India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) has issued new directions to all State Adoption Resource Agencies (SARAs) to institutionalise structured counselling across all stages of the adoption process. These directions are issued under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (amended in 2021) and align with the Adoption Regulations, 2022. CARA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development and acts as the central agency for adoption in India and abroad. The goal is to strengthen psychosocial support for prospective adoptive parents, adopted children, and biological parents.

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Recently, Uttar Pradesh became the first Indian state to launch an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data Analytics-based Road Safety Pilot Project. The project is approved by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). Uttar Pradesh has allocated ₹10 crore in the 2025–26 Budget to develop a data-driven model for the Transport Department. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) will have no financial liability in the project. The AI system will analyse accident reports, weather, vehicles, drivers, and road data to identify accident causes and black spots

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Recently, on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Bihar Police Headquarters (PHQ) launched ‘Operation Naya Savera’.
It is a 15-day campaign (July 31–August 14) focused on rescue and rehabilitation of victims of human trafficking, child labour, flesh trade, and orchestra exploitation. It is led by the Weaker Sections Division of Bihar Police. From January to May 2025, Bihar recorded 231 trafficking cases, rescued 118 minor girls and 506 boys, and arrested 144 traffickers.

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Central government recently urged all states to actively use the India Cine Hub Portal to promote global film production locally. India Cine Hub Portal was launched on June 28, 2024 by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It is a single-window system for film permissions, incentives, and resource mapping across India. It was developed under the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). Its aim is to help foreign filmmakers shoot films in India by easing procedures and promoting India as a filming destination.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan-03 on 6th August 2025 in New Delhi under the Central Vista redevelopment project. It is the first of ten planned buildings under the Common Central Secretariat (CCS) to bring all ministries under one roof for better coordination and efficiency. Kartavya Bhavan-03 will house key ministries like Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Petroleum and Natural Gas, and the Principal Scientific Adviser’s Office. This move replaces ageing buildings like Shastri Bhawan, Udyog Bhawan, and Krishi Bhawan, built in the 1950s–70s.

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Indian Railways (IR) is working towards its net-zero emission goal by adopting solar energy. Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi has become the first city in India to have portable solar panels installed between railway tracks. The initiative is part of Indian Railways strategy for a greener and more sustainable transport network. Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, has commissioned India’s first removable solar panel system on railway tracks.

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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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Indian researchers have recently discovered fossilised remains of a rare crocodile-like creature in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. The fossil belongs to a phytosaur, a semi-aquatic reptile and ancestor of modern crocodiles, measuring 1.5–2 metres and over 200 million years old. It was found in Megha village within the Lathi Formation, a geological structure from the late Triassic–early Jurassic period. The discovery was led by a senior hydrogeologist and confirmed by palaeontologists, who also identified a possible fossilised egg. The area could become a hub for fossil tourism due to its rich palaeontological potential.

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Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated India’s first port-based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at V.O. Chidambaranar (VOC) Port, Tamil Nadu. The pilot project, costing ₹3.87 crore, has a capacity of 10 Nm³/hour to generate green hydrogen for streetlights and an EV charging station in the port colony. VOC Port becomes the first port in India to produce green hydrogen.

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A preparatory meeting for Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 was jointly organized by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti. It was co-chaired by the Hon’ble Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Hon’ble Minister of Jal Shakti with participation of States/UTs. Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 campaign will be held from 17th September to 2nd October with the theme “Swachhotsav” aligned with the festive season. The focus will be on clean and green festivities, citizen participation, and visible cleanliness as a shared responsibility.