MCQs: National Affairs India - July 2026 Current Events Quiz

21.

What is India's ambitious target year for eliminating Tuberculosis (TB) from the country?

A 2025

B 2030

C 2035

D 2040

22.

What has been the Supreme Court's stance on the role of expert appraisal committees (EACs) in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process?

A EACs are merely advisory bodies whose recommendations are not binding on the regulatory authority.

B The Court has emphasized the critical and independent role of EACs in conducting thorough scrutiny and providing objective recommendations.

C EACs should primarily focus on expediting clearances to facilitate industrial growth.

D The composition of EACs can be flexible, allowing for significant representation from project proponents.

23.

In its recent pronouncements concerning Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), the Supreme Court has often highlighted the significance of which of the following aspects?

A Prioritizing economic development over environmental protection in all cases.

B Ensuring robust public participation and transparent disclosure of information during the EIA process.

C Allowing project proponents to conduct their own environmental impact studies without external oversight.

D Limiting the scope of EIA to only direct ecological impacts, excluding socio-economic considerations.

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Which of the following principles has the Supreme Court of India consistently upheld regarding Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and environmental clearances?

A Post-facto environmental clearances are generally permissible under exceptional circumstances.

B Environmental clearances can be granted retrospectively without public hearing if the project is of national importance.

C Prior environmental clearance is a mandatory prerequisite for commencing any project requiring EIA.

D The judiciary has no role in reviewing the substantive aspects of environmental clearances once granted by the executive.

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28.

The overarching goal of the 'Ayushman Bhav' campaign, launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is to ensure that healthcare services are accessible to every individual across the nation. What is the ultimate vision this campaign aims to achieve?

A To establish India as a global leader in medical tourism

B To achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

C To completely privatize the healthcare sector in India

D To focus solely on urban health infrastructure development

29.

Which of the following initiatives is NOT a core component or objective of the 'Ayushman Bhav' campaign?

A Ayushman Apke Dwar 3.0 for Ayushman Card distribution

B Ayushman Sabha for health awareness and screening

C Promoting private health insurance schemes as the primary mode of healthcare access

D Ayushman Mela for health camps and services

30.

The 'Ayushman Bhav' campaign, launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, aims to provide comprehensive healthcare services to every village and town. When was this campaign officially launched and by whom?

A September 2023, President Droupadi Murmu

B August 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi

C October 2023, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

D January 2024, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

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