India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently, Arunachal Pradesh declared the years 2025–2035 as the Decade of Hydro Power to harness its hydropower potential of 58,000 megawatts (MW). The government will promote mega, large, and small hydroelectric projects and build a strong policy and regulatory framework. About 19 gigawatts (GW) of hydropower projects worth over ₹2 lakh crore are under development, with expected annual revenue of ₹4,525 crore from 2035 through free power share.

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The Kabini Reservoir in Karnataka, India, which supports both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, has developed minor cracks and cavities in its stone structure. This issue has raised concern due to the reservoir’s importance as a lifeline for irrigation and water supply in the region. The Kabini Reservoir is located in Karnataka. It is situated on the Kabini River, a tributary of the Cauvery River.

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Recently, the National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development was renamed as Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development. This change reflects its stronger focus on region-specific and mission-driven support for women and child development across India. The institute’s headquarters is in New Delhi with regional centres in Bangalore, Guwahati, Lucknow, Indore, and Mohali, supporting women and child welfare training and research nationwide.

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The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) recently recommended flushing 17 harmful drugs down the sink to avoid risks to people and pets. These drugs include narcotics like Fentanyl, Tramadol (a painkiller), and Diazepam (an anti-anxiety medicine). CDSCO is the Central Drug Authority under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

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Recently, the government decided to bring the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) under joint supervision of the Ministry of Finance and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Earlier, National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) was managed solely by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) was developed under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) by the National Health Authority (NHA) in consultation with IRDAI. It aims to streamline and standardize health insurance claim processing in India.

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Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) launched a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, highlighting concerns around electoral inclusion for migrant populations. The focus is on balancing electoral roll integrity and inclusive democratic participation. Under Section 19 of the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1950, only an ‘ordinarily resident’ can be enrolled in a constituency’s electoral roll. Section 20 of the RPA clarifies that just owning a house does not make one an ordinarily resident. A person temporarily away for work or travel is still considered ordinarily resident at their regular home.

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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently inaugurated India’s first water technology park named ‘Aqua Tech Park’ at Bagibari Sonapur in Assam. The park is a joint effort of Kolong-Kapili, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), Fishery Department, and Selco Foundation. It is the first of its kind in Assam and showcases advanced fishery technologies like aquaponics, biofloc system, ornamental fish breeding, and modern fish production. The aim is to empower fish farmers with knowledge and increase their income through technology.

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Haryana’s first Climate Change Learning Lab (CCLL) was recently inaugurated at Thapli Nature and Ecotourism Centre in Panchkula by the Chief Minister. The project is supported by German International Cooperation (GIZ) under the Climate Adaptation, Resilience, and Climate Finance in Rural India (CAFRI II) project. It is also backed by Germany’s International Climate Initiative (IKI). The lab is managed by the Forest Department of Haryana. CCLL aims to offer hands-on and science-based learning to raise awareness about climate change impacts and solutions.

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Recently, the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) informed the Rajya Sabha about the India Skills Accelerator initiative. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the World Economic Forum (WEF). It aims to bridge skill gaps through inclusive upskilling and reskilling. It promotes lifelong learning investment and government-industry collaboration. It serves as a national public-private platform to solve complex challenges through multi-stakeholder efforts.

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Recently, the Union Government highlighted the progress of Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) in Parliament. It was launched on 7th April 2016 under the National Health Mission (NHM) to provide free dialysis services to poor patients. It has two components: Hemodialysis (HD) services and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) services. As of 30th June 2025, the programme is running in all 36 States and Union Territories (UTs) across 751 districts. A total of 1,704 dialysis centres are operational under this programme. The Government of India has advised setting up HD centres in all district hospitals and later expanding to Community Health Centres (CHCs) at taluka level.