India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Make the World Wear Khadi campaign was launched by the Advertising Agencies Association of India (AAAI) with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It aims to blend India’s textile heritage with global fashion trends and make Khadi a global brand. The campaign targets advertising professionals and freelancers from both domestic and international markets. It is part of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES). WAVES serves as a key platform for discussions, collaboration, and innovation in the media and entertainment (M&E) industry.

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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat (MWFGP) initiative on March 5, 2025, in New Delhi. It aims to promote women’s participation, safety, and leadership in local governance. The initiative is part of International Women’s Day 2025 celebrations. One model panchayat will be selected in each district across India.

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Uttar Pradesh launched the ‘Rapid Immunisation Skill Enhancement’ (RISE) app to improve vaccination programs. The app is designed for nurses, ANMs, and health workers to enhance vaccination tracking, training, and safety management. It provides real-time updates on vaccination schedules, cold chain management, and adverse effect monitoring. Digital training replaces traditional methods, improving efficiency and outreach. Initially piloted in 181 districts, it is now implemented statewide, covering all 75 districts. 52,175 vaccinators will benefit, improving immunisation coverage and real-time learning. The app ensures faster updates on guidelines and technology, preventing training delays.

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e-Shram portal was launched by Ministry of Labour and Employment on 26th August 2021 to create a National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW) linked with Aadhaar. It provides unorganised workers with a Universal Account Number (UAN) for access to social security benefits. As of 3rd March 2025, over 30.68 crore workers have registered, with 53.68% being women. On 21st October 2024, the e-Shram One-Stop-Solution was introduced to integrate 13 central welfare schemes into a single platform. On 7th January 2025, the portal added multilingual functionality using Bhashini, allowing access in 22 Indian languages.

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Central and State governments are using the Sahyog portal to block online content. Sahyog is a centralized platform developed by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). It aims to prevent, detect, investigate, and prosecute cybercrime in India. The portal automates the process of sending notices to intermediaries under the IT Act, 2000. It enables the removal or disabling of unlawful online content. It connects all Authorized Agencies and intermediaries on a single platform for better coordination.

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Haryana government launched AI-powered chatbot ‘Sarathi’ for easy access to government documents. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini introduced it as part of digital governance efforts. The chatbot provides instant access to over 17,820 official documents spanning 73,622 scanned PDF pages. It retrieves government orders, acts, policies, and circulars using AI-powered search. ‘Sarathi’ eliminates manual searches, improving efficiency and transparency. Features include 24/7 availability, user-friendly interface, and instant document retrieval. The initiative aligns with India’s broader trend of using AI in governance.

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National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Private Limited successfully completed the trial run of Unit 2 (200 MW) of the Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project in Himachal Pradesh. The Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-the-river project in Sainj, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, harnessing the lower Parbati River, a tributary of the Beas River. A concrete gravity dam at Pulga village diverts water through a 31.52 km head race tunnel to a powerhouse in Suind village, Sainj Valley. The project has a total capacity of 800 MW (four units of 200 MW each). Once fully operational, it will generate 3,074 million units of electricity annually. National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Private Limited owns 100% of the project.

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India recorded 4,515 child adoptions in the financial year 2024-25, the highest ever. The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) added 8,598 newly identified children to the adoption pool. CARA was established in 1990 and functions as a statutory body under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. It operates under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. CARA is the nodal agency for adoption of Indian children and regulates both in-country and inter-country adoptions. It manages adoptions through the Child Adoption Resource Information & Guidance System (CARINGS).

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On April 1, 2025, ​Rajasthan’s first international-level Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Cybernetics was inaugurated on April 1, 2025, at NIMS University in Jaipur. The institute is part of the agreement between the Government of Rajasthan and NIMS University under the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ initiative. Its main objective is to make Rajasthan a global hub for digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The institute features 15 advanced laboratories with over 500 high-performance computers. It has been recognized as the Indo-Pacific European Hub for Digital Partnership (INPACE), strengthening digital ties between India and Europe. The institute will focus on AI, robotics, and cybersecurity research in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and global organizations.

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Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Mohan Yadav launched the Maternal and Child Sanjeevan Mission and ANMOL 2.0 (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife Online 2.0) web portal on World Health Day in Bhopal. The mission aims to make Madhya Pradesh a leader in the healthcare sector through government and societal cooperation. New medical colleges are being established and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is promoted to improve hospital management. Medical tourism is being encouraged with subsidies up to 40% for new hospitals in major cities like Indore and Ujjain. ANMOL 2.0 enables real-time tracking of maternal and child health, with 20,000 Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) trained; ASHA and Anganwadi workers will be mapped next.