India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Intrusion Detection System (IDS) has been launched by the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) under the Ministry of Railways. It has successfully completed trial works in four key railway sections. The system aims to protect wildlife, especially elephants, while maintaining operational efficiency in forested areas. The IDS runs parallel to railway tracks at a distance of 10 metres. It uses advanced optical fibre sensing technology to detect elephant movements near tracks. The system sends real-time alerts to train drivers and control rooms for preventive action. Elephant-generated vibrations are detected by sensor cables and transmitted to the control room.

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The Registrar-General and Census Commissioner of India launched two mobile apps for the trial phase of India’s first digital Census 2027. The pre-test for House Listing and Housing Operations (HLO) will be held from November 10–30, 2025 in select areas. Enumerators, including block and revenue officials and government teachers, will use two apps — Digital Layout Map (DLM) and Census 2027–Houselist — available on Google Play Store. These apps are compatible with Android and Apple devices and accessible only to authorised personnel.

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In November 2025, Gujarat announced 2025 as “Tribal Pride Year” to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to promote tribal heritage through Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas and sustainable development. Gujarat became India’s first state to launch a large-scale genome sequencing project focused on tribal communities. Led by Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) under the Genome India initiative, it studies genetic disorders caused by limited diversity and endogamy. It targets diseases like sickle cell anaemia, thalassemia, and G6PD deficiency through early diagnosis and precision medicine.

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Researchers at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have recently revived the traditional black rice Adam Chini using mutagenesis, making it shorter, faster-maturing, and higher-yielding without losing its aroma. Adam Chini, also called Adamchini Chawal, is an aromatic black rice with sugar crystal–like grains and strong fragrance. It is traditionally grown in Chandauli, Varanasi, Mirzapur, and Sonbhadra districts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh in the Vindhya foothills. It received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag on 22 February 2023, valid till November 2030.

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Punjab State Scheduled Castes (SC) Commission has opened a new dedicated Court Room to ensure faster hearings, timely case disposal, and better efficiency. This initiative is the first of its kind in India under any State SC Commission. The courtroom is equipped with modern facilities to improve justice delivery. An Online Court System will be launched soon so complainants can appear virtually, reducing time, travel, and expenses.

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Hon’ble Minister of State Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel released Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2025 (BAHS 2025) on National Milk Day, November 26, 2025, at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi. BAHS 2025 provides comprehensive data on livestock and dairy sector based on Integrated Sample Survey (ISS) from 1 March 2024 to 29 February 2025. India ranks 1st in the world in milk production. Total milk production is estimated at 247.87 million tonnes during 2024–25. Uttar Pradesh is the largest milk producing state with 15.66 percent share. Rajasthan ranks second with 14.82 percent share. Madhya Pradesh contributes 9.12 percent. Gujarat contributes 7.78 percent.

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Uttar Pradesh (UP) government directed that Aadhaar cards cannot be used as proof of date of birth (DOB). On November 24, 2025, the Planning Department issued the notification to all department heads. The directive is based on a letter from Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) dated October 31, 2025, stating Aadhaar is not a birth proof. Planning Department is the nodal agency for implementing Aadhaar-related directions. Valid proofs include birth certificates, high-school mark sheets, and other prescribed documents. Directive is crucial for age-sensitive processes like recruitment and educational admissions.

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The Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) Programme has identified 6,38,365 villages for cultural mapping across India, and data of 6,23,449 villages has been uploaded on the MGMD Portal. The programme was launched by the Ministry of Culture (MoC) under the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM) to digitally document the cultural heritage of all Indian villages. It creates authentic village-level cultural profiles and strengthens rural identity. The programme promotes community participation through crowd-sourced validation. The data supports cultural cluster development, heritage tourism, traditional skills promotion, and rural economic development. This information was shared by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in Rajya Sabha.

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Assam Government launched the “Sainik Tujhe Salaam” initiative on Armed Forces Flag Day to honour veterans above 90 years, Veer Naris and Veer Mothers. The programme was attended by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Lok Bhavan. Tributes were paid to martyrs and serving soldiers across the country. The initiative includes annual home visits by district administration and Zila Sainik Welfare Offices to honour families. Assam supports 41,968 ex-servicemen and 10,361 Veer Naris through veteran welfare offices.

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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj informed that 92,376 Gram Panchayats have used the SabhaSaar tool for automated meeting summarisation across States and Union Territories. A standard operating procedure (SOP) was shared with States and Union Territories, which was further disseminated to Gram Panchayats for proper adoption. It was launched on 14 August 2025. SabhaSaar is an AI-enabled voice-to-text tool that automatically summarises meetings, improving efficiency and record-keeping in local governance.