India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) will install four additional radars in Jammu & Kashmir under Mission Mausam. Mission Mausam was launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). It is implemented by IMD, National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM). The mission aims to improve weather and climate services for better observation, modeling, and forecasting. It supports sectors like agriculture, disaster management, and rural development by providing timely and accurate information.

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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is planning to raise Border Wing Home Guards (BWHG) along the India-China border. Border Wing Home Guards (BWHG) already exist on the India-Pakistan border and act as support to the Army and border forces during emergencies. Seven States are authorised to have Border Wing Home Guards (BWHG)- Meghalaya, Tripura, Assam, West Bengal, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. At present, only Rajasthan has active Border Wing Home Guards (BWHG).

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The Maharashtra Government announced two initiatives- NaMo Gardens and NaMo Tourism Skill Programme to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday on September 17, 2025. NaMo Gardens will be developed across all 394 municipal councils and nagar panchayats with a total budget of ₹394 crore (₹1 crore per civic body). Gardens will be completed within one year and named after the Prime Minister. Divisional-level competitions will reward the top three civic bodies with ₹5 crore, ₹3 crore, and ₹1 crore respectively. NaMo Tourism Skill Programme will train 7,500 local youths in hospitality and tour guiding. NaMo Tourism Information and Facilitation Centres will be set up at heritage sites like Raigad, Pratapgad, Shivneri, Salher forts, and Meghdoot Bungalow, Mumbai.

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Union Minister for Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launched Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, India’s largest school hackathon. It is organised by Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and AICTE. The initiative promotes innovation under themes Vocal for Local, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Swadeshi, and Samriddhi. It builds on School Innovation Marathon 2024, which created Student Innovator and Entrepreneurship Programmes.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam’s (ASHVINI) Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP) in Banswara, Rajasthan. The project has an investment of approximately ₹42,000 crore and will be one of India’s largest nuclear plants, supplying reliable base-load energy. The project comprises four indigenous 700 megawatt (MW) Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), also called IPHWR 700, designed by Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL). It is part of India’s “fleet mode” initiative with ten identical 700 MW reactors being built nationwide for cost efficiency and faster deployment.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently warned Pakistan against any aggression in the Sir Creek region. He stated India would give a resounding and decisive response capable of altering “history and geography.” Sir Creek is a 96 km long tidal estuary in the Rann of Kutch, separating Gujarat (India) from Sindh (Pakistan). It flows into the Arabian Sea and is strategically sensitive due to its proximity to the international boundary. The area is important for national security, fishing rights, oil and gas exploration, and determining the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The recent warning highlights India’s firm stance on protecting its territorial and maritime interests.

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently conducted searches in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka under Operation Chakra-V. Operation Chakra-V was launched by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). It aims to bring cybercriminals to justice. The operation seeks to safeguard citizens across borders from digital exploitation. It focuses on tackling online crimes and enhancing cybersecurity measures for individuals and organizations. This is part of CBI’s ongoing efforts to combat cross-border cybercrime and protect citizens from digital threats.The

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A pilot bamboo plantation project was recently launched in Adilabad district of Telangana to restore traditional livelihoods of the Kolam tribal people. The Kolam tribe, also called Kolamboli, Kulme, or Kolmi, mainly live in Madhya Pradesh and parts of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. They are listed as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). Historically, the Kolams served as priests for the Gond tribe in the 12th century. Their society is patrilineal and divided into clans where inter-clan marriages are not allowed. They speak the Kolami language and depend on farming and forest work for livelihood.

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The Punjab Police Cyber Crime Division has launched a statewide awareness programme called ‘Cyber Jago’ to ensure children’s digital safety. The initiative aims to teach Internet Safety and promote safe online use among government school students across Punjab. It addresses rising cyber threats, exposure to inappropriate content, and other online dangers faced by children.

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On Kerala Piravi Day (November 1, 2025), Kerala declared eradication of extreme poverty, becoming India’s first state to achieve this milestone. The success came under the Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme (EPEP) launched in 2021 by the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government. The Local Self-Government Department acted as the nodal agency, with 4 lakh trained personnel including officials, volunteers, and elected representatives. 59,000 families were confirmed as extremely poor after verification based on income, health, housing, and food security.