India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Uttar Pradesh government launched a month-long campaign ‘No Helmet, No Fuel’ to promote road safety. Petrol pumps will deny fuel to two-wheeler riders not wearing helmets. The drive is led by district magistrates in coordination with road safety committees. Police, transport, revenue, and district administration officials will ensure compliance under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MVA).

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The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, has launched a new module on the UMEED Portal to strengthen inclusive welfare. The module enables widows, divorced women, and orphans to apply for maintenance support from Waqf-alal-aulad properties under Rule 8(2) of the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Rules, 2025. UMEED Portal is a centralized platform to register and manage Waqf properties nationwide. The initiative promotes digital, people-centric Waqf administration and welfare for women and children in minority communities. The module supports the charitable objectives of Waqf endowments while modernizing governance and financial delivery.

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Bhubaneswar became the first Indian city to release an Integrated Heat and Cooling Action Plan (IHCAP). Integrated Heat and Cooling Action Plan (IHCAP) aims to tackle rising heat stress and soaring air-conditioning (AC) demand. Heat stress in Bhubaneswar now spans February to October, with night-time temperatures increasing risks. Rapid urbanisation increased built-up area by 23%, reduced vegetation by 10%, and water bodies by 75%, intensifying the urban heat island (UHI) effect.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 9, 2025, visited flood-hit Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. He announced ₹1,500 crore for Himachal Pradesh and ₹1,600 crore for Punjab as relief packages. For Punjab, this is in addition to ₹12,000 crore already available in the disaster management fund. Relief measures include PM Awas Yojana for rebuilding homes, highway restoration, school rebuilding, livestock kits, and farmer support. Ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh was announced for the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.

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Prime Minister inaugurated Mizoram’s first-ever railway line, the Bairabi–Sairang broad-gauge project. It connects Bairabi on the Assam–Mizoram border to Sairang, 20 km from Aizawl, the state capital. Aizawl becomes the fourth northeastern state capital linked to India’s railway network after Guwahati, Agartala, and Itanagar. The rail line is 51.38 km long, passing through hilly and challenging terrain.

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The Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA) is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD). The Abhiyaan aims to strengthen healthcare services for women and children across India, focusing on access, quality care, and awareness. It is a Jan Bhagidaari Abhiyaan, encouraging active participation from private hospitals and healthcare professionals for inclusive healthcare delivery. The campaign is inaugurated on September 17, 2025 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday.

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Puducherry became the first Union Territory to reduce maternal mortality to zero in 2024–25, earning a Platinum Certificate from the Union government. Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan announced this milestone at the Mega Women’s Health Festival, Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, in Puducherry. Nearly 62,000 young women were screened and treated for anaemia by the Health Department. Health camps and nutrition kit distribution were also launched during the festival.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the establishment of a new National Security Guard (NSG) hub at Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on October 14, 2025. This will join the six existing NSG hubs in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Jammu, where commandos are stationed 24×7. NSG commandos at Ayodhya will be ready to respond immediately to terrorist threats in their zone. The government will focus on continuous training, sharing best practices, and ensuring physical fitness of NSG and State anti-terror units. NSG has surveyed over 770 critical locations and created a data bank for counter-terror planning.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated Shaurya Van in Jaisalmer and visited the 1971 Indo-Pak War Museum. Shaurya Van is a light-and-sound show in the Thar Desert dedicated to the bravery and sacrifices of Indian soldiers. On the same day, he released the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 in New Delhi. DPM 2025, effective from November 1, 2025, will guide revenue procurement worth ₹1 lakh crore for the Armed Forces.

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently launched YUVA AI for ALL under the IndiaAI Mission, giving a big push to AI awareness in India. It is a free 4.5-hour self-paced course introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to students, professionals, and all curious learners. The course uses simple language and Indian real-life examples and is available on FutureSkills Prime, iGOT Karmayogi, and major ed-tech platforms. Learners receive an official Government of India certificate after completion.