Polity & Governance MCQ — Practice Questions for RAS Exam

The Health Security and National Security Cess Act 2025 imposes a fixed levy on pan masala and tobacco based on which criterion?

Which of the following government initiatives did President Droupadi Murmu highlight at the NIT Delhi convocation on 19 November 2025 as part of India's march towards a developed nation?

With reference to the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan highlighted by the President at NIT Delhi's convocation, consider the following statements: 1. It was launched by the Ministry of Education. 2. Its aim is to involve higher educational institutions in rural development. 3. It encourages participatory development planning and technology transfer. 4. It replaces the Digital India programme. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements about the MoU signed between GeM and UN Women on 20 November 2025: 1. The MoU was signed at the UN Women headquarters in Geneva. 2. It focuses on promoting gender-responsive procurement under GeM's Womaniya initiative. 3. The partnership is aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 5 on Gender Equality. 4. GeM is a public procurement portal under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Health Security and National Security Cess Act 2025:\n1. The Rajya Sabha passed the Bill on December 5, 2025.\n2. Proceeds are ringfenced for public health and national security.\n3. The Act is effective from January 2026.\nWhich of the above statements are correct?