India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Nagaland Tourism Department issued an apology to the Khiamniungan Union Kohima for omitting the Khiamniungan Tribe from the Heritage Guide Map during the Hornbill Festival 2024. The Khiamniungan tribe is a major Naga tribe, residing in Eastern Nagaland (India) and North-Western Myanmar. The name Khiamniungan means “source of great water or river”. As per the 2011 census, the tribe’s population in India is 61,983.

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Uttarakhand, known as “Devbhoomi,” will be the first Indian state to adopt a dedicated Yoga Policy. The policy aims to establish the state as a global hub for yoga, leveraging Rishikesh’s title as the “Yoga Capital of the World.” Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami envisions integrating yoga, Ayurveda, and wellness to boost tourism, health, and employment. The policy includes wellness tourism promotion, standardized yoga centers, and incentives for new wellness institutions. It provides for yoga center registration, subsidies, and Yoga Certification Board-approved course standards.

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The Indian Army installed a statue of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj near Pangong Tso lake in eastern Ladakh. The statue stands at an altitude of 14,300 feet, near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) bordering China. It was unveiled on December 26, 2024, celebrating Shivaji’s unwavering spirit and inspirational legacy. The statue symbolizes the enduring values and courage of the Indian ruler.

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Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of hospital registrations under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, with 5,834 hospitals, including 2,949 government and 2,885 private facilities. The state has issued Ayushman cards to 5.13 crore beneficiaries out of 7.43 crore eligible individuals. 53.93 lakh patients have received free treatment worth Rs 8,483 crore. All state-run medical colleges, district hospitals, and community health centers are enlisted. The government aims for at least one member from 92% of eligible families to receive the “golden card.”

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The Z-Morh tunnel will be a key milestone in creating a year-round strategic corridor between Kashmir and Ladakh. It is a 2-lane road tunnel between Gagangir and Sonamarg on the Srinagar-Leh Highway in Jammu and Kashmir. The tunnel is named after the Z-shaped road section near the site. The tunnel is necessary due to the area’s high altitude (over 8,500 ft) and frequent snow avalanches, which make the road impassable during winter months.

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Project ‘Veer Gatha 4.0’ has received a huge nationwide response as part of Republic Day celebrations. It was launched in 2021 under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The project aims to spread awareness of Gallantry awardees’ bravery and life stories, instilling patriotism and civic values in students. It is a joint initiative by the Ministries of Defence and Education. The initiative’s inspiring journey has expanded its reach nationwide.

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The online ‘central suspect registry’ has prevented six lakh fraudulent transactions, saving ₹1,800 crore. It strengthens fraud risk management with a registry of cybercriminal identifiers. It was created using the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP). It includes data on 1.4 million cybercriminals. It hs been developed by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) with input from banks and financial institutions. Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) , under the Ministry of Home Affairs, coordinates efforts against cybercrime. It also prevents cyberspace misuse by extremist and terrorist groups.

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Raman Rajamannan, the tribal king of the Mannan community in Kerala, will participate in the Republic Day parade in Delhi. The Mannan community is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Kerala and the only tribal dynasty with a kingship in South India. Their language is a Tamil dialect without a script, reflecting strong Tamil cultural ties. They follow a matrilineal descent system, elect their king, and practice Hinduism. Main occupations include agriculture, and festivals include Kalavoot, Meenoot, and Mutthiamman. Mannankoothu is their unique ritual art form performed during worship, harvest, and weddings.

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The Uttar Pradesh government approved the Aerospace and Defence Unit and Employment Promotion Policy 2024. The Aerospace and Defence Unit and Employment Promotion Policy 2024 aims to make UP a leader in the sector. The policy targets ₹50,000 crore in investments and 1 lakh direct jobs. The policy strengthens the Defence Industrial Corridor, fosters startups, promotes innovation, and builds a hi-tech aerospace and defence ecosystem.

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025’ on January 28 in Bhubaneswar. The event was attended by Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Ministers, and business leaders. It is Odisha’s largest business event to date, aimed at promoting investment and industrial growth. The conclave highlighted Odisha’s potential as a key economic hub in Eastern India.