India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Alwar (Rajasthan) becomes first district in India to achieve 100% insurance coverage under ‘Insurance for All by 2047’ roadmap. Roadmap aligns with vision of ‘Secure India–Insured India’ at grassroots level. It is a joint initiative by Government of India and Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) under Ministry of Finance. Achievement covers nine villages: Bhulla Ka Bas, Bichpuri, Palankheda, Antapada, Hanumanta, Kalyanpura, Morodkhurd, Kodalka, Lalpur.

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The International Solar Alliance (ISA) launched a global AI-for-Energy mission at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi to accelerate clean energy adoption across its 120+ member countries. The AI-for-Energy mission is a strategic international initiative aimed at integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the clean energy infrastructure of developing and emerging economies. It leverages the India Energy Stack, a digital public infrastructure model, to modernize electricity grids and promote decentralized power systems.

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The under-construction Dibang Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh recently achieved a major milestone with the successful daylighting of Diversion Tunnel-3 (DT-3). The project is being developed on the Dibang River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra River, and is designed as a flood control-cum-hydroelectric power project. With an installed capacity of 2,880 MW, it will become India’s largest hydropower facility. The project is being executed by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). It is conceived as an energy storage project with flood moderation as a key objective in addition to electricity generation.

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Pratik Sharma, Northern Commander of the Indian Army, inaugurated ‘Banwat Ekta Sthal’ in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir. The monument is located near the Line of Control (LoC). It symbolises national pride, unity and sovereignty. The project was completed in a record 45 days. It features a 105-feet tall National Flag, the tallest in Poonch district. The site also includes a children’s park for recreation. An ‘Ekta Mandap’ has been built to promote peace and harmony.

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launches the Blockchain India Challenge to promote permissioned blockchain solutions for digital governance. The initiative is implemented by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing with support from MeitY. It aims to develop secure, tamper-proof and auditable blockchain systems to improve transparency and efficiency in government services.

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Delhi Police launched “Operation Kavach” to combat the drug mafia and make the National Capital drug-free. The drive began on 13 May 2023 and, until 23 January 2026, 12 special operations were conducted across Delhi. During these operations, 9,694 locations were raided, 851 cases under the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and 1,690 cases under the Delhi Excise Act, 2009 were registered. A total of 2,640 persons were arrested in these special operations. Between 2023 and 15 February 2026, 5,467 drug-related FIRs were registered, 7,134 persons arrested, and around 17,435 kg of drugs (charas, opium, ganja, smack, heroin, poppy seed, cocaine) were seized.

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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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e-GramSwaraj platform has enabled cumulative payments exceeding ₹3 lakh crore for Gram Panchayats, marking a major step in digital governance. It was launched in 2020. It is an e-governance platform aimed at improving transparency and efficiency in Panchayati Raj Institutions. The platform is developed under the e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project and is integrated with the Public Financial Management System. The platform supports decentralized planning, progress reporting, and work-based accounting, strengthening grassroots governance.

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The SHe-Box Portal (Sexual Harassment Electronic Box) was launched on 29 August 2024 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to strengthen implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act. As of March 2026, over 1.61 lakh workplaces (public and private) have been onboarded, with details of 68,460 Internal Committees (ICs) and 777 Local Committees (LCs) available on the portal. The portal helps in digital monitoring, complaint handling, and compliance tracking related to workplace sexual harassment cases.

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Registrations have been opened for institution-led exposure tours under Yuva Sangam Phase VI across paired regions. Yuva Sangam is a youth exchange programme that connects young people from different parts of India to promote national integration. It targets youth aged 18–30 years, including students, National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) members, and young professionals. The programme is anchored by the Ministry of Education and implemented through Higher Education Institutions. It was launched under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) initiative to strengthen unity in diversity.