India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has waived additional filing fees for 13 major e-forms due to a planned three-week shutdown of the MCA21 portal. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) launched the MCA21 portal to offer secure and simple online access to corporate services. It automates compliance and enforcement under the Companies Act, 1956, Companies Act, 2013, and the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008. The portal is also designed for smooth interoperability with the National e-Governance Services Delivery Gateway (NSDG).

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President Droupadi Murmu recently inaugurated Rashtrapati Tapovan and Rashtrapati Niketan in Dehradun. She also opened public facilities like a visitor centre and cafeteria and laid the foundation of Rashtrapati Udyan at Rashtrapati Niketan. A book on biodiversity of these places was released, listing over 300 plant species and 170 animal species. Rashtrapati Tapovan will open to the public from June 24 and Rashtrapati Niketan from July 1.

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Recently, the government upgraded the Sugamya Bharat App to improve accessibility support for Divyangjan, meaning persons with disabilities, and elderly citizens. The revamped app now has Artificial Intelligence-powered chatbot support to help users in real time. It also includes details about government schemes and resources for persons with disabilities. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the app in 2021 to let people report accessibility problems in public places, transport, and digital systems. Since its launch, about three thousand complaints have been received, and around two thousand have been resolved, showing positive impact.

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Recently, the Bihar Cabinet approved several measures to boost village infrastructure, social pensions, women’s entrepreneurship, subsidised meals, and local governance. The Cabinet sanctioned the start of Jeevika Didi Ki Rasoi units at block, sub-divisional, and district headquarters to provide affordable meals. JEEViKA, meaning Bihar Rural Livelihoods Project, supports rural poor for social and economic empowerment and is managed by Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society under the Department of Rural Development.

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Recently, India’s first wooden Gurdwara named Sri Nanak Niwas was built in Fazilka, Punjab, inside the police lines. The Gurdwara is crafted using Deodhar wood imported from Finland, known for its strength and resistance to moths, sunlight, and rain. A skilled carpenter from Ludhiana, who has experience building wooden homes abroad, carried out the construction work. This unique wooden shrine is seen as a heartfelt tribute to faith and the spirit of service, known as seva.

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Recently, India achieved global recognition for its first Equine Disease-Free Compartment (EDFC) at the Remount Veterinary Corps Centre and College, Meerut Cantonment, Uttar Pradesh. The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) approved the facility on 3rd July. The EDFC enables Indian sport horses to travel and compete internationally by meeting global biosecurity and animal health standards. The compartment is free from Equine Infectious Anaemia, Equine Influenza, Equine Piroplasmosis, Glanders, Surra, and African Horse Sickness.

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Municipal corporations of Lucknow, Pune, and Indore were awarded as best-performing Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) at the first National Level Conference of ULBs in Gurugram, Haryana. Urban Local Body means local government institutions managing urban areas. Lucknow showcased e-vehicles for waste collection, big waste processing plants, and converting dumping sites into inspirational points. Lucknow also developed urban forests using the Miyawaki method and built eco-tourism parks like Mango Museum Park. Pune showed ward-level waste collection, biogas plants for power, slum redevelopment, Triple R centres for reusable items, and a “tree ambulance” service.

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Recently, the Smart Mosquito Surveillance System (SMoSS) was launched by Andhra Pradesh government to control mosquito-borne diseases using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) tools. It was initiated by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Department. The first phase begins this month, covering 66 locations in six major municipal corporations across Andhra Pradesh. These include 16 in Greater Visakhapatnam, 28 in Vijayawada, 7 in Nellore, 6 in Kurnool, 5 in Rajamahendravaram, and 4 in Kakinada.

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Recently, the Maharashtra government declared ‘Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav’ as the official state festival. The announcement was made by Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar in the Legislative Assembly. Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav was started by Lokmanya Tilak in 1893 to promote social unity and nationalism. The festival symbolizes freedom, self-respect, pride in language, and cultural identity. It continues to be a powerful expression of Maharashtra’s cultural heritage. The government aims to preserve, promote, and celebrate Ganeshotsav across the state and the nation.

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Recently, on July 14, 2025, Yakten village in Pakyong district, Sikkim was officially declared India’s first digital nomad village. It was launched under the ‘Nomad Sikkim’ initiative, a collaboration between the district administration and NGO Sarvahitey. The project aims to attract digital professionals from India and abroad to work remotely in Sikkim. It focuses on providing sustainable income to homestay owners, especially during the six-month off-season from April-May.