India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority has become the first port in India to initiate the implementation of an advanced Anti-Drone System, marking a major step in strengthening maritime and coastal security. The project involves the deployment of an integrated Radio Frequency (RF) and radar-based drone detection and jamming system, specially designed for complex port environments. The system provides 360-degree coverage with omnidirectional bearing and includes a drone detector, drone detection radar, and a man-pack jammer. It offers an effective operational range of up to 5 km, ensuring comprehensive protection of sensitive port areas.

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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the Bilaspur district initiative “Padhai with Artificial Intelligence (AI)” at Barthin. It is an AI-based digital learning platform for Bilaspur students preparing for competitive examinations. The initiative ensures equal learning opportunities, a fully digital system, and continuous academic counselling. It provides modern, technology-driven quality education with support from National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).

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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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The Centre has approved India’s first underwater twin-tube road-cum-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra River in Assam. The 33.7-kilometre Greenfield project includes a 15.79-kilometre twin tube tunnel and four-lane access-controlled roads, built in Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) mode at ₹18,662 crore. It will connect Gohpur on NH-15 and Numaligarh on NH-715, reducing the current distance from 240 km to 34 km and travel time from six hours to 20 minutes. The tunnel will benefit Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and other North-Eastern states, boosting freight efficiency, reducing logistics costs, and driving socio-economic growth.

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Pratik Sharma, Northern Commander of the Indian Army, inaugurated ‘Banwat Ekta Sthal’ in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir. The monument is located near the Line of Control (LoC). It symbolises national pride, unity and sovereignty. The project was completed in a record 45 days. It features a 105-feet tall National Flag, the tallest in Poonch district. The site also includes a children’s park for recreation. An ‘Ekta Mandap’ has been built to promote peace and harmony.

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India Meteorological Department has forecast above-normal heatwave days across most parts of India from March to May. It was established in 1875. It is the National Meteorological Service of India. It works under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The headquarter is located in New Delhi, with observation stations across India and Antarctica.

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The Government of Uttar Pradesh has launched Project GANGA (Government Assisted Network for Growth & Advancement) to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to over 2 million households within 2–3 years. An Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the State Transformation Commission (STC) and One OTT Entertainment Limited (OIL) in Lucknow. The project aims to expand digital connectivity in rural and semi-urban areas and generate over 1 lakh jobs. Around 8,000–10,000 Digital Service Providers (DSPs) will be developed at the Nyaya Panchayat level to deliver broadband and digital services in villages.

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The government held a high-level interaction with the National Shipping Board (NSB) to address emerging challenges in India’s shipping sector amid evolving global geopolitical dynamics. The NSB is India’s apex advisory body on shipping and maritime matters, constituted under Section 23 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. It functions under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and advises the central government on shipping policies and maritime development. The chairperson of the NSB is appointed by the Central Government.

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Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises implementing Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (KGVY) for development of the khadi and village industries sector. Around 4.32 lakh spinners and weavers in the khadi sector benefit through wage enhancement based on spinning and weaving work. KVIC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in September 2025 with National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC). The aim is to create an ecosystem for better market access for eligible Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) units.

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The Central Adoption Resource Authority recently issued nationwide directions to strengthen adoption procedures, safeguard records, and protect children’s identity. Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It gained statutory status through Section 68 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. It regulates adoption of orphan, abandoned, and surrendered children through recognised adoption agencies.