India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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India’s female labour force participation rate has risen from 23% in 2017-18 to about 42% in 2023-24, as per the Ministry of Labour and Employment. World Bank data shows India has seen the highest rise in women’s workforce participation among BRICS nations in the last decade. The rise reflects India’s progress in women’s economic inclusion through policies promoting skills, credit, and formal employment. The government introduced women-centric measures like 730 days Child Care Leave, 180 days maternity leave, exam fee exemption, and same-station posting for spouses. One Stop Centres provide medical, legal, and psychological help to women facing violence. Women’s empowerment is seen as a key driver for Viksit Bharat 2047.

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In October 2025, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN) became the first city in India to fully operationalize the Real-Time Flood Forecasting and Spatial Decision Support System (RTFF & SDSS). The system predicts and manages urban floods using data from Automatic Rain Gauges (ARGs), Automatic Weather Stations (AWS), Automatic Water Level Recorders (AWLRs), and Gate Sensors (GS). It covers 4,974 sq km, including Chennai and nearby districts, focusing on Adyar, Cooum, Kosasthalaiyar, and Kovalam river sub-basins. The project was funded by the World Bank (WB) under the Project Development Grant Fund (PDGF) and managed by Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Limited (TNUIFSL).

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in 12 States and Union Territories, covering 51 crore voters. This is the first nationwide SIR since 2002–2005, aimed at removing duplicates, migrated, or ineligible entries and ensuring voter eligibility. The move is based on Article 326 of the Constitution and the Representation of the People Act, 1950, ensuring free and fair elections. The process began with a pilot phase in Bihar, where Assembly elections are due. Bihar’s roll reduced by 6% after verification. The SIR will be conducted in A&N Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has simplified the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for FASTag users. KYV requires users to upload images of their vehicle and registration certificate (RC) to verify correct tag linkage. It was implemented in 2024 to prevent misuse and leakages in the FASTag system. The verification process must be repeated every three years for continued authenticity. Know Your Vehicle (KYV) is an initiative of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and was notified by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Memorial-cum-Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Chhattisgarh. The museum honours tribal freedom fighters, especially Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh, who fought bravely against British colonial rule. PM Modi toured the galleries showcasing tribal uprisings and heroism and praised Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai for completing the project. The museum, built at a cost of ₹50 crore, includes 650 sculptures across 14 galleries with digital installations explaining tribal resistance movements.

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The Maharashtra Agriculture Department has launched a new logo and slogan, marking its first visual identity revamp in 38 years. The new emblem was unveiled in Mumbai by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in the presence of Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne. The new slogan is “Sashwat Sheti, Samruddha Shetkari”, meaning “Sustainable Farming, Prosperous Farmer”. It was selected through a state-wide competition that received over 1,700 entries.

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Goa Police has become the first state police in India to achieve 100% response rate in cyber fraud calls. The cyber fraud call centre received over 5,000 calls, registering 581 complaints. Around 1,500 missed calls were also successfully responded to, ensuring full accessibility. The 1930 cloud-based call centre was launched last month and inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Nine police personnel from the cyber police station attend calls 24/7. The system provides complainants’ details (mobile number, name, date, time) to facilitate follow-up. The initiative significantly improves accessibility and efficiency in handling cyber fraud complaints.

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Bastar region is seeing increasing participation of Abhujmadia youth in events like the Bastar Olympics. Abhujmadia is a Primitive Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) living in Narayanpur, Dantewada, and Abujhmad areas of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. They are an ancestral and patriarchal tribe divided into several dynasties. They speak the Abujhbadia Gondi dialect. Abujhmaria women consider Godana (traditional tattooing) as a permanent and sacred form of jewellery

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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 Jal Shakti Ministry reported receiving 17,036 complaints of financial irregularities and poor-quality works under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) over the last three years and the current year. Uttar Pradesh accounted for 14,264 complaints (84%), the highest among all States. Actions have been taken against 621 departmental officials, 969 contractors, and 153 Third-Party Inspection Agencies (TPIAs) nationwide. Other States reporting complaints include Assam (1,236), Tripura (376), Rajasthan (183), Maharashtra (154), Karnataka (169), and West Bengal (173); some States reported none. States are responsible for inquiry and corrective action, with actions already reported in several cases. The JJM, launched in 2019, aims to provide tap water connections to all rural households.