India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Shri Jayant Chaudhary launched nationwide campaign “Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai” at India AI Impact Summit 2026 to promote Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH). Actor Amitabh Bachchan joined as campaign ambassador to boost awareness and participation. SIDH is an integrated digital platform for skilling, employment and lifelong learning with over 1.5 crore registered candidates. It supports Viksit Bharat vision amid Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation growth. Mobile-first and AI-enabled platform integrates government schemes and industry-ready courses.

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Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare reviewed National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED) in New Delhi. NAFED is apex organization of cooperative marketing of agricultural produce in India. It was established on 2 October 1958 to promote trade of agricultural and forest produce. It is registered under Multi State Cooperative Societies Act. It also handles distribution of agricultural inputs and inter-state, import and export trade. It works under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.

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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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Researchers at Nagaland University studied the genetic diversity of Musa sikkimensis, a wild banana native to the Eastern Himalayas and Northeast India. Known as Darjeeling or Sikkim banana, it is a wild seeded species with traits for disease resistance, environmental stress tolerance, and climate adaptability, crucial for future breeding. Though not widely cultivated for fruit, it strengthens crop resilience, food security, and sustainable agriculture. Nagaland, part of the Indo Burma biodiversity hotspot, hosts diverse indigenous banana genotypes at risk due to deforestation and human activity.

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The High Court of Karnataka issued a notice to the Centre and State government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging approvals for Sharavathi Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project (PSHP). Sharavathi Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project (PSHP) is proposed on Sharavathi River in Shivamogga district, Karnataka. The project aims to generate 2,000 Megawatts (MW), making it the largest PSHP in India. It is developed by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL).

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Chhattisgarh government approved the draft Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026 in a Cabinet meeting at Raipur. The Bill aims to prevent religious conversions through force, inducement, fraud, undue influence, or misrepresentation. It focuses on regulating conversion from one religion to another within the state. The proposed law will be introduced in the ongoing Budget Session of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly. The objective is to strengthen legal measures against unlawful religious conversions in the state.

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Kavach 4.0 has been successfully commissioned on 1,452 route km of Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors. Kavach is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system that prevents train collisions by automatically controlling speed and braking if the loco pilot fails. It is developed by Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) in collaboration with Indian industry. The system aims for Zero Accidents by preventing Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD), controlling overspeeding, and ensuring safety in adverse weather like fog.

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V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority became the first Indian port to launch the Digital Twin initiative for port management on 23 February 2026. Digital Twin creates a real-time virtual replica of the port’s infrastructure, assets, and maritime ecosystem for enhanced visibility, predictive analytics, and data-driven decision-making. Features include real-time monitoring of berth occupancy, vessel movements, crane utilisation, yard capacity, predictive maintenance, and berth/traffic optimisation. It supports energy and emissions tracking, scenario simulation, and “what-if” modelling for peak demand and operational disruptions.

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Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises implementing Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (KGVY) for development of the khadi and village industries sector. Around 4.32 lakh spinners and weavers in the khadi sector benefit through wage enhancement based on spinning and weaving work. KVIC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in September 2025 with National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC). The aim is to create an ecosystem for better market access for eligible Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) units.

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The Central Adoption Resource Authority recently issued nationwide directions to strengthen adoption procedures, safeguard records, and protect children’s identity. Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It gained statutory status through Section 68 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. It regulates adoption of orphan, abandoned, and surrendered children through recognised adoption agencies.