India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) launched the Sanchar Mitra Scheme nationwide to empower youth as digital ambassadors. The scheme targets student volunteers, called Sanchar Mitras, to spread awareness on telecom-related issues. Sanchar Mitras will educate people about digital safety, cyber fraud prevention, and Electromagnetic Field (EMF) radiation concerns. They will also promote responsible mobile usage and digital literacy. The scheme provides students exposure to advanced telecom technologies like 5G, 6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Cyber Security.

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Recently, experts clarified that reaching the Jarawa Tribe for enumeration is not difficult due to ongoing contact and welfare initiatives. The Jarawas are among the world’s oldest surviving indigenous communities. They are listed as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) by the Government of India. The Jarawa tribe is primarily found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Specifically, they live in nomadic bands of about 40–50 people in Middle and South Andaman Islands.

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Recently, Maharashtra became the first state in India to give agricultural status to livestock and poultry farming. The decision was approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet to support rural economy and animal husbandry. Livestock farmers will now get benefits like crop farmers, including subsidies, low tariffs, and credit access. This move bridges the policy gap between crop cultivators and livestock farmers. Farmers can now avail subsidies on electricity, solar pumps, and interest on loans.

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Recently Indian Railways commissioned Kavach 4.0 on the Mathura Kota section of the Delhi Mumbai route. Kavach 4.0 is an advanced automatic train protection system developed by Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) of Indian Railways to enhance safety and efficiency in train operations. It aims to reduce accidents by controlling train speeds and minimizing human errors using advanced technology. Kavach is designed at Safety Integrity Level 4 SIL 4 which is the highest safety standard. Kavach was first tested in South Central Railway from 2015 and got operational certification in 2018.

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Recently, Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) commissioned India’s first Make-in-India 1 megawatt (MW) green hydrogen plant at Kandla Port, Gujarat. This is the first green hydrogen project at any Indian port and part of a planned 10MW facility. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the plant, calling it a “new benchmark” in green hydrogen execution. The plant was completed in just 4 months using fully indigenous technology and Indian engineers. The electrolyzer used is made in India, producing 140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually.

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Government informed Lok Sabha that over 85% of Software Technology Parks of India (STPIs) are in Tier 2 and 3 cities. These STPIs have created 2.98 lakh jobs in non-metro cities. STPI was established in 1991 with headquarters in New Delhi under Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It promotes Information Technology (IT) industry, innovation, research & development (R&D), start-ups, and product/intellectual property (IP) creation in emerging tech like Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Its vision aligns with National Policy on Software Products (NPSP), 2019.

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Recently, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann flagged off the Baaj Akh–Anti Drone System (ADS) to curb smuggling of weapons and drugs via drones from Pakistan. Punjab became the first state to deploy Anti Drone System (ADS) at the international border as a second line of defence with the Border Security Force (BSF). Three ADS have been launched, six more to follow, costing ₹51.4 crore. In 2024, 283 smuggling drones were seized; in 2025 so far, 137 have been recovered.

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The Border Security Force (BSF) launched Operation Alert along the Rajasthan border from 11 to 17 August to strengthen security before Independence Day. The operation includes intensified patrols, drills, and a review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to counter potential threats. BSF aims to implement strict border management and improve preparedness through monitoring and counterplanning using advanced gadgets.

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Uttarakhand became the first Indian state to dissolve its Madrasa Board and introduce a comprehensive Minority Educational Institutions Act. The Uttarakhand Cabinet approved the Uttarakhand Minority Educational Institutions Bill, 2025. The Bill proposes to repeal the Madrasa Board and rules governing minority-run institutions. It aims to extend Minority Educational Institutions (MEI) status to communities beyond Muslims, including Sikhs, Jains, Christians, Buddhists, and Parsis.

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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched the ‘Swachh Kurukshetra – Mera Kurukshetra, Mera Abhimaan’ cleanliness mission at Gita Gyan Sansthanam, Kurukshetra. The mission is scheduled for 11 weeks, from August 24 to November 7, 2025, aiming to make Kurukshetra the cleanest and most beautiful city in India. The mission is part of Haryana Shehr Swachhta Abhiyan – 2025 and involves mass mobilization to clean every street and corner.