India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently, 13 children belonging to the Baiga Tribe were rescued from bonded labour in Chhattisgarh’s Kabirdham district. The Baiga are recognised as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in India. They are mainly found in Madhya Pradesh and also in Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand. The tribe primarily speaks Baigani, a dialect influenced by Chhattisgarhi, Gondi, and Hindi. Traditionally, the Baiga practised slash-and-burn cultivation known as “Bewar.” At present, they mainly depend on minor forest produce for livelihood.

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National Jute Board has been implementing the Jute Crop Information System (JCIS) since 2023 in collaboration with Indian Space Research Organisation and Jute Corporation of India for scientific monitoring of jute cultivation. Jute Crop Information System (JCIS) integrates satellite imagery, weather analytics, vegetation indices, and geo-tagged field data for near real-time crop monitoring and production estimation. Two major tools developed under the system are BHUVAN JUMP, a mobile application for field monitoring, and PATSAN, a web-based analytics platform for jute surveillance.

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Karnataka government introduced the Karnataka Advanced Attendance Management System (KAAMS), also known as the Kartavya-KAAMS mobile application. The system is designed to monitor attendance of teachers, headmasters, officers, and non-teaching staff in government educational institutions of Karnataka. KAAMS uses Artificial Intelligence, facial recognition, and geo-fencing for attendance verification. Employees must mark attendance twice daily from their authorised workplace location.

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Chhattisgarh has launched the Jan Bhagidari – Sabse Door, Sabse Pehle campaign to ensure welfare schemes reach remote tribal villages. The campaign is being implemented by the Tribal Development Department across more than 8,000 villages in the state. It covers villages under the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan. The initiative provides benefits related to health, education, nutrition, drinking water, and social security to eligible beneficiaries.

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A new initiative has been launched to develop a premium textile by blending Kota Doria of Rajasthan with Eri Silk from Northeast India. The project aims to strengthen the global identity of Indian handloom products and create new livelihood opportunities for artisans and weavers. The blended fabric will combine the lightweight transparent weave of Kota Doria with the soft texture of Eri silk. The initiative aligns with 5F Vision — Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Fabric, Fabric to Fashion, and Fashion to Foreign.

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The fifth meeting of the Scientific Steering Committee on the National One Health Mission was held in New Delhi. The mission was launched in 2024 to strengthen integrated disease surveillance and pandemic preparedness in India. It follows a collaborative approach connecting human, animal, and environmental health sectors. The mission aims to improve coordinated disease control and health security across sectors. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), under the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser, is the nodal agency for the mission.

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Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the JEEVAN mobile application and SHATAYU dashboard for senior citizens. JEEVAN stands for “Joint Elderly Empowerment and Virtual Assistance Network.” The app aims to improve safety, healthcare access, welfare support, and social inclusion for elderly citizens in India. SHATAYU stands for “Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training For Your Utility” and supports caregiving services for senior citizens. The SHATAYU dashboard provides district-wise and state-wise information on the availability of geriatric caregivers across the country.

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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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Union Agriculture Minister announced the establishment of a National Seed Reserve with a capacity of 1.74 lakh quintals. The National Seed Reserve is an intervention under the National Food Security and Nutritional Mission operating within Krishionnati Yojana. The aim is to ensure the availability of high-quality certified and foundation seeds during crises and natural calamities. The implementing agencies include National Seeds Corporation, State Seed Corporations, and State Agriculture Departments.
Seeds under the reserve will be produced and monitored through the SATHI Portal.

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The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the VYOMA Innovation Challenge. The initiative aims to promote open-source, multilingual, voice-first AI solutions that can function in offline and low-connectivity environments. It has been launched in collaboration with Current AI and Kalpa Impact. The challenge is built around Sunno Sutra, a multilingual, voice-first, open-source handheld AI device developed jointly by BHASHINI and Current AI.