India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The 2.10 km Mahey Tokpo-Raldho irrigation canal was inaugurated in the Changthang region on 14 May 2026. The canal is located in the Nyoma area at an altitude of over 14,000 feet. It draws water from Yaya Lake and aims to irrigate nearly 100 acres of agricultural land in the Mahey area. The project was initiated during 2022–23 to improve irrigation facilities in the high-altitude cold desert region of Ladakh. Changthang is known for its harsh climatic conditions, sparse vegetation, and limited water availability.

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Haryana’s first constellation garden has been developed at Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary in the Seonsar forest area of Pehowa. The sanctuary is located in the districts of Kaithal district and Kurukshetra district. It is culturally linked to the mythical Saraswati River, believed to have flowed through the region. A 400-year-old Mughal-era well made of lakhauri bricks is also located within the sanctuary.

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Arunachal Kiwi Mission was launched by the Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region. The mission focuses on cluster-based kiwi cultivation and value chain development in Arunachal Pradesh with an outlay of nearly ₹167 crore. Kiwi is rich in vitamins B and C and minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, and calcium. In India, kiwi is mainly cultivated in Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and Kerala.

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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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The opening of the Mettur Dam on the scheduled date may be delayed due to poor water storage and forecasts of a weak southwest monsoon this year. Mettur Dam is located at Mettur in Salem district of Tamil Nadu and is one of the largest dams in India as well as the largest in Tamil Nadu. The dam is built across the Kaveri River at the point where the river enters the plains through a gorge. It is a masonry gravity dam, and the reservoir formed by it is known as the Stanley Reservoir, which contributes about 240 MW of hydroelectric power.

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The Ministry of Education has approved the establishment of the first Indian branch campus of the University of Liverpool in Bengaluru. It is being established under the internationalisation provisions of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The initiative aims to provide Indian students access to internationally recognized degrees and research opportunities within India. It will strengthen India–UK cooperation in higher education, research, innovation, and skill development. Bengaluru was chosen due to its strong ecosystem in technology, startups, innovation, and research.

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Recently, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) and the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital signed a long-term Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a climate observation station in the Himalayan region under the Bharat Climate Observation Network (BCON). BCON is a national climate monitoring initiative conceptualized and implemented by IITM under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India. The main objective is to develop a long-term, high-precision climate observation system across India for climate change assessment and research.

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In Gujarat, CM Bhupendra Patel launched the state-wide campaigns “Namo Swachhata Abhiyan” and “Amritpan Abhiyan” from Gandhinagar Civil Hospital. The initiative promotes cleanliness as a public habit and collective responsibility. It is a week-long cleanliness drive across 11,935 government healthcare institutions. The campaign focuses on cleaning hospital campuses, buildings, and terraces. The aim is to free up space for better patient care and hospital facilities. The campaign is part of efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure and hygiene standards.

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Assam has become the first Indian state to commercially produce Matcha tea, with production starting at the Chota Tingrai Tea Estate in Tinsukia district. The first batch was sold at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre for ₹3,000, indicating strong market interest. The initiative is supported by India–Japan collaboration, introducing advanced Japanese Matcha production techniques to Assam’s tea industry. Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder made from shade-grown leaves, known for its bright colour and rich flavour.

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Jharkhand showcased six GI-tagged handloom products at Bharat Tex 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam. The showcased products include Tassar Silk, Kuchai Silk, Bhagaiya Saree & Fabric, Tumka Chadar, Bhoya Saree & Fabric, and Pancho Saree & Fabric. The initiative aims to promote Jharkhand’s textile heritage in national and international markets. It seeks to create employment opportunities for artisans and reduce migration.