Current Affairs

GK MCQs Section

Page-8 of India Nation & States Current Affairs

Albert Ekka Brigade Marks 56th Raising Day in Agartala

The Albert Ekka Brigade, a distinguished formation of the Indian Army, observed its 56th Raising Day at the Agartala Military Station with solemn ceremonies and military traditions. The...

January 2, 2026

New Excise Duty and Cess on Tobacco, Pan Masala

The government has notified 1 February as the date from which new fiscal levies on tobacco products and pan masala will come into force. These changes mark a...

January 2, 2026

Puri Upgraded to Municipal Corporation in Odisha

Ending a long wait, the Odisha government on Wednesday officially upgraded Puri from a municipality to a Municipal Corporation. The decision marks a major administrative milestone for the...

January 2, 2026

BSNL Launches Nationwide VoWiFi Service Across India

On New Year, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), India’s state-owned telecommunications provider, announced the nationwide rollout of Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi), also known as Wi-Fi Calling. The service...

January 2, 2026

India’s First Bullet Train Likely by August 2027

India is poised to enter the era of high-speed rail, with the country’s first bullet train expected to begin operations by August 15, 2027. The announcement was made...

January 1, 2026

Assam Constitutes 8th State Pay Commission

Assam has become the first state in India to constitute its 8th State Pay Commission, taking a proactive step ahead of the scheduled expiry of the 7th Pay...

January 1, 2026

Parvati–Arga Bird Sanctuary Declared Eco-Sensitive Zone

In a major boost to wetland conservation in northern India, the Parvati–Arga Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh has been declared an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ). The decision adds an...

January 1, 2026

Goa Announces Third District Kushavati

Goa is set to get its third district, named Kushavati, marking a major administrative reorganisation in the coastal state. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant,...

January 1, 2026

Delhi Cabinet Clears Jan Vishwas Bill to Decriminalise Minor Offences

The Delhi Cabinet has approved the Delhi Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, a major reform initiative aimed at decriminalising minor offences and simplifying compliance requirements to...

January 1, 2026

Pariksha Pe Charcha Registrations Cross 3 Crore Mark

Pariksha Pe Charcha, the flagship student outreach initiative of Prime Minister “Narendra Modi”, has set a new participation record, with registrations crossing 3 crore as of December 30,...

January 1, 2026

E-Books

States PSC General Studies

Latest in Hindi