India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Ministry of Culture launched Gyan Bharatam Mission to survey, document, conserve, digitize and provide access to manuscripts across India. The Standing Finance Committee (SFC) approved ₹491.66 crore for 2025–2031 to implement the mission. Manuscripts from academic institutions, museums, libraries and private collections will be covered across the country. The mission aims to identify about one crore manuscripts regardless of region, language or script. A nationwide network of Cluster Centres (CCs) and Independent Centres (ICs) is being created, with 40+ centres onboarded.

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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 under Environment Protection Act, 1986, replacing the 2016 rules from April 1, 2026. The rules aim to promote a circular economy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for better waste management. They mandate four-way segregation of waste at source into wet, dry, sanitary, and special waste categories. Central Pollution Control Board will implement a digital portal to track waste lifecycle and improve governance. The rules promote refuse-derived fuel (RDF) usage and include special provisions for hilly and island regions.

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The Centre for Southeast Asian Studies has been inaugurated at Nalanda University to strengthen India’s engagement with Southeast Asia. The initiative was announced by Narendra Modi during the ASEAN-India Summit 2025. It focuses on interdisciplinary research areas like climate, maritime studies, trade, public health, migration, and digital cooperation. The Centre will support the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Plan of Action (2026–2030). It aims to act as a bridge by enhancing academic collaboration, policy engagement, and cultural ties between India and Southeast Asia.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Kaynes semiconductor plant at Sanand, Gujarat. The plant is set up by Kaynes Technology as an Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility. It is established under the India Semiconductor Mission. The facility manufactures Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs) used in electric vehicles, automotive, and industrial automation. It marks India’s entry into the global semiconductor value chain and boosts high-tech manufacturing.

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Recently, the Election Commission of India urged voters to use the “Know Your Candidates” (KYC) module on the ECINet platform to make informed electoral choices. ECINet is a single-point digital platform developed by Election Commission of India (ECI) for voters, election officials, political parties, and civil society. It integrates over 40 existing ECI apps, including Voter Helpline App, cVIGIL, Suvidha 2.0, Saksham, and others. The platform offers a user-friendly interface (UI/UX) with all electoral services in one place.

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The Department of Pensions and Pensioners’ Welfare has been conducting Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaigns since November 2022 to promote digital submission of life certificates and improve ease of living for pensioners. DLC Campaign 4.0 (Nov 1–30, 2025) was launched in New Delhi and became the largest-ever pensioners’ welfare campaign in India. The campaign followed a saturation approach, organizing 75,000 camps across 2,000 cities/districts, supported by 1,400 nodal officers and 1.8 lakh postmen/Dak Sevaks for doorstep services.

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India recorded its highest-ever annual wind energy addition of 6.05 Gigawatt (GW) in FY 2025–26, surpassing the previous peak of 5.5 GW in FY 2016–17. This reflects a strong 46% year-on-year growth over FY 2024–25, indicating accelerated onshore wind deployment. India’s cumulative installed wind power capacity has exceeded 56 GW, making it one of the leading global wind energy markets. Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra have been the primary contributors to wind capacity addition in FY 2025–26.

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Borsar Village in Madhya Pradesh has emerged as a profanity-free village promoting respectful communication among residents. Villagers have collectively pledged to avoid abusive language in daily interactions. Awareness campaigns have been conducted to encourage discipline and positive behaviour across the community. The initiative is followed by people of all age groups, ensuring widespread participation. It has led to improved social harmony and a noticeable reduction in conflicts within the village.

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The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation celebrated its 25th Foundation Day on 10 April in New Delhi. National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) was established in 2001 as a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The objective is to promote socio-economic and educational upliftment of Scheduled Tribes (STs) through self-employment and financial support.

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The Delhi government has launched its draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0 (2026–2030), aimed at reducing pollution by transitioning to cleaner mobility. The policy proposes banning new petrol two-wheeler registrations by April 1, 2028, and switching entirely to electric three-wheelers by January 1, 2027, including tax waivers for electric cars under ₹30 lakh. The policy focuses on expanding charging stations via Delhi Transco Limited and mandates 100% electrification for commercial and government fleets.