India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre recently identified a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Apple iPhone users whose devices were lost or stolen. I4C issued an advisory warning users about cyber fraud and phishing attempts. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It serves as the national nodal agency for combating cybercrime in India. I4C provides a coordinated framework for law enforcement agencies to prevent, detect, investigate, and prosecute cybercrimes.

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Andhra Pradesh government launched the ‘Farm to Home’ programme to enable direct delivery of fruits and vegetables from farmers to consumers through Farmers’ Producer Organisations. The initiative aims to reduce marketing costs, improve farmers’ incomes, and provide fresh produce to households. The government also announced modernisation of Rythu Bazaars, promotion of the Digi Rythu Bazaar app, establishment of Cocoa City near Yadavolu, and development of Rayalaseema as a horticulture hub through the Poorvodayam programme.

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e-Jagriti, the flagship digital consumer grievance redressal platform of the Department of Consumer Affairs, received the Silver Award at the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026. It was launched in 2025 by Department of Consumer Affairs. The platform integrates four legacy systems: OCMS, e-Daakhil, NCDRC CMS, and CONFONET into a single AI-enabled, paperless platform. e-Jagriti enables consumers to file and track cases online and access consumer justice from anywhere in India and abroad. Since its launch, it has facilitated over 2.29 lakh consumer cases and achieved a disposal rate of over 90%.

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The Ministry of Defence has approved a 250 MW Solar Power Project with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. The project will be developed on approximately 850 acres of vacant defence land and is the first large-scale solar-plus-storage project on defence land in India. It aims to enhance energy security, promote renewable energy, and ensure optimum utilisation of vacant defence land. The project is expected to reduce dependence on conventional power sources and lower electricity procurement costs for defence establishments.

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The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is implementing the One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative for Divyangjan Vishwakarma artisans under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme. Under this initiative, dedicated retail outlets have been set up at selected high-footfall railway stations to display and sell artisan products. The initiative helps artisans by improving market visibility, sales opportunities, and sustainable livelihood generation. It aims to promote economic inclusion, encourage financial independence among Divyangjan artisans, and support socio-economic empowerment.

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Telangana has recently banned Paraquat, becoming the third state in India to do so. Paraquat (paraquat dichloride) is a synthetic herbicide/weedicide widely used to control weeds and grass. It is also used as a desiccant to dry crops before harvest and sometimes as a plant growth regulator. Paraquat is known for its extreme toxicity and has no specific antidote. Kerala became the first state to ban paraquat in 2011, followed by Odisha, and now Telangana.

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The Ministry of Women and Child Development highlighted policy measures under Mission Shakti, aimed at strengthening women’s safety, dignity, and participation through integrated scheme convergence. A key initiative is the SHe-Box (Sexual Harassment electronic Box) portal, which operationalises the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 (SH Act). It was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The upgraded SHe-Box 2.0, launched on 29 August 2024, provides a single-window system for women across public, private, organised, and unorganised sectors to report workplace harassment. It enables complaint tracking, coordination among authorities, and improved monitoring of cases.

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V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Tamil Nadu, has emerged as a model for sustainable maritime development in India. According to its first Sustainability Report, renewable energy offsets nearly 94% of the port’s energy consumption equivalent. The port has reduced its net carbon emissions by about 45% and nearly halved its carbon intensity per tonne of cargo over the last four years. V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority commissioned India’s first green hydrogen pilot project at a major port and was recognized as a Scope-2 Emission Free Port. The port launched PortGPT, becoming India’s first major port with an enterprise-grade generative AI mobile application.

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At PRAGATI meeting, the Prime Minister has urged states to implement e-Zero FIR system for cybercrime cases to ensure faster action and reduce harassment of victims. The initiative allows victims of cyber fraud to avoid repeated visits to police stations by directly enabling automatic FIR registration and investigation. The system is developed by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) to convert verified high-value cyber fraud complaints into Zero FIRs. It helps bypass jurisdictional issues and enables quick freezing of fraudulent transactions and rapid investigation.

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SHE-LEAPS (Self-Help Entrepreneur–Livelihoods and Enterprise Application for Prosperity and Sustainability) is a digital platform launched to promote women-led rural entrepreneurship. It was launched during the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan in New Delhi. It has been developed by the Digital India Corporation and is implemented under the LokOS platform. The platform supports Self-Help Group (SHG) women by promoting enterprise development, livelihood generation, and financial inclusion. It covers both farm and non-farm enterprises and provides real-time enterprise monitoring and performance tracking.