India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the Maharashtra Agriculture-Artificial Intelligence (MahaAgri-AI) Policy 2025-2029 to modernize agriculture using Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, drones, and predictive analytics. The policy aims to boost farm productivity and technology adoption in rural areas. Innovation and incubation centres will be set up at four agricultural universities with guidance from top institutes like Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institute of Science (IISc).

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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has waived additional filing fees for 13 major e-forms due to a planned three-week shutdown of the MCA21 portal. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) launched the MCA21 portal to offer secure and simple online access to corporate services. It automates compliance and enforcement under the Companies Act, 1956, Companies Act, 2013, and the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. The portal is also designed for smooth interoperability with the National e-Governance Services Delivery Gateway (NSDG).

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A new Agritech Innovation Hub and Startup Technology Showcase was recently inaugurated at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology (SVPUAT), Meerut. The hub aims to promote precision farming and sustainable agriculture in Uttar Pradesh and northern India. The university developed a modern curriculum aligned with advanced agricultural practices to benefit farmers across the country. The hub is supported by the Centre for Excellence on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Agriculture under Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar.

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Recently, on July 14, 2025, Yakten village in Pakyong district, Sikkim was officially declared India’s first digital nomad village. It was launched under the ‘Nomad Sikkim’ initiative, a collaboration between the district administration and NGO Sarvahitey. The project aims to attract digital professionals from India and abroad to work remotely in Sikkim. It focuses on providing sustainable income to homestay owners, especially during the six-month off-season from April-May.

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The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, launched a three-month nationwide saturation campaign from 1st July to 30th September 2025. The campaign aims to expand the reach of flagship schemes like Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY). It targets complete coverage across 2.70 lakh Gram Panchayats (GPs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs).

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In Khetar Kanyal village, Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, no woman contested for the village head (pradhan), highlighting a deeper issue within the Raji tribe community. The Raji tribe is a small indigenous group from the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand and parts of western Nepal. It is among the smallest tribes of India and is classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). Also known as Banrawats, Ben-Manus, and cave dwellers. They traditionally lived in forests and caves and speak Bat-Kha, a Tibeto-Burman language.

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The Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX) has recently completed 10 successful years of research on North India’s dense winter fog. It was launched in winter 2015 at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), New Delhi. WiFEX is led by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). It is supported by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF). WiFEX is one of the few long-term open-field experiments in the world focused exclusively on fog. The network now covers Jewar Airport (Noida) and Hisar (Haryana) along key aviation corridors.

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On 24 July 2025, Rajasthan Assembly established a Kargil Shaurya Vatika to honour soldiers who died in the 1999 Kargil War. The initiative marks the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas and was launched on Hariyali Amavasya with the planting of 1,100 saplings. 21 Veeranganas (war widows) from districts like Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Churu, Jaipur, and Kotputli-Behror participated in the plantation drive. Saplings planted include Sindoor, Areca Palm, Song of India, Krishna Ficus, and Croton, symbolising India’s heritage, natural beauty, and healing traditions.

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Recently, the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) informed the Rajya Sabha about the India Skills Accelerator initiative. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the World Economic Forum (WEF). It aims to bridge skill gaps through inclusive upskilling and reskilling. It promotes lifelong learning investment and government-industry collaboration. It serves as a national public-private platform to solve complex challenges through multi-stakeholder efforts.

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Recently, in his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the traditional craftsmanship of Paithani sarees. Paithani sarees are known as the ‘Mahavastra’ (great garment) of Maharashtra and represent the state’s cultural pride. They are woven by hand using pure silk and gold zari, showcasing vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship. These sarees originate from the medieval town of Paithan, located on the banks of the River Godavari in Maharashtra. They received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2010, highlighting their authenticity and cultural value.