India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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India’s Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister outlined the Integrated Alert System at the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) meeting in Durban. SACHET is a disaster early warning platform by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for real-time geo-targeted alerts. It was developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) under the Department of Telecom. It follows the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) recommended by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The system integrates multiple stakeholders to bridge communication gaps.

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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted Operation Fire Trail to stop illegal smuggling of Chinese firecrackers into India. Officers intercepted a 40-foot container at Nhava Sheva Port, declared as carrying “leggings.”
Import of firecrackers is ‘Restricted’ under the ITC (HS) Code of the Foreign Trade Policy. Such imports need license from DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) and PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization). Smuggling these hazardous goods threatens public safety, national security, and port infrastructure. The DRI continues efforts to protect trade integrity and prevent organized smuggling.

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Uttar Pradesh set a Guinness World Record by lighting 26,17,215 diyas on 9th Deepotsav at 56 ghats of Ayodhya, including Ram Ki Paidi. Another record was made with 2,128 Vedacharyas performing Maha Aarti and reciting shlokas on the banks of the Saryu River. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and several ministers attended the celebrations. Across Uttar Pradesh, over 1.51 crore diyas were lit on Diwali. A Laser and Drone Show featured around 1,100 ‘Swadeshi’ drones projecting Ramayana images in the sky.

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In October 2025, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN) became the first city in India to fully operationalize the Real-Time Flood Forecasting and Spatial Decision Support System (RTFF & SDSS). The system predicts and manages urban floods using data from Automatic Rain Gauges (ARGs), Automatic Weather Stations (AWS), Automatic Water Level Recorders (AWLRs), and Gate Sensors (GS). It covers 4,974 sq km, including Chennai and nearby districts, focusing on Adyar, Cooum, Kosasthalaiyar, and Kovalam river sub-basins. The project was funded by the World Bank (WB) under the Project Development Grant Fund (PDGF) and managed by Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Limited (TNUIFSL).

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Recently, the Head of Project at NHPC Limited and newly appointed General Manager (Electrical) met the Manipur Governor to discuss operational challenges of the Loktak Hydroelectric Project. The Loktak Hydroelectric Project is a 105 Megawatt (MW) hydropower project located in Manipur. It is built on Loktak Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Northeast India. The Ithai Barrage is a key component, serving as an artificial reservoir for water storage. The project is owned by NHPC Limited (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation).

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Recently, the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) announced major reforms to enhance transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity in the national rehabilitation system. The RCI is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament. It was initially formed as a registered society in 1986 and became a statutory body on 22 June 1993 after the RCI Act, 1992. Its main mandate is to regulate and monitor rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment serves as its nodal ministry.

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Union Minister George Kurian launched the Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025 and VyAS–BHARAT and VyAS–SUTRA apps in Kochi. The Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025 marks India’s first fully digital and geo-referenced fisheries census, replacing paper-based surveys. It will cover 1.2 million fisher households across 5,000 coastal villages in 13 States and Union Territories, including Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. The census will collect granular socio-economic data, including income, housing, loans, insurance, and COVID-19 impact. It will map Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs) and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to strengthen the fisheries value chain.

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Recently, the Government of India notified rules for “Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).” An Access Pass is now mandatory for mechanized and large-sized motorized fishing vessels. The Access Pass can be obtained through the online ReALCRaft Portal (Registration And Licensing of Fishing Craft). ReALCRaft is a national online platform developed using open-source technology. It is developed by the Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. The portal offers web-based, citizen-friendly services for registration, licensing, and ownership transfer of fishing vessels.

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Rajasthan State Council of Educational Research and Training (RSCERT) launched ‘Khushi Shala’, a mental health and well-being programme for students of classes 1 to 5. Rajasthan became the first state in India to start such a programme at the primary education level. The programme trains children to accept both success and failure and focus on learning with self-awareness. It has three components – mindfulness exercises, compassion-building activities, and value-based guidance.

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Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annapurna Devi, inaugurated the fourth edition of “Nayi Chetna – Initiative for Change” in New Delhi. It aims to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. Campaign evolved into a mass movement for security, dignity, and economic participation of rural women. It focuses on respect, safety, self-reliance, and eliminating discriminatory attitudes towards daughters.