MCQs: India National Affairs - 8 July 2026 Exam Prep

1.

Which regulatory body is empowered to impose penalties for data breaches under the DPDP Act?

A Competition Commission of India

B Data Protection Board of India

C Reserve Bank of India

D Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

2.

Under the DPDP Act, who is responsible for ensuring compliance with data processing obligations?

A Data Fiduciary

B Data Processor

C The Judiciary

D The Prime Minister's Office

3.

In the recent 2026 verdict, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. Which fundamental right was primarily cited by petitioners against the Act?

A Right to Equality

B Right to Privacy

C Right to Freedom of Religion

D Right to Property

4.

The 2026 policy emphasizes 'Transit-Oriented Development' (TOD). What does this primarily involve?

A Developing high-density, mixed-use urban spaces near public transport hubs

B Building highways exclusively for private vehicles

C Expanding urban boundaries into agricultural land

D Reducing the number of public buses in city centers

5.

Which ministry is the nodal agency for the implementation of the National Policy on Sustainable Urban Development 2026?

A Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

B Ministry of Rural Development

C Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

D Ministry of Jal Shakti

6.

What is the primary objective of the National Policy on Sustainable Urban Development 2026?

A To promote rapid industrialization in rural areas

B To integrate climate-resilient infrastructure and circular economy principles in urban planning

C To privatize all municipal water supply systems

D To restrict migration from rural to urban centers

National Current Affairs MCQs - 2026-07-08