India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The apex body of Nagaland’s Sangtam community has passed a resolution to protect pangolins. The Sangtam tribe is one of the sixteen major tribes of Nagaland and a key Naga ethnic group in Northeast India. They are mainly concentrated in Kiphire and Tuensang districts, bordering Myanmar. Traditionally, they practice jhum cultivation (shifting agriculture) and follow a patriarchal system of lineage and inheritance.

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The Centre has approved India’s first underwater twin-tube road-cum-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra River in Assam. The 33.7-kilometre Greenfield project includes a 15.79-kilometre twin tube tunnel and four-lane access-controlled roads, built in Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) mode at ₹18,662 crore. It will connect Gohpur on NH-15 and Numaligarh on NH-715, reducing the current distance from 240 km to 34 km and travel time from six hours to 20 minutes. The tunnel will benefit Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and other North-Eastern states, boosting freight efficiency, reducing logistics costs, and driving socio-economic growth.

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The Supreme Court of India has directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to consider mandatory front-of-package warning labels (FOPL) on packaged foods high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat. FSSAI was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. FSSAI is responsible for setting food standards and regulating manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food. It ensures the availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.

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As of February 2026, the Uttar Pradesh government has officially declared 948 trees as “living heritage” trees, becoming the first state in India to formally institutionalize the protection of ancient trees. This initiative is part of a broader heritage tree conservation and adoption programme aimed at safeguarding trees that have silently witnessed generations of social and cultural change.

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Shri Jayant Chaudhary launched nationwide campaign “Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai” at India AI Impact Summit 2026 to promote Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH). Actor Amitabh Bachchan joined as campaign ambassador to boost awareness and participation. SIDH is an integrated digital platform for skilling, employment and lifelong learning with over 1.5 crore registered candidates. It supports Viksit Bharat vision amid Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation growth. Mobile-first and AI-enabled platform integrates government schemes and industry-ready courses.

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Pratik Sharma, Northern Commander of the Indian Army, inaugurated ‘Banwat Ekta Sthal’ in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir. The monument is located near the Line of Control (LoC). It symbolises national pride, unity and sovereignty. The project was completed in a record 45 days. It features a 105-feet tall National Flag, the tallest in Poonch district. The site also includes a children’s park for recreation. An ‘Ekta Mandap’ has been built to promote peace and harmony.

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South Central Railway (SCR) launched the next-generation Rail Parcel Application, a digital e-marketplace for door-to-door parcel booking and delivery via trains. The app was formally launched by Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, General Manager, SCR, at a Rail Parcel Logistics conclave. SCR is the first Indian Railways zone to implement this app, marking a digital transformation of the parcel business. The app eliminates physical forms and queues, offering faster, reliable parcel movement, increased transparency, and enhanced customer convenience. It integrates first mile (pick-up), mid-mile (rail transport), and last mile (delivery) services into a single platform.

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The Nirbhaya Nisha initiative has been launched by the Kerala Police to ensure women’s safety at night. The initiative provides rapid police assistance between 9 PM and 5 AM via 112 emergency helpline, Pol-App SOS, and strengthened night patrols. Various organisations across the state conducted seminars, competitions, rallies, and awareness events to celebrate women and promote safety.

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Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region inaugurated Samriddhi Kendra on 14 March at Umri village in Guna district under the Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Initiative. It has been launched by Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Samriddhi Kendra is an Integrated Phygital (Physical + Digital) service centre that provides multiple government and community services at one village-level hub. The initiative uses high-speed internet created under BharatNet, one of the world’s largest rural broadband networks, to deliver digital services in villages.

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Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises implementing Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (KGVY) for development of the khadi and village industries sector. Around 4.32 lakh spinners and weavers in the khadi sector benefit through wage enhancement based on spinning and weaving work. KVIC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in September 2025 with National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC). The aim is to create an ecosystem for better market access for eligible Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) units.