India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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NITI Aayog recently launched the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI). India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) is a first-of-its-kind tool to track and rank States and Union Territories (UTs) on electric mobility progress. It evaluates all States and UTs out of 100 across 16 indicators under 3 core themes. Transport Electrification Progress measures electric vehicle (EV) adoption on the demand side. Charging Infrastructure Readiness tracks EV charging network development. EV Research and Innovation Status evaluates supply-side research and development.

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Prime Minister dedicated Kartavya Bhawan to the nation. It is designed to meet Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA)-4 green building standards. The building includes solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and other sustainable features. Kartavya Bhawan is part of the Common Central Secretariat buildings to house bureaucracy under the Central Vista Project. GRIHA is a tool to assess building performance against nationally acceptable green benchmarks. It was developed by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

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Recently, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann flagged off the Baaj Akh–Anti Drone System (ADS) to curb smuggling of weapons and drugs via drones from Pakistan. Punjab became the first state to deploy Anti Drone System (ADS) at the international border as a second line of defence with the Border Security Force (BSF). Three ADS have been launched, six more to follow, costing ₹51.4 crore. In 2024, 283 smuggling drones were seized; in 2025 so far, 137 have been recovered.

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On 14th August, the Union Minister of Panchayati Raj launched ‘SabhaSaar’, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered tool, in New Delhi, first rolled out in Tripura. ‘SabhaSaar’ creates structured minutes of gram sabha meetings from video and audio recordings, ensuring uniformity nationwide. Panchayat officials can upload recordings using e-GramSwaraj login credentials. It is built on Bhashini, an AI language translation platform. It transcribes, translates, and summarizes in major Indian languages and English. It supports panchayats, administrative bodies, and rural development projects with instant meeting insights.

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Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) inaugurated “Mauli,” India’s first all-women Clean Street Food Hub in Mumbai on August 17, 2025. The hub was inaugurated by Union Minister Piyush Goyal under FSSAI’s Eat Right India movement. It is fully operated by women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) trained under FoSTaC (Food Safety Training and Certification). Women vendors are ensuring hygiene, food safety and high-quality street food delivery. FSSAI aims to expand Clean Street Food Hubs nationwide and deepen Eat Right India in schools, workplaces and communities.

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Uttar Pradesh Police launched Operation Savera in Saharanpur region. It aims to move society from addiction darkness to a drug-free life. The drive is directed by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and DGP (Director General of Police) Rajeev Krishna. It will target illegal drug manufacturers, suppliers, intermediaries, and peddlers. Police will dismantle drug trafficking networks by cutting forward and backward linkages. Strict legal action will be taken against mafias dealing in narcotics and psychotropic substances. Properties gained from drug trade will be confiscated. Special awareness campaigns will educate students and society on drug abuse harms.

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India has rejected Nepal’s objection to the resumption of India-China border trade through Lipulekh Pass. In 2020, Nepal passed a constitutional amendment and issued a new map claiming Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani. Lipulekh Pass is a Himalayan pass located in Uttarakhand, India. It serves as a vital link between India and Tibet (China). The pass is an important part of the trade route and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage. Lipulekh Pass is included in the Bharat Rannbhoomi Darshan initiative promoting battlefield tourism.

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A social outfit organised a march in Habra, North 24-Parganas, with around 1,000 Matua community members against the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bengal. The Scheduled Caste Federation led the 3 km march, claiming SIR would harm Matuas who migrated from Bangladesh and face documentation issues. The Matua community is a marginalized Hindu sect with roots in the 19th century. The Matua community is primarily found in the Bengal region, with a significant presence in both West Bengal and Bangladesh. It was founded by Harichand Thakur in the 1860s against caste discrimination. Matuas are the second largest Scheduled Caste (SC) group in West Bengal.

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A Supreme Court-appointed committee has given conditional approval for constructing the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) headquarters in the ecologically sensitive Morphological Ridge area of Delhi. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is a specialized disaster response force under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in India. It was constituted under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, after establishing the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Its mandate includes responding to natural and man-made disasters, including floods, earthquakes, and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) emergencies. The motto is “Aapda Seva Sadaiv Sarvatra” meaning disaster service always, everywhere.

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The Union Ministry of Textiles launched the Kapas Kisan App to streamline cotton procurement under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme. The app enables farmers’ self-registration, slot booking, and payment tracking, enhancing transparency and speed in cotton procurement. It is designed to protect farmers from distress sales by ensuring assured MSP procurement. The app reduces manual paperwork and saves time at procurement centres. It features a user-friendly interface with support for multiple Indian languages. The initiative represents a farmer-first approach, improving the ease of selling cotton and strengthening India’s cotton market.