India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently, Project DANTAK of the Border Roads Organisation celebrated its 66th Raising Day (April 24, 2026) in Thimphu. It has played a key role in strengthening India–Bhutan relations and infrastructure development. It has constructed over 1,500 km of roads, including the East–West Highway (Trashigang to Thimphu). Recent works focus on road widening, modernisation, and connectivity improvement, including Samdrup Jongkhar–Trashigang highway. The project also ensures rapid restoration of roads during natural disasters.

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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is launching Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) App 2.0 to strengthen monitoring under National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction. Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was launched in 2020 and expanded to all districts by 2023. The mission aims to spread awareness about substance abuse through education, community outreach, and rehabilitation support. It focuses on schools, universities, and communities to identify and assist people affected by drug dependence. The programme also promotes counselling, treatment facilities, and capacity building for service providers.

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The Delhi High Court asked the Union government whether X Corp. must join the Sahyog Portal for cases involving trafficking and national security. The Sahyog Portal is an online platform launched in 2024 to enable quick removal of illegal content from the internet. It allows government agencies to send direct takedown notices to social media platforms and intermediaries. The portal is managed by the Ministry of Home Affairs. It provides centralised communication between agencies, nodal officers, and intermediaries.

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The Virli Khandar excavation is an ongoing archaeological study at a megalithic burial site in Bhandara district, Maharashtra. The site dates roughly from 1000 BCE to 300 CE, with key evidence around 500 BCE. It reveals distinct burial architecture, including stone circles and menhirs (large upright standing stones used in prehistoric monuments). Around 69 burials have been documented, with selected excavations underway.

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“Su Sahay” is an Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot launched by the Supreme Court of India to improve access to justice and court-related services. It is integrated with the Supreme Court website to assist litigants with legal and procedural information. The chatbot was developed by the National Informatics Centre in collaboration with the Supreme Court Registry. Its main objective is to provide guidance on filing procedures, court services, and general court-related queries in a user-friendly manner.

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Central Bureau of Investigation launched the AI-based helpbot “ABHAY” (AI-Based Helpbot for Authentication of Your Notice). The system helps citizens verify the authenticity of notices issued in the name of the CBI and protects them from digital arrest and impersonation scams. It is India’s first real-time AI-powered notice verification platform designed to combat cyber fraud. Users can upload scanned copies of notices after OTP verification, and the system identifies whether the notice is genuine or fake.

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“Yuva Sangam Phase-6 – Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” programme was inaugurated at Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati in Tirupati district. The programme is organised under the Ministry of Education for 10 days. It aims to promote cultural exchange, national integration, and understanding of India’s diversity among students. Students from colleges in Pune are participating in the programme.

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The Ministry of Ayush launched the Ayush Anudan Portal to streamline grant management under various Central Sector Schemes. The portal enables scheme-wise application management, proposal processing, and real-time application tracking. It aims to improve transparency, accountability, operational efficiency, and ease of access in grant-related processes. The portal is integrated with the My Ayush Integrated Services Portal (MAISP), a single-window digital initiative of the Ministry of Ayush.

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The TEAM Initiative is a digital commerce support programme launched under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance Programme (RAMP) of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Recently, the initiative gained attention for helping small businesses, artisans, farmer producer organisations, and local entrepreneurs connect with national markets through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). It is implemented by the National Small Industries Corporation, the scheme provides end-to-end e-commerce support including onboarding, cataloguing, packaging, logistics, and customer management.

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Indian Council of Agricultural Research under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education has achieved significant progress through the nationwide Khet Bachao Abhiyan. The campaign promotes soil health, balanced fertiliser use, and sustainable agriculture practices among farmers.NUnder the initiative, over 12,979 awareness camps and seminars were organised, reaching around 7.17 lakh farmers across India. “Khet Bachao Abhiyan” is implemented by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the guidance of the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.