India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Food Safety and Standards Authority of India conducted nearly 4 lakh inspections across food establishments in 2025-26. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. FSSAI operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

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Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps launched Operation Him Setu to evacuate stranded tourists in Lachen, North Sikkim. The operation was necessitated due to a landslide disrupting connectivity between Lachen and Chungthang. Despite harsh weather and heavy snowfall, troops restored access by opening critical passes and activating alternate routes. Border Roads Organisation is coordinating with the Army for road clearance, snow removal, and connectivity restoration. Evacuation is being carried out in phases, with 135 tourists, 32 light vehicles, and 10 motorcycles safely evacuated so far.

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More than 2 lakh women-led Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) on Government e-Marketplace under the Womaniya Initiative secured 13.7 lakh orders in FY 2025–26. The Womaniya Initiative was launched in 2019 by Government e-Marketplace (GeM). It promotes women entrepreneurs’ participation in government procurement through a dedicated digital interface. Government e-Marketplace is an online platform for end-to-end public procurement by Central and State governments, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), Panchayats, and cooperatives.

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Recently, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture and Sciences successfully cultivated Morchella mushrooms in controlled conditions for the first time. Morchella Mushroom is an edible fungus belonging to the Ascomycota group and family Morchellaceae. Locally known as Gucchi or Kangaech, it grows naturally in high-altitude forests during a short rainy season. It is highly valued for its rich flavour, high nutrition, and medicinal properties. It is found in conifer forests of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir.

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The Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was unanimously passed by the Punjab Assembly in April 2026 to curb sacrilege (beadbi: disrespect to sacred texts) and maintain communal harmony. It prescribes strict punishment: 10 years to life imprisonment and fines between ₹5 lakh and ₹25 lakh for desecration of Guru Granth Sahib. Attempt and abetment attract 3–5 years imprisonment and fines up to ₹3 lakh; conspiracy may lead to property confiscation. Offences are cognisable (police can arrest without warrant) and non-bailable (bail not a right). It expands sacrilege to include physical, verbal, symbolic, and digital acts. The law aims to address gaps in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions.

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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) and Credit Repayment Guarantee Sub-Scheme (CRGSS) in New Delhi. The Urban Challenge Fund has a total Central assistance of ₹1 lakh crore, aimed at boosting urban infrastructure financing. It promotes market-based financing, with only 25% central funding and at least 50% through bonds, loans, and public-private partnerships (PPP).

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Chenchu tribals in Amrabad Tiger Reserve opposed relocation citing forest-based livelihood concerns. The Chenchu are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) mainly living in Nallamalai forests of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. They are classified under the Proto-Australoid group and also inhabit Karnataka and Odisha. Settlements called “Penta” consist of scattered huts based on kinship; “Peddamanishi” acts as village head. Society is based on small families with relatively equal gender roles and marriage at maturity.

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India’s first advanced 3D chip packaging unit has been launched at Info Valley, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, marking a major boost to semiconductor self-reliance. The project, Heterogeneous Integration Packaging Solutions (HIPS), is promoted by 3D Glass Solutions. It involves an investment of about ₹2,000 crore with central and state fiscal support under the India Semiconductor Mission. The facility will manufacture 3D glass-based semiconductor packages for Artificial Intelligence, high-performance computing, telecom (5G/6G), defence, and aerospace sectors.

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In Rudraprayag, authorities have launched Operation Kalanemi to ensure safety during the Kedarnath Dham Yatra. The operation has been initiated under directions of District Magistrate Vishal Mishra. Its objective is to identify and take action against anti-social elements posing as sadhus in the pilgrimage area. Police have been directed to verify suspicious individuals and maintain strict surveillance. The operation aims to ensure law and order, pilgrim safety, and a hassle-free yatra experience.

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Karnataka has launched India’s first State-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology (CoE SpaceTech Foundation) in Bengaluru. The initiative aims to convert space innovation into scalable and commercial outcomes. The Centre has been established by the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society in collaboration with the Satcom Industry Association of India. It focuses on advanced research, industry-oriented training, and talent development in space technologies. The Centre will act as a hub for startup incubation and ecosystem building. It promotes collaboration between government, industry, and academia.