India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025’ on January 28 in Bhubaneswar. The event was attended by Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Ministers, and business leaders. It is Odisha’s largest business event to date, aimed at promoting investment and industrial growth. The conclave highlighted Odisha’s potential as a key economic hub in Eastern India.

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Mira Bhayander in Maharashtra launched its City Climate Action Plan 2024-2047, becoming the fifth city in the state with a climate-resilient roadmap. Four other cities are Mumbai, Sholapur, Nashik and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly Aurangabad). The plan targets a 36% reduction in emissions by 2047 through renewable energy, energy-efficient buildings, and improved waste management. The city’s emissions in 2023 were 1.34 million tonnes CO2e, with 62% from stationary energy, 22% from transport, and 16% from waste. Six priority sectors include energy, water, urban flooding, greening, mobility, and waste management. Measures include flood early warning systems, rooftop solar adoption, green retrofitting, and decentralized wastewater treatment.

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) launched the “Chandrayaan Se Chunao Tak” initiative in West Delhi during the assembly elections. The campaign aims to engage voters by linking India’s space achievements, especially the Chandrayaan mission, with the electoral process. It is an innovative approach to raise awareness and encourage voter participation.

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Ajmer municipal corporation renamed Foy Sagar Lake to Varun Sagar and King Edward Memorial to Maharishi Dayanand Memorial Vishranti Grah. Foy Sagar Lake in Rajasthan was built in 1892 as a famine relief project by the English engineer Foy. Until 1995, it was Ajmer’s main drinking water source before the Bisalpur Dam was constructed. The lake was neglected but revived last year to supply water to nearby regions.

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TRIFED signed MoUs with Reliance Retail, HCL Foundation, and Torajamelo Indonesia to boost tribal entrepreneurship and economic inclusion. Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) operates under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, to support tribal communities. It was established in August 1987 under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 1984. The organization promotes the marketing of tribal products to improve socio-economic conditions. Its mandate includes institutionalizing the trade of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) and Surplus Agricultural Produce (SAP) collected or cultivated by tribals.

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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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Telangana Assembly adopted a resolution to implement the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994 (Central Act No. 42 of 1994). The Act regulates organ transplantation and prevents commercial dealings in human organs and tissues. Telangana had its own Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1995 (Act No. 24 of 1995) but opted for the Central Act due to its 2011 amendments. The 2011 amendments included tissue transplantation, establishment of state and national-level bodies, and stricter penalties for violations. The adoption allows Telangana to enforce the 2011 amendments effectively.

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The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India signed an agreement with Bhaskaracharya National Institute of Space Application and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) to use advanced GIS and remote sensing technologies. BISAG-N is an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). It is located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It focuses on technology development, research, and capacity building in geospatial technology. It specializes in satellite communication, geo-informatics, and geo-spatial technology. BISAG-N provides GIS solutions, including database design, map creation, software development, and technical consulting. It offers end-to-end GIS system implementation, integrating hardware, software, and customized solutions.

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The ‘Kumbakonam Betel Leaf’ from Thanjavur and the ‘Thovalai Flower Garland’ from Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, have been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag by the central government. With this recognition, Tamil Nadu now has a total of 62 GI-tagged products. The GI Tag prevents misuse of these names for commercial purposes and protects against forgery.

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Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways called the breakthrough in the Silkyara Bend-Barkot Tunnel a historic milestone. The tunnel is a 531-kilometre long, two-lane bi-directional tunnel with an escape passage. It is located on the Dharasu-Yamunotri section in Uttarakhand, connecting Silkyara and Barkot. The tunnel is part of National Highway-134 (NH-134), earlier known as NH-94. It is being built under the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) mode.