India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Residents of Milam village in Uttarakhand face severe access problems after an avalanche damaged the Bailey bridge over the Gaokha River. A Bailey bridge is a modular bridge with pre-built parts for quick assembly. It was invented by English civil engineer Donald Coleman Bailey in 1941. Bailey bridges are strong, portable, and versatile, designed for fast construction in tough conditions without heavy machinery.

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Recently, the Full Bench of Lokpal of India adopted a new motto—“Empower Citizens, Expose Corruption.” Lokpal is a statutory anti-corruption authority established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. It addresses complaints related to corruption in public offices.

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Recently, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) launched the City Accelerator Program during the National Conference on Skill Development for Renewable Energy Workforce held at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan, New Delhi. The program is implemented in collaboration with Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (SSEF). It is a major part of the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY), which is the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar (RTS) scheme. The program aims to speed up the adoption of rooftop solar systems in Indian cities.

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Recently, Italian luxury brand Prada admitted its Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 sandals were inspired by traditional Indian handcrafted footwear after criticism about copying India’s Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Kolhapuri chappals. Kolhapuri chappals originated from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, and have been made since the 13th century. They are handmade leather sandals known for their intricate designs and open-toed T-strap style. They use 100% leather from cow, buffalo, or goat.

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Recently, India’s first transgender-led health clinic reopened in Hyderabad as Sabrang Clinic with fresh funding from Tata Trusts. It was earlier known as Mitr Clinic and had shut down after the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) froze its funding. Sabrang Clinic is fully managed and staffed by transgender individuals. It offers gender-affirming care, HIV/AIDS treatment, mental health services, and general healthcare. The clinic ensures a stigma-free and inclusive environment for transgender patients.

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On July 8, 2025, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Simhadri celebrated its 28th Raising Day at Parawada, Anakapalli in Andhra Pradesh. It is India’s first coastal-based thermal power plant located in Andhra Pradesh. The event showcased its 28-year journey in sustainable power generation and environmental responsibility. The plant achieved 100% ash utilization, showing commitment to eco-friendly operations. It also contributed significantly to community development and welfare.

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India is preparing to launch the “Battery Passport” system for Electric Vehicles (EVs). The system will give EV owners detailed digital data about their battery’s source, composition, performance, lifecycle, and supply chain. This information will be embedded in a QR code attached to each battery. The battery passport will act like an Aadhaar ID for batteries, providing a unique identity and complete product details. It will help improve safety, quality standards, and India’s EV export potential. The system supports the upcoming battery-swapping policy by enabling QR-based battery verification.

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Recently, the Union Environment Ministry extended the validity of infrastructure projects approved under the 2011 Islands Protection Zone (IPZ) notification. IPZ was notified in 2011 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to protect island ecosystems. It aims to safeguard the ecological integrity of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands. IPZ is similar to the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), which applies to mainland coastal areas. It includes Island Coastal Regulation Zone (ICRZ) for major islands like North, Middle, South, and Little Andaman.

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Recently, the government decided to bring the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) under joint supervision of the Ministry of Finance and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Earlier, National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) was managed solely by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) was developed under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) by the National Health Authority (NHA) in consultation with IRDAI. It aims to streamline and standardize health insurance claim processing in India.

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The 75th Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) is inaugurated at Government Medical College, Badaun, Uttar Pradesh. It is launched by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) provides integrated services like assessment, counselling, distribution, and aftercare for Divyangjan (persons with disabilities) and senior citizens. It is implemented through Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), under Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD).