India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Madhya Pradesh High Court launched the TWARIT (Transmission of Warrants, Summons, and Reports by Information Technology) platform to digitally transmit warrants, summons, and reports. The platform replaces paper-based systems, making legal proceedings faster, more efficient, and transparent. It enhances the justice delivery system, reducing delays and saving time for courts, law enforcement, and the public. TWARIT enables electronic delivery of legal documents like court summons and arrest warrants.

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CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated India’s first paragliding school at Bir-Billing, Himachal Pradesh, on January 25. The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Department built the Rs 8 crore facility three years ago, but operations were delayed due to missing regulations. Paragliding regulations are now finalized, allowing training to begin. Funded by the Ministry of Tourism in 2015 under CM Virbhadra Singh, the school will train over 100 youths annually. Instructors are being appointed to ensure high-quality training. The initiative aims to boost tourism and safety, as 30 pilots and tourists lost their lives in accidents over the past decade.

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Mira Bhayander in Maharashtra launched its City Climate Action Plan 2024-2047, becoming the fifth city in the state with a climate-resilient roadmap. Four other cities are Mumbai, Sholapur, Nashik and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly Aurangabad). The plan targets a 36% reduction in emissions by 2047 through renewable energy, energy-efficient buildings, and improved waste management. The city’s emissions in 2023 were 1.34 million tonnes CO2e, with 62% from stationary energy, 22% from transport, and 16% from waste. Six priority sectors include energy, water, urban flooding, greening, mobility, and waste management. Measures include flood early warning systems, rooftop solar adoption, green retrofitting, and decentralized wastewater treatment.

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The Uttar Pradesh government has formed a three-member judicial committee to investigate the stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on 29 January 2025. The stampede, caused by a rush of millions for a holy dip, resulted in 30 deaths and 60 injuries. The committee is headed by Justice Harsh Kumar, with former DGP V K Gupta and retired IAS officer D K Singh as members. The committee will examine the causes and recommend preventive measures. It is required to submit its report to the government within a month.

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The Union Home Ministry urged states to prevent the misuse of the State Emblem of India, emphasizing that the Lion Capital is incomplete without “Satyameva Jayate” in Devanagari. The emblem is an adaptation of Ashoka’s Lion Capital at Sarnath, featuring four lions on a circular abacus with Dharma Chakras, an elephant, horse, bull, and lion. Adopted on 26 January 1950, it shows three visible lions, omitting the bell-shaped lotus. “Satyameva Jayate”, meaning “Truth alone triumphs”, is from the Mundaka Upanishad. Its use is restricted under the 2005 Act and 2007 Rules.

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The Ministry of Ayush launched the “Shatavari – For Better Health” campaign to promote awareness of medicinal plants. It was inaugurated by Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush. The campaign is led by the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), which has previously promoted Amla, Moringa, Giloe, and Ashwagandha. Financial assistance of ₹18.9 lakh will support eligible organizations in promoting Shatavari. The initiative strengthens India’s focus on traditional medicine and holistic well-being.

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Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the Annual Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) Elimination. The campaign was launched via video conference with State Health Ministers and officials from 13 LF-endemic States. It covers 111 districts with door-to-door administration of anti-filarial medication. Lymphatic Filariasis, also called “Hathi Paon”, is spread by mosquitoes and can cause lymphoedema and hydrocele, leading to severe disabilities.

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Kerala government allocated an additional Rs 300 crore for the Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhathi (KASAP) health scheme. The total allocation for the scheme in the current financial year is Rs 978.54 crore. KASAP covers over 64 lakh vulnerable people, providing Rs 5 lakh health cover per family annually. The scheme benefits 41.99 lakh poor families (bottom 40% of Kerala’s population). It is available at 197 state-run, 4 central, and 364 private hospitals. Rs 700 crore is earmarked for KASAP in the upcoming state budget.

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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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Under the ‘Give Up Abhiyan’ campaign in Rajasthan, over 13 lakh eligible beneficiaries voluntarily removed their names from the food security scheme. This reduced the government’s financial burden by Rs 246 crore. The Rajasthan government launched the campaign in November 2024. It aimed to motivate capable and ineligible people to voluntarily give up food security scheme benefits. The campaign targeted those who have risen above the poverty line. So far, 13 lakh 58 thousand 498 people have given up their benefits.