India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Raika tribe, also known as Rabaris, is an indigenous pastoralist community living in the arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan, especially near Kumbhalgarh in Rajsamand district. They are known for their deep cultural and spiritual connection with camels, especially the Marwari breed, valued for its strength and desert survival. For the Raikas, camel herding is not just a source of income but a way of life rooted in rituals, stories, and seasonal migration. Their traditional knowledge of pasture cycles, animal care, and biodiversity has long helped sustain Rajasthan’s fragile dryland ecosystems. In recent news, their expertise is being recognized for preserving the health of arid lands through age-old grazing routes and natural veterinary practices.

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The Telangana government recently sanctioned 10,000 Indiramma houses for Chenchu tribal families to improve their living conditions. The Chenchus are a food-gathering tribe mainly living in the Nallamalai forests of Andhra Pradesh. They are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) by the government due to their isolated lifestyle and low development indicators. Chenchus are also found in Telangana, Karnataka, and Odisha. Their language, also called Chenchu, belongs to the Dravidian language family, and many speak Telugu as well. A Chenchu village is called a “Penta”, with huts spaced based on family closeness. They live in small families, with men and women having equal social roles.

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Kerala has become the first state in India to make robotics education compulsory for all Class 10 students starting from June 2, 2025. The subject is included in the sixth chapter of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) textbook titled “The World of Robots”. The new curriculum introduces students to key robotics concepts in a hands-on manner. Activities include building electronic circuits, working with sensors, and learning computer programming. This initiative aims to develop problem-solving skills and spark interest in emerging technologies among students at an early age. It reflects Kerala’s commitment to future-ready education.

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The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) recently demolished 36 illegal bungalows from the River Villa project that were built within the blue flood line of the Indrayani River in Chikhali. The Indrayani River is a rain-fed river located in Maharashtra and is a tributary of the Bhima River, which further joins the Krishna River. It originates from the Western Ghats near Lonavala and flows through Pune district before merging with the Bhima River at Tulapur. The river is 103.5 kilometres long and holds religious importance as the towns of Dehu and Alandi lie on its banks. Dehu is the birthplace of poet-saint Tukaram, and Alandi is where saint Dnyaneshwar’s samadhi is located. The Indrayani River also flows through Pimpri-Chinchwad and supports local agriculture through irrigation.

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The Justice P. C. Ghose Commission is currently investigating irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project in Telangana. The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) is a large multi-purpose project built on the Godavari River in Kaleshwaram, Bhupalpally district. It begins at the confluence of the Pranahita and Godavari rivers. The project aims to supply irrigation water to vast farmlands and also meet drinking water needs. KLIP is a lift irrigation project, where water is lifted using pumps instead of flowing by gravity. The lifted water reaches a high delivery point, from where it is sent to the fields for irrigation.

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The Uttar Pradesh government plans to export Kalanamak rice, also called ‘Buddha rice,’ to countries with majority Buddhist populations. Kalanamak rice is a traditional non-basmati aromatic variety known for its high nutritional value. It is mainly grown in eastern Uttar Pradesh, especially Siddharthnagar, as part of the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative. The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has recognized Kalanamak rice as a specialty rice of the world. This rice has been cultivated since the Buddhist period around 600 BC, with grains found in archaeological excavations at Aligarhwa.

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Mock drills were recently held in states and Union Territories near India’s western border under Operation SHIELD. The main goal is to check and improve India’s readiness against external threats. The drills simulate emergencies like enemy air raids, drone attacks, missile strikes, and mass evacuations. It includes silent and general recall of civil defence volunteers to test quick response. This helps authorities prepare better for real security situations along the border.

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Furnace and iron slag were recently found at Daojali Hading, showing early metallurgical practices during the Neolithic Age. Daojali Hading is a Neolithic site in Assam’s Dima Hasao district near the Brahmaputra valley. It gave India its first evidence of an Eastern Asiatic Neolithic complex, including double-shouldered celts and cord-marked pottery.

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The world’s largest container ship, MSC Irina, is making its maiden call at Vizhinjam Port in Kerala, marking its first entry into a South Asian port. MSC Irina is a part of the Irina-class ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) and was built in 2023. It sails under the Liberian flag and is operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), based in Switzerland. It uses green technologies like air lubrication, energy-efficient propellers, and an advanced hull to reduce carbon emissions.

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Residents of Milam village in Uttarakhand face severe access problems after an avalanche damaged the Bailey bridge over the Gaokha River. A Bailey bridge is a modular bridge with pre-built parts for quick assembly. It was invented by English civil engineer Donald Coleman Bailey in 1941. Bailey bridges are strong, portable, and versatile, designed for fast construction in tough conditions without heavy machinery.