India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Uttar Pradesh state government has decided to establish Divyang Rehabilitation Centres at every divisional headquarters to support people with disabilities. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered the establishment of these modern centers to provide medical, educational, psychological, and vocational support under one roof. The initiative will create a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center in each of the state’s divisional headquarters. The centers will offer a wide range of support, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychological counseling, orthotic and prosthetic services, and the distribution of assistive devices.

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The Uttarakhand government approved an amendment in the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on October 13, 2025, easing marriage registration for citizens of Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet without an Aadhaar card. Foreign citizens can now register marriages using citizenship certificate, residence certificate, passport, or valid identity card. The amendment acknowledges historic and cultural ties of these communities with Uttarakhand, including residence, relationships, and social justice participation. Since UCC implementation earlier this year, over 4 lakh marriages have been registered on the portal.

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The Ministry of Power has approved Adani Power Limited (APL) to connect its Godda Ultra Super Critical Thermal Power Plant in Jharkhand to the Indian power grid. The Godda Ultra Super Critical Thermal Power Plant is located in Jharkhand. The Godda plant, declared a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in March 2019, has been supplying electricity exclusively to Bangladesh under a bilateral power purchase agreement. The transmission line passes through 56 villages, requiring local, railway, and highway clearances.

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The Khonsa Battalion of the Assam Rifles launched a skill-based initiative under Operation Sadbhavana to empower women of the Ollo Tribe in Arunachal Pradesh. The Ollo Tribe, also called Oloh or Lazu Naga, lives in the Laju Circle of Tirap district in Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Myanmar. Despite living in two countries, they share the same language, religion, and traditions. They follow a clan-based hereditary chieftain system and a patriarchal society with male-dominated property rights. Historically known for facial tattoos and headhunting, they now focus on development while preserving heritage.

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India’s largest hydroelectric project, the 2000 Megawatt (MW) Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, has entered its commissioning phase. It is a run-of-the-river hydro project built on the Subansiri River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra. The project is located at Gerukamukh on the Arunachal Pradesh–Assam border. Once completed, it will become India’s single largest hydroelectric plant. The project is being developed by the National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC). The funding structure includes 70% equity and 30% debt, with the Central Government providing budgetary support for the equity share.

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Under “Operation Weed Out”, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 42.34 kg of high-grade Hydroponic Weed worth ₹42 crore at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). The contraband was recovered from two passengers arriving from Bangkok, concealed inside 21 food packets like noodles and biscuits. Field tests using NDPS kits confirmed the presence of narcotics, and both passengers were arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985. DRI remains vigilant against evolving smuggling trends, including concealment in food packets and use of Indian nationals as carriers. The agency continues its efforts toward a “Nasha Mukt Bharat” (Drug-Free India) by intercepting narcotics and dismantling global drug syndicates.

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In November 2025, Tamil Nadu (TN) launched India’s first “Women’s Wellness on Wheels (WWW)” initiative. The ₹41 crore project aims to enhance women’s health through mobile medical units for early cancer detection. 38 mobile units will operate across all districts, offering free breast and cervical cancer screenings, focusing on rural and semi-urban women. The state also began free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for girls aged 14 and below to prevent cervical cancer. Vaccinations are provided through schools, Primary Health Centres (PHCs), and private hospitals via Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation (TNMSC) with a ₹36 crore budget.

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The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, launched SIDDHI 2.0 in Vijayawada. SIDDHI means Scientific Innovation in Drug Development, Healthcare and Integration. The two day national conclave was organised by Regional Ayurveda Research Institute (RARI) with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The event promotes research based product development and industry partnerships in Ayurveda. The platform supports start ups, shared Intellectual Property Rights and global quality standards.

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The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) celebrated its Silver Jubilee (25 years) and released commemorative postage stamps. It was established on 25 May 1998 as an autonomous Research and Development (R&D) institute. It was earlier called the National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR). It works under the Ministry of Earth Sciences and is located at Vasco da Gama. It coordinates the Indian Antarctic Programme and polar expeditions in the Arctic, Antarctic, Southern Ocean, and Himalayas.

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Bihar Police has launched the “Abhaya Brigade” in all districts to strengthen women’s safety and prevent crimes against women and girls. Teams will monitor sensitive locations, prevent harassment, and take immediate action against offenders. The Abhaya Brigade will operate in both uniform and plain clothes for effective vigilance and apprehension. The initiative is part of a larger effort to ensure women’s safety in public spaces, including educational institutions and busy market areas.