India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) recently conducted a high-altitude rescue and road restoration operation under Project Sampark. The operation took place at Chatergala Pass. It is located at 10,500 ft in the Bhaderwah–Chatergala axis of Jammu region, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Chatergala Pass is a high mountain pass connecting Bani in Kathua district to Bhaderwah in Doda district. It lies in the Chamba-Doda ranges of the greater Himalayas.

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Researchers from IIT Guwahati have developed a predictive framework identifying 492 locations in the Eastern Himalayas where glacial lakes are likely to form. The study used high-resolution Google Earth images and digital elevation models to capture complex landscape features and estimate prediction uncertainties. The framework can guide early-warning systems for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and assist in planning safer sites for roads, hydropower projects, settlements, and long-term water-resource management.

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The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) in collaboration with the Central Sanskrit University (CSU), successfully completed a 15-day transliteration capacity-building workshop on Ayurvedic manuscripts in Kerala. The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) functions under the Ministry of Ayush. The programme was organised under a MoU between CCRAS and CSU as part of a national initiative to document, digitise, and promote research use of classical Ayurvedic manuscripts.

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More than 26 lakh households in India have benefited from PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) since its launch in February 2024. 20,85,514 rooftop solar (RTS) systems have been installed nationwide, providing clean energy access. Rs 14,771.82 crore in Central Financial Assistance (CFA) has been disbursed up to December 2025. The scheme allows eligible grid-connected residential consumers to install solar panels via the national portal. Gujarat leads with 5.15 lakh installations benefiting 7.41 lakh households, followed by Maharashtra (3.92 lakh) and Uttar Pradesh (3.26 lakh). The programme promotes affordable household solar energy and supports India’s clean energy transition.

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Idukki Hydroelectric Project in Kerala completed 50 years and Moolamattom power plant generated 115,852.672 Million Units (MU) in five decades. It is built across Periyar River in Idukki district of Kerala. It is the largest hydroelectric project in Kerala. Moolamattom powerhouse is the longest underground power station in India and has the largest pressure shaft.

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Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry facilitated export of 0.5 metric tonne of Geographical Indication tagged Salem Sago from Tamil Nadu to Canada. This was the first direct export by Geographical Indication Authorised User SAGOSERVE after receiving Geographical Indication tag in March 2023. Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of tapioca sago, also called sabudhana, and Salem is the hub of sago and starch industry.

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The Ministry of Women and Child Development organised the Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat at Kartavya Path, New Delhi to mark International Women’s Day 2026. SheLeadsBharat is a national campaign highlighted through the Shakti Walk initiative. The initiative celebrates the leadership and contributions of women in India. The walk was part of International Women’s Day celebrations by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The aim is to promote women’s empowerment and leadership across all sectors. It celebrates Nari Shakti and the role of women in nation-building. The initiative aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

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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 Rajmarg Pravesh Portal has been upgraded by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to simplify approvals for infrastructure along National Highways. The upgraded portal was launched by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to make permission processes faster and more transparent. It enables businesses, organisations and citizens to obtain access permissions for setting up facilities such as fuel stations, restaurants and rest stops along highways. The portal also allows approvals for laying utilities like water pipelines, gas pipelines, optical fibre cables and electrical transmission lines along or across National Highways.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched Nivesh Mitra 3.0, a digital platform to simplify and improve investor experience. More than 85 Letters of Comfort (LoCs), Eligibility Certificates (ECs) and ₹2,781 crore subsidies were distributed to support investments. Nivesh Mitra 3.0 features an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based chatbot for instant help and real-time SMS alerts for application tracking. It includes a Dynamic Combined Application Form (CAF) enabling single-window clearance from multiple departments. This reduces the need to visit different offices, saving time and effort for investors.