India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Government of India launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Digital Food Currency pilot under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in Puducherry on 26th February 2026. The initiative integrates CBDC into the Public Distribution System (PDS) to enhance transparency, efficiency, and beneficiary empowerment, ensuring over 80 crore beneficiaries receive entitlements with clarity and accountability. Under the pilot, programmable digital currency (e₹) tokens generated by Reserve Bank of India are credited directly to beneficiaries’ CBDC wallets.

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The Gujarat government allocated Rs 20 crore in the 2026–27 state budget for Namo Gaurav Park projects, with a total proposed outlay of Rs 100 crore, to develop modern recreational infrastructure in municipal corporation areas. The parks, under the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department, will provide safe, inclusive, and vibrant community spaces for all age groups. The initiative aims to strengthen community bonds, enhance urban ecology, promote biodiversity, improve climate resilience, and raise the quality of urban life.

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Andhra Pradesh government launched Project HANUMAN to address human-wildlife conflict. HANUMAN stands for Healing and Nurturing Units for Monitoring, Aid and Nursing of Wildlife. The initiative aims to rescue, treat, rehabilitate, and monitor injured wildlife, strengthening conservation and rapid response systems. Human-wildlife conflict in Andhra Pradesh is rising: 2,107 cases recorded in 2025-2026, with nearly Rs 4 crore paid as compensation.

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The Government of Andhra Pradesh has released a Draft Population Management Policy to address declining fertility rates and future demographic challenges. The policy aims to increase the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) from 1.5 to the replacement level of 2.1, encouraging families to have a third child through financial and social incentives. Total Fertility Rate (TFR) indicates the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime; 2.1 is considered necessary to maintain a stable population. The policy proposes a “Poshana – Shiksha – Suraksha” incentive package.

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India celebrates the Raising Day of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on 10 March to recognise its role in protecting key national infrastructure. Central Industrial Security Force is a Central Armed Police Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs It provides security to about 70 airports and 361 critical national installations such as industries and strategic assets. The headquarter is located in New Delhi and motto is “Protection and Security”.

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Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority registered “Nagauri Paan Methi” (Trigonella corniculata L.) as a Community Farmers’ Variety, published in the Plant Variety Journal, February 2026. The registration grants statutory ownership and legal rights to the farming community of Nagaur district, Rajasthan, recognizing their collective innovation, conservation, and custodianship. Women farmer Geeta Devi, Pradhan, Panchayat Samiti Mundwa represents the community as the legal custodian under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001. This is the world’s first sui-generis intellectual property protection for Nagauri Paan Methi, securing farmers’ rights against biopiracy and unauthorized commercial exploitation.

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The National Housing Bank (NHB) has launched the Gruh Sugam Portal, aimed at promoting cost-effective housing finance and digital lending adoption. The portal specifically targets Defence personnel, Paramilitary members, and Government employees (State and Central) to apply for home loans digitally from their posting locations. It eliminates the need to visit banks or financial institutions for loan approvals and processing, enhancing convenience.

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The Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gujarat has been inaugurated on the occasion of Bhagwan Mahavir Janma Kalyanak. The museum showcases Jain culture and highlights the contribution of Jainism to humankind. It features seven wings dedicated to India’s glorious history and culture. The museum displays rare relics, Jain artefacts, and traditional heritage collections.

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The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences under the Ministry of AYUSH signed an MoU with Anuvadini AI, a platform developed by the All India Council for Technical Education under the Ministry of Education. The initiative aims to make evidence-based Ayurveda knowledge accessible across language barriers in India. Anuvadini AI specialises in using artificial intelligence to translate technical, scientific, and governance-related content into multiple Indian and foreign languages.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Kaynes semiconductor plant at Sanand, Gujarat. The plant is set up by Kaynes Technology as an Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility. It is established under the India Semiconductor Mission. The facility manufactures Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs) used in electric vehicles, automotive, and industrial automation. It marks India’s entry into the global semiconductor value chain and boosts high-tech manufacturing.