India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has simplified the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for FASTag users. KYV requires users to upload images of their vehicle and registration certificate (RC) to verify correct tag linkage. It was implemented in 2024 to prevent misuse and leakages in the FASTag system. The verification process must be repeated every three years for continued authenticity. Know Your Vehicle (KYV) is an initiative of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and was notified by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

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The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has launched an awareness drive called the ‘Garbage Dumping Festival’ to discourage littering. In this campaign, civic marshals dump collected garbage in front of houses of residents caught throwing waste on streets. The initiative began in Banashankari and aims to shame habitual litterers and promote clean neighbourhoods. On the first day, garbage was dumped at 218 houses, and ₹2.8 lakh in fines was collected. The campaign targets residents who dump waste on roadsides, footpaths, and vacant plots, despite daily waste collection by auto-tippers. The dumped waste is later cleared by civic workers after the awareness act.

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On 1st November 2025, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav launched the ‘PM Shri Aerial Tourism Helicopter Service’ at Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal, on Madhya Pradesh’s 70th foundation day. Madhya Pradesh became the first Indian state to introduce both Air Ambulance and Helicopter Tourism Services under its intra-state air connectivity initiative. The project aims to make air travel an experiential journey combining faith, spirituality, tourism, and convenience. It seeks to boost intra-state connectivity, promote tourism, and generate local employment and entrepreneurship in rural and semi-urban regions.

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Researchers at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have recently revived the traditional black rice Adam Chini using mutagenesis, making it shorter, faster-maturing, and higher-yielding without losing its aroma. Adam Chini, also called Adamchini Chawal, is an aromatic black rice with sugar crystal–like grains and strong fragrance. It is traditionally grown in Chandauli, Varanasi, Mirzapur, and Sonbhadra districts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh in the Vindhya foothills. It received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag on 22 February 2023, valid till November 2030.

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The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) signed three Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Nagaland Medical Council, Nagaland State Drugs Control Administration (NSDCA), and Nagaland State Pharmacy Council. Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It sets and updates standards of drugs commonly used for treatment of diseases. It promotes rational use of generic medicines via the National Formulary of India (NFI). It prescribes standards for identity, purity, and strength of drugs for humans and animals. It provides IP Reference Substances (IPRS) for accurate drug testing and purity verification.

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Bihar is set to establish the country’s first Power Museum, which will be developed on a 3-acre campus of the decommissioned Karbigahiya Thermal Power Station in Patna. The museum aims to preserve Bihar’s power-sector heritage, promote tourism, and function as a centre for educational and industrial research. The transformation of the historic Karbigahiya power station into a state-of-the-art museum is expected to highlight the evolution of electricity generation and distribution in India, offering Patna a unique tourist attraction.

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The Government has launched the National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM) to create a comprehensive digital database of livestock and related services across India, as informed to Parliament. The mission aims to improve livestock productivity, breed improvement, disease surveillance, traceability of livestock products, and farmer-centric service delivery. So far, about 9.5 crore livestock owners have been registered and 35.96 crore animals have been issued Pashu Aadhaar. The digital backbone of NDLM is the Bharat Pashudhan platform, supported by mobile and web applications for field workers.

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Chillai Kalan is a 40-day period of the harshest winter cold in Kashmir, starting 21 December and ending 30 January. The term Chillai Kalan comes from Persian, meaning “Major Cold.” It is followed by Chillai-Khurd (Small Cold) for 20 days from 31 January–19 February, and Chillai-Bacha (Baby Cold) for 10 days from 20 February–2 March. This period brings widespread snowfall, sub-zero temperatures and strong cold waves in Kashmir. Heavy snowfall during Chillai Kalan recharges water reservoirs, supporting rivers, lakes and streams in summer.

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In December 2025, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and MP Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav laid foundation stones for India’s first Public–Private Partnership (PPP) medical colleges in tribal districts Dhar and Betul, Madhya Pradesh. These colleges are part of four planned PPP-based medical colleges in MP: Dhar, Betul, Katni, and Panna, linked to district hospitals to strengthen healthcare services. Under the Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Transfer (DBFOT) PPP model, the state provides land and administrative oversight, while private partners construct and manage academic and clinical infrastructure.

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The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, launched the Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR). Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR) aims to improve promptness and effectiveness in resolving air travellers’ grievances. It functions as an integrated hub with officials from Ministry of Civil Aviation, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Airports Authority of India (AAI), airline operators, and other stakeholders. It is located at Udaan Bhawan, New Delhi. Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR) monitors aviation operations, attends passenger calls, and coordinates real-time assistance and grievance resolution.