National Affairs MCQs: Viksit Bharat and Data Protection Laws

71.

The Supreme Court's ruling in 2026 concerning the Digital Personal Data Protection Act primarily reinforces the government's stance on:

A Balancing data protection with national security imperatives.

B Promoting unchecked data collection by corporations.

C Reducing the scope of data privacy rights for citizens.

D Eliminating the need for consent in data processing.

72.

In 2026, the Supreme Court of India upheld key provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. Which of the following is a significant aspect of this Act that was affirmed?

A The Act mandates the appointment of a Data Protection Officer for all businesses processing personal data.

B The Act grants individuals the right to access and correct their personal data held by entities.

C The Act allows for the unrestricted sharing of personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

D The Act imposes a blanket ban on the collection of any form of digital personal data.

73.

The 'Bharat Vikas Nidhi' scheme, operational since 2026, aims to leverage which of the following for funding rural infrastructure projects?

A Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and dedicated infrastructure bonds.

B Only central government budgetary allocations.

C International development aid exclusively.

D Grants from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).

74.

Which ministry is the nodal agency for the 'Bharat Vikas Nidhi' scheme launched in 2026 for rural infrastructure development?

A Ministry of Rural Development

B Ministry of Finance

C Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

D Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

75.

The 'Bharat Vikas Nidhi' scheme, launched in 2026, aims to boost rural infrastructure. Which of the following is a primary objective of this scheme?

A To provide financial assistance for the development of rural roads and bridges.

B To promote digital literacy in rural areas.

C To offer subsidies for solar panel installation in rural households.

D To establish new rural banks and financial institutions.

76.

What is the primary mandate of a State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)?

A To promote industrial development.

B To implement and enforce environmental protection laws within the state.

C To manage national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.

D To conduct geological surveys.

77.

The fine was imposed due to the State Pollution Control Board's failure in which critical environmental area?

A Air quality management

B Waste management

C Noise pollution control

D Curbing river pollution

78.

Which body imposed a fine on a State Pollution Control Board for failing to curb river pollution?

A Supreme Court of India

B National Green Tribunal (NGT)

C Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

D Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

79.

Under the new RBI guidelines, what is mandated for digital lending platforms regarding loan agreements?

A Agreements can be verbal.

B All loan agreements must be provided upfront in a standard format.

C Agreements can be amended without borrower consent.

D Only a summary of the agreement needs to be provided.

80.

Which entity is responsible for implementing the new digital lending guidelines aimed at consumer protection?

A Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

B Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

C Ministry of Finance

D National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

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