India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Kuttiyadi coconut from Kerala is seeking a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It is mainly cultivated in the Kuttiyadi region of Kozhikode, Kerala. The variety is high-yielding and starts producing coconuts within five years of planting. The tree trunk is stronger than other coconut varieties and resists most pests and drought. The tree has a life expectancy of over 100 years. The fruit is larger and heavier, with a thicker kernel, producing more oil than other varieties. The GI tag will recognise its unique agricultural and economic value.

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The Delhi government launched the “Vishram Grih” pilot project to provide rest facilities for patient attendants. The project is being implemented in city hospitals, including Lok Nayak Hospital. It offers a dedicated space for families waiting for patients, especially those traveling long distances. The initiative aims to create a comfortable resting place for attendants during extended hospital stays. Facilities will help family members who spend long hours at the hospital while patients undergo treatment. Primary beneficiaries are patients’ families and attendants, particularly those coming from other cities or states for hospital care.

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CP Radhakrishnan, National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominee, was elected as the 15th Vice President of India on 10th September 2025. He defeated Justice B Sudershan Reddy, the candidate of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc. The Vice President’s office was vacant since July 21 after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned due to health reasons. Born on 20th October 1957 in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, Radhakrishnan was serving as the Governor of Maharashtra since July 2024. He earlier served as Governor of Jharkhand, with additional charge of Telangana and Puducherry.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan from Madhya Pradesh on 18 September 2025. It is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to create a decentralized tribal leadership and governance ecosystem. Since July 2025, officers from multiple departments underwent Governance Process Labs, training 20 lakh officials, SHG women, and tribal youth as grassroots Adi Karmayogis. The initiative ensures last-mile scheme implementation, convergence of resources, and active participation of tribal communities. As part of the Abhiyan, the Adi Sewa Parv (17 Sept–2 Oct 2025) is being celebrated in 1 lakh tribal villages.

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Andhra Pradesh expanded its WhatsApp Governance platform ‘Mana Mitra’ to offer 738 citizen services across 36 departments. Mana Mitra is India’s first WhatsApp-based governance platform, launched in January 2025 to deliver public services digitally. Citizens access services by messaging 9552300009, using a menu-driven chatbot for education, revenue, RTC, endowments, tourism, taxes, and more. Certificates like income, caste, and hall tickets are delivered digitally with QR code verification for authenticity. The platform integrates a real-time governance dashboard to track requests and service delivery.

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The ‘Block Your Lost/Stolen Mobile Handset’ facility on Sanchar Saathi, a citizen-centric digital safety initiative by Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has recovered more than 6 lakh mobile handsets. The facility integrates DoT, Telecom Service Providers (TSP), and State/UT police in real-time. Citizens can report, block, trace, or unblock lost/stolen mobile handsets across all Indian telecom networks. Blocked devices generate automated trace alerts to citizens and the police, including police station contact details. Monthly recoveries increased from 28,115 in Jan 2025 to 45,243 in Aug 2025, a 61% rise.

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Kerala launched the Spice Route Initiative under Muziris Projects Limited to promote heritage and spice-based tourism. 10 unique Spice Route tourism circuits will be created within a year, linking ancient ports, heritage sites, and intangible cultural heritage. The initiative focuses on reviving intangible heritage and offering diverse experiences for travellers. The initiative also promotes educational tourism and strengthens historical trade relations with other countries.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently warned Pakistan against any aggression in the Sir Creek region. He stated India would give a resounding and decisive response capable of altering “history and geography.” Sir Creek is a 96 km long tidal estuary in the Rann of Kutch, separating Gujarat (India) from Sindh (Pakistan). It flows into the Arabian Sea and is strategically sensitive due to its proximity to the international boundary. The area is important for national security, fishing rights, oil and gas exploration, and determining the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The recent warning highlights India’s firm stance on protecting its territorial and maritime interests.

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Kondareddypally in Vangoor Mandal, Nagarkurnool district, Telangana, became South India’s first fully solar-powered village and India’s second. The village has 514 homes and 11 government buildings running entirely on solar energy, providing uninterrupted power and eliminating electricity bills. Surplus energy is sold back to the grid, generating revenue for villagers. The ₹10.53 crore project was funded by central government subsidies, corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributions, and executed by Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation Ltd (TREDCO) under Telangana Green Energy Mission.

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has recognised Deendayal Port Authority (Gujarat), V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (Tamil Nadu), and Paradip Port Authority (Odisha) as Green Hydrogen Hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) aims to make India a global hub for production, utilisation, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives. The Mission promotes large-scale hydrogen hubs to develop a sustainable and competitive hydrogen economy. Ports will act as catalysts for clean energy innovation and support India’s net-zero by 2070 vision. A cluster-based development model addresses challenges of long-distance hydrogen transport and ensures economies of scale.