India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the United Nations in India launched the Adi Yuva Fellowship and Adi Karmayogi Volunteers Programme under Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan. The Abhiyan, inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 17 September 2025 during Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, aims to engage 11 crore citizens in one lakh tribal villages across 550 districts of 30 States and Union Territories. Adi Yuva Fellowship will provide a 12-month paid fellowship with mentorship, health insurance, and links to skilling schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0 and PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana. The initiative strengthens inclusive governance and prepares tribal youth as leaders for Viksit Bharat 2047.

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Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report 2023 shows 807 river locations unfit for bathing, down from 815 in 2022. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) monitors river health using Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD). A BOD above 3 mg/L indicates pollution and unfit for bathing. Polluted River Stretch (PRS) is defined as two consecutive locations exceeding the BOD criterion in a river. In 2023, 296 Polluted River Stretch (PRS) were recorded in 271 rivers. In 2022, there were 311 PRS in 279 rivers. Maharashtra had 54 PRS, followed by Kerala 31, Madhya Pradesh and Manipur 18 each, and Karnataka 14.

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Andhra Pradesh expanded its WhatsApp Governance platform ‘Mana Mitra’ to offer 738 citizen services across 36 departments. Mana Mitra is India’s first WhatsApp-based governance platform, launched in January 2025 to deliver public services digitally. Citizens access services by messaging 9552300009, using a menu-driven chatbot for education, revenue, RTC, endowments, tourism, taxes, and more. Certificates like income, caste, and hall tickets are delivered digitally with QR code verification for authenticity. The platform integrates a real-time governance dashboard to track requests and service delivery.

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Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) initiative to improve urban sanitation. Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) initiative is a structured mentorship program involving 72 mentor cities and around 200 mentee cities based on Swachh Survekshan rankings. Top-performing cities act as mentors, paired with low-performing mentee cities for knowledge sharing and peer learning. The initiative is time-bound, with a 100-day program to develop collaborative action plans with defined milestones.

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Recently, hundreds protested in Daporijo, Arunachal Pradesh, against the proposed Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project. The Subansiri Upper Hydroelectric Project is a 1,800 Megawatt (MW) run-of-the-river project on the Subansiri River basin in Arunachal Pradesh. It is expected to start commercial operations in 2031. The project aims to generate 6,581.29 Gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity. The total estimated project cost is around 2,346.87 million US dollars.

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On World Mental Health Day 2025, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched new initiatives for the National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS). Tele MANAS stands for Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States. It was started by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 2022. It aims to provide universal access to equitable, affordable, and quality mental health care through 24×7 tele-mental health services. Tele MANAS is a key digital component of the National Mental Health Programme (NMHP). Services are available across all Indian States and Union Territories with assured linkages for seamless care.

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In October 2025, Gurugram launched India’s first Quick Response (QR) code-based kiosk for paying traffic fines at Ambience Mall, Gurugram, Haryana. The initiative aims to streamline payments and reduce courthouse visits. The kiosk was developed jointly by Gurugram Police (GP) and Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA). The project is part of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership with Narayana Hospital Trust and Ambience Mall. It supports the “Challan Nahi, Salah Milegi” campaign to promote road safety and behavioral change among commuters. The kiosk provides 24/7 payment convenience but cannot process fines over 90 days old or already referred to court.

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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 Bathou religion of the Bodo community in Assam has been officially given a separate code in the upcoming national census. Bathouism is the indigenous faith of the Bodos, mainly in Assam and parts of North Bengal, forming a key part of their cultural identity. The term “Bathou” means “Five Principles”, representing Ha (Earth), Dwi (Water), Or (Fire), Bar (Air), and Okhrang (Sky). The religion focuses on nature worship, maintaining balance between humans and the environment through household and community rituals. Sacred Sijou plants and elemental symbols are central to Bathou practices.

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Union Minister George Kurian launched the Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025 and VyAS–BHARAT and VyAS–SUTRA apps in Kochi. The Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025 marks India’s first fully digital and geo-referenced fisheries census, replacing paper-based surveys. It will cover 1.2 million fisher households across 5,000 coastal villages in 13 States and Union Territories, including Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. The census will collect granular socio-economic data, including income, housing, loans, insurance, and COVID-19 impact. It will map Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs) and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to strengthen the fisheries value chain.