India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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A drift and oil spill advisory was recently issued by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) after a fire broke out on a container ship off the Kerala coast. INCOIS also activated its Search and Rescue Aid Tool (SARAT) to monitor the possible drift of containers and debris. SARAT was developed by Earth System Science Organization (ESSO)-INCOIS under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. It was created as part of the Make in India program to support quick search and rescue of people or vessels in distress at sea.

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare will soon launch the CROPIC initiative. CROPIC stands for Collection of Real Time Observations & Photo of Crops. It is launched under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). The initiative uses artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision to monitor crop health and stress. It aims to automate crop loss assessment and ensure faster payment of insurance claims to farmers.

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The Maharashtra government has recently made Hindi a compulsory third language in all Marathi and English-medium schools from Class 1 to 5. This decision was announced through a new Government Resolution (GR) issued by the School Education and Sports Department. The policy follows the revised education curriculum under the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020). As per the Government Resolution, Marathi will remain the first language, while English or Hindi will be the second language based on the school’s medium.

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Recently, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched the City Accelerator Program during the National Conference on Skill Development for Renewable Energy Workforce held at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi. The program is implemented in collaboration with Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF). It is a major part of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), which is the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar (RTS) scheme. The program aims to speed up the adoption of rooftop solar systems in Indian cities.

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Recently, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh laid the foundation stone for India’s first Green Data Centre in Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The project is worth around ₹1,000 crore and will have a 30 megawatt capacity with advanced energy-efficient and eco-friendly systems. The Green Data Centre will have a 30 megawatt capacity, energy-efficient design, renewable energy use, and eco-friendly systems like rainwater harvesting and smart cooling.

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Recently, Italian luxury brand Prada admitted its Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 sandals were inspired by traditional Indian handcrafted footwear after criticism about copying India’s Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Kolhapuri chappals. Kolhapuri chappals originated from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, and have been made since the 13th century. They are handmade leather sandals known for their intricate designs and open-toed T-strap style. They use 100% leather from cow, buffalo, or goat.

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Recently, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the Jan Suraksha Santrupti Abhiyan in Gandhinagar. The campaign will run nationwide from 1 July to 30 September 2025. It aims to identify eligible citizens left out of government welfare schemes and deliver benefits to them. Schemes covered include Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, and Jan Dhan Yojana. It will also update Know Your Customer (KYC) for Jan Dhan accounts, open new accounts, and spread awareness about digital fraud.

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Recently, Puducherry became the first state to include tuberculosis (TB) screening under the “Family Adoption Program” where medical students adopt families for community outreach. Medical students screen all family members for TB and help with diagnosis and treatment if symptoms are found. The National Medical Commission made it mandatory for students to adopt 3–5 families and follow them for three years. Puducherry also uses Verbal Autopsy to study TB deaths and find reasons behind late treatment.

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The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) recently granted an operating licence for two indigenous 700 megawatt electric (MWe) Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors at Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Gujarat. Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) is India’s top nuclear and radiation safety regulator. Its mission is to ensure nuclear energy and ionising radiation do not harm people or the environment. Its headquarters is in Mumbai.

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On July 21, 2025, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu released the Green Hydrogen Valley Declaration–2025. The announcement followed the Green Hydrogen Summit held at SRM University, Amaravati. Amaravati is set to become India’s Green Hydrogen Valley. The declaration aims to make Andhra Pradesh a leader in green hydrogen innovation and sustainable industrial transformation. It was jointly issued by government officials, global industry leaders, scientists, and policymakers.