India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Kerala is upgrading its snake-response platform amid rising snakebite cases during a heat wave. The SARPA (Snake Awareness, Rescue and Protection App) helps report snake sightings and coordinate rescue operations. The upgraded version will integrate doctors and snake experts for real-time emergency guidance. It aims to reduce fatalities by improving response time and first-aid decision-making. The app will provide dedicated login access for doctors to guide responders remotely. The initiative strengthens coordination between rescue teams and healthcare facilities.

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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) partnered with Sikkim government to document Ru-Soam bridges. Ru-Soam is a traditional cane bridge built by the Lepcha community in Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve. ‘Ru’ means cane and ‘Soam’ means bridge in Lepcha language. Bridges can extend up to 100 metres and support limited people. It reflects ecological balance and indigenous engineering knowledge. These bridges are still functional and represent sustainable design practices.

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Karnataka has launched India’s first digital grievance redressal system for gig workers on May 1, 2026. The system allows platform-based workers to report disputes related to pay and working conditions. It has been developed by the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers Board and the e-Governance Department. The system enables real-time tracking of grievances filed by workers. It addresses issues such as wages, incentives, and working conditions. The initiative aims to ensure faster and more efficient dispute resolution. It seeks to bring transparency and accountability into the gig economy.

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The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute released the ‘ICAR-CMFRI Annual Report 2025’ in May 2026. Tamil Nadu became the top marine fish producing state in 2025 with 6.85 lakh tonnes. Gujarat slipped to second position with 6.43 lakh tonnes after a 15% decline. India’s total marine fish production increased by about 3% to 3.57 million tonnes in 2025. Kerala remained third with 0.62 million tonnes, showing slight growth. Karnataka and Maharashtra recorded significant increases in fish landings.

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Odisha emerged as the top-performing state in house completion under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0. Odisha maintained the number one rank in house completion performance from March 2025 to March 2026. Under PMAY-U 2.0, the state sanctioned 24,625 houses and geo-tagged 23,464 sites. The scheme was launched nationwide in September 2024 to achieve the “Housing for All” vision.

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Operation Antim Prahar is an anti-Naxalite initiative launched in Gadchiroli District, Maharashtra. The operation is jointly conducted by the Maharashtra Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). It focuses on intelligence-based operations, targeted arrests, surrender policies, and area domination to dismantle Naxalite networks.MGadchiroli is a tribal-dominated district and an important part of India’s Red Corridor.

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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 Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched Navachar Mantra, a national initiative to strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship and support innovators across India. It is implemented by National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development with Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer as the technical knowledge partner. The programme aims to identify, nurture, and support grassroots innovators and early-stage entrepreneurs, especially from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, aspirational districts, and underserved regions.

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The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) organized “Project Super 50”, a Civil Services Examination Guidance Programme, at its headquarters in New Delhi. The theme of the programme was “Guide • Mentor • Empower”. The initiative aims to mentor and empower Scheduled Caste (SC) youth aspiring to join the Civil Services. The programme provided guidance on Civil Services preparation, examination strategy, and administrative careers.

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Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the SUMAN Roadmap 2030 during the 16th Conference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW). The roadmap aims to improve maternal and newborn healthcare and accelerate India’s progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. It is based on the RMNCHA+N framework and follows a life-cycle approach from pre-pregnancy to the postnatal period. RMNCAH+N stands for Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition. The roadmap includes the SUMAN Package for Pregnant Women, JANANI Portal, AI-enabled labour rooms, and Non-Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garments.