India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Kadamparai Pumped Storage Hydro Power Plant in Tamil Nadu is currently operating at only 25% capacity as it has crossed its design life. It is a 400 MW hydropower project located in the Kadamparai river basin of Tamil Nadu. Commissioned in 1987, it was Tamil Nadu’s first pumped storage hydropower unit. The plant is unique in the state for having reversible two-way turbines that can function in both generator and motor modes.

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The Gujarat Police has launched Operation Mule Hunt 2.0 to crack down on mule account networks involved in cyber fraud and money laundering. The operation follows the success of Operation Mule Hunt 1.0, which uncovered cyber frauds worth about ₹2289 crore. A mule account is a bank account used by cybercriminals to receive, transfer, and launder fraudulent money, while the account holder is known as a money mule. Operation Mule Hunt is being conducted under the Cyber Centre of Excellence with the involvement of police commissioners, cyber police stations, and crime branch officials.

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Chandigarh University has become the first private university in India to establish an IndiaAI Data Lab in collaboration with Intel India. The lab aims to enhance students’ employability by providing industry-relevant skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and emerging technologies. It will offer a simulated apprenticeship platform, enabling students to gain hands-on experience and work on real-world AI projects. The IndiaAI Data Lab will serve as a hub for research, innovation, hackathons, faculty development, and industry-academia collaboration.

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HAWK (Hostile Activity Watch Kernel) was launched by the Kerala Forest Department on 6 June 2026. It is India’s first digital wildlife offence management system integrated with the judiciary. HAWK links forest enforcement records with the District Court Management System through an API. It tracks the entire lifecycle of wildlife crime cases, from the Preliminary Offence Report (POR) to court verdicts and witness testimonies. The platform eliminates the need for physical paperwork and maintains a centralized database.

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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands recently entered the Guinness World Records by creating the world’s tallest underwater human stack at Swaraj Dweep. The record was achieved on 3 May 2026, when a team of divers formed an underwater human tower measuring 22.3 metres (73.16 feet). The feat required exceptional coordination, balance, buoyancy control, and teamwork among the divers. Building and maintaining a human pyramid underwater is significantly more challenging than on land due to water currents and buoyancy effects. The achievement has brought international recognition to Swaraj Dweep.

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Varanasi recently became the first city in India to be integrated under the ‘Easy Connect’ flights model.
The announcement was made by Ram Mohan Naidu. Under this model, international passengers can complete immigration and baggage formalities before reaching Delhi, enabling smoother onward international travel. The initiative is part of India’s hub-and-spoke aviation strategy, aimed at improving connectivity between smaller cities and global destinations. The Easy Connect model seeks to reduce transit hassles and enhance passenger convenience.

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Reports indicate that many transgender persons in Delhi are facing difficulties in obtaining Pink Saheli smart cards, despite being eligible beneficiaries. Pink Saheli is a smart-card-based free bus travel scheme launched by the Delhi government. The scheme provides free travel on Delhi Transport Corporation and cluster buses. It is designed for women and transgender persons to improve mobility, accessibility, and social inclusion. The initiative aims to make public transport affordable and accessible, enabling better participation in economic and social activities.

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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has rolled out advanced Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs) across India for better highway monitoring. A Network Survey Vehicle (NSV) is a specialized infrastructure management vehicle equipped with advanced sensors and data acquisition systems to assess National Highway conditions. These vehicles systematically collect data on road inventory and pavement health. NSVs can survey up to 300 km per day. They detect 13 types of road defects, including cracks, potholes, edge breaks, rutting, roughness, ravelling, and lane marking issues.

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Recently, the Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI) during a national workshop on strengthening the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The portal, developed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), will ensure transparent certification and regulatory compliance for green hydrogen projects in India. Six states have already notified dedicated Green Hydrogen Policies, while seven others have included hydrogen in their energy or industrial policies.

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Recently, Khurasani Imli (Mandav Imli), the fruit of Mandu’s iconic Baobab tree, received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It is the fruit of the iconic Baobab tree found in Mandu, Madhya Pradesh. The fruit is light green with a distinctive sweet-sour tangy taste. Tribal communities traditionally use its pulp, juice, seeds, and bark for medicinal purposes. It is rich in Vitamin C, antioxidants, and minerals.