National Affairs MCQs: BNS and Environmental Policies July 2026

1.

As part of its expansion, the 'Nagar Van' Scheme aims to develop a total of how many urban forests and 'Nagar Vatikas' across India?

A 100 urban forests and 50 Nagar Vatikas

B 200 urban forests and 100 Nagar Vatikas

C 600 urban forests and 400 Nagar Vatikas

D 500 urban forests and 200 Nagar Vatikas

2.

The 'Nagar Van' Scheme is implemented under which broader fund/act?

A National Green Tribunal Act

B Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) Act

C Wildlife Protection Act

D Forest Rights Act

3.

What is the primary objective of the 'Nagar Van' (Urban Forest) Scheme, launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change?

A To promote eco-tourism in national parks

B To create urban forests and green spaces in cities

C To provide financial assistance for rural afforestation

D To develop new wildlife sanctuaries

4.

A significant change introduced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is the provision for 'community service' as a form of punishment. For which type of offences is this typically applicable?

A Heinious crimes

B Economic offences

C Petty offences

D Cyber crimes

5.

Which of the following existing criminal laws is NOT replaced by the new criminal justice system comprising Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)?

A Indian Penal Code, 1860

B Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

C Indian Evidence Act, 1872

D Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015

6.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC), came into effect on which date?

A July 1, 2024

B January 26, 2024

C August 15, 2024

D December 25, 2023

National Current Affairs MCQs - 2026-07-01