India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda launched the Inter-All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Referral Portal to improve patient referral systems across India. The portal was developed by AIIMS New Delhi using advanced technology like facial recognition and automated workflows. It aims to reduce waiting time, cut manual errors, and make healthcare more patient-friendly and transparent. The project will begin as a pilot between AIIMS New Delhi and AIIMS Bilaspur to test and refine the system. This initiative reflects the Ministry’s goal of providing inclusive, efficient, and tech-driven healthcare for all.

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A Delhi court has sent 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana to the custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) after his extradition from the United States. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is India’s central counter-terrorism agency, established under the NIA Act, 2008 after the 26/11 attacks. It investigates crimes that threaten India’s sovereignty, security, and international agreements. The NIA (Amendment) Act, 2019 extended its powers to investigate crimes committed outside India involving Indian citizens or interests. It now covers offences under laws like the Explosive Substances Act, Cyber Terrorism, Human Trafficking, and Arms Act. NIA works under the Ministry of Home Affairs

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Uttarakhand Cabinet has approved the Adarsh Sanskrit Village Programme to promote Sanskrit, the state’s second official language. In the first phase, one village from each of the 13 districts is selected to learn Sanskrit. The selected villages include Bhogpur, Mukhem, Kotgaon, Baiji, Dimmar, Goda, Urg, Pandeykota, Seri, Khark Karki, Nurpur, Pandeygaon, and Nagla Terai. The government plans to link Sanskrit learning with jobs by involving industries and forming local committees for smooth implementation.

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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has decided to begin repair work on the damaged mihrab structure around the old water tank at Safa Masjid in Ponda, Goa. Safa Masjid, also called Safa Shahouri Masjid, is a historic mosque built in 1560 by Sultan Adil Shah of Bijapur. It is one of the few Islamic monuments in Goa that survived the Portuguese colonial period, during which many religious sites were destroyed. The mosque is known for its architectural and cultural value and is declared a national monument under the protection of ASI. The recent decision by ASI follows months of delay and brings hope for the preservation of this heritage site.

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Rangacherra village in Tripura has become the first green village of the state due to the state government’s efforts. The Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) implemented the green village project with a cost of Rs. 1.25 crore. A solar power plant and solar water purifier systems were installed in the village under Mohanpur subdivision. TREDA also provided solar home lighting systems to village households. The solar plant is connected to the grid of Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited and supplies excess power to the state grid. Villagers, many of whom migrated from Jharkhand and Bihar, now get clean drinking water from a solar water purification system.

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On May 8, 2025, twenty-two Naxalites were killed in an encounter during Operation Sankalp in the forests of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. Operation Sankalp is a large-scale counter-insurgency drive launched on April 21, 2025, targeting Maoist strongholds across 800 sq km near the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. The operation involves nearly 28,000 personnel from District Reserve Guard (DRG), Bastar Fighters, Special Task Force (STF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA).

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The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has recently revived two rare Ayurvedic texts—Dravyaratnakara Nighantu and Dravyanamakara Nighantu. The term “Nighantu” in Ayurveda refers to a collection of drug names, their synonyms, properties, and the parts used. Dravyaratnakara Nighantu, authored by Mudgala Pandita in 1480 AD, has 18 chapters with detailed information on drug actions and medicinal uses. It draws knowledge from earlier classical texts like Dhanvantari and Raja Nighantu, and adds new substances from plants, minerals, and animals. Dravyanamakara Nighantu, attributed to Bhisma Vaidya, focuses on homonyms in drug names. It acts as an important appendix to the Dhanvantari Nighantu and helps avoid confusion in Ayurvedic drug identification.

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Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme was launched on June 29, 2020. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. The scheme helps micro food processing enterprises upgrade technology and get formal recognition. It supports farmer producer organizations, self-help groups, and cooperatives to improve food processing businesses. Financial, technical, and capacity-building support is given under the scheme. Bihar secured the first position in implementing the PMFME scheme in 2024–25, as announced recently by the Industries Minister. This shows Bihar’s success in boosting small food processing businesses.

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The Supreme Court of India recently quashed a Delhi High Court order that had asked the Wikimedia Foundation, which runs Wikipedia, to remove a user-created page and related discussions. The Court strongly upheld the “Right to Know” as a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) – Freedom of Speech and Expression, and Article 21 – Right to Life and Personal Liberty. It said the Right to Know helps citizens take part in democracy, seek justice, and hold the government accountable. The judgment clarified that criticism of courts in public debate is allowed in a democracy and should not be called contempt without reason. Under Article 19(1)(a), the Right to Know includes information about government work, public decisions, and court actions. The Court said freedom of speech also means people have a right to receive information, which is key to a healthy democracy. Under Article 21, the Right to Know supports informed choices, justice access, and dignity in life, all of which are important for full participation in governance.

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Recently, the Andhra Pradesh government announced property tax exemption for houses of Indian Defence Forces personnel within Gram Panchayat limits. This benefit now includes all active personnel from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Paramilitary, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), not just retirees or those posted at borders. The exemption applies to one house that the personnel or their spouse own or reside in. This move was recommended by the Director of Sainik Welfare. It honours the sacrifices of soldiers like Agniveer Murali Naik, who died during Operation Sindoor at the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.