India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently, IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Kharagpur developed a web app called Dynamic Route Planning for Urban Green Mobility (DRUM). DRUM is like Google Maps but also helps users choose routes based on air quality and energy efficiency. It offers five route options: shortest, fastest, Least Exposure to Air Pollution (LEAP), Least Energy Consumption Route (LECR), and a combined suggested route. It uses live pollution and traffic data fetched instantly when a user enters a route. The app uses GraphHopper and Mapbox for real-time routing and traffic updates.

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) recently introduced a technology-driven system to generate Index Cards and statistical reports after elections. Index Cards are a non-statutory, post-election Statistical Reporting Format developed by the ECI as a suo moto initiative. They make election data at the constituency level accessible to researchers, policymakers, journalists, and the public. The Index Cards cover candidates, electors, votes polled and counted, party and candidate vote shares, gender voting patterns, regional variations, and party performance. They form the basis for about 35 reports for Lok Sabha and 14 for State Assembly elections.

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Recently, the central government revised the procedure for the Foreigners Identification Portal (FIP) under the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS). States and Union Territories have been directed to use fingerprint scanners available in districts through the District Police Module (DPM) of the Immigration Visa Foreigner Registration Tracking system (IVFRT). NAFIS is a pan-India searchable database that stores fingerprints related to crime and criminals. NAFIS is managed by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) at the Central Fingerprint Bureau in New Delhi.

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The Madhya Pradesh government launched the Jal Ganga Sanvardhan Abhiyan on March 30, 2025, for water conservation. Under this, the Ghoda Pachhad River, a tributary of the Narmada, has been revived in Khandwa district with citizen support. Uncontrolled groundwater use had dried up rivers, harming farming. Using the ‘Ridge to Valley’ method, water harvesting structures were built along a 33 km stretch. This method helps slow water flow and store every drop from ridge to valley. Now, rivers in the region show potential for year-round flow.

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched a new initiative called ‘Pratibha Setu’ to connect top talent with verified employers, including central government and private organisations. Pratibha Setu was earlier known as the Public Disclosure Scheme (PDS) and helps employers access details of non-recommended but willing candidates who cleared all UPSC exam stages but didn’t make the final merit list. This gives a second chance to skilled candidates and helps employers recruit nearly equally meritorious individuals.

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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj recently signed an agreement with Bhashini under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to remove language barriers and promote inclusion across Indian states. BHASHINI stands for BHASHa INterface for India. It is an artificial intelligence-powered language translation platform developed under the National Language Translation Mission by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It builds a National Public Digital Platform for language-based services using artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

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Recently, on June 23, 2025, Tripura was officially declared a fully literate state, becoming the third in India after Mizoram and Goa. The achievement was celebrated as a historic and proud moment for the state. Literacy is considered vital for fulfilling the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) by 2047. In Tripura, 23,184 illiterate adults were identified and educated under this mission. The Ministry of Education urged the state to promote continued learning, digital literacy, and skill development.

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In July 2025, Gujarat became the first Indian state to officially join the Cruise Bharat Mission. Cruise Bharat Mission is a central government initiative to build a globally competitive cruise tourism ecosystem. Gujarat’s move is a major step towards leading India’s maritime tourism sector. The state has a long 2,340 km coastline and navigable rivers like the Sabarmati and Narmada. Gujarat aims to become a global cruise tourism hub through this strategic alignment.

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Recently, the National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the TALASH initiative for tribal students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs). TALASH stands for Tribal Aptitude, Life Skills and Self-Esteem Hub. It is the first national-level programme in India focused on tribal students’ education and personal growth. It was launched in collaboration with United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) India.

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The National Cybersecurity Exercise – Bharat NCX 2025 was officially inaugurated on July 21, 2025. It was launched by Deputy National Security Advisor T. V. Ravichandran at Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), with Vice Chancellor Bimal N. Patel present. The event is organised by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) in collaboration with RRU. The theme is “Enhancing the Operational Preparedness of Indian Cyberspace.” It brings together cybersecurity experts, defence forces, policymakers, and industry leaders for a two-week national cyber drill. It simulates real-world threats like critical infrastructure attacks, deepfakes, API flaws, and autonomous malware.