National Current Affairs Questions and Answers (42)
Total Questions : 20
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What is the official theme for Swachh Survekshan 2025–26, India's urban cleanliness survey?
2. Which Bank Launched the CHAKRA Centre of Excellence to Fund Sunrise Sectors?
3. Which state government runs the Pa Pa Pagli preschool program for young children?
4. Which city recently joined India's growing list of operational Metro networks as the 26th?
5. Which Indian state is home to Valmiki Tiger Reserve, the easternmost tiger habitat in the Himalayan foothills?
6. In which city was the Anti-Terrorism Conference-2025 organized by India's National Investigation Agency?
7. In which Uttar Pradesh district is the newly designated Eco-Sensitive Zone of Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary?
8. Which premier Indian institute is collaborating with the Delhi government on the AI-based Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System?
9. In which state is the Etalin Hydroelectric Project planned?
10. In which Indian biodiversity hotspot was the new damselfly Protosticta sooryaprakashi discovered?
11. Where in India was the country's longest cantilever glass skywalk inaugurated?
12. Which institution developed and launched the InDApp platform for MSMEs?
13. What is the new orchid species Diplocentrum papillosum recently discovered in Kerala?
14. What is the ancient Paathara or Khoni practice used for in Andhra Pradesh?
15. Under which foundation was the Research, Development and Innovation Fund launched?
16. Where is the Hakki Pikki tribal community mainly located?
17. In which region did Indian forces launch Operation Kiya?
18. Which state government hosted the Black Swan Summit India under BharatNetra?
19. Under which ministry does the National Biodiversity Authority work?
20. What government scheme provides affordable generic medicines across India?
The theme for Swachh Survekshan 2025–26 is “Swacchata Ki Nayi Pehel – Badhayein Haath, Karein Safai Saath.” Launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Bhopal,
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this 10th edition of the world's largest sanitation survey promotes community-driven cleanliness to build garbage-free cities.
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2. Which Bank Launched the CHAKRA Centre of Excellence to Fund Sunrise Sectors?
State Bank of India established CHAKRA, a Centre of Excellence, to finance emerging sectors like renewables, EVs, semiconductors, and green hydrogen. This knowledge hub drives inno
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vation, policy collaboration, and India's net-zero goals through AI and sustainable investments.
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3. Which state government runs the Pa Pa Pagli preschool program for young children?
The Gujarat government, through its Women and Child Development Department, operates the Pa Pa Pagli initiative in Dahod district. Supported by UNICEF, this play-based program in A
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nganwadi centers builds foundational skills for 3- to 6-year-olds in underserved areas, shifting focus to early learning and holistic development.
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4. Which city recently joined India's growing list of operational Metro networks as the 26th?
Bhopal has become the 26th Indian city with a functional Metro system, adding 30.8 kilometers of track across Orange and Blue lines. This development enhances sustainable urban mob
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ility, connecting key areas with efficient, eco-friendly transport.
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5. Which Indian state is home to Valmiki Tiger Reserve, the easternmost tiger habitat in the Himalayan foothills?
Valmiki Tiger Reserve is located in Bihar, on the India-Nepal border in West Champaran district. As the state's sole tiger reserve, it has seen tiger numbers rise from 8 in 2010 to
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54 in 2022, thanks to effective conservation in its Terai forests and grasslands.
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6. In which city was the Anti-Terrorism Conference-2025 organized by India's National Investigation Agency?
The Anti-Terrorism Conference-2025 was held in New Delhi, inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Organized by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), it brought together ex
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perts to discuss evolving threats and strengthen India's counter-terrorism framework.
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7. In which Uttar Pradesh district is the newly designated Eco-Sensitive Zone of Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary?
Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, has been declared an Eco-Sensitive Zone to promote responsible ecotourism. Covering 1,084 hectares around two scenic l
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akes, it aims to protect biodiversity while supporting sustainable development.
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8. Which premier Indian institute is collaborating with the Delhi government on the AI-based Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System?
The Delhi government is partnering with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur to deploy the Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS). This AI-driven platform will u
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nify multiple complaint portals, using machine learning for faster resolutions and better public service accountability.
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9. In which state is the Etalin Hydroelectric Project planned?
The Etalin Hydroelectric Project, a 3,097 MW run-of-the-river scheme on the Dri and Talo rivers, is located in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, one of India's largest hydropower i
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nitiatives in a sensitive Himalayan biodiversity hotspot inhabited by the Idu-Mishmi community.
