India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has warned against the Morand-Ganjal Irrigation Project in Madhya Pradesh. The project involves building two dams on the Morand and Ganjal rivers to improve irrigation in Hoshangabad, Betul, Harda, and Khandwa districts. It may displace 644 families, including 604 tribal families. It could destroy a critical tiger corridor between Satpura and Melghat Tiger Reserves, endangering species like leopards, wolves, wild dogs, and hyenas.

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Tehri Hydro Development Corporation India Ltd (THDCIL) started commercial operations of a 660-MW unit at Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. This marks THDCIL’s entry into the domestic thermal energy sector. The plant has a total capacity of 1,320 MW (2×660 MW) with an investment of ₹13,000 crore. The second unit is expected to start operations soon. The plant is equipped with modern technologies like Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) to enhance power generation while ensuring environmental sustainability.

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The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for Bageshwar Dham Medical and Science Research Institute in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, on February 23. The institute will provide free treatment to underprivileged cancer patients. It will be built on 10 acres, with a 100-bed hospital in the first phase. The hospital will have state-of-the-art machines and specialist doctors for cancer treatment.

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Maharashtra Chief Minister inaugurated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s first temple in Bhiwandi, Thane district on his birth anniversary as per the Hindu lunar calendar. The CM called it a “national temple”, highlighting its inspirational value and Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy. Shivaji Maharaj fought for God, country, and faith, ensuring the right to worship Ishta Devas. The grand temple spans four acres in Marade Pada, Thane district. Architect Vijaykumar Patil designed the temple, and sculptor Arun Yogiraj carved the 6.5-feet idol of Shivaji Maharaj.

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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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On 19th March 2025, the Ministry of Labour & Employment launched India’s Social Protection Data Pooling Exercise with State Governments and the International Labour Organization (ILO). In Phase 1, 10 states, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Gujarat, were selected for data consolidation. The initiative integrates 34 major social protection schemes using encrypted Aadhaar, processing over 200 crore records. Social protection coverage doubled from 24.4% in 2021 to 48.8% in 2024, benefiting 65% of India’s population. The exercise aims to optimize welfare spending, enhance financial sustainability, and strengthen India’s global social security negotiations.

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National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Private Limited successfully completed the trial run of Unit 2 (200 MW) of the Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project in Himachal Pradesh. The Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-the-river project in Sainj, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, harnessing the lower Parbati River, a tributary of the Beas River. A concrete gravity dam at Pulga village diverts water through a 31.52 km head race tunnel to a powerhouse in Suind village, Sainj Valley. The project has a total capacity of 800 MW (four units of 200 MW each). Once fully operational, it will generate 3,074 million units of electricity annually. National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Private Limited owns 100% of the project.

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister launched the P4 Bangaru Kutumbam-Margadarsi initiative in Velagapudi on Ugadi. P4 stands for Public-Private-People Partnership, a mission-mode initiative for social and economic transformation. It aims to eradicate poverty and uplift marginalised families by creating model families called “Bangaru Kutumbam.” The initiative targets over 2 million beneficiaries in the initial phase. It provides free gas cylinders, educational support, and women empowerment schemes. The initiative promotes inclusive development, governance innovation, and a replicable welfare model for other states.

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The Rajya Sabha passed the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025, to implement international agreements on aviation leasing. It aligns with the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment (Cape Town Convention, 2001) and its Protocol on Aircraft Equipment. India signed these agreements in 2008. The bill secures rights over aircraft, helicopters, and engines, ensuring legal clarity. It empowers the central government to make rules and designates the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) as the registry authority for aircraft registration and de-registration, protecting creditors and aviation stakeholders under clear legal guidelines.

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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the Department of Panchayati Raj, Government of Jharkhand, are organizing a national event under “Hamari Parampara Hamari Virasat” on 4th April 2025 in New Delhi. It celebrates the 150th Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, honoring tribal heritage nationwide. More than 560 tribal representatives from Jharkhand will share views on grassroots governance, cultural legacy, and traditional knowledge. Cultural programs like Santhali dance and Munda storytelling will be featured. The initiative launched on 26th January 2025, aims to preserve tribal traditions across 20,300 villages, aligned with the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA Act).