India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently, the Election Commission of India urged voters to use the “Know Your Candidates” (KYC) module on the ECINet platform to make informed electoral choices. ECINet is a single-point digital platform developed by Election Commission of India (ECI) for voters, election officials, political parties, and civil society. It integrates over 40 existing ECI apps, including Voter Helpline App, cVIGIL, Suvidha 2.0, Saksham, and others. The platform offers a user-friendly interface (UI/UX) with all electoral services in one place.

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The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act 2026 was notified after receiving assent from Droupadi Murmu, officially declaring Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh. The amendment modifies the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act 2014 by explicitly stating that Amaravati shall be the capital. After bifurcation and creation of Telangana, Hyderabad was designated as a common capital for up to 10 years, after which Andhra Pradesh had to establish its own capital. The Andhra Pradesh Assembly passed a resolution on March 28 supporting Amaravati as the sole capital, enabling the legislative process.

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Mumbai has launched India’s first AI-powered “breathable buildings” pilot, focusing on indoor air quality as a core infrastructure feature. Developer Superb Realty has partnered with deep-tech firm Praan to deploy the system across a 1 million sq ft commercial project, with plans to expand to residential and mixed-use developments. Praan’s system uses real-time environmental sensing and AI-driven optimisation to dynamically manage indoor and outdoor air conditions. The initiative represents a shift from “smart homes” to “healthy buildings,” where air quality may become a key real estate differentiator.

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Researchers found a traditional herbal formulation used by the Konyak tribe of Nagaland showing anti-cancer potential, highlighting the importance of indigenous medicinal knowledge. The Konyaks mainly inhabit Mon district of Nagaland. The term “Konyak” is derived from ‘Whao’ (head) and ‘Nyak’ (black), meaning “men with black hair.” They are of Mongoloid origin, and about 95% of the population follows Christianity. Their language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language family (a major Asian linguistic group).

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Anusandhan National Research Foundation developed SARAL AI (Simplified Accessible Research and Learning Artificial Intelligence). SARAL AI converts complex research publications into simple, multilingual social media content, including videos. ANRF is a statutory body (legally established organisation) created under the ANRF Act, 2023. It functions under the Department of Science and Technology.

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The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has permitted major equipment erection at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Units 5 and 6. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board is India’s premier authority for nuclear and radiation safety. It was established on November 15, 1983, under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962. Its regulatory powers are derived from the Atomic Energy Act and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The main objective of the Board is to ensure safe use of nuclear energy and ionising radiation without risk to people and the environment. Its headquarters is located in Mumbai.

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PM MITRA Park at Warangal, Telangana was inaugurated by Narendra Modi as India’s first functional PM MITRA Park. The park operationalises the government’s 5F vision — Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign. The park is strategically located near NH-163G and NH-163, providing strong road, railway, and port connectivity. It includes modern infrastructure such as internal roads, power substation, water supply, Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP), Zero Liquid Discharge technology, and a 10 megawatt solar power plant. PM MITRA Parks were approved in seven states including Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.

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Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar is a nationwide coastal cleanup campaign aimed at promoting marine conservation and public participation in reducing marine litter. The campaign was launched in 2022 as an inter-ministerial initiative for cleaning India’s coastal areas and spreading awareness about ocean pollution. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Earth Sciences and is implemented under the PRITHVI Scheme with support from the National Centre for Coastal Research.

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The Ministry of Ayush launched the Ayush Anudan Portal to streamline grant management under various Central Sector Schemes. The portal enables scheme-wise application management, proposal processing, and real-time application tracking. It aims to improve transparency, accountability, operational efficiency, and ease of access in grant-related processes. The portal is integrated with the My Ayush Integrated Services Portal (MAISP), a single-window digital initiative of the Ministry of Ayush.

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Velimalai Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project recently received Terms of Reference clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The 1,100 MW project will be developed at Vellimalai in Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. It is Tamil Nadu’s first pumped storage hydropower project to be implemented under the public-private partnership model on a build-own-operate-transfer basis. The project follows provisions of Section 63 of the Electricity Act. It is designed as a closed-loop off-river pumped storage system for efficient energy management.