India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Khonsa Battalion of the Assam Rifles launched a skill-based initiative under Operation Sadbhavana to empower women of the Ollo Tribe in Arunachal Pradesh. The Ollo Tribe, also called Oloh or Lazu Naga, lives in the Laju Circle of Tirap district in Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Myanmar. Despite living in two countries, they share the same language, religion, and traditions. They follow a clan-based hereditary chieftain system and a patriarchal society with male-dominated property rights. Historically known for facial tattoos and headhunting, they now focus on development while preserving heritage.

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In November 2025, Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of Delhi, launched the ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’ initiative. The scheme offers free and convenient travel for women and transgender commuters on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster buses. It promotes safer, inclusive, and accessible public transport in Delhi. The smart card replaces the pink-paper ticket system and operates under the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) framework.

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On 1st November 2025, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav launched the ‘PM Shri Aerial Tourism Helicopter Service’ at Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal, on Madhya Pradesh’s 70th foundation day. Madhya Pradesh became the first Indian state to introduce both Air Ambulance and Helicopter Tourism Services under its intra-state air connectivity initiative. The project aims to make air travel an experiential journey combining faith, spirituality, tourism, and convenience. It seeks to boost intra-state connectivity, promote tourism, and generate local employment and entrepreneurship in rural and semi-urban regions.

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The Ministry of Road Transport recently made it mandatory to use the National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM) analysis in all highway Detailed Project Reports. National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM) is a unique geo-portal that provides space-based inputs and forecasts for all natural disasters in India. It serves as a national repository of multi-scale geospatial data with decision support tools. It was developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the guidance of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The portal is maintained by the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC).

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The Chennai Port Authority recently started procuring its first green tug under the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) to cut pollution from port operations. The new tug will run on a battery-electric propulsion system with scope for future upgrades to cleaner technologies. A tugboat is a small but powerful vessel used to push or pull large ships. A fully electric e-tug cuts 100% nitrogen and carbon emissions, while hybrid tugs reduce emissions by 25%–35%. Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP), launched by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), aims to replace diesel tugs with green, non-fossil-fuel vessels.

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Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) released a revised draft of Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) to rate crash safety of cars. Bharat NCAP began in October 2023 to test vehicles as per Automotive Industry Standard (AIS)-197 and give star ratings based on crashworthiness. New draft expands scope with new mandatory tests, revised scoring and focus on vulnerable road user protection for the first time. Bharat NCAP is voluntary and provides India-specific safety ratings; Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT), Pune issues ratings.

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) asked all Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) to nominate teachers for the National Mission for Mentoring (NMM). National Mission for Mentoring (NMM) is a flagship scheme of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It connects Mentors (guides) with Mentees (teachers) to share skills and improve teaching quality. The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) designed the mission and released the NMM Blue Book.

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The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) signed three Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Nagaland Medical Council, Nagaland State Drugs Control Administration (NSDCA), and Nagaland State Pharmacy Council. Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It sets and updates standards of drugs commonly used for treatment of diseases. It promotes rational use of generic medicines via the National Formulary of India (NFI). It prescribes standards for identity, purity, and strength of drugs for humans and animals. It provides IP Reference Substances (IPRS) for accurate drug testing and purity verification.

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Department of Posts released a draft amendment to introduce Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address (DHRUVA) under the Post Office Act, 2023. DHRUVA creates a nationwide Digital Address Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) with a standardised, interoperable and geocoded address system. It is based on Address-as-a-Service (AaaS) for secure, consent-based and efficient address data sharing. Framework ensures interoperability, standard formats, geolocation tagging, user consent and public-private integration. Digital addresses will support e-governance, online commerce, urban planning and emergency services like Aadhaar and UPI.

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The government informed Lok Sabha that 1,469 film titles, equal to 4.3 lakh minutes, have been digitized under the National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM). NFHM was launched by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to restore and preserve India’s film heritage. The National Film Archive of India in Pune implements the mission. The mission also conducts training workshops and uses a web-based IT system for smooth preservation processes.