India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Lok Sabha Secretariat and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) signed an MoU to launch the Sansad Bhashini initiative. Sansad Bhashini is an AI-based digital initiative for real-time translation, transcription, and data access of parliamentary records in multiple Indian languages. It is developed by Lok Sabha Secretariat and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It aims to enhance multilingual support in parliamentary proceedings. It seeks to make parliamentary debates, documents, and archives more accessible for MPs, researchers, and the public. It promotes linguistic diversity in governance and digital accessibility.

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Delhi became the 28th legislature in India to adopt the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for a paperless legislative process. Nagaland was the first state to implement National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) in 2022. Delhi Legislative Assembly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs and the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi on 22 March 2025. The MoU was signed in New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta. NeVA is a digital platform under the Digital India Initiative, developed to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s One Nation One Application vision. It is managed by the Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.

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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched the four-day School Chale Hum campaign in Bhopal on April 1, 2025. All CM RISE Schools in the state will be renamed Maharishi Sandipani Vidyalaya. The Education Portal 3.0 was launched to digitize school education processes. The campaign runs from April 1-4, 2025, aiming to improve enrollment, retention, and timely textbook distribution. 5.6 crore textbooks (Classes 1-12), 1.02 crore Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) workbooks, and 26 lakh Bridge Course books will be provided for free.

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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organized the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament from April 1 to 3, 2025, under Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. This event reimagines the traditional Youth Parliament, providing young individuals a platform to engage in politics and public policy. For the first time since COVID-19, all 300 District Nodal Rounds were conducted in person, ensuring greater participation. More than 75,000 young people from all States and Union Territories submitted video entries through the MY Bharat portal. The digital selection process highlights the increasing role of technology in governance initiatives. The event aims to promote youth-led policy engagement and national progress.

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Rajasthan has the highest number of railway stations with installed solar power plants, totaling 275 stations. This information was provided by Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, in the Lok Sabha on 2nd April 2025. During the financial year 2024-25, India added 25 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy, including 6 GW of solar energy. As of 31st March 2025, the total installed solar power capacity in the country has reached 21 GW. Indian Railways aims to achieve 100% electrification by 2025-26 and become a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030. Indian Railways aims to install 20 GW of solar power capacity on its vacant land by 2030.

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Assam launched the ‘Lakhpati Baideo’ scheme to empower women entrepreneurs with financial help and training. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the scheme will benefit 40 lakh women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs). It gives ₹10,000 as seed money in the first year, ₹25,000 in the second year, and ₹50,000 in the third year depending on business success. The scheme aims to promote rural entrepreneurship and boost women’s financial independence.

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Virudhunagar Samba Vathal (Chilli) from Tamil Nadu has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, applied by the Tamil Nadu State Agricultural Marketing Board and Virudhunagar Chillies Merchants’ Association. This chilli is grown in Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, and Thoothukudi districts, known for its moderate heat, smoky aroma, and vibrant red colour. It is widely used in traditional spice blends, pickles, and seasonings due to its wrinkled texture, medium size, and unique flavour.

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Dharmadam constituency in Kannur, represented by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has become the state’s first extreme poverty-free constituency as of April 2025. This is part of Kerala’s larger mission to eradicate extreme poverty by 1 November 2025, promoting inclusive growth. Extreme poverty means a household lacks access to food, healthcare, basic income, and adequate housing—the four key indicators used in Kerala’s grassroots-level survey. As per the United Nations (UN), extreme poverty is defined as living on less than USD 1.90 a day, highlighting the urgency to ensure basic human needs are met.

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Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has selected 18 Hub institutions and 106 Spoke institutions under the PAIR (Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research) programme. The PAIR programme connects top research institutions with universities and colleges through structured mentorship and collaboration. It aims to boost India’s higher education and research by promoting innovation, capacity building, and regional excellence. A total of 30 proposals were received for Hub selection and 166 for Spokes. This initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It aims to turn institutions into centres of innovation, leadership, and global relevance.

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India has recently suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) following a deadly militant attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians. The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on 19 September 1960 between India and Pakistan, with the World Bank as a mediator. The treaty governs the use of six rivers in the Indus River system: Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej. Pakistan was given full rights over the western rivers—Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab. India retained exclusive use of the eastern rivers—Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej. India could use western rivers for limited domestic, agriculture, and hydroelectric purposes under strict rules. This agreement gave about 80% of the total water flow to Pakistan and 20% to India. A Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) was formed to oversee the treaty and ensure annual meetings for data exchange and cooperation.