India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently, the Madhya Pradesh Higher Education Department launched the Misaal Project to foster leadership qualities among tribal youth. Governor Mangubhai Patel inaugurated the project virtually, highlighting its role in creating role models with social responsibility. It is being implemented in collaboration with Gujarat, which has already run similar youth-focused programmes successfully. The initiative will include workshops, training camps, and community engagement activities for tribal students across Madhya Pradesh. Students will be encouraged to identify local challenges and create innovative solutions. The project focuses on values of social responsibility, service, and ethical leadership to shape tribal youth as role models.

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The 9th edition of Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 began nationwide on 17 September. The campaign will run for 15 days and culminate on 2nd October, Gandhi Jayanti. It aims to mobilise millions of citizens for high-impact cleanliness drives. Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 is jointly launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation. The focus is on Cleanliness Target Units, i.e., dark, dirty, and neglected spots. Citizens, communities, and institutions will work together for visible cleanliness.

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A grand tribute was paid to the under-construction Statue of Hindubhushan of Maratha King Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The statue is a 180-foot bronze monument located in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra. On 14 September 2025, it was honoured with the largest-ever Dhol-Tasha salute. The ceremony highlighted how history is commemorated via monuments and cultural events. Maharashtra continues to promote its historical legacy and Maratha identity through large-scale cultural tributes.

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Recently, hundreds protested in Daporijo, Arunachal Pradesh, against the proposed Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project. The Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project is a 1,800 Megawatt (MW) run-of-the-river project on the Subansiri River basin in Arunachal Pradesh. It is expected to start commercial operations in 2031. The project aims to generate 6,581.29 Gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity. The total estimated project cost is around 2,346.87 million US dollars.

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Laxman Jhula, the historic hanging bridge in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, was completed in 1929 and linked the villages of Tapovan and Jonk across the Ganges River. It is steeped in mythology, believed to be the spot where Lakshmana from the Ramayana crossed the river. The bridge was shut in 2019 for safety concerns and no longer allowed vehicles or pedestrians. The government decided to replace it with Bajrang Setu, a new 132.5-meter-long glass suspension bridge. Bajrang Setu features two-way lanes for light vehicles, pedestrian walkways with 3.5-inch thick toughened glass panels, and offers stunning views of the Ganges. The bridge design is inspired by Kedarnath Temple with intricate carvings on towers, reflecting local cultural heritage.

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The Uttar Pradesh Government has announced the creation of a new district named Kalyan Singh Nagar to honour former CM Kalyan Singh. It will be UP’s 76th district, formed by reorganising areas from Aligarh and Bulandshahr districts. The new district is expected to include Atrauli and Gangiri tehsils of Aligarh and Dibai tehsil of Bulandshahr. Kalyan Singh was born and worked in this region, making the naming historically and culturally significant. The proposal has not yet been tabled in the assembly, but the announcement by CM Yogi Adityanath indicates it will be formalised soon.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Deep Sea Fishing Vessels under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) at Mazgaon Dock, Mumbai. The event marks a major step to modernise India’s marine fisheries sector and boost cooperative-based blue economy growth. The vessels will help fishermen directly share profits through cooperatives instead of working as salaried employees. The project aligns with ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India) and will enhance income, employment, and sustainability in coastal areas. India’s fisheries production has risen from 102 lakh tonnes (2014–15) to 195 lakh tonnes, reflecting sectoral growth under PMMSY.

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Under “Operation Weed Out”, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 42.34 kg of high-grade Hydroponic Weed worth ₹42 crore at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). The contraband was recovered from two passengers arriving from Bangkok, concealed inside 21 food packets like noodles and biscuits. Field tests using NDPS kits confirmed the presence of narcotics, and both passengers were arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985. DRI remains vigilant against evolving smuggling trends, including concealment in food packets and use of Indian nationals as carriers. The agency continues its efforts toward a “Nasha Mukt Bharat” (Drug-Free India) by intercepting narcotics and dismantling global drug syndicates.

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The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) launched the “Sahajeevan” project to comply with the Supreme Court directives on stray dogs. The initiative focuses on relocating stray dogs from educational institutions, hospitals, and public places to designated shelters after vaccination. The project aims to promote human-animal coexistence while ensuring safe relocation and vaccination. GMC plans to create awareness in all wards before vaccination drives to prevent public resistance.

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently launched YUVA AI for ALL under the IndiaAI Mission, giving a big push to AI awareness in India. It is a free 4.5-hour self-paced course introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to students, professionals, and all curious learners. The course uses simple language and Indian real-life examples and is available on FutureSkills Prime, iGOT Karmayogi, and major ed-tech platforms. Learners receive an official Government of India certificate after completion.