India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Ministry of Coal started coal production at the Urtan Coal Mine and Dhirauli Coal Mine to strengthen India’s energy security and promote self-reliance in the energy sector. The Urtan Coal Mine in Anuppur district began production on 15 May 2026 and was allocated to JMS Mining Private Limited. Urtan became India’s first underground coal mine to start production under the commercial coal auction regime. The Dhirauli Coal Mine in Singrauli district started production on 17 May 2026 and was allocated to Mahan Energen Limited. The initiative aims to increase domestic coal availability, reduce import dependence, and support economic growth under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission achieved a major milestone with over 100 crore health records linked to Ayushman Bharat Health Account. The mission is implemented by the National Health Authority under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. ABHA serves as a unique digital health identity that enables citizens to securely access and share medical records across healthcare providers. Uttar Pradesh emerged as the leading contributor with over 15 crore ABHA-linked records, followed by Andhra Pradesh.

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Centre for HR Information Systems Research and Analytics in Governance was inaugurated at the SCR Grounds near the Zonal Railway Training Institute in Moula-Ali. CHIRAG is a Centre of Excellence focused on human resource management training, research, and digital transformation in Indian Railways. The centre will provide role-based certified HRMS training for railway employees across all cadres. CHIRAG will function as a think tank for HR policy formulation and inter-system integration.

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National Family Health Survey-6 was released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for 2023–24 with International Institute for Population Sciences as the nodal agency, covering 6.79 lakh households across 715 districts. The survey recorded improvements in maternal and child healthcare, with institutional deliveries rising to 90.6%, antenatal care coverage improving, and greater use of iron-folic acid supplements during pregnancy. India’s Total Fertility Rate remained at 2.0. Child immunisation improved significantly, with full vaccination coverage rising to 87.1% and rotavirus vaccination increasing sharply.

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Security forces are continuing Operation Sheruwali in the Rajouri district of Jammu & Kashmir to target suspected terrorists hiding in the Dorimal–Gambhir Mughlan forest belt. Operation Sheruwali is a large-scale multi-agency counter-terrorism operation conducted in the Manjakote sector of Rajouri district. The operation has been jointly launched by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police Special Operations Group, and the Central Reserve Police Force.

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Tamil Nadu recently launched the all-women ‘Singappen’ (Lioness) Special Force under the state Police Department to strengthen the safety of women and children. It will function under the direct supervision of the Chief Minister and focus on patrolling public spaces, preventing crimes, building safer communities, and providing emergency support to women. The force will be equipped with modern vehicles, advanced equipment, and drone-based patrol systems. It aims to take preventive measures against crimes before they occur and improve overall law and order. The initiative reflects the state’s zero-tolerance policy towards crimes against women.

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Varanasi recently became the first city in India to be integrated under the ‘Easy Connect’ flights model.
The announcement was made by Ram Mohan Naidu. Under this model, international passengers can complete immigration and baggage formalities before reaching Delhi, enabling smoother onward international travel. The initiative is part of India’s hub-and-spoke aviation strategy, aimed at improving connectivity between smaller cities and global destinations. The Easy Connect model seeks to reduce transit hassles and enhance passenger convenience.

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National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Limited signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh for the development of the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydroelectric Project. The project is located in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, on the Dri and Talo rivers, which are tributaries of the Dibang River. It is among the largest hydropower projects in India in terms of installed capacity. The project will be developed as two run-of-the-river schemes with concrete gravity dams and an underground powerhouse. The area lies in a mega-biodiversity hotspot and is inhabited by the Idu-Mishmi tribe.

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The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) organized “Project Super 50”, a Civil Services Examination Guidance Programme, at its headquarters in New Delhi. The theme of the programme was “Guide • Mentor • Empower”. The initiative aims to mentor and empower Scheduled Caste (SC) youth aspiring to join the Civil Services. The programme provided guidance on Civil Services preparation, examination strategy, and administrative careers.

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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj organised a three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) programme on Nirbhay Chetna from 17–19 June 2026 in New Delhi under the Nirbhaya Fund project. Nirbhay Chetna is a national initiative aimed at sensitising male elected representatives on women’s safety, dignity, rights, and gender equality. It was launched by Ministry of Panchayati Raj. It is part of the broader Nirbhay Raho initiative (launched on 11 March 2026).