India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs participated in the 20th Raising Day ceremony of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. NDRF was established in 2006 under Section 44 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, for specialized disaster response. It is a multi-skilled force equipped to handle natural and man-made disasters, including floods, cyclones, earthquakes, and accidents. NDRF operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is led by a Director General.

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Nagaland launched the Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre (CMMOT) on the 76th Republic Day. Governor La Ganesan and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio flagged off the initiative at the secretariat plaza. CMMOT aims to provide advanced surgical and healthcare services to rural and remote areas. It is equipped with keyhole surgery capabilities, ultrasound, X-ray, endoscopy, and blood testing tools. A medical team from Kohimas Hospital, along with private and government doctors, will deliver healthcare services. The initiative seeks to enhance health equity and bridge gaps between urban and remote healthcare access.

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Uttar Pradesh implemented ‘Operation Eleven’ for crowd management during the Basant Panchami Amrit Snan at Maha Kumbh. The plan ensures one-way traffic and smooth movement on pontoon bridges. Additional police forces and barricades have been deployed to prevent overcrowding at Triveni ghats. Special monitoring is in place at key locations for enhanced security. The initiative follows strict instructions from CM Yogi Adityanath under the state’s “zero-error” programme.

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The Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs informed the Rajya Sabha about the National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS) 2.0. The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs launched the National Youth Parliament Scheme (NYPS) 2.O. The scheme aims to strengthen democracy, promote discipline, tolerance, and awareness of parliamentary practices. The NYPS 2.0 web portal allows citizens to participate through three categories. Under Institution Participation, schools (Kishore Sabha) and colleges (Tarun Sabha) can organize Youth Parliament sessions. Group Participation allows groups to conduct sessions following portal guidelines, while Individual Participation enables citizens to take a quiz on ‘Bhartiya Democracy in Action.’

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Tribhuvan Sahkari University Bill, 2025 was introduced in Lok Sabha to establish India’s first national cooperative university at Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) in Gujarat. The university is declared an institution of national importance and focuses on education, training, and research in the cooperative sector. It aims to develop skilled professionals for managerial, technical, and administrative roles in cooperatives. It will have sector-specific schools for dairy, fishery, banking, rural credit, and more. Affiliated colleges will be set up nationwide. Digital learning will be integrated with the SWAYAM e-learning platform.

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Sankara Eye Hospital and CII Young Indians (Yi) Bengaluru launched a Braille-enabled Indian Constitution. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot unveiled it in the city. The initiative empowers blind and visually impaired individuals to read and understand their rights. It promotes inclusivity by ensuring equal access to constitutional knowledge. Kaushik Murali from Sankara Eye Foundation called it a major step toward accessibility. The Braille version will be distributed to key institutions for wider reach.

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The Prime Minister mentioned the Soliga tribe of Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve (BRT) Tiger Reserve in the 119th Mann Ki Baat and praised their role in tiger conservation. The Soligas are indigenous forest dwellers found in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Their name means “children of bamboo,” reflecting their deep connection with nature. They were the first tribe to have their forest rights recognized inside a tiger reserve in 2011. They speak Sholaga, Kannada, and Tamil and live in bamboo and mud huts. Their economy depends on shifting cultivation, forest produce collection, and honey. They follow Hindu customs, naturism, and animism.

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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) sought an action taken report from the Keonjhar district magistrate on alleged human rights violations of the Juanga tribe. Juang is one of 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) among 62 tribes in Odisha. As per the 2011 census, their population is around 50,000. They are mainly found in Keonjhar and Dhenkanal districts of Odisha. They speak the Juang language, part of the Munda family within Austroasiatic languages. The Juangs are known for their strong clan structure and kinship organizations.

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Tata Power has launched Club Enerji Eco Crew, India’s largest energy literacy movement to promote solar energy among school students. The initiative aims to reach over 5 lakh students in 1,000 schools across 24 towns, including Lucknow, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Meerut, Agra, and Kanpur. It educates students on solar power adoption and sustainable practices through workshops, energy audits, competitions, and hands-on projects. Tata Power’s mascot Globey simplifies sustainability concepts for young students.

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Delhi became the 28th legislature in India to adopt the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for a paperless legislative process. Nagaland was the first state to implement National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) in 2022. Delhi Legislative Assembly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi on 22 March 2025. The MoU was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta. NeVA is a digital platform under the Digital India Initiative, developed to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s One Nation One Application vision. It is managed by the Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.