India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Delhi approved its first dedicated Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Police Station to strengthen action against drug trafficking and abuse. The initiative aims to achieve a “Drug-Free Delhi” target by 2027. During the programme, around 1,700 kg of seized narcotics worth ₹72 crore were destroyed at an incineration facility in Jahangirpuri. The event also highlighted “Operation Vishwas,” an initiative of Delhi Police for tracing and returning lost or stolen mobile phones.

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A recent assessment of the National Social Assistance Programme found that the real value of monthly pensions for elderly persons, widows, and persons with disabilities has declined due to inflation. NSAP is a fully funded Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 1995 to provide financial support to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development. It includes schemes such as the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme, Widow Pension Scheme, Disability Pension Scheme, National Family Benefit Scheme, and Annapurna Scheme. The programme provides pensions, one-time financial assistance to bereaved families, and free food grains for eligible senior citizens.

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Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Million Minds Tech Park and the Ganesh Real Estate Management Institute in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The projects aim to strengthen Gujarat’s role in technology, innovation, AI, robotics, semiconductors, and services. The Million Minds Tech Park is spread across the Ahmedabad–GIFT City–Gandhinagar corridor and is expected to generate over 70,000 high-skilled jobs. The initiative supports Gujarat’s transformation into a global hub for technology and services under the vision of Narendra Modi.

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Ministry of Rural Development launched a nationwide roadmap for women-led rural marketing ecosystems through SHE-MARTs. SHE-MART (Self Help Entrepreneurs-Marketing Avenues for Rural Transformation) initiative has been launched by the Ministry of Rural Development. It is implemented through the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) The initiative aims to strengthen women-led enterprises, improve rural incomes, and expand market access for self-help groups.

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India’s first underwater museum project has been launched off the coast of Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra. The project is being developed near the Nivati Rock formations to promote marine and adventure tourism in the Konkan region. The initiative includes an underwater museum, artificial reef, and submarine tourism project. A decommissioned Indian Navy vessel, INS Guldar, was scuttled underwater to serve as the main attraction and artificial reef. The project is being implemented by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation with support from the central and state governments.

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Khadi and Village Industries Commission achieved a historic milestone in FY 2025–26 by recording sales of ₹1.87 lakh crore. KVIC is a statutory body established under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956. It functions under the Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises. KVIC is responsible for planning, promotion, organisation, and implementation of programmes for the development of khadi and village industries in rural areas. At the state level, Khadi and Village Industries Boards implement KVIC schemes in respective states.

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Andhra Pradesh government launched the ‘Farm to Home’ programme to enable direct delivery of fruits and vegetables from farmers to consumers through Farmers’ Producer Organisations. The initiative aims to reduce marketing costs, improve farmers’ incomes, and provide fresh produce to households. The government also announced modernisation of Rythu Bazaars, promotion of the Digi Rythu Bazaar app, establishment of Cocoa City near Yadavolu, and development of Rayalaseema as a horticulture hub through the Poorvodayam programme.

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Supreme Court of India recognised trauma care as an integral part of the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The ruling came in the SaveLIFE Foundation Writ Petition 2024 case. The Court directed States and Union Territories to integrate all emergency and ambulance helplines with 112 within three months. It also ordered the establishment of Good Samaritan grievance redressal systems and State Trauma Registries. The Court asked governments to fully implement the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme 2025 under PM Rahat.

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Gujarat Police launched Operation Delta Hunt to identify and take action against Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in the state. Under the operation, 362 Bangladeshi nationals have been arrested, while over 782 suspected individuals are being questioned. The operation targets illegal immigration networks and individuals considered a threat to national security. Gujarat Police is using technology and human intelligence for the operation and has prepared a database of over 6,200 suspected individuals to support investigations.

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e-Jagriti, the flagship digital consumer grievance redressal platform of the Department of Consumer Affairs, received the Silver Award at the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026. It was launched in 2025 by Department of Consumer Affairs. The platform integrates four legacy systems: OCMS, e-Daakhil, NCDRC CMS, and CONFONET into a single AI-enabled, paperless platform. e-Jagriti enables consumers to file and track cases online and access consumer justice from anywhere in India and abroad. Since its launch, it has facilitated over 2.29 lakh consumer cases and achieved a disposal rate of over 90%.