India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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A Mumbai-headquartered defence company, Sagar Defence Engineering, held the stone-breaking ceremony for the world’s first Autonomous Maritime Shipbuilding and Systems Centre at Juvvaladinne fishing harbour, Andhra Pradesh. The project is a major step in strengthening India’s indigenous defence manufacturing and advancing the nation’s maritime technological capabilities. The Andhra Pradesh government allocated 29.58 acres of land at the fishing harbour in Nellore district, providing direct sea access for vessel construction, launch, testing, and deployment. The initiative aligns with the state government’s vision to enhance India’s marine technology ecosystem and build advanced manufacturing capabilities along the coastline.

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Odisha develop its first “smart village” at Kusunpur in Kendrapada district under a mission by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology. The project aligns with the vision of “Viksit Bharat@2047” to promote technology-driven and sustainable rural development. Kusunpur village has about 130 families and 700 people and will serve as a model for smart rural transformation. The initiative involves collaboration between CSIR labs, local administration, and implementation partners.

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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) launched upgraded IDSP (Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme). IDSP (Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme) started in 2004 under NHM (National Health Mission), tracks infectious diseases and outbreaks. The upgrade focuses on early detection and real-time surveillance of bio-threats. It now covers bio-emergencies, bio-warfare, and bio-terrorism preparedness.

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The Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gujarat has been inaugurated on the occasion of Bhagwan Mahavir Janma Kalyanak. The museum showcases Jain culture and highlights the contribution of Jainism to humankind. It features seven wings dedicated to India’s glorious history and culture. The museum displays rare relics, Jain artefacts, and traditional heritage collections.

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The Gujarat Legislative Assembly has passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, becoming the second state after Uttarakhand to implement a UCC. The law introduces a uniform civil framework replacing religion-based personal laws in matters such as marriage, divorce, and inheritance. It ensures gender equality by granting equal inheritance rights to sons and daughters across all communities. The code mandates that marriages must be registered within 60 days, while live-in relationships must be registered within 30 days. It enforces strict monogamy by prohibiting polygamy and bigamy for all citizens irrespective of religion.

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Food Safety and Standards Authority of India conducted nearly 4 lakh inspections across food establishments in 2025-26. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. FSSAI operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

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Financial Intelligence Unit-India and Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen coordination against cyber frauds and financial crimes. Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) is the national agency for receiving, analysing, and disseminating information on suspicious financial transactions and combating money laundering and terror financing. Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) is established under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) as the national nodal agency to fight cybercrime. It provides a framework and ecosystem for law enforcement agencies (LEAs) to handle cybercrimes in a coordinated and comprehensive way.

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A 250-member youth delegation from Jammu and Kashmir met Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan at Uprashtrapati Bhavan. The delegation was part of the ‘Watan Ko Jano’ initiative organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs to promote national integration and exposure. The programme aims to strengthen the spirit of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” through cultural exchange and awareness among youth.

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Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps launched Operation Him Setu to evacuate stranded tourists in Lachen, North Sikkim. The operation was necessitated due to a landslide disrupting connectivity between Lachen and Chungthang. Despite harsh weather and heavy snowfall, troops restored access by opening critical passes and activating alternate routes. Border Roads Organisation is coordinating with the Army for road clearance, snow removal, and connectivity restoration. Evacuation is being carried out in phases, with 135 tourists, 32 light vehicles, and 10 motorcycles safely evacuated so far.

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Regional Passport Office Bhopal became the first in India to introduce Braille script and sign language services for differently-abled applicants. The initiative was launched under the Passport Seva Programme in the presence of senior officials including the Chief Passport Officer. Braille booklets explaining the passport application process and do’s and don’ts have been provided for visually impaired applicants. Braille signage plates have been installed within the office to enable easier navigation.