India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Hatti community’s ancient folk dance, Sinhtoo, has been selected for the 76th Republic Day parade in Delhi. Sinhtoo, a mask dance featuring lion masks, symbolizes wildlife conservation and environmental protection. 200 artists from Himachal Pradesh performed Sinhtoo at the event, part of a larger cultural showcase of 45 dance forms.

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Nagaland launched the Chief Minister’s Mobile Operation Theatre (CMMOT) on the 76th Republic Day. Governor La Ganesan and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio flagged off the initiative at the secretariat plaza. CMMOT aims to provide advanced surgical and healthcare services to rural and remote areas. It is equipped with keyhole surgery capabilities, ultrasound, X-ray, endoscopy, and blood testing tools. A medical team from Kohimas Hospital, along with private and government doctors, will deliver healthcare services. The initiative seeks to enhance health equity and bridge gaps between urban and remote healthcare access.

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Sankara Eye Hospital and CII Young Indians (Yi) Bengaluru launched a Braille-enabled Indian Constitution. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot unveiled it in the city. The initiative empowers blind and visually impaired individuals to read and understand their rights. It promotes inclusivity by ensuring equal access to constitutional knowledge. Kaushik Murali from Sankara Eye Foundation called it a major step toward accessibility. The Braille version will be distributed to key institutions for wider reach.

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The Ministry of Ayush launched the “Shatavari – For Better Health” campaign to promote awareness of medicinal plants. It was inaugurated by Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush. The campaign is led by the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), which has previously promoted Amla, Moringa, Giloe, and Ashwagandha. Financial assistance of ₹18.9 lakh will support eligible organizations in promoting Shatavari. The initiative strengthens India’s focus on traditional medicine and holistic well-being.

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Thousands of Kodavas participated in the final leg of the “Kodavame Balo Padayatra” in Madikeri, Karnataka, covering 84 km. The march, organized by Akhila Kodava Samaja, aimed to seek constitutional safeguards for Kodava culture and traditions. The Kodava tribe, also called Coorgs, is an indigenous warrior community from Kodagu, Karnataka. They have a distinct ethnic identity, rich history, and vibrant culture. Their population is estimated to be over a hundred thousand, with most residing in Kodagu.

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Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released the 30th Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) report for January 2025, analyzing public grievances in States/UTs. A total of 58,586 grievances were resolved in January 2025. Pending grievances stood at 1,88,408 as of 31st January 2025. 56,214 new users registered on the CPGRAMS portal in January 2025, with the most registrations from Uttar Pradesh (8,843). The report details types of grievances and how they were addressed by States/UTs.

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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat (MWFGP) initiative on March 5, 2025, in New Delhi. It aims to promote women’s participation, safety, and leadership in local governance. The initiative is part of International Women’s Day 2025 celebrations. One model panchayat will be selected in each district across India.

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launched the IndiaAI Mission’s compute portal and AIKosha platform. The compute portal offers access to over 18,000 GPUs, cloud storage, and AI services for students, startups, researchers, and government bodies. AIKosha is a dataset platform providing resources, tools, and expert guidance for turning ideas into industry solutions. The platform aims to offer high-quality non-personal datasets to foster AI innovation and help developers create India-specific AI models.

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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 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.