India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The West Bengal government launched the Amader Para Amader Samadhan (Our Neighbourhood, Our Solution) programme on 2nd August 2025. It aims to deliver governance directly to people’s doorsteps. It is a flagship initiative to promote participatory governance and fast-track local problem-solving. The main goal is on-the-spot grievance resolution by connecting citizens with officials. The programme will run till 3rd November 2025.

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Punjab became the first state in India to empanel sign language interpreters, translators, and special educators under the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act, 2015. The aim is to ensure accessible and sensitive justice for children with hearing and speech impairments. Experts will be deployed district-wise and compensated as per legal provisions. They will assist in routine and urgent cases involving specially-abled children. Punjab already broadcasts Punjab Vidhan Sabha proceedings in sign language. Initiative aligns with Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012

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A recent genetic study found a possible genetic link to the high rate of Tuberculosis (TB) in the Sahariya tribe of central India. The Sahariya are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) and are among the most disadvantaged communities. Their population is around six lakh (Census 2011) spread across Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and a few other states. They are also called Seher, Sair, Savar, Saonar, and Sahra. They live in clusters called Seharana with stone or mud houses, following joint family systems.

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Indian researchers have recently discovered fossilised remains of a rare crocodile-like creature in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. The fossil belongs to a phytosaur, a semi-aquatic reptile and ancestor of modern crocodiles, measuring 1.5–2 metres and over 200 million years old. It was found in Megha village within the Lathi Formation, a geological structure from the late Triassic–early Jurassic period. The discovery was led by a senior hydrogeologist and confirmed by palaeontologists, who also identified a possible fossilised egg. The area could become a hub for fossil tourism due to its rich palaeontological potential.

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Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) 2025 report by the Energy Policy Institute, University of Chicago, shows air pollution is India’s top health threat. Dirty air cuts 3.5 years from average life expectancy, higher than malnutrition (1.6 years), tobacco use (1.5 years), and unsafe water (8.4 months). All 1.4 billion Indians live in areas exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) safe PM2.5 limit of 5 µg/m³. Northern India is the world’s most polluted region. Delhi-NCR residents face the highest loss with 8.2 years of life expectancy cut due to air pollution. Bihar residents lose 5.6 years of life expectancy. Haryana residents lose 5.3 years of life expectancy. The report urges urgent emission control to prevent loss of healthy years due to toxic air.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced cashless medical treatment for all teachers in the state. The facility covers teachers in primary, upper-primary, secondary, aided schools and colleges, Shiksha Mitras, instructors, and cooks. Around nine lakh teachers and their families will benefit, avoiding financial difficulties during illness or emergencies. The announcement was made at the state-level teachers’ honour ceremony in Lucknow on Teachers’ Day. The initiative symbolizes the government’s gratitude for teachers’ contributions.

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Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of India’s first Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Dhar District, Madhya Pradesh. PM MITRA Park is a mega textile hub that integrates spinning, weaving, dyeing, printing, and garment-making in one place. Each park covers about 1,000 acres or more and provides a full ecosystem for textile manufacturing. Parks can be developed as Greenfield or Brownfield projects. The scheme follows the vision “Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.” It aims to make textiles cheaper, faster to market, and of higher quality. Seven PM MITRA Parks are planned across Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced a Rs 1,000 monthly allowance for unemployed graduates aged 20–25 years. The scheme is part of the Chief Minister’s Self-Help Allowance Scheme under the state’s 7 Nischay programme. Earlier, it covered only intermediate pass candidates, now extended to graduates for up to two years. The objective of initiative is to help youth pursue skill training and prepare for competitive exams.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan from Madhya Pradesh on 18 September 2025. It is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to create a decentralized tribal leadership and governance ecosystem. Since July 2025, officers from multiple departments underwent Governance Process Labs, training 20 lakh officials, SHG women, and tribal youth as grassroots Adi Karmayogis. The initiative ensures last-mile scheme implementation, convergence of resources, and active participation of tribal communities. As part of the Abhiyan, the Adi Sewa Parv (17 Sept–2 Oct 2025) is being celebrated in 1 lakh tribal villages.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the fifth phase of Mission Shakti on 22nd September 2025, coinciding with Sharadiya Navratri, for 30 days. The campaign focuses on women’s safety, dignity, and self-reliance with strong interdepartmental coordination. 44,177 women police personnel will cover 57,000 gram panchayats and 14,000 urban wards to spread awareness of rights and schemes. Pink Booths in municipal corporations and Anti-Romeo squads will be strengthened for safety. The UP model of Mission Shakti has been recognized nationally for replication in other states.