India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Assam government will withdraw Foreigner Tribunal cases filed against the indigenous Koch-Rajbongshi community. The Koch-Rajbongshi community is primarily found in the northeastern region of India, particularly in the states of Assam and West Bengal, with significant populations also residing in parts of Meghalaya. The Koch-Rajbongshi community is primarily found in the northeastern region of India, particularly in the states of Assam and West Bengal, with significant populations also residing in parts of Meghalaya.

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The Supreme Court of India stopped deforestation in Hyderabad’s Kancha Gachibowli forest after protests against land auctions for Information Technology (IT) development. Kancha Gachibowli is a rich urban forest near the University of Hyderabad, home to over 730 plant species and 220 bird species. The Telangana government planned to auction 400 acres of this land for IT infrastructure projects. Students, environmentalists, and civil society groups protested, demanding preservation of the forest’s biodiversity. The court’s stay aims to protect this ecologically important area while the matter is being legally reviewed.

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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 recent study found that the Surat Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) reduced air pollution by 20–30% and helped industries lower compliance costs. Surat Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) was launched in 2019 in Gujarat and is the world’s first market to trade in particulate matter emissions. It aims to control air pollution using a cap-and-trade system. Each industry is given a pollution limit, and those that pollute less can sell their extra permits to others who exceed the limit. This system is similar to those used in Europe for greenhouse gases and in China for carbon emissions. Industries trade permits through a platform run by National Commodities and Derivatives Exchange e-Markets (NeML).

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Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the world’s 17th Athlete Passport Management Unit at the National Dope Testing Laboratory in New Delhi. The Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) is a dedicated unit to track athletes’ biological data over time. It works under the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) system to detect doping trends and ensure fair sports practices. APMU helps protect clean sport by spotting unethical performance enhancement methods early.

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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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Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has been appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) and will take charge on May 14, 2025, succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna. The appointment of the Chief Justice of India is guided by Article 124(2) of the Constitution, which empowers the President of India to appoint the CJI. Article 126 allows for the appointment of an Acting Chief Justice if needed.

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Odisha Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra launched SAHAJOG to help urban poor access government welfare schemes. SAHAJOG stands for a unique initiative that identifies eligible urban poor and connects them to social schemes through awareness, doorstep services, and better local implementation. In the first phase, it covers 44 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in 8 districts and aims to reach over 15 lakh people. The initiative will run in a fast-track campaign mode till June 20 and aligns with “Viksit Odisha” and “Vikasit Bharat” goals. An app will soon be launched to help connect beneficiaries, and rural areas will be covered in the next phase.

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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has recently developed two genome-edited rice varieties, marking a major advancement in Indian agricultural science. ICAR is an autonomous body under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. It was founded on 16 July 1929, initially as the Imperial Council of Agricultural Research, following recommendations from the Royal Commission on Agriculture. ICAR’s headquarters is in New Delhi, and it coordinates research in agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, and animal sciences across India.

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India recently halted the flow of water through the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River, a significant move impacting water access to Pakistan. The Baglihar Dam, also known as the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project, is located on the Chenab River in the Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir. It features a concrete gravity dam that is 144.5 meters high and 363 meters long, with a reservoir capacity of 475 million cubic meters. The underground powerhouse of the project measures 221 meters long, 24 meters wide, and 51 meters high.