MCQs on National Affairs: Digital India, SC Rulings, NEP 2020

31.

Which of the following is a key component of the National Digital Health Mission?

A Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA)

B National Health Insurance Scheme

C Rural Health Infrastructure Fund

D Medical Tourism Promotion Board

32.

What is the primary objective of the National Digital Health Mission's expansion?

A To increase the number of private hospitals.

B To create a comprehensive digital health ecosystem for all citizens.

C To reduce the cost of healthcare services.

D To promote traditional medicine practices.

33.

The National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) has been expanded to how many states and Union Territories as of its latest expansion phase?

A 15

B 22

C 28

D 30

34.

The Smart Cities Mission is an initiative under which larger government program?

A Make in India

B Digital India

C Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

D Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)

35.

Which of the following is a key objective of the Smart Cities Mission in India?

A To create self-sustaining, citizen-friendly, and environmentally sustainable cities.

B To relocate populations from congested urban areas to rural regions.

C To focus solely on the development of smart transportation systems.

D To privatize all urban infrastructure development.

36.

The 'Smart Cities 2.0' initiative, launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, focuses on which of the following aspects?

A Digital infrastructure development only

B Enhancing citizen engagement and data-driven governance

C Promoting rural tourism

D Developing new satellite towns

37.

Why is a robust EIA process considered crucial for sustainable development?

A It ensures that development projects do not cause irreversible environmental damage.

B It guarantees financial returns for all infrastructure projects.

C It prioritizes industrial growth over environmental concerns.

D It simplifies the process of obtaining project clearances.

38.

The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process in India is primarily governed by which of the following?

A The Forest Conservation Act, 1980

B The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

C The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974

D The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

39.

The Supreme Court recently upheld stricter norms for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). Which of the following is a key aspect of these stricter norms?

A Reduced public consultation period

B Exemption for certain large-scale projects from EIA

C Increased post-clearance monitoring and compliance

D Relaxation of norms for industries in ecologically sensitive zones

40.

The pan-India expansion of the National Digital Health Mission aims to create a unified digital health ecosystem. Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of this mission?

A Improving access to healthcare services

B Ensuring portability of health records

C Reducing the cost of medical treatments

D Promoting research and development in healthcare

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