India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Twipra Student Federation (TSF) protested in Agartala, demanding the Roman script for the Kokborok language. Kokborok is the language of the Borok people, officially recognized in Tripura on January 19, 1979. It is a Sino-Tibetan language with roots traced back to the 1st century AD. Historical records of Tripuri kings in Raj Ratnakar were written in Kokborok. The term “Kokborok” combines Kok (verbal) and Borok (people). As of the 2011 Census, 8,80,537 people in Tripura speak Kokborok, comprising 23.97% of the state’s population.

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The online ‘central suspect registry’ has prevented six lakh fraudulent transactions, saving ₹1,800 crore. It strengthens fraud risk management with a registry of cybercriminal identifiers. It was created using the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP). It includes data on 1.4 million cybercriminals. It hs been developed by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) with input from banks and financial institutions. Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) , under the Ministry of Home Affairs, coordinates efforts against cybercrime. It also prevents cyberspace misuse by extremist and terrorist groups.

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The United States opened its fifth consulate in India in Bengaluru, joining Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. The consulate aims to strengthen US-India ties, especially with Karnataka’s thriving IT and business ecosystem. The consulate will reduce dependency on Chennai for visa services, benefiting Karnataka residents and businesses.

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Entity Locker, developed by National eGovernance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), is a secure cloud-based platform for managing and verifying business documents. It caters to organizations, MSMEs, startups, trusts, and societies. The platform integrates with government systems for real-time access and verification. It offers legally valid digital signatures and ensures secure document management. Entity Locker aligns with India’s Digital Public Infrastructure and vision for enhanced digital governance.

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The Hatti community’s ancient folk dance, Sinhtoo, has been selected for the 76th Republic Day parade in Delhi. Sinhtoo, a mask dance featuring lion masks, symbolizes wildlife conservation and environmental protection. 200 artists from Himachal Pradesh performed Sinhtoo at the event, part of a larger cultural showcase of 45 dance forms.

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India celebrated its 76th Republic Day with a colorful parade in New Delhi, showcasing military strength, with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as the guest of honor. Indonesia was also India’s chief guest on its first Republic Day in 1950. India and Indonesia signed pacts on maritime security, health, traditional medicine, and are working on a defense cooperation framework. This includes technology sharing for surface-to-surface missiles, air defense systems, and submarine construction. India welcomed Indonesia’s decision to join the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure early.

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CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated India’s first paragliding school at Bir-Billing, Himachal Pradesh, on January 25. The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Department built the Rs 8 crore facility three years ago, but operations were delayed due to missing regulations. Paragliding regulations are now finalized, allowing training to begin. Funded by the Ministry of Tourism in 2015 under CM Virbhadra Singh, the school will train over 100 youths annually. Instructors are being appointed to ensure high-quality training. The initiative aims to boost tourism and safety, as 30 pilots and tourists lost their lives in accidents over the past decade.

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The Ministry of Ayush launched the “Shatavari – For Better Health” campaign to promote awareness of medicinal plants. It was inaugurated by Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush. The campaign is led by the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), which has previously promoted Amla, Moringa, Giloe, and Ashwagandha. Financial assistance of ₹18.9 lakh will support eligible organizations in promoting Shatavari. The initiative strengthens India’s focus on traditional medicine and holistic well-being.

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The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) completed the first phase of the Desh Ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyaan with five Guinness World Records. This initiative, under the Ministry of AYUSH, aims to bring Ayurveda to every home by helping people understand their unique Prakriti (Ayurvedic body type). The campaign encourages people to adopt personalized health practices and be part of a nationwide wellness movement.

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Due to heavy rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) opened the spillway gates of Pandoh Dam as a precautionary measure. Pandoh Dam is an embankment dam located in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. It is built on the Beas River and primarily serves hydroelectric power generation. The dam is a concrete gravity structure, standing 76 meters (249 feet) tall.