MCQs on National Affairs: Ayushman Bhav, NCrF, RBI Report

401.

What is a primary objective of the National Logistics Policy 2026 regarding logistics costs?

A To increase logistics costs to 15% of GDP

B To reduce logistics costs to below 10% of GDP by 2030

C To maintain current logistics costs

D To make logistics costs the highest in Asia

402.

What is one of the planned initiatives to foster AI research in India?

A Closing down existing research institutions

B Establishing national AI research centers of excellence

C Limiting access to AI research data

D Focusing solely on theoretical AI research

403.

Which of the following sectors is NOT explicitly mentioned as a target for AI solutions under the strategy?

A Healthcare

B Agriculture

C Space Exploration (as a primary focus)

D Education

404.

The strategy aims to build a robust AI talent pool through which of the following?

A Reducing the number of engineering colleges

B Enhanced educational programs, reskilling, and upskilling

C Mandatory AI training for all citizens

D Importing AI experts without domestic development

405.

What is a significant new emphasis in National AI Strategy 2.0 compared to its predecessor?

A Increased focus on AI for military applications only

B Emphasis on ethical AI development and deployment

C Restriction on AI research funding

D Prioritization of AI hardware manufacturing over software

406.

Which ministry is primarily responsible for unveiling the National AI Strategy 2.0?

A Ministry of Science and Technology

B Ministry of Education

C Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

D NITI Aayog

407.

Besides government contributions, what other source of funding is anticipated for the NUIF?

A International development banks only

B Private sector participation

C Philanthropic donations from individuals

D Foreign direct investment in real estate

408.

What is a key characteristic of the financing provided by the NUIF?

A High-interest, short-term loans

B Long-term, low-cost financing

C Grants with no repayment obligation

D Equity investments only

409.

Which of the following is NOT a typical area of focus for projects funded by NUIF?

A Water supply and sanitation

B Solid waste management

C Rural road construction

D Urban transport

410.

The NUIF is primarily intended to finance infrastructure projects in which category of cities?

A Metropolitan cities only

B Tier-I cities only

C Tier-II and Tier-III cities

D All urban areas irrespective of tier

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