India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Mumbai Metro 2B Mandale Depot has been inaugurated, making it Asia’s largest and first elevated metro depot. It is located in Mankhurd, connecting DN Nagar to Mandale. The depot is spread over 30.45 hectares and can accommodate 72 eight-coach trains simultaneously. It is a double-decker facility, with 36 trains on each of the two levels. It was built by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). It features advanced technology, eco-friendly amenities, and future-ready facilities. The depot will increase Metro 2B speed and improve daily travel, especially connecting east and west Mumbai.

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Telangana approved the draft Gig Workers’ Act 2025, giving platform workers legal identity and a unique ID for the first time in India. It mandates platforms to explain algorithm impacts on jobs, incentives, and ratings in a language workers understand. A 20-member Social Security Board will oversee welfare, registration, and data sharing. A welfare fund will be created from a 1–2% welfare fee, govt grants, CSR, and donations. Workers will get minimum wages, notice periods, safety rights, and grievance redressal. A digital welfare fee verification system will track payments, with strict penalties for non-compliance.

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Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has become India’s first water-positive airport handling over 40 million passengers per year. Water