India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Karnataka has become the first state in India to approve one day of paid menstrual leave per month for all women employees in government and private sectors. The leave amounts to 12 days per year and applies to government offices, educational institutions, factories, and private organisations. Odisha and Bihar have similar policies only for government employees, while Kerala implements it in universities. The policy was approved after extensive consultations, including gynaecologists, psychiatrists, professors, NGOs, trade unions, and employers. Global practices from countries such as Finland and Japan were reviewed before finalising the policy.

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The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) launched the “Sahajeevan” project to comply with the Supreme Court directives on stray dogs. The initiative focuses on relocating stray dogs from educational institutions, hospitals, and public places to designated shelters after vaccination. The project aims to promote human-animal coexistence while ensuring safe relocation and vaccination. GMC plans to create awareness in all wards before vaccination drives to prevent public resistance.

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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted “Operation Bullion Blaze” to crack down on a major gold-smuggling syndicate in Mumbai. The syndicate smuggled gold into India, melted it in covert furnaces, and sold the refined bullion in the grey market. DRI aims to dismantle organised smuggling networks, safeguard economic and fiscal stability, and ensure a transparent trading environment.

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Bastar region is seeing increasing participation of Abhujmadia youth in events like the Bastar Olympics. Abhujmadia is a Primitive Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) living in Narayanpur, Dantewada, and Abujhmad areas of Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh. They are an ancestral and patriarchal tribe divided into several dynasties. They speak the Abujhbadia Gondi dialect. Abujhmaria women consider Godana (traditional tattooing) as a permanent and sacred form of jewellery

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Uttarakhand inaugurated its first Grey Smart Toilet in Prem Nagar, Dehradun, designed for senior citizens and people with disabilities. The facility features sensor-based automated functions, wheelchair-friendly ramps, supportive grab bars, anti-skid flooring, and low-height fixtures for safety and comfort. It includes IoT-based monitoring, automatic flushing, water-level sensors, and an app-linked dashboard for maintenance alerts, reducing manual supervision. The initiative promotes dignified, accessible sanitation and will be replicated across pilgrim and tourist circuits like Char Dham routes.

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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has made Sanchar Saathi app mandatory on all new or imported mobile phones in India to improve digital safety. It is developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) as a security and awareness platform for mobile users in India. Sanchar Saathi is a security and awareness platform available as a mobile app and web portal for public use. It helps users manage digital identity, report fraud, and protect mobile devices from cyber risks.

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The government informed Lok Sabha that 1,469 film titles, equal to 4.3 lakh minutes, have been digitized under the National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM). NFHM was launched by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to restore and preserve India’s film heritage. The National Film Archive of India in Pune implements the mission. The mission also conducts training workshops and uses a web-based IT system for smooth preservation processes.

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The Government has launched the National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM) to create a comprehensive digital database of livestock and related services across India, as informed to Parliament. The mission aims to improve livestock productivity, breed improvement, disease surveillance, traceability of livestock products, and farmer-centric service delivery. So far, about 9.5 crore livestock owners have been registered and 35.96 crore animals have been issued Pashu Aadhaar. The digital backbone of NDLM is the Bharat Pashudhan platform, supported by mobile and web applications for field workers.

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Bihar government launched the ‘Abhaya Brigade’ to ensure the safety of girls and women near schools, colleges, and coaching centres. The initiative was flagged off by East Champaran Superintendent of Police Swarn Prabhat on directions from the police headquarters. Those harassing or making lewd remarks toward female students will be arrested and sent to jail. Special Abhaya Brigade teams have been formed in nearly all 50 police stations across the district. Each team consists of one female officer, two female constables, and one male constable.

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Jammu & Kashmir inaugurated its first Gen Z Post Office at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Vijaypur, making it the first AIIMS in India to host such a facility. The initiative is part of the Department of Posts’ broader plan to modernise campus post offices into youth-centric, technology-enabled service hubs. The Gen Z Post Office is designed for Generation Z, featuring a modern ambience, digital payment facilities, simplified services, and integrated access to postal, banking, and insurance services. The facility aims to raise awareness about postal savings schemes, India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) services.