India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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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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Assam’s opposition raised concerns over the plight of ‘D’ (Doubtful) voters and demanded the closure of the state’s only detention centre. D-voters are individuals who couldn’t prove their Indian nationality and have cases pending with the Foreigners Tribunals. The D-Voter concept is specific to Assam, where migration and citizenship are major political issues. The Election Commission of India introduced the D-voter category in 1997. D-voters cannot vote or contest elections as their citizenship is unverified. The Citizenship Act, 1955, and Citizenship Rules, 2003, do not define ‘doubtful voter.’ A decision on D-voters must be made within a specific timeframe, and they may be deported or detained if found to be foreign nationals.

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The government will open “Pashu Aushadhi” stores nationwide to provide affordable veterinary medicines. It follows the model of Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) for low-cost generic medicines. The initiative is part of the revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP). Stores will be run by cooperative societies and Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSK). Ethnoveterinary medicines based on traditional knowledge will also be available. ₹75 crore has been allocated to ensure affordable, high-quality veterinary medicines for farmers.

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Star Health Insurance launched the SheTARA campaign in Tamil Nadu to promote preventive healthcare for women and encourage them to become insurance agents. More than 40 health camps will provide subsidized screenings for thyroid, haemoglobin, blood sugar, blood pressure, and bone mineral density. A webinar on work-life balance and women’s health in the AI era will be conducted by a leading gynaecologist. The flagship event in Anna Nagar, Chennai, will honor women employees’ contributions, highlighting Tamil Nadu’s leadership in women’s workforce participation.

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The Farakka Barrage, commissioned in 1975, marks its 50th anniversary in 2025. It is located on the Ganga River in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, about 18 km from the Bangladesh border. The barrage diverts 40,000 cusecs of water to flush out silt from the Bhagirathi-Hooghly River, aiding Kolkata Port’s navigation. Built after 12 years of construction with a cost of ₹130 crores. India and Bangladesh have signed multiple agreements on Ganga water sharing, including the 1977 Farakka Agreement and the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty.

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Kerala has become the first state in India to pass a law creating a Senior Citizens Commission. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the law, which was enacted on 25 March. The commission will focus on protecting the rights, welfare, and rehabilitation of senior citizens. Kerala ranks first in elderly welfare and continues to set an example in this field. The Kerala State Senior Citizens Commission Bill was passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly. The commission aims to ensure better rehabilitation, security, and welfare for senior citizens.

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The Rajya Sabha passed the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025, to implement international agreements on aviation leasing. It aligns with the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention, 2001) and its Protocol on Aircraft Equipment. India signed these agreements in 2008. The bill secures rights over aircraft, helicopters, and engines, ensuring legal clarity. It empowers the central government to make rules and designates the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) as the registry authority for aircraft registration and de-registration, protecting creditors and aviation stakeholders under clear legal guidelines.

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released draft guidelines to integrate Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses. The Ministry of Education (MoE) introduced Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to blend traditional Indian knowledge with modern education. The initiative promotes interdisciplinary research, preservation, and dissemination of IKS for research and societal use. It covers diverse fields like Arts, Literature, Agriculture, Basic Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Management, and Economics.

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West Bengal has launched a ‘Triple Elimination’ pilot project to stop mother-to-child transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), syphilis, and Hepatitis B by 2026. This is India’s first such initiative and is being carried out with the William J Clinton Foundation (WJCF) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Led by the State Health Department, the project focuses on preventing sexual and vertical (mother-to-child) transmission. All three diseases have long incubation periods and cause lifelong health issues. Infected mothers and newborns face high health risks like deformities from congenital syphilis and liver disease from early Hepatitis B infection.

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A controversy has emerged in Manipur over renaming Thangjing Hill, sacred to the Meitei community, as ‘Thangting Camp’ by the Kuki National Front – Military Council (KNF-MC). Thangjing Hill, also known as Thangching or Thangting Hill, is a pilgrimage site for Sanamahism followers and is linked to the Ibudhou Thangjing temple. It is located in Churachandpur district of Manipur, within the Churachandpur-Khaopum Protected Forests.