India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah informed in Rajya Sabha that Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh was selected as the pilot district under the World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector (WLGSP). A 500 Metric Tonne (MT) godown built at Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) Parswada. The plan is implemented through convergence of schemes like Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) and Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI). The initiative will reduce post-harvest losses, prevent distress sales and strengthen food security.

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To address malnutrition, Anganwadi Services, Poshan Abhiyaan and Scheme for Adolescent Girls have been merged under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 (Mission Poshan 2.0). It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by States and Union Territories (UTs) for children under 6, pregnant women, lactating mothers and adolescent girls in Aspirational Districts and North-Eastern region. The mission focuses on reducing malnutrition, anaemia, stunting and wasting through community engagement and behavioural change. Supplementary Nutrition is provided as per National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 with revised balanced norms. Poshan Tracker monitors real-time data on nutrition indicators.

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi became the first in India to announce a face transplant programme. The Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burns Surgery started a registry for patients with severe facial deformities and loss of functions like breathing and blinking. Face transplantation uses tissue from a deceased donor to restore facial function and appearance. Around 80 face transplants have been done worldwide, recently in Spain. Patients require lifelong immunosuppressive therapy to prevent rejection. The programme focuses on ethical screening, counselling and multidisciplinary support.

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Home Minister Amit Shah launched India’s first Central Bank Digital Currency based Public Distribution System on 15 February 2026 at Mahatma Mandir in Gujarat. Gujarat has become the first state to transfer Public Distribution System subsidies using Central Bank Digital Currency authorised by the Reserve Bank of India. The digital system has been developed by Punjab National Bank to ensure transparency and leak-proof delivery. Beneficiaries will receive digital wallet tokens showing item name, quantity and price. Aadhaar authentication will enable access through QR codes on smartphones and OTP on feature phones. The pilot covers 26,333 families in Sabarmati zone of Ahmedabad, Surat, Anand and Valsad.

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Delhi has become the 29th State/Union Territory to implement Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN), also known as Bhu-Aadhaar. The aim is to ensure clear land ownership records and reduce land disputes. ULPIN was started in 2021 under Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP). DILRMP means Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme of the Central Government. New digital land maps will be created using drone surveys and high-resolution imaging.

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Bihar has been declared free from Naxal activities after surrender of last armed Maoist Suresh Koda in Munger. Deputy Inspector General Rakesh Kumar said no armed Naxalite squad is active in 23 previously affected districts. District Magistrate stated that surrender and rehabilitation benefits will be given under Central Government policy. In 2012, 23 districts were Naxal affected and influence was high in 1970s especially in central Bihar. Due to joint efforts of Centre and State, no Naxal incident was reported in 2025 and 220 Naxalites were arrested.

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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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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched distribution of land pattas under Mission Basundhara 3.0 for over one lakh indigenous landless families and public institutions. The programme was inaugurated at Deuri Beel, Dhemaji district with digital pattas and allotment letters handed to beneficiaries. Mission Basundhara 1.0 resolved conversion and record correction issues for 5.82 lakh families. Mission Basundhara 2.0 granted land rights to indigenous people on government land, benefiting 2.29 lakh families from SC, ST, and OBC communities. Mission Basundhara 4.0 and 5.0 will address remaining land issues, reclassification and settlement of non-tribal forest villagers.

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Recently, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) decided to fast-track approvals of new medicines by issuing No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) for laboratory testing immediately after receiving applications. CDSCO is India’s National Regulatory Authority (NRA) for drugs and medical devices under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. It works under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is headed by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). It regulates import, manufacture, sale, and distribution of drugs and medical devices.

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Recently, the Controller General of Accounts launched the Government Bank Dashboard and Government Bank Manual in New Delhi. CGA is the Principal Accounting Adviser to the Government of India. It was established for departmentalisation of Union Government accounts. It manages central government exchequer control and conducts internal audits. It prepares and consolidates accounts of the Union Government. It functions under the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.