India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently Indian Railways commissioned Kavach 4.0 on the Mathura Kota section of the Delhi Mumbai route. Kavach 4.0 is an advanced automatic train protection system developed by Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) of Indian Railways to enhance safety and efficiency in train operations. It aims to reduce accidents by controlling train speeds and minimizing human errors using advanced technology. Kavach is designed at Safety Integrity Level 4 SIL 4 which is the highest safety standard. Kavach was first tested in South Central Railway from 2015 and got operational certification in 2018.

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Recently, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann flagged off the Baaj Akh–Anti Drone System (ADS) to curb smuggling of weapons and drugs via drones from Pakistan. Punjab became the first state to deploy Anti Drone System (ADS) at the international border as a second line of defence with the Border Security Force (BSF). Three ADS have been launched, six more to follow, costing ₹51.4 crore. In 2024, 283 smuggling drones were seized; in 2025 so far, 137 have been recovered.

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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently launched the State Health Regulatory Excellence Index (SHRESTH) virtually. It is India’s first national initiative to benchmark and strengthen state drug regulatory systems using a transparent, data-driven framework. It is proposed by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). It ensures consistent drug safety and quality standards. It has 27 indices for manufacturing states and 23 for primarily distribution states, covering themes like human resources, infrastructure, licensing, surveillance, and responsiveness.

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An ‘Arogyam Health and Wellness Centre’ was inaugurated at DahJhong in Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh under Indian Army’s Operation Sadbhavana initiative. It is equipped with basic life-saving facilities to provide timely health support. The centre will benefit villagers and tourists in high-altitude regions like Thingbu, Mago, Jethang, and Luguthang. This inauguration marks an important step in strengthening rural healthcare access and promoting wellness in Tawang’s high-altitude areas.

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The Ministry of Education is offering free Artificial Intelligence (AI) courses on the SWAYAM Portal to meet rising AI skill demand. SWAYAM stands for Study Webs of Active–Learning for Young Aspiring Minds. It is India’s own MOOCs (Massive Open Online Course) platform launched in 2017 by the Ministry of Education (MoE). The portal aims to bridge the digital divide for students left out of the digital revolution and knowledge economy. It is an indigenously developed IT platform hosting courses from Class 9 to post-graduation. Courses are interactive, taught by top teachers, and available free of cost to residents in India.

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Recently, the Delhi government launched the “Delhi Mitra” app to register public grievances. The decision was taken in a cabinet meeting chaired by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. It will work as a single-window system integrating Delhi Government, Delhi Police, Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), and Delhi Cantonment. Citizens will receive stage-wise updates of their complaints through messages and can also file complaints via WhatsApp.

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The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) became India’s first railway zone to shift to compostable bio-plastic on trains. As a pilot initiative, NFR introduced biodegradable linen bags on 15 August 2025, India’s 79th Independence Day. 40,000 bioplastic bags are being distributed across 25 trains from terminals in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bengal, Bihar, Tripura, and West Bengal. The initiative supports NFR’s green mission with projects like electrification, solar energy, AI-based elephant protection, rainwater harvesting, bio-toilets, solid waste composting, afforestation, and green transformation of wastelands.

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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) launched a new initiative called BHARATI. BHARATI stands for Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement. It aims to empower 100 agri-food and agri-tech startups, promote innovation, and create new export opportunities for young entrepreneurs. The initiative supports APEDA’s vision of achieving $50 billion in agri-food exports for Scheduled Products by 2030. BHARATI addresses export challenges like product development, value addition, quality assurance, perishability, wastage, and logistics.

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Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) launched the ‘Namo Yuva Run’ to mark PM Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday on September 17. The nationwide run will be held on September 21 across 75 cities in India. More than 1 million youths are expected to participate in the campaign. The event promotes fitness and a drug-free India as its twin messages.

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Odisha Governor recently highlighted the need for comprehensive development of Bondaghati, home of the Bonda tribe. The Bonda tribe is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) and one of the oldest tribes of India. They are found only in Malkangiri district, mainly in Khairaput block, Odisha. They are also called Bondo, Bondas, Bonda Paraja, and Bhonda, tracing lineage to the Austroasiatic race. Their language is Remo, part of the Austroasiatic family, distinct from mainstream Indian languages. The tribe has two groups – Lower Bondas in plains and Upper Bondas in remote hilly terrain.