India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The SHe-Box Portal (Sexual Harassment Electronic Box) was launched on 29 August 2024 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to strengthen implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act. As of March 2026, over 1.61 lakh workplaces (public and private) have been onboarded, with details of 68,460 Internal Committees (ICs) and 777 Local Committees (LCs) available on the portal. The portal helps in digital monitoring, complaint handling, and compliance tracking related to workplace sexual harassment cases.

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Telangana government passed the Platform-Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill in April 2026 to regulate gig work and ensure welfare. The bill provides for a welfare board, aggregator levy, unique identification for workers, and penalties for non-compliance. It aligns with provisions of Code on Social Security, 2020 recognizing gig workers. The initiative addresses issues like income insecurity, lack of social protection, and financial exclusion. Similar legislation has been enacted in states like Karnataka, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and Bihar.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Kaynes semiconductor plant at Sanand, Gujarat. The plant is set up by Kaynes Technology as an Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility. It is established under the India Semiconductor Mission. The facility manufactures Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs) used in electric vehicles, automotive, and industrial automation. It marks India’s entry into the global semiconductor value chain and boosts high-tech manufacturing.

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The Jammu and Kashmir government is reviving the historic Mohra Power Project to boost hydropower development amid the Indus Waters Treaty remaining in abeyance. The Mohra (Mahura) Power Project is located on the Jhelum River in Uri, Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir. It was commissioned in 1905 and is regarded as the first hydroelectric power plant in the Kashmir Valley. The project was originally designed as a run-of-the-river hydropower plant with a capacity of about 5 MW. It is now being upgraded to a capacity of 10.5 MW to enhance power generation.

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The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation celebrated its 25th Foundation Day on 10 April in New Delhi. National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) was established in 2001 as a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The objective is to promote socio-economic and educational upliftment of Scheduled Tribes (STs) through self-employment and financial support.

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The World Anti-Doping Agency is collaborating with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to curb doping through a supply-chain focused strategy. Operation Upstream is an initiative targeting the production and distribution networks of prohibited performance-enhancing drugs. It is supported by global agencies like INTERPOL and Europol. The objective is to combat doping by dismantling supply chains rather than focusing only on athletes.

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Recently, Project DANTAK of the Border Roads Organisation celebrated its 66th Raising Day (April 24, 2026) in Thimphu. It has played a key role in strengthening India–Bhutan relations and infrastructure development. It has constructed over 1,500 km of roads, including the East–West Highway (Trashigang to Thimphu). Recent works focus on road widening, modernisation, and connectivity improvement, including Samdrup Jongkhar–Trashigang highway. The project also ensures rapid restoration of roads during natural disasters.

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The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project is a proposed 11,000 Megawatt hydropower project on the Siang River near Geku village in Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh. The Siang River is the upper course of the Brahmaputra River, making the project strategically significant. The project is envisioned as one of India’s largest hydropower reservoirs. It also serves as a strategic response to China’s proposed dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo. The project is being developed by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation and North Eastern Electric Power Corporation.

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“Startup Kadapa” is an ambitious project in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, aimed at nurturing entrepreneurial talent and providing a platform for youth to explore new opportunities. The initiative is designed to support approximately 15,000 tech professionals in Kadapa who are currently working from home and seeking entrepreneurial platforms. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the government aims to align with the shift from traditional employment to a focus on innovation and problem-solving.

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The Government of India is expanding the rollout of the Samarth Panchayat portal to states like Assam, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra after successful pilots in Chhattisgarh and Himachal Pradesh. The SAMARTH Panchayat Portal is a digital platform developed by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to strengthen local governance and promote financial self-sustainability in Gram Panchayats. The initiative supports better targeted policy formulation and improved local governance.