India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is implementing the One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative for Divyangjan Vishwakarma artisans under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme. Under this initiative, dedicated retail outlets have been set up at selected high-footfall railway stations to display and sell artisan products. The initiative helps artisans by improving market visibility, sales opportunities, and sustainable livelihood generation. It aims to promote economic inclusion, encourage financial independence among Divyangjan artisans, and support socio-economic empowerment.

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Delhi Police organized Thana Divas – Jan Sunwai at every police station in Delhi. The programme will be held every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. The initiative has been launched following directions from Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The main objective is to strengthen public outreach and improve accessibility to police services. It also aims to ensure prompt redressal of public grievances across the national capital. The programme will function as an open public hearing platform. Citizens will be able to submit complaints, grievances, suggestions, requests for assistance, and concerns related to police functioning and public safety.

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Gujarat recently launched the TD (Tetanus and adult Diphtheria) and DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus) Triple Vaccination Campaign-2026 targeting nearly 19 lakh schoolchildren. The campaign was launched by Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya in Gandhinagar. The vaccination drive aims to ensure that no eligible child remains unvaccinated against diseases such as tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. Under the campaign, around 48,529 TD vaccination sessions will be organised across schools in Gujarat. The campaign is being supported by teams working under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK).

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Recently, Kamarajar Port Limited (KPL) became India’s second major port after Visakhapatnam Port to achieve an 18-metre operational draft. The milestone was achieved after the completion of Capital Dredging Phase VI. The upgraded draft enables the port to handle fully laden Capesize vessels carrying up to 1,70,000 Deadweight Tonnage (DWT), making it Cape Compliant. The ₹440-crore project deepened the approach channels, harbour basin, and berths. The enhanced capacity will reduce logistics costs, improve cargo handling efficiency, and strengthen India’s EXIM (Export–Import) trade.

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According to recent report, Gujarat ranks 1st in India in total installed renewable energy capacity with 50.386 GW. The state also ranks 1st in installed wind power capacity with 15,850.56 MW and 1st in rooftop solar installations, with over 13 lakh installations generating 7,408.10 MW. Gujarat is 2nd in installed solar power capacity with 32,302.7 MW. India aims to achieve 50% electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030 and Net Zero emissions by 2070. The Khavda Renewable Energy Park in Kutch, Gujarat, planned with a capacity of 37.35 GW, is the world’s largest renewable energy park.

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The Power Secretary recently reviewed the progress of the 900 MW Arun-3 Hydroelectric Project in Nepal. It is a 900 MW run-of-the-river hydropower project on the Arun River, a tributary of the Koshi River. The project is located in Sankhuwasabha District of eastern Nepal. It is being developed by Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Arun-3 Power Development Company (SAPDC) on a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) basis. Once completed, it will become Nepal’s largest hydroelectric project.

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India has commissioned its first-ever geothermal wells at Puga Valley, Ladakh. The project will pave the way for India’s first 1 MW geothermal power project. The wells have been drilled to a depth of 1,000 metres at an altitude of over 14,000 feet. The project aims to harness the Earth’s natural heat for clean, renewable, and round-the-clock energy. The initiative supports India’s renewable energy goals and the vision of Net Zero and a carbon-neutral future.

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National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced a Digital Local Pass System on the RajmargYatra mobile application. The system enables eligible commuters to purchase monthly toll passes digitally without visiting toll plazas. It has been launched initially at the Mundka–Bakkarwala Toll Plaza on Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), Delhi. The system uses consent-based integration with DigiLocker and VAHAN to verify address, vehicle registration, and FASTag details.

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The Centre informed Parliament about the achievements of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme. The scheme has improved the Child Sex Ratio and promoted the empowerment of girls and women. It focuses on changing societal attitudes towards the girl child through awareness and behavioural change. During the 15th Finance Commission period, BBBP was expanded under the SAMBAL vertical of Mission Shakti. The scheme now covers all districts of the country through multi-sectoral interventions. According to Health Management Information System (HMIS) data, the national Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) improved from 918 (2014–15) to 929 (2025–26 provisional).

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The Sammakka-Sarakka (Tupakulagudem) Barrage is constructed across the Godavari River. It is located in Mulugu district of Telangana. The barrage is important for water regulation, ecological water diversion, and flood management in the upstream Godavari basin. During the heavy monsoon rains of July–August 2026, the barrage discharged around 14.03 lakh cusecs of floodwater downstream. It helps regulate river flow before water reaches major downstream projects such as Polavaram and Dowleswaram in Andhra Pradesh.