India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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e-Shram portal was launched by Ministry of Labour and Employment on 26th August 2021 to create a National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW) linked with Aadhaar. It provides unorganised workers with a Universal Account Number (UAN) for access to social security benefits. As of 3rd March 2025, over 30.68 crore workers have registered, with 53.68% being women. On 21st October 2024, the e-Shram One-Stop-Solution was introduced to integrate 13 central welfare schemes into a single platform. On 7th January 2025, the portal added multilingual functionality using Bhashini, allowing access in 22 Indian languages.

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Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced North India’s first nuclear power project in Gorakhpur, Haryana. The project is a key milestone in India’s nuclear energy expansion and clean energy goals. It includes two twin units with Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR), totaling 2800 MW capacity. PHWR uses Heavy Water (D₂O) as both coolant and moderator, with natural uranium as fuel. Heavy Water contains deuterium instead of regular hydrogen. It slows down neutrons effectively and has a low probability of neutron absorption.

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The Assam Cabinet approved Permanent Residence Certificates (PRCs) for the Moran community living in Arunachal Pradesh. The Moran community has long demanded PRCs and recognition as residents of Arunachal Pradesh. They are an indigenous group from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, belonging to the Tibeto-Burman-origin Kachari family. Historically, they spoke the Moran language, which is closely related to Dimasa. Now, they predominantly speak Assamese. Their traditional customs have merged with Vaishnavism after conversion.

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The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare introduced the Digital Crop Survey (DCS) System to collect real-time crop data through a mobile interface. It provides accurate, up-to-date crop area details for better production estimates. Agri Stack was developed under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, ensuring farmers’ data privacy and security. Farmers’ data is collected only with consent and shared securely using encryption, APIs, and token-based authentication. The system follows cybersecurity guidelines from MeitY and CERT-In, with regular security audits. Digital inclusion is ensured via Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Krishi Sakhis, and Common Service Centres (CSCs).

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Telangana has declared heatwaves, sunstrokes, and sunburns as a ‘State-Specific Disaster’ due to rising global temperatures and frequent severe heat events. Financial relief to families of heatwave victims has been increased from ₹50,000 to ₹4 lakh per deceased person under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF). Previously, relief was given under the Apathbandhu scheme; now a Government Order (G.O.) issued by Special Chief Secretary (Disaster Management) Arvind Kumar formalised the new policy. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported at least 15 heatwave days in Telangana in 2024, with some districts facing over 30 days. Heatwave deaths must meet IMD’s definition: temperature ≥ 40°C with 5-6°C rise from normal or ≥ 45°C.

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The Maharashtra government has launched the Tourism Security Force, also known as Paryatan Mitra, to improve tourist safety and boost tourism. The pilot launch will be held during the Mahabaleshwar festival from 1st to 4th May 2025 in Satara district. The Tourism Department will appoint tourism police on a contract basis to make tourists feel secure while visiting the state. The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation will fund the project with help from the Maharashtra State Security Corporation and Satara police. These tourism police will also guide tourists by sharing information on cultural sites, laws, and sustainable tourism.

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Bodofa Upendranath Brahma was a respected leader of the Bodo community who championed non-violent struggle for tribal identity, rights and cultural preservation. On May 1, 2025, the Government of India (GoI) unveiled his 9-feet-high statue in New Delhi, marking his 35th death anniversary. Union Home Minister (UHM) Amit Shah presided over the unveiling and announced the naming of a major road and rotary after him. This tribute underscores the Government of India’s commitment to tribal empowerment and peacebuilding in India’s North East.

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The Maharashtra government launched the “One State, One Registration” scheme to make property registration easy and citizen-friendly. It allows people to register property documents at any sub-registrar office in Maharashtra, regardless of where the property is located. Earlier, buyers had to register documents only at the local sub-registrar office of the property, which caused delays and overcrowding. The new policy saves time, reduces paperwork, and helps senior citizens and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). Legal steps and documents like sale deed, Aadhaar, and PAN remain unchanged. It does not affect stamp duty or registration fees. The National Informatics Centre (NIC) is using technology like Geographic Information System (GIS), drone mapping, and blockchain for better accuracy. This move is expected to boost real estate activity and investor confidence in the state.

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Minister of Power and Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurated the Bharat Bodh Kendra at India Habitat Centre (IHC), New Delhi. Bharat Bodh Kendra is a new section under the Habitat Library and Resource Centre. It is dedicated to deepening understanding of India’s cultural and civilizational heritage. The centre offers curated books and resources on Indian art, music, spirituality, history, and philosophy. It provides a quiet space for reflection, learning, and cultural exploration.

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Recently, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) rescued four minor girls from a suspected human trafficking case on the Satyagrah Express at Raxaul Railway Station under Operation AAHT, which stands for Action Against Human Trafficking. Operation AAHT is a special mission by RPF to stop human trafficking using the Indian railway network. RPF has set up Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs) across railway zones to take focused action. It works with the National Commission for Women (NCW) to ensure better help and coordination for victims. Cyber cells track online trafficking activity, and law enforcement gets real-time data on victims, routes, and traffickers. Special attention is given to trains from border districts near Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. In financial year 2024–25, 929 victims have been rescued and 274 traffickers arrested.