2023, primarily focuses on the upgradation of existing rural roads to all-weather standards, with a special emphasis on connectivity in LWE-affected areas and the Northeast.

Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer globally, accounting for a significant majority of cases.

The day focuses on educating the public about lung cancer risks and the importance of early screening and detection.

World Lung Cancer Day is observed on August 1st every year to raise awareness about the causes and treatment of lung cancer.

WABA is a global network of individuals and organizations concerned with the protection, promotion, and support of breastfeeding worldwide.

The 2026 theme emphasizes the role of breastfeeding in building sustainable futures for children and the planet.

World Breastfeeding Week is globally observed from August 1st to August 7th every year to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world.

The day celebrates the legal protection granted to Muslim women against the arbitrary practice of Triple Talaq.

The Act was passed by the Parliament and received the President's assent on July 31, 2019, coming into effect from August 1, 2019.

Muslim Women's Rights Day is observed on August 1st to mark the anniversary of the enactment of the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019.