India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Delhi launched the “Catch the Rain 2026” campaign to promote rainwater harvesting and water conservation. The campaign mascot, ‘Neera’, was unveiled to spread awareness about sustainable water management among citizens. The initiative aims to improve groundwater recharge and encourage storage of rainwater where it falls. The Delhi Jal Board will provide financial assistance up to ₹50,000 along with technical guidance for rainwater harvesting systems.

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The National Statistical Office released the 80th round of the National Sample Survey of Health report. Kerala recorded the highest Persons Reporting Illness Ratio (PPRA) or morbidity rate in India at 39.7%. West Bengal recorded the second-highest morbidity rate at 24.5%, followed by Andhra Pradesh at 21.1%. The national average morbidity rate was 13.1%. In Kerala and West Bengal, illness reporting was higher in urban areas and among women. Kerala’s high morbidity rate is linked to its aging population, high life expectancy, lifestyle diseases, and strong health awareness.

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The government banned sugar exports until September to control rising domestic prices. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade amended the export policy status of sugar from “Restricted” to “Prohibited.” It is an attached office under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is headed by the Director General of Foreign Trade. DGFT is responsible for formulating and implementing India’s Foreign Trade Policy and promoting exports and imports in the national interest. Its headquarters is located in New Delhi and it operates through 24 regional offices across India.

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Narcotics Control Bureau busted an international synthetic drug trafficking network under Operation RAGEPILL. The operation led to the seizure of around 227.7 kg of Captagon tablets and powder and the arrest of an overstaying Syrian national. Captagon contains psychotropic substances such as fenetylline and amphetamine, which are regulated under the NDPS Act. This was India’s first-ever seizure of Captagon, often referred to as the “Jihadi Drug.” The drug consignment was reportedly intended for the Middle East region.

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Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) launched India’s first dedicated incubation centre for weather and climate startups in Pune. The initiative operates under Ministry of Earth Sciences Mission Mausam and is part of the National Enterprise for Atmospheric Technologies (NEAT). The launch took place during the Weather and Climate Innovation Meet for Startups and Entrepreneurs (WISE-2026). The centre aims to promote climate-tech innovation, hyperlocal forecasting, and AI-driven weather solutions for sectors such as agriculture, aviation, renewable energy, and disaster management.

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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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Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre recently identified a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Apple iPhone users whose devices were lost or stolen. I4C issued an advisory warning users about cyber fraud and phishing attempts. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It serves as the national nodal agency for combating cybercrime in India. I4C provides a coordinated framework for law enforcement agencies to prevent, detect, investigate, and prosecute cybercrimes.

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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the PM-AJAY portal and AJAY mobile application to digitise implementation and monitoring of the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna across India. The PM-AJAY portal will monitor socio-economic development in over 47,000 Scheduled Caste-majority villages and track more than 4 million beneficiaries. The AJAY mobile app supports monitoring, reporting, inspections, proposal management, and beneficiary tracking. The application includes features such as geo-tagging, real-time reporting, mobile inspections, offline surveys, and dashboard integration.

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India Semiconductor Mission under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launched the “Investors Support” portal on May 26, 2026. The portal aims to support investors and strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem under the Semicon India Programme. It provides information on government schemes, policies, approved semiconductor projects, and regulatory requirements. The portal also enables investors to register grievances and concerns for time-bound resolution through a single-window digital interface.

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The Centre constituted a high-level committee chaired by Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar to examine demographic changes in India caused by “illegal immigration and other unnatural causes.” The committee includes the Census Commissioner, Durga Shankar Mishra, Balaji Srivastava, and Shamika Ravi. The Joint Secretary (Foreigners-I) of the Ministry of Home Affairs will serve as Member Secretary. The panel will study patterns and causes of demographic changes and recommend legal, administrative, and policy measures. The committee is expected to submit its report within one year.