National Affairs MCQs

11.

An increase in financial inclusion is expected to lead to:

A Increased reliance on informal moneylenders.

B Reduced economic activity.

C Empowerment of individuals and households.

D Higher levels of poverty.

12.

What is a crucial element integrated into the mission to empower citizens?

A Financial illiteracy campaigns.

B Programs to discourage saving.

C Financial literacy programs.

D Restrictions on investment options.

13.

The mission leverages technology to reach unbanked populations through:

A Reducing the number of ATMs.

B Increasing the number of banking correspondents (BCs) and micro-ATMs.

C Discouraging digital banking platforms.

D Limiting mobile phone usage for financial transactions.

14.

Which scheme is a key component of the National Financial Inclusion Mission for expanding access to bank accounts?

A National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)

B Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)

C Ayushman Bharat Yojana

D Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

15.

What is the primary goal of the National Financial Inclusion Mission 2026?

A To increase the number of non-performing assets (NPAs).

B To ensure every household has access to formal financial services.

C To restrict access to credit for small businesses.

D To promote the informal financial sector.

16.

The National AI Strategy 2026 aims to position India as:

A A follower in global AI development.

B A responsible leader in the global AI landscape.

C A country that avoids AI advancements.

D A nation solely focused on AI research without deployment.

17.

Which of the following sectors is a key area for AI adoption under the strategy?

A Only defense and space exploration.

B Healthcare, agriculture, education, and smart cities.

C Primarily the entertainment industry.

D Only government administrative functions.

18.

The strategy promotes the development of which types of AI solutions?

A Opaque and biased AI systems.

B Explainable AI (XAI) and Trustworthy AI.

C AI systems with minimal data privacy.

D AI systems that are difficult to understand.

19.

What is the role of the 'AI Ethics Council' established under the strategy?

A To ban all AI research in India.

B To develop guidelines and frameworks for responsible AI.

C To solely focus on AI hardware manufacturing.

D To manage AI-related job displacement.

20.

What is a primary focus of India's National AI Strategy 2026?

A Restricting AI research and development.

B Promoting ethical AI development and deployment.

C Limiting AI adoption to a few select sectors.

D Discouraging public-private partnerships in AI.

National Current Affairs MCQs - 2026-04-06