MCQs: National Affairs - Skill Policy & Electoral Reforms (Oct 2026)

1.

In the context of electoral reforms, what is the 'VVPAT' verification process that the Supreme Court has been reviewing?

A A system to verify the identity of voters via facial recognition

B A system to allow voters to verify that their vote has been recorded correctly

C A method to count votes automatically without human intervention

D A digital platform for online voting from abroad

2.

Which constitutional provision empowers the Supreme Court to hear matters related to electoral integrity?

A Article 324

B Article 142

C Article 370

D Article 21

3.

The Supreme Court of India is currently hearing petitions regarding electoral reforms. Which of the following is a key focus area of these petitions?

A Changing the voting age from 18 to 21

B Transparency in political party funding and the Electoral Bond scheme legacy

C Abolishing the Election Commission of India

D Mandating paper ballots for all future elections

4.

The National Skill Development Policy 2026 emphasizes the 'Earn While You Learn' model. What does this primarily entail?

A Students receive a stipend while undergoing industrial apprenticeship

B Students must pay for their own training through part-time jobs

C Government provides loans to students for higher education

D Companies are taxed for every student they hire

5.

Which ministry is the nodal agency for the implementation of the National Skill Development Policy 2026?

A Ministry of Education

B Ministry of Labour and Employment

C Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

D Ministry of Commerce and Industry

6.

What is the primary objective of the National Skill Development Policy 2026 approved by the Union Cabinet?

A To provide universal basic income to unemployed youth

B To align skill training with the requirements of Industry 4.0 and emerging technologies

C To mandate 100% reservation in private sector jobs

D To replace all existing university degrees with vocational certificates

National Current Affairs MCQs - 2026-10-16