National Affairs MCQs

1.

The National Maritime Security Strategy 2026 aligns with India's role as a:

A Net importer of maritime security services.

B Net security provider in the Indian Ocean Region.

C Passive observer of maritime activities.

D Primary regulator of international shipping lanes.

2.

The strategy aims to secure India's vast:

A Airspace

B Land borders

C Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

D Cyber network

3.

The strategy emphasizes enhancing coordination among which types of agencies?

A Only military agencies

B Only civilian law enforcement agencies

C Various maritime security agencies (Navy, Coast Guard, police, intelligence)

D Only international maritime organizations

4.

A key objective of the National Maritime Security Strategy is to improve:

A Maritime tourism promotion.

B Maritime domain awareness.

C Deep-sea mining regulations.

D International maritime law enforcement.

5.

Which body released the National Maritime Security Strategy 2026?

A Ministry of Defence

B Ministry of Home Affairs

C National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS)

D Directorate General of Shipping

6.

The establishment of NUIDF is expected to contribute to balanced regional development by focusing on:

A Mega-cities only

B Rural areas exclusively

C Tier-II and Tier-3 cities

D International urban development projects

7.

The NUIDF aims to provide financial assistance in the form of:

A Only grants

B Only equity investments

C Concessional loans and grants

D High-interest commercial loans

8.

The NUIDF will focus on projects related to which of the following sectors?

A Inter-state highways and national parks.

B Water supply, sanitation, and urban transport.

C Rural electrification and agricultural irrigation.

D Defense manufacturing and space research.

9.

Which ministry announced the establishment of the NUIDF?

A Ministry of Finance

B Ministry of Rural Development

C Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)

D Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

10.

What is the primary objective of the National Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (NUIDF)?

A To discourage infrastructure development in urban areas.

B To provide financial assistance for urban infrastructure projects in Tier-II and Tier-3 cities.

C To focus solely on infrastructure development in metropolitan cities.

D To promote the use of outdated infrastructure technologies.

National Current Affairs MCQs - 2026-04-03