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10. In which Indian biodiversity hotspot was the new damselfly Protosticta sooryaprakashi discovered?
Protosticta sooryaprakashi, also called the Kodagu Shadowdamsel, was discovered in the Western Ghats of Kodagu district, Karnataka, named after botanist Dr Sooryaprakash Shenoy, no
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ted for its extremely slender body and dependence on pristine, shaded streams.
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11. Where in India was the country's longest cantilever glass skywalk inaugurated?
India's longest cantilever glass skywalk was inaugurated at Kailasagiri hilltop park in Visakhapatnam by the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority, standing 862 f
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eet high, wind-resistant up to 250 km/h, and offering panoramic views of the city and Bay of Bengal.
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12. Which institution developed and launched the InDApp platform for MSMEs?
The National Industries Research and Development Council (NIRDC), under the Ministry of MSME, launched InDApp, India's indigenous single-window digital platform that streamlines go
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vernment approvals, subsidies, market information, export support, and business opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises nationwide.
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13. What is the new orchid species Diplocentrum papillosum recently discovered in Kerala?
Scientists have found a fresh orchid variety named Diplocentrum papillosum in the Kanthalloor region of Marayoor, Idukki district, Kerala. This plant belongs to a genus that grows
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only in the southern Western Ghats.
It lives on rocks and tree branches and develops strong roots to handle powerful winds. The name “papillosum” comes from the tiny bumps on its flowers. The blooms grow in simple clusters, showing lovely pink and white colours that smell pleasant and catch the eye.
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14. What is the ancient Paathara or Khoni practice used for in Andhra Pradesh?
Farmers in the Uddanam area of Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, once stored grains in underground pits called Paathara or Khoni. They dug rectangular holes near the Mahendratan
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aya River and lined them with straw and clay.
Fresh paddy went inside, and the top was sealed with cow dung to keep out dampness, rats, and thieves. These pits stood right in front of thatched houses and helped big joint families stay fed. Today the custom is fading because of smaller houses, less space, and newer ways of living.
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15. Under which foundation was the Research, Development and Innovation Fund launched?
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation now hosts the new Research, Development and Innovation Fund. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh opened the first call through the Technolo
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gy Development Board to help turn Indian ideas into real products.
The fund offers long-term, low-interest loans for risky but promising private-sector projects. It holds a ₹1 lakh crore corpus with 2–4% interest rates and repayment spread over 15 years. The opening round focuses on projects already at Technology Readiness Level 4 or higher, especially in artificial intelligence and deep technology.
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16. Where is the Hakki Pikki tribal community mainly located?
The Hakki Pikki tribe lives primarily in Karnataka and numbers around 11,892 people according to the 2011 Census. In their language, “Hakki” means bird and “Pikki” means ca
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tch, pointing to their old tradition of catching birds.
They trace their roots to Ranapratap Singh and believe they belong to a Kshatriya warrior line that moved south after clashes with Mughals. Eight members recently faced trouble in Central Africa when their visas expired during a trip to sell herbal medicines. The community holds official Scheduled Tribe status in India.
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17. In which region did Indian forces launch Operation Kiya?
Security forces started Operation Kiya in Jammu and Kashmir to hunt terrorists who had entered the area. The action focuses on the forested Basantgarh zone in Udhampur district.
A
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rmy units from the White Knight Corps, along with police and CRPF, use cordon-and-search tactics in the hills and woods. The goal is to stop terrorists from moving between districts and keep civilians safe.
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18. Which state government hosted the Black Swan Summit India under BharatNetra?
Odisha organised the two-day Black Swan Summit India in Bhubaneswar under its BharatNetra initiative. The event wants to turn the state into a centre for artificial intelligence, f
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intech, and insurtech.
Nearly 100 speakers from five continents joined, and a job fair helped young people. The summit links the state’s long-term Vision 2036–2047 with real steps in digital finance and new technology.
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19. Under which ministry does the National Biodiversity Authority work?
The National Biodiversity Authority operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. It recently opened a digital portal that issues Certificates of Origin fo
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r grown medicinal plants.
Users can now get Access and Benefit Sharing exemptions through a simple online single-window system. This makes the process faster and clearer for everyone involved.
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20. What government scheme provides affordable generic medicines across India?
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana helps people buy quality generic medicines at low prices. Special Jan Aushadhi Kendras sell these drugs 50–80% cheaper than branded
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versions.
The scheme covers more than 2,000 medicines plus surgical items and devices for many health needs. The target is to open 20,000 such stores nationwide, including in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, by March 2026.
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