National Current Affairs MCQs

Smart Cities 2.0 aims to build upon the foundation of the first phase by placing a stronger emphasis on sustainability, climate resilience, and enhancing the quality of life through citizen-centric services.

The National Health Authority (NHA) is the apex body responsible for implementing the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) across India.

The Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) number is a 14-digit unique identifier that allows individuals to link their health records digitally across various healthcare providers.

The primary objective of ABDM is to develop the backbone necessary to support the integrated digital health infrastructure of the country, aiming for universal health coverage through digital means.

The expanded target of the 'Nagar Van' Scheme is to develop 600 Nagar Vans and 400 Nagar Vatikas across the country, totaling 1000 urban green units.

The 'Nagar Van' Scheme is implemented with the financial support of the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) funds.

The 'Nagar Van' Scheme aims to create and develop urban forests and green spaces in cities across the country, enhancing biodiversity and providing ecological benefits.

The BNS introduces community service as a new form of punishment, primarily for petty offences, aiming to provide an alternative to imprisonment for minor infractions.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) replaces the Indian Evidence Act. The Juvenile Justice Act remains separate.

The three new criminal laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), came into effect from July 1, 2024.