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National Current Affairs MCQs - 2026-10-09

1.
The 2026 amendment to the Social Welfare Act also introduced provisions for better grievance redressal. What mechanism was proposed to address complaints related to social welfare schemes?
A A dedicated online portal for lodging complaints.
B Mandatory mediation by local community leaders.
C A centralized call center with multilingual support.
D All of the above
2.
Which specific vulnerable group's benefits were significantly enhanced through the 2026 amendment to the Social Welfare Act, particularly concerning old-age pensions?
A Unemployed youth.
B Senior citizens.
C Small business owners.
D Students pursuing higher education.
3.
In early 2026, the Indian Parliament passed a significant amendment to the 'National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) Act'. What is the primary focus of this amendment?
A Expanding the scope of agricultural subsidies.
B Increasing the eligibility criteria for pensions and financial aid for vulnerable groups.
C Introducing new regulations for private healthcare providers.
D Streamlining the process for obtaining educational loans.
4.
As part of the 2026 landmark judgment, the Supreme Court also proposed the establishment of a new independent body. What is the proposed mandate of this body?
A To promote environmental tourism.
B To monitor and enforce environmental compliance across industries.
C To conduct research on climate change mitigation.
D To provide financial aid for green projects.
5.
The Supreme Court's 2026 judgment on environmental protection mandated stricter regulations for a specific sector. Which sector was primarily targeted by these new regulations?
A Renewable energy production.
B Mining and quarrying operations.
C Urban waste management.
D Agricultural practices.
6.
In a significant 2026 ruling, the Supreme Court of India emphasized the 'Precautionary Principle' in environmental protection. What does this principle entail?
A Action should only be taken when environmental harm is proven.
B Lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing cost-effective measures to prevent environmental degradation.
C Environmental protection measures are only applicable to industrial activities.
D The burden of proof for environmental damage lies solely with the government.
7.
The 'e-Sahayata' initiative, launched in 2026, is expected to integrate various government services. Which of the following is a key technology underpinning this integration?
A Blockchain technology for secure data management.
B Artificial Intelligence for predictive analytics.
C Internet of Things (IoT) for real-time monitoring.
D All of the above
8.
Which ministry is the nodal agency responsible for the implementation of the 'e-Sahayata' digital governance initiative launched in 2026?
A Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
B Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
C Ministry of Finance
D Ministry of Law and Justice
9.
In 2026, the Indian government launched a new digital governance initiative aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in public service delivery. What is the primary objective of this initiative, named 'e-Sahayata'?
A To promote digital literacy among rural populations.
B To streamline and automate government processes for faster citizen services.
C To develop a new national cybersecurity framework.
D To facilitate online voting in all upcoming elections.
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