India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences achieved recognition from Guinness World Records for the most viewers of an Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare lesson live stream on YouTube. NBEMS is an autonomous body functioning under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The record was achieved through a nationwide online training programme on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. The programme was specially designed for registered medical practitioners across India to promote digital skills in healthcare.

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The MPLADS–eSAKSHI web portal was launched on 1 April 2023 to manage the revised fund‑flow procedure under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS). The Central Nodal Agency for the portal is the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The portal makes MPs’ annual entitlement available online at the start of each financial year or tenure. MPs use the portal to recommend developmental works and earmark funds; District Authorities sanction works and assign Implementing Agencies. Recent improvements include a revamped public dashboard showing works recommended, sanctioned, completed, and expenditure with drill‑down tabs.

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NITI Aayog signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) with UNICEF India to support strategic interventions in Aspirational Districts and Blocks. The agreement aims to leverage both institutions’ strengths to improve maternal and child nutrition in underserved areas. UNICEF India, via IMPAct4Nutrition (I4N), will provide technical expertise and engage businesses, public sector enterprises, and industry associations to channel Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) investments into nutrition-focused initiatives. IMPAct4Nutrition (I4N) is primarily an initiative of UNICEF India.

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The Government of Andhra Pradesh has released a Draft Population Management Policy to address declining fertility rates and future demographic challenges. The policy aims to increase the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) from 1.5 to the replacement level of 2.1, encouraging families to have a third child through financial and social incentives. Total Fertility Rate (TFR) indicates the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime; 2.1 is considered necessary to maintain a stable population. The policy proposes a “Poshana – Shiksha – Suraksha” incentive package.

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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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The AMRUT Mitra Mahotsav was organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs at Bharat Mandapam to celebrate the role of women AMRUT Mitras from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in improving urban water services. The event was chaired by Manohar Lal Khattar, with participation of over 1,000 women and 300 officials from 30 States and Union Territories. AMRUT Mitras are women SHG members working under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 to support water quality testing, billing and collection, community mobilization, faecal sludge management (FSM), and operation and maintenance (O&M) of water infrastructure.

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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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A new study documented 39 plants used by the Sonowal Kachari community to treat ailments like fever, cough, kidney stones, and skin diseases. The Sonowal Kacharis are an indigenous people living mainly in northeast India. Most of them live in Assam, where they are the third-largest plain tribe and one of the oldest tribes. Smaller groups of Sonowal Kacharis are found in Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya. They are recognized as a Scheduled Tribe (Plains) in Assam. The name “Sonowal” comes from the word for gold, reflecting their traditional occupation of gold panning during the Ahom kingdom.

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The Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gujarat has been inaugurated on the occasion of Bhagwan Mahavir Janma Kalyanak. The museum showcases Jain culture and highlights the contribution of Jainism to humankind. It features seven wings dedicated to India’s glorious history and culture. The museum displays rare relics, Jain artefacts, and traditional heritage collections.

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National Assessment and Accreditation Council has not granted fresh accreditation to any university or college in the current academic year, raising concerns about the accreditation process. NAAC was established in 1994 as an autonomous institution under the University Grants Commission. Its primary objective is to assess and enhance the quality of higher education institutions (HEIs) through a structured accreditation process. It evaluates institutions such as colleges, universities, and other recognised bodies to determine their overall quality status.