MCQs: India's National Policies & Judicial Decisions (May 2026)

1.

The National Urban Green Infrastructure Policy 2026 is expected to contribute to which of the following urban challenges?

A Increased traffic congestion.

B Urban heat island effect and waterlogging.

C Decreased air quality.

D Reduced green cover.

2.

Which of the following is a key objective of the National Urban Green Infrastructure Policy 2026?

A To promote the construction of large shopping malls.

B To enhance urban biodiversity and ecosystem services.

C To encourage the use of fossil fuels for urban transport.

D To reduce the number of public parks.

3.

The National Urban Green Infrastructure Policy 2026 aims to promote sustainable urban development. What is a primary focus of this policy?

A Increasing the density of concrete structures in cities.

B Integrating nature-based solutions and green spaces into urban planning.

C Prioritizing industrial development over environmental concerns.

D Reducing public transportation options.

4.

The Supreme Court's directive on stricter EIA norms is likely to impact which stage of an infrastructure project's lifecycle the most?

A Post-construction maintenance.

B Decommissioning and demolition.

C Planning and approval phase.

D Operational phase.

5.

Which of the following is a potential consequence of the Supreme Court mandating stricter EIA norms for infrastructure projects?

A Increased likelihood of environmental degradation.

B More thorough assessment of environmental and social impacts.

C Reduced need for environmental clearances.

D Faster project implementation timelines.

6.

The Supreme Court's recent directive on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for infrastructure projects emphasizes stricter norms. What is the primary concern addressed by these stricter norms?

A Reducing the cost of infrastructure development.

B Ensuring greater public participation and transparency in project approvals.

C Expediting the environmental clearance process.

D Promoting the use of outdated environmental technologies.

7.

Which of the following entities is responsible for the implementation and management of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in India?

A National Health Authority (NHA)

B Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

C Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

D National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

8.

What is the primary digital infrastructure component being promoted under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) for citizens?

A A national electronic health record system.

B A centralized social media platform for health discussions.

C A mandatory health insurance portal for all.

D A telemedicine-only service platform.

9.

The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) aims to create a seamless digital health ecosystem. Which of the following is a key objective of its recent expansion to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities?

A To exclusively focus on advanced medical research in these cities.

B To ensure wider accessibility and affordability of digital health services.

C To replace all existing public healthcare facilities with private ones.

D To mandate the use of only traditional Indian medicine systems.

National Current Affairs MCQs - 2026-05-15