India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The ₹4,447 crore Mokama–Munger highway project is being developed in Bihar. It is part of the larger Buxar–Bhagalpur High-Speed Corridor. The 82.4 km, 4-lane greenfield highway is approved under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM). The highway passes through Mokama, Barahiya, Lakhisarai, Jamalpur, and Munger. It enhances connectivity across Eastern Bihar and supports regional industries. The project will reduce freight costs, boost economic growth, create jobs, and strengthen Bihar’s logistics network.

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Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of India’s first Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Dhar District, Madhya Pradesh. PM MITRA Park is a mega textile hub that integrates spinning, weaving, dyeing, printing, and garment-making in one place. Each park covers about 1,000 acres or more and provides a full ecosystem for textile manufacturing. Parks can be developed as Greenfield or Brownfield projects. The scheme follows the vision “Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.” It aims to make textiles cheaper, faster to market, and of higher quality. Seven PM MITRA Parks are planned across Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

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Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report 2023 shows 807 river locations unfit for bathing, down from 815 in 2022. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) monitors river health using Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD). A BOD above 3 mg/L indicates pollution and unfit for bathing. Polluted River Stretch (PRS) is defined as two consecutive locations exceeding the BOD criterion in a river. In 2023, 296 Polluted River Stretch (PRS) were recorded in 271 rivers. In 2022, there were 311 PRS in 279 rivers. Maharashtra had 54 PRS, followed by Kerala 31, Madhya Pradesh and Manipur 18 each, and Karnataka 14.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam’s (ASHVINI) Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP) in Banswara, Rajasthan. The project has an investment of approximately ₹42,000 crore and will be one of India’s largest nuclear plants, supplying reliable base-load energy. The project comprises four indigenous 700 megawatt (MW) Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), also called IPHWR 700, designed by Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL). It is part of India’s “fleet mode” initiative with ten identical 700 MW reactors being built nationwide for cost efficiency and faster deployment.

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In its first phase, the DRAVYA portal aims to catalogue information on 100 key medicinal substances. DRAVYA stands for Digitized Retrieval Application for Versatile Yardstick of AYUSH Substances. It is the largest digital database of Ayurvedic ingredients and products. The portal combines data from classical Ayurveda texts, modern scientific literature, and field studies. It is an initiative of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS). The portal is Artificial Intelligence (AI)-ready and will link with the Ayush Grid and drug policy initiatives. It features QR code integration for standardised display in medicinal plant gardens and repositories. It offers open-access, dynamic data on Ayurvedic pharmacology, botany, chemistry, and safety information.

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Kerala became the first State in India to pass a bill amending the Central Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. The Wildlife Protection (Kerala Amendment) Act, 2025 was passed by the Kerala Assembly on October 8, 2025. The bill will become law after receiving the President of India’s assent. The amendment addresses rising human-animal conflicts, ensuring justice for communities living near forests. It empowers the Chief Wildlife Warden to shoot, tranquilise, capture, or translocate wild animals attacking humans or straying into settlements.

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The Finance Ministry recently approved Maitri II, India’s newest research station in eastern Antarctica. Maitri II will be larger than Maitri I and designed as a green research base. The station will use renewable energy, including solar power for summer and wind energy to harness Antarctic winds. Automated instruments will record data and send it to mainland India, even if the station is temporarily unmanned. Construction is expected to be completed by January 2029. National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) will operate and manage Antarctic and Arctic missions.

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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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Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the establishment of a new National Security Guard (NSG) hub at Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on October 14, 2025. This will join the six existing NSG hubs in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Jammu, where commandos are stationed 24×7. NSG commandos at Ayodhya will be ready to respond immediately to terrorist threats in their zone. The government will focus on continuous training, sharing best practices, and ensuring physical fitness of NSG and State anti-terror units. NSG has surveyed over 770 critical locations and created a data bank for counter-terror planning.

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Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) recently celebrated its 18th Raising Day. It has been implemented since 2008 in Arunachal Pradesh. The project’s name is derived from the State of Arunachal Pradesh. The objective is to provide vital connectivity to remote valleys and forward areas while meeting Armed Forces operational requirements. It uses innovative technologies like Steel Slag, Cut-and-Cover Tunnels, Geo Cells, Plastic Sheets, and Gabion Walls for durable and sustainable roads. It supports socio-economic growth and strategic communication in remote regions of Kurung Kumey district.