India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Forest officials restricted entry along a 5-km stretch from Gokharakuda to Bateswar near the Rushikulya river mouth in Ganjam to protect Olive Ridley turtle eggs. The Rushikulya River is a major river in Odisha, flowing through Kandhamal, Ganjam, and Boudh districts. It originates from the Daringbadi hills in the Eastern Ghats at about 1000 meters elevation. The river flows 165 km before entering the Bay of Bengal near Ganjam without forming a delta. Its basin covers around 7500 sq. km, with tributaries like Baghua, Dhanei, and Badanadi. Rushikulya Beach is a key nesting site for Olive Ridley turtles.

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India’s first World Peace Center was inaugurated in Gurugram, Haryana by former President Ram Nath Kovind and other dignitaries. Established by Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti under the guidance of Jain Acharya Lokesh. The center aims to promote peace, harmony, and spiritual consciousness globally. It will spread the ideals of Bhagwan Mahavir, Lord Buddha, and Guru Nanak. The center will have a global impact, influencing platforms like the United Nations and World Parliament of Religions.

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Delhi Police has launched Shishtachar Squads in every district to prevent eve-teasing and improve women’s safety in public spaces. Inspired by Uttar Pradesh’s Anti-Romeo Squads, it focuses on prevention, intervention, and victim assistance. Each district will have at least two squads, supervised by the ACP Crime Against Women cell. Squad composition: One inspector, one sub-inspector, five male officers, four female officers, and technical support. They conduct patrolling, surprise checks in public transport, and daily drives at vulnerable locations to ensure women’s security.

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Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge launched India’s first industry-led digital detox initiative, “Beyond Screens”, on Tuesday. The initiative promotes responsible gaming and digital consumption in collaboration with the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF) and the Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology, and Science and Technology. It aims to combat digital addiction by encouraging balanced technology use. The initiative was announced at GAFX 2025 (Games, Animation and Visual Effects) and includes a dedicated digital detox centre and website.

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The Union Cabinet approved the Revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) with an additional ₹1,000 crore, raising the total budget to ₹3,400 crore for 2021-2026 under the 15th Finance Commission. Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) was launched in December 2014 to conserve and develop indigenous bovine breeds. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying implements the mission. It aims to develop and conserve indigenous bovine breeds, upgrade the genetic quality of cattle, and boost milk production. The mission seeks to enhance dairy farming profitability for farmers.

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Twenty-two Hakki Pikki tribe members from Channagiri, Davangere, Karnataka, were penalized and asked to leave Gabon due to policy changes. The Hakki Pikki are a semi-nomadic tribe traditionally known as bird catchers and hunters. They are one of Karnataka’s major tribal communities and also live in Western and Southern India, mostly near forests. As per the 2011 Census, 11,892 Hakki Pikkis live in Davangere, Mysuru, Kolar, Hassan, and Shivamogga districts. They are recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in India. Their mother tongue, Vaagri, is listed as endangered by UNESCO.

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On 19th March 2025, the Ministry of Labour & Employment launched India’s Social Protection Data Pooling Exercise with State Governments and the International Labour Organization (ILO). In Phase 1, 10 states, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Gujarat, were selected for data consolidation. The initiative integrates 34 major social protection schemes using encrypted Aadhaar, processing over 200 crore records. Social protection coverage doubled from 24.4% in 2021 to 48.8% in 2024, benefiting 65% of India’s population. The exercise aims to optimize welfare spending, enhance financial sustainability, and strengthen India’s global social security negotiations.

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The Sagarmala Programme, launched in March 2015, aims to revolutionize India’s maritime sector. It was launched by Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. India’s 7,500 km coastline and 14,500 km of waterways offer significant growth potential. It focuses on streamlining logistics, reducing costs, and improving trade competitiveness via efficient coastal and waterway networks. The program emphasizes port modernization, industrial growth, job creation, and sustainable development. The Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 sets targets for shipbuilding and port handling, aiming to make India a top global maritime leader. 839 projects worth ₹5.79 lakh crores, with 272 completed, investing ₹1.41 lakh crore.

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Uttar Pradesh became the first state in India to adopt an Agrivoltaic project. Agrivoltaic systems, also known as solar farming, allow farmers to generate electricity while growing crops. In this system, solar panels are installed on agricultural land using Photovoltaic (PV) technology.

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India recorded 4,515 child adoptions in the financial year 2024-25, the highest ever. The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) added 8,598 newly identified children to the adoption pool. CARA was established in 1990 and functions as a statutory body under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. It operates under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. CARA is the nodal agency for adoption of Indian children and regulates both in-country and inter-country adoptions. It manages adoptions through the Child Adoption Resource Information & Guidance System (CARINGS).