India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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NITI Aayog recently launched the Central Prabhari Officer (CPO) Portal to strengthen real-time governance and improve coordination among stakeholders. The portal supports the Aspirational Districts Programme and Aspirational Blocks Programme by accelerating last-mile delivery. Central Prabhari Officers can submit field observations and recommendations in real time through a mobile-enabled platform. District administrations can view suggestions, take action, and upload responses through the portal.

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According to National Crime Records Bureau 2024 data, Delhi recorded the highest number of road accident fatalities among 19 major metropolitan cities in India. Delhi reported 1,658 road accident deaths in 2024, with around 2,000 accident cases registered during the year. Out of the negligence-related traffic deaths, about 1,521 cases were related to hit-and-run incidents, highlighting a major road safety concern. Delhi recorded higher fatalities than other major cities such as Bengaluru and Jaipur. The data also highlighted increasing risks for pedestrians and two-wheeler riders, along with challenges related to traffic enforcement, road discipline, and urban infrastructure.

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India accounts for over 70% of global jaggery production, making it the world’s largest producer of jaggery. Jaggery, commonly called gur, is an unrefined natural sweetener made by concentrating sugarcane juice without chemicals. It retains important minerals and micronutrients often lost during sugar refining. Jaggery contains minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and phosphorus along with vitamins and antioxidants. In India, Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer, followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.

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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched Navachar Mantra, a national initiative to strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship and support innovators across India. It is implemented by National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development with Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer as the technical knowledge partner. The programme aims to identify, nurture, and support grassroots innovators and early-stage entrepreneurs, especially from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, aspirational districts, and underserved regions.

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Recently, the Tana Bhagat community in Jharkhand opposed a highway expansion project under the Bharatmala Pariyojana, alleging violations of tribal land rights. The community claims that Gram Sabha consent was not obtained as required under the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 and that the project violates protections under the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act, 1908. Tana Bhagats are a distinct socio-religious community within the Oraon (Kurukh) tribe of Jharkhand.

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The Ministry of Education has approved the establishment of the first Indian branch campus of the University of Liverpool in Bengaluru. It is being established under the internationalisation provisions of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The initiative aims to provide Indian students access to internationally recognized degrees and research opportunities within India. It will strengthen India–UK cooperation in higher education, research, innovation, and skill development. Bengaluru was chosen due to its strong ecosystem in technology, startups, innovation, and research.

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West Bengal became the 33rd legislature in India to join the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) on 4 June 2026. NeVA is an online platform designed to digitize legislative processes in all State and Union Territory legislatures. It is one of the 44 Mission Mode Projects (MMPs) under the Digital India Programme. The initiative aims to make all State Legislatures paperless under the vision of “One Nation, One Application.”

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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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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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Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently launched the Land Port Management System (LPMS) – ‘VINIMAY’ in New Delhi. The system has been developed by the Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI) to modernize and strengthen border management. LPMS aims to facilitate secure and efficient movement of people and goods across India’s land borders while enhancing trade and connectivity. It is designed to meet the requirements of all stakeholders with a strong focus on security and seamless operations.