India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Ahmednagar railway station of Pune division in Maharashtra has been renamed as Ahilyanagar to honour Lokmata Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar. The change was approved by the Union Home Ministry after a Maharashtra Government proposal. The renaming aligns the station’s name with the district, which was officially renamed Ahilyanagar earlier this year. Central Railway confirmed the update on 16th September 2025. The station code ANG will remain unchanged.

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Kerala launched the Spice Route Initiative under Muziris Projects Limited to promote heritage and spice-based tourism. 10 unique Spice Route tourism circuits will be created within a year, linking ancient ports, heritage sites, and intangible cultural heritage. The initiative focuses on reviving intangible heritage and offering diverse experiences for travellers. The initiative also promotes educational tourism and strengthens historical trade relations with other countries.

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In October 2025, the Gujarat government declared 2025 as the “Year of Urban Development”. The declaration commemorates 20 years since the launch of the Well-Planned City Development Project by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in 2005. Gujarat has sanctioned Rs. 8,220 crores for urban development, including the Vikas Path initiative. During the celebrations, Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) was awarded “Cleanest City”. Surat, Gujarat, received the First Nirmal Gujarat Award for outstanding urban sanitation and development achievements. The initiative aims to promote sustainable, well-planned, and citizen-friendly urban infrastructure across the state.

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India is launching a cooperative-driven national ride-hailing platform called Bharat Taxi to promote trust, inclusion, and technology. National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Digital India Corporation, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) will provide advisory and technical support. NeGD will provide platform integration with DigiLocker, UMANG, and API Setu, cybersecurity and compliance, governance advisory, and UI/UX & accessibility support.

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The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry recently launched the Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025 in New Delhi. LEAPS 2025 is a flagship initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It aims to benchmark logistics excellence and strengthen India’s competitiveness. It aligns with the vision of the National Logistics Policy (NLP) and PM GatiShakti. The initiative recognizes best practices, innovation, and leadership in India’s logistics sector. It covers air, road, sea, and rail freight operators, warehousing, MSMEs, startups, and academia. LEAPS 2025 promotes sustainability, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices, and Green Logistics.

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The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) has launched a new feature on the ASTraM (Automated System for Traffic Management) app in collaboration with the Aarohan Foundation’s Police Marshals programme. It allows college students to report traffic violations around campuses. ASTraM app is a digital traffic enforcement platform developed by Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) for real-time monitoring and citizen participation. It enables users to upload photos or videos of offences like wrong parking or signal jumping. The app categorises violations and auto-records details like location and time. The initiative promotes accountability, awareness, and road discipline.

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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) recently facilitated the first-ever air shipment of GI-tagged Indi Lime and Puliyankudi Lime to the United Kingdom. Indi Lime is mainly grown in Vijayapura district of Karnataka. It has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its superior quality, strong aroma, high juice yield, and balanced acidity. Puliyankudi Lime is cultivated in Puliyankudi, known as the “Lemon City of Tamil Nadu.” The Kadayam variety has a thin peel, strong acidity, 55% juice content, and 34.3 mg/100g ascorbic acid. It is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, promoting immunity and digestion. Puliyankudi Lime received its GI tag in April 2025

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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, along with the Ministries of Education and Tribal Affairs, launched the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) in New Delhi. The Model Youth Gram Sabha is a simulated forum where school students participate in mock Gram Sabha sessions. It aims to promote Janbhagidari (public participation) and strengthen participatory local governance. The concept is inspired by the Model United Nations (Model UN) simulation held in schools. The initiative will cover over 1,000 schools, including Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs), and State Government Schools.

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The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to launch India’s first Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) project at the East Delhi Hub. Transit-Oriented Development is an urban planning strategy that builds homes, offices, and markets around public transport systems. It focuses on placing public transportation at the centre of city planning to reduce dependence on private vehicles. The main goals are shorter commutes, lower transport costs, and less pollution exposure.

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On 1st November 2025, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav launched the ‘PM Shri Aerial Tourism Helicopter Service’ at Raja Bhoj Airport, Bhopal, on Madhya Pradesh’s 70th foundation day. Madhya Pradesh became the first Indian state to introduce both Air Ambulance and Helicopter Tourism Services under its intra-state air connectivity initiative. The project aims to make air travel an experiential journey combining faith, spirituality, tourism, and convenience. It seeks to boost intra-state connectivity, promote tourism, and generate local employment and entrepreneurship in rural and semi-urban regions.