India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Indian Council of Medical Research and Indian Council of Agricultural Research jointly launched the SEHAT mission, which stands for Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation. The mission aims to integrate agriculture, nutrition, and public health to improve health outcomes in India. SEHAT focuses on biofortified crops, integrated farming systems, prevention of non-communicable diseases, occupational health of farmers, and strengthening the One Health approach. The initiative promotes nutrition-sensitive agriculture and encourages indigenous, evidence-based, and affordable innovations in healthcare and food systems.

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India Meteorological Department launched India’s first Artificial Intelligence-enabled block-level monsoon forecasting system. The system was developed with the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology and the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting. It provides hyperlocal and impact-based monsoon forecasts up to four weeks in advance. The model combines Artificial Intelligence with numerical weather prediction models and has an error margin of around four days. Forecasts and alerts will be shared through mobile apps, SMS, and agricultural extension networks.

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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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The National AI Doctors Mission (NAIDM) was launched in New Delhi during the HealthAIcon 2026. The initiative is driven by Medical Dialogues in collaboration with the National Medical Forum. The mission aims to make artificial intelligence accessible, ethical, and practical for doctors across India. It focuses on improving diagnostic accuracy, speeding up patient care, and reducing administrative workload for clinicians. The initiative also promotes foundational AI literacy among healthcare professionals.

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Hauslon Ki Udaan was launched by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to identify and nurture talented youth across Delhi. The programme will be conducted in all 70 Assembly constituencies of Delhi and is expected to involve over 25,000 participants. Competitions will include singing, dance, theatre, fine arts, digital art, and instrumental music. Youth aged 16–35 years will be eligible to participate through an online registration portal. Selected participants will receive government support, training, and opportunities for further development.

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ShramMitra was launched by the Government of Haryana to digitally connect workers and employers. The app functions as an electronic employment exchange and aims to replace the traditional labour chowk system. It helps daily-wage workers and tradespeople find nearby job opportunities directly from home without middlemen. Skilled and unskilled workers such as masons, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, painters, barbers, and cobblers can register their skills and experience on the platform.

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Ambazari Lake has recently witnessed intensified efforts to remove invasive water hyacinth using high-capacity harvester machines. The lake is located near the southwestern border of Nagpur, Maharashtra and is the city’s oldest and largest lake. Ambazari Lake was constructed in 1870 during the rule of the Bhonsle dynasty. It was originally developed as a reservoir to supply water to Nagpur and served the city’s water needs for more than three decades. The lake is historically linked to the origin of the Nag River, which flows from it.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a Muga silk stole and a Shirui Lily silk stole to the Prime Minister of Italy during a diplomatic engagement. Muga Silk is known as the “golden silk” of Assam and is produced mainly in the Brahmaputra Valley. It is obtained from the semi-domesticated silkworm Antheraea assamensis, which feeds on Som and Soalu plants. Muga silk is valued for its natural golden colour, durability, and eco-friendly production process without artificial dyes. The silk received a Geographical Indication Tag in 2007 and is used in sarees, mekhalas, and chaddars.

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Indian Council of Medical Research launched India’s largest biomedical innovation and technology transfer platform called Medical Innovations Patent Mitra Innovators-to-Industry Connect in New Delhi. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and industry commercialisation. It seeks to accelerate development, manufacturing, and public deployment of indigenous healthcare technologies through industry partnerships.

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Around 1,200 fishing harbours and landing sites will be brought under the security oversight of the Central Industrial Security Force to strengthen coastal security. CISF is a Central Armed Police Force operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is responsible for protecting critical infrastructure and important national installations. CISF headquarters is located in New Delhi. Its motto is “Protection and Security.”