India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently in Patna, the Union Minister urged youth to actively join the Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) portal to support nation-building efforts. Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It was launched on October 31, 2023, marking the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It aims to promote youth-led change and prepare young citizens for Amrit Kaal and Viksit Bharat by 2047. The platform offers equal access to volunteering, learning, and mentorship opportunities. It helps youth build digital profiles to match their skills and interests with projects. Through experiential learning, youth work on real projects with NGOs, local bodies, and businesses.

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On May 14, 2025, Assam Chief Minister (CM) Himanta Biswa Sarma introduced a first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence (AI) anchor named Ankita to promote digital transformation and citizen engagement. The AI anchor presented key decisions from the Assam Cabinet meeting, including renaming Dibrugarh Airport after cultural icon Bhupen Hazarika and a one-time grant for tea garden workers. Ankita delivered updates in fluent Assamese with realistic voice modulation and expressions, making the communication more relatable and interactive. This digital initiative aims to make governance more accessible for the digital generation and reflects Assam’s push toward AI-led good governance. Earlier, Assam had introduced ‘Iris’, the first AI teacher at Royal Global School in Guwahati, dressed in traditional Mekhela-Chador.

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The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) recently installed India’s longest rail flyover girder at Kalamboli, Maharashtra under the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC). The WDFC is a 1,500-kilometre project to modernise India’s freight transport system. It was installed 34 metres across live railway tracks without disrupting Indian Railways operations, using advanced heavy-lifting machines. This first-of-its-kind feat shows India’s growing technical strength in railway infrastructure. The flyover will boost cargo flow between Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) and Maharashtra’s industrial hubs. It will reduce transit time, improve logistics efficiency, and shift cargo from road to rail, which is cleaner and energy-efficient.

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The Supreme Court recently directed Tamil Nadu and Kerala to resolve disputes over the Mullaperiyar Dam with expert help. The Mullaperiyar Dam is a masonry gravity dam on the Periyar River in Thekkady, Idukki district, Kerala. It is located 881 meters above sea level in the Western Ghats mountains. The dam stands at the meeting point of the Mullayar and Periyar rivers. It is one of India’s oldest dams, built between 1887 and 1895.

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Kamalpur Nagar Panchayat in Tripura has recently introduced compostable bags made from PBAT as a green alternative to single-use plastic (SUP). PBAT stands for Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate, a biodegradable thermoplastic polymer used to replace traditional plastics. It is made by combining adipic acid, 1,4-butanediol, and terephthalic acid and can be processed using normal plastic-making machines. PBAT is 100% compostable and breaks down into water, carbon dioxide (CO₂), and biomass within 180 days under industrial composting. It is strong, flexible, moisture-resistant, and safe for packaging, making it a practical and eco-friendly solution to plastic pollution.

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The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued a high wave alert for the coasts of Goa, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Kerala. INCOIS was established in 1999 as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). It is part of the Earth System Science Organization (ESSO) and is located in Hyderabad. INCOIS provides ocean information and advisory services to society, industries, government agencies, and scientists. Its services include Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ) advisories, Tsunami Early Warning System, Ocean State Forecast (OSF), and Coral Bleaching Alerts. The recent alert highlights INCOIS’s critical role in protecting coastal communities and marine activities.

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Rajasthan’s traditional dish Ker Sangri has recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, highlighting its cultural and regional identity. It is made using Sangri pods from the Khejri tree and Ker berries from the Ker tree, both of which are native to the Thar Desert. Preparing Ker Sangri is a slow process involving soaking, boiling, and cooking with curd, red chillies, and spices. The dish is known for its tangy, spicy, and earthy flavour. It is high in fibre, low in fat, and commonly eaten with bajra roti and ghee. The Khejri tree is sacred to the Bishnoi community, symbolising life and environmental protection.

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Union Agriculture Minister launched the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA-2025) at the Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar. The campaign aims to empower over 1.5 crore farmers by accelerating agricultural transformation in India. It is led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and coordinated by ICAR-CIFA. The goal is to spread advanced technologies in agriculture and fisheries to rural areas. It promotes self-reliance, sustainability, and resilience in farming and aquaculture. The campaign supports the vision of Viksit Bharat, meaning Developed India. It targets over 5 crore farmers across all districts through training, demos, and farmer-scientist interactions. It highlights fisheries as an essential part of rural development and livelihood security.

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In a bid to boost and expedite investments in agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched the Krishi Nivesh Portal. The portal acts as a one-stop platform for farmers, entrepreneurs and industries. It provides easy access to Central and State Government schemes in the agriculture sector. Currently, it gives information on 17 key schemes like Agriculture Infrastructure Fund and Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund.

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Recently, Lieutenant General Dinesh Singh Rana took charge as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN). The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) is India’s first integrated theatre command, established in 2001. It is headquartered in Port Blair and integrates the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. The command plays a crucial role in securing India’s strategic interests in the Indian Ocean Region. The post of Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) rotates among the three armed services.