India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, hosted BioE3@1 to mark the first anniversary of the BioE3 Policy. BioE3 integrates Biotechnology with Economy, Environment, and Employment, approved by Union Cabinet in 2024. The event focused on “Institute–Industry Interaction for Climate Resilient Agriculture and Clean Energy.” BioE3 aims to boost India’s bioeconomy and support Net Zero carbon targets by 2070.

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ACME Group and Japan’s IHI Corporation announced a joint venture to set up India’s largest green ammonia project in Gopalpur, Odisha. The plant will produce 0.4 million tonnes of green ammonia annually mainly for Japanese power and chemical sectors. It will help cut 0.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year and support India’s Green Hydrogen Mission. The project is targeted for commissioning by 2029-30 with focus on exports to Japan. It aligns with the 15th Japan–India Annual Summit 2025 Joint Declaration on Clean Hydrogen and Ammonia. The project will boost Odisha’s green energy hub status, create jobs, and strengthen India-Japan clean energy partnership.

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The World Bank has approved a Rs 1,675 crore project to boost Tamil Nadu’s coastal resilience under the Strengthening Coastal Resilience and the Economy (SHORE) project. Of this, Rs 1,172.5 crore will be funded by the World Bank and Rs 502.5 crore by the Tamil Nadu government. The project will restore 30,000 hectares through mangrove plantations, sand dune recovery, coral reef and seagrass protection. It will be implemented under Tamil Nadu’s TN-SHORE Mission with a dedicated blue carbon agency. The project supports India’s Vision 2030 for the blue economy, with private sector participation in eco-tourism and plastic waste management.

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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is planning to raise Border Wing Home Guards (BWHG) along the India-China border. Border Wing Home Guards (BWHG) already exist on the India-Pakistan border and act as support to the Army and border forces during emergencies. Seven States are authorised to have Border Wing Home Guards (BWHG)- Meghalaya, Tripura, Assam, West Bengal, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. At present, only Rajasthan has active Border Wing Home Guards (BWHG).

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Dhordo village in Kutch, Gujarat, globally recognised by United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) as the ‘Best Tourism Village’, is now fully solar-powered. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated this achievement on 20 September 2025 during the ‘Samudra Se Samriddhi’ event in Bhavnagar. Dhordo becomes Gujarat’s fourth solar village, after Modhera (Mehsana), Sukhi (Kheda), and Masali (Banaskantha), showcasing the state’s clean energy leadership. Under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, all 81 homes have solar rooftops with 177 kilowatts capacity

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Andhra Pradesh won the Best State Award under the ‘Mera Resham – Mera Abhiman’ programme. The programme is initiated by the Central Silk Board (CSB), Government of India, to support silk farmers and reelers. The award was presented on 20 September 2025 during the 76th Central Silk Board Foundation Day in Bengaluru. Awareness programmes conducted in Sri Sathya Sai, Chittoor, Annamayya, Anantapur, Prakasam, and Kakinada districts increased cocoon production and encouraged mulberry cultivation. Andhra Pradesh previously won the Best Tableau Award during Independence Day 2025.

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Karnataka government launched LEAP (Local Economy Accelerator Programme) with ₹1,000 crore investment for 5 years. The programme supports Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns with infrastructure, co-working spaces, mentorship, and market access. A 3.5-acre Technology Park in Mangaluru will provide space for 3,500 people. Karnataka follows the 3P strategy – people, policy, participation. The state plans 500 new Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in 4 years, creating 5 lakh jobs, and will soon launch a Circular Economy Policy.

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Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Science City at Rajendra Nagar in Patna. The Science City is spread over 21 acres and developed as a modern hub of science and innovation. It features five science-based galleries, 269 science exhibition models, an auditorium, and a 4D theater. It has been built by Bihar’s Department of Science, Technology, and Technical Education. The project cost is 889 crore rupees and it was completed in five years.

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Telangana government initiative WE Hub launched the first cohort of the RAMP (Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance) Women Acceleration Programme in Hyderabad. The programme is World Bank-assisted and supported by the Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). A total of 45 women-led MSMEs from 13 districts of Telangana were selected out of 300 applicants through district-level outreach boot camps. The cohort will run till March 2027, providing comprehensive acceleration support to expand business and market presence.

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Recently, the Union Health Ministry confirmed that while 18 State drug control authorities use the Online National Drugs Licensing System (ONDLS), none have fully met the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) guidelines. ONDLS is a digital single-window platform for processing all drug-related licences in India. It was developed by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and State/UT Drug Regulatory Authorities. It aims to make drug licensing uniform, transparent, and accountable across India.