India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently, the Head of Project at NHPC Limited and newly appointed General Manager (Electrical) met the Manipur Governor to discuss operational challenges of the Loktak Hydroelectric Project. The Loktak Hydroelectric Project is a 105 Megawatt (MW) hydropower project located in Manipur. It is built on Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India. The Ithai Barrage is a key component, serving as an artificial reservoir for water storage. The project is owned by NHPC Limited (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation).

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The Shramjeevi Organisation will hold a two-day protest with silent fasts and symbolic lamps to highlight the plight of the Katkari Tribe. The protest demands land rights, unpaid wages, and dignity for this marginalised community. The Katkari Tribe is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) found mainly in Pune, Raigad, and Thane districts of Maharashtra and parts of Gujarat. Traditionally, they were forest dwellers known for making Katha (Catechu) from the Khair tree (Acacia catechu).

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In November 2025, Gujarat announced 2025 as “Tribal Pride Year” to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to promote tribal heritage through Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas and sustainable development. Gujarat became India’s first state to launch a large-scale genome sequencing project focused on tribal communities. Led by Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) under the Genome India initiative, it studies genetic disorders caused by limited diversity and endogamy. It targets diseases like sickle cell anaemia, thalassemia, and G6PD deficiency through early diagnosis and precision medicine.

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Bastar region is seeing increasing participation of Abhujmadia youth in events like the Bastar Olympics. Abhujmadia is a Primitive Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) living in Narayanpur, Dantewada, and Abujhmad areas of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. They are an ancestral and patriarchal tribe divided into several dynasties. They speak the Abujhbadia Gondi dialect. Abujhmaria women consider Godana (traditional tattooing) as a permanent and sacred form of jewellery

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Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi paid homage for the first time to soldiers of Operation Pawan (1987–1990) at the National War Memorial. Earlier, only families and veterans marked the anniversary. Lt. General Pushpendra Singh, who served in the operation, accompanied him. Operation Pawan was the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) mission in Sri Lanka, causing hundreds of deaths and over a thousand injuries.

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Delhi High Court quashed the proceedings of the Lokpal of India against Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in a promotion-related case. The case involved alleged irregularities at the National Productivity Council (NPC). National Productivity Council (NPC) was established under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is a non-profit body with equal representation from government, employers, and workers. It provides consultancy, training, research, publications, and productivity awards. It is also a member of the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO).

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Meghalaya launched the first Northeast India Organic Week with Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements – Organics Asia (IFOAM-Organics Asia). The four-day event includes an APEDA buyer–seller meet and the 4th IFOAM World Organic Youth Summit. Delegates from 13 countries like Malaysia, Taiwan, Mongolia, New Zealand, and Indonesia are attending. The aim is to make the Northeast a global organic hub and build long-term trade links. The event boosts farmer income, exports, and global visibility of Meghalaya’s organic produce.

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Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd. (MEIL), the construction company executing the Ratle Hydroelectric Project, has stated that it may withdraw from the project if the administration fails to curb threats and interference from local elements and political actors. The Ratle Hydroelectric Project is an 850 MW run-of-river hydroelectric power project being developed on the Chenab River in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. The project is being implemented by the Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (RHPCL). Once completed, the project is expected to generate approximately 3,137 GWh of electricity annually, contributing significantly to regional power supply.

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced India’s first wildlife-safe road on National Highway 45 (NH-45) in Madhya Pradesh. The initiative aims to reduce animal-vehicle collisions and balance road development with wildlife conservation in the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve and Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary. The wildlife-safe section covers a 2 km ghat portion of an 11.96 km highway project passing through the tiger reserve.

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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma launched the City Beautification Drive under the ‘My City’ campaign in Mawlai to promote community-led urban development. The initiative collaborates with Dorbar Shnong institutions to create clean, litter-free, and more livable neighbourhoods, reinforcing participatory governance and grassroots engagement. Beautification grants of Rs 75,000 to Rs 1 lakh were distributed to 60 localities to support community-driven public space improvements.