India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment reported that 18 Garima Grehs are functional across 15 States/UTs. 3 new Garima Grehs have been approved for FY 2025–26. Garima Greh is a shelter home initiative for transgender persons, supported by the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (DoSJE). It provides food, shelter, medical care, counselling, yoga, meditation, and recreational facilities. It focuses on capacity building, skill development, and livelihood training for mainstreaming transgender persons.

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The Uttar Pradesh Transport Department recently launched the Sadak Suraksha Mitra (SSM) programme. It is initiated under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to engage youth in road safety. It aims to reduce traffic accidents, improve emergency response, and enhance citizen safety. The policy follows a ‘zero risk, zero friction’ approach. The programme will cover 28 districts including Kanpur Nagar, Lucknow, Agra, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Saharanpur, Mathura, Aligarh, and others.

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Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched ‘Campus Tank’, India’s first indigenous platform to promote young entrepreneurship, in Delhi. The initiative was led by Chandigarh University Chancellor Dr. Satnam Singh and aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship programs. Campus Tank will connect industry, investors, and young founders to convert ideas into sustainable businesses. It has secured $6 million funding, with 20,000 young entrepreneurs and 600 startups already registered. The program aims to support 300 startups to move forward with mentorship and unicorn partnerships.

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Coal India Limited (CIL) under Ministry of Coal and National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to empower tribal students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). The MoU signing was held at National Tribal Research Institute, New Delhi. The project is titled “Empowering Tribal Students in EMRS through Digital Access, Career Mentorship, Menstrual Hygiene, and Teacher Capacity Building.” The collaboration strengthens EMRS and enhances access to quality education, health, and skill development for tribal students. National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) was established under the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.

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Namo Bharat has officially become India’s fastest train, operating at 160 km/h on the 55-km Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) stretch. Earlier semi-high-speed trains like Gatimaan Express and Vande Bharat were capped at 130 km/h after a June 2024 directive. The current operational corridor runs from New Ashok Nagar, East Delhi, to Meerut South, Uttar Pradesh, with full corridor expected to have 16 stations from Sarai Kale Khan, Delhi, to Modipuram, UP. Namo Bharat RRTS is a joint venture: Government of India (50%) and Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan (12.5% each). The system is India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System, enhancing speed, connectivity, and regional travel efficiency.

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The Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (SNSPA) is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD). The Abhiyaan aims to strengthen healthcare services for women and children across India, focusing on access, quality care, and awareness. It is a Jan Bhagidaari Abhiyaan, encouraging active participation from private hospitals and healthcare professionals for inclusive healthcare delivery. The campaign is inaugurated on September 17, 2025 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday.

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Prime Minister laid the foundation of major projects in Varanasi under the ‘Prosperity from the Sea’ initiative on waterways. India’s first Freight Village is being developed over 100 hectares in Milkipur, Chandauli district as a logistics hub. The Freight Village will connect Haldia, Patna, Kolkata, and Kashi with eco-friendly freighters cutting transport cost by 50% compared to road and rail. India’s first Dry-Dock Facility on Ganga at Ramnagar, Varanasi can repair four vessels at once, saving repair time and cost. These projects will boost Make in India, improve economy, and create jobs for Purvanchal youth.

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Karnataka government launched LEAP (Local Economy Accelerator Programme) with ₹1,000 crore investment for 5 years. The programme supports Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns with infrastructure, co-working spaces, mentorship, and market access. A 3.5-acre Technology Park in Mangaluru will provide space for 3,500 people. Karnataka follows the 3P strategy – people, policy, participation. The state plans 500 new Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in 4 years, creating 5 lakh jobs, and will soon launch a Circular Economy Policy.

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched a new e-sign feature on its ECINET portal and app. The feature allows citizens to verify their identity using Aadhaar-linked phone numbers. ECINET is a unified digital platform by the ECI to streamline and simplify electoral processes. It serves as a single-point interface for all election-related services. The platform integrates over 40 existing mobile and web applications, including Voter Helpline App, cVIGIL, and Suvidha 2.0. The new e-sign feature enhances digital verification, simplifies voter services, and strengthens secure access on ECINET.

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India’s first cooperative multi-feed Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant was inaugurated at Kopargaon, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. The project is developed with support from the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), a statutory body under the Ministry of Cooperation established in 1963 to support farmer cooperatives. The plant will produce 12 tons of CBG daily and 75 tons of potash from jaggery, molasses, and other by-products. Compressed Biogas (CBG) is a clean, renewable fuel similar to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Raw biogas is generated via anaerobic digestion of biomass and waste like agricultural residue, cattle dung, and food waste.