India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently, IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Kharagpur developed a web app called Dynamic Route Planning for Urban Green Mobility (DRUM). DRUM is like Google Maps but also helps users choose routes based on air quality and energy efficiency. It offers five route options: shortest, fastest, Least Exposure to Air Pollution (LEAP), Least Energy Consumption Route (LECR), and a combined suggested route. It uses live pollution and traffic data fetched instantly when a user enters a route. The app uses GraphHopper and Mapbox for real-time routing and traffic updates.

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Recently, several people lost their lives due to drowning in the Banas River in Tonk district of Rajasthan. The Banas River is located in the northwestern Indian state of Rajasthan. It originates near Kumbhalgarh in the Aravalli hills and flows northeastward. The river finally merges with the Chambal River just north of Sheopur.

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Four teenagers recently drowned while bathing in the Sharda River, highlighting the need for public safety near rivers. The Sharda River is a significant river in northern India and western Nepal. It originates as the Kali River in Uttarakhand, on the eastern slopes of the Nanda Devi massif in the Great Himalayas. The Sharda River flows generally south-southwest, forming the border between Uttarakhand state (India) and Nepal for a significant stretch. It enters the Indo-Gangetic Plain at Barmdeo Mandi in Nepal and is called the Sharda River after the Sharda Barrage.

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India’s largest automobile Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal was inaugurated at Maruti Suzuki’s Manesar plant in Haryana. It is linked to Patli railway station by a 10 km dedicated rail line, part of the 121.7 km Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor developed by Haryana Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (HRIDC). The terminal cost ₹800 crore, with ₹684 crore funded by HRIDC and the rest by Maruti Suzuki. It can load up to 4.5 lakh automobiles annually, making it one of the highest-capacity terminals in India.

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Recently, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh laid the foundation stone for India’s first Green Data Centre in Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The project is worth around ₹1,000 crore and will have a 30 megawatt capacity with advanced energy-efficient and eco-friendly systems. The Green Data Centre will have a 30 megawatt capacity, energy-efficient design, renewable energy use, and eco-friendly systems like rainwater harvesting and smart cooling.

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Recently, Italian luxury brand Prada admitted its Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 sandals were inspired by traditional Indian handcrafted footwear after criticism about copying India’s Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Kolhapuri chappals. Kolhapuri chappals originated from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, and have been made since the 13th century. They are handmade leather sandals known for their intricate designs and open-toed T-strap style. They use 100% leather from cow, buffalo, or goat.

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Recently, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the Jan Suraksha Santrupti Abhiyan in Gandhinagar. The campaign will run nationwide from 1 July to 30 September 2025. It aims to identify eligible citizens left out of government welfare schemes and deliver benefits to them. Schemes covered include Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, and Jan Dhan Yojana. It will also update Know Your Customer (KYC) for Jan Dhan accounts, open new accounts, and spread awareness about digital fraud.

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Recently, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) launched Operation Fire Trail and seized Chinese firecrackers worth ₹35 crore. The illegal goods were found in seven containers at Nhava Sheva Port (Mumbai), Mundra Port, and Kandla Special Economic Zone (KASEZ) in Gujarat. The total weight of the seized firecrackers was 100 metric tonnes. They were illicitly imported using false declarations as mini decorative plants, artificial flowers, and plastic mats.

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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently inaugurated India’s first water technology park named ‘Aqua Tech Park’ at Bagibari Sonapur in Assam. The park is a joint effort of Kolong-Kapili, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), Fishery Department, and Selco Foundation. It is the first of its kind in Assam and showcases advanced fishery technologies like aquaponics, biofloc system, ornamental fish breeding, and modern fish production. The aim is to empower fish farmers with knowledge and increase their income through technology.

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The Bihar government has recently launched the ‘Bihar Idea Festival’ portal to promote grassroots innovation and entrepreneurship. The portal allows students, youth, entrepreneurs, and startup teams, even from rural areas, to submit their ideas directly to the government. The portal is mobile-friendly, making it accessible to people from remote areas. The initiative aims to collect 10,000 ideas from all 38 districts of Bihar for inclusive participation.