MCQs: India National Affairs 16 August 2026

1.

The 'Smart Policing Initiative Phase III' aims to foster a more citizen-centric approach. What does this imply for police-public interaction?

A Reduced accessibility of police to the public.

B Increased use of technology to improve communication and responsiveness.

C Less emphasis on addressing public grievances.

D A shift away from community policing models.

2.

Which of the following is likely to be a focus area under the 'Smart Policing Initiative Phase III'?

A Increasing reliance on manual record-keeping.

B Adoption of advanced surveillance and data analytics tools.

C Reducing community engagement programs.

D Limiting police training to traditional methods.

3.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched 'Smart Policing Initiative Phase III'. What is a key objective of this initiative?

A To reduce the number of police personnel in all states.

B To enhance police efficiency and public service delivery through technology and modernization.

C To centralize all policing powers under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

D To decrease the use of technology in law enforcement.

4.

The Supreme Court's ruling on electoral funding laws has implications for the transparency of political finance. What is a potential consequence of the upheld amendments?

A Easier tracking of all political donations by the Election Commission.

B Reduced influence of black money in elections.

C Challenges in identifying the ultimate beneficiaries of political funding.

D Strengthened public trust in the electoral process.

5.

What was a primary concern raised by critics regarding the amendments to electoral funding laws upheld by the Supreme Court?

A Increased transparency in political party funding.

B Potential for undisclosed corporate funding and quid pro quo arrangements.

C Reduction in the overall amount of political donations.

D Greater accountability of political parties to the electorate.

6.

The Supreme Court recently upheld amendments to electoral funding laws. Which specific amendment, related to electoral bonds, was a significant point of contention?

A Introduction of cash donations above ₹2,000.

B Removal of the requirement for political parties to disclose the source of donations.

C Mandatory disclosure of donor details for all donations.

D Limiting electoral bonds to only registered political parties.

7.

The National Digital Health Policy 2.0 seeks to leverage technology to improve healthcare delivery. What is a significant expected outcome?

A Increased administrative burden on healthcare professionals.

B Enhanced patient empowerment and informed decision-making.

C Reduced privacy and security of health data.

D Deterioration of the quality of healthcare services.

8.

Which of the following is a key component envisioned in the National Digital Health Policy 2.0?

A A centralized, paper-based health record system.

B The development of a National Health Information Exchange (NHIX).

C Exclusion of private healthcare providers from the digital network.

D A focus solely on disease surveillance and not patient care.

9.

The Union Cabinet recently approved the National Digital Health Policy 2.0. What is a primary objective of this policy?

A To promote traditional medicine practices exclusively.

B To create an interoperable digital health ecosystem for all citizens.

C To restrict access to digital health records to government hospitals only.

D To mandate the use of a single, proprietary digital health platform.

National Current Affairs MCQs - 2026-08-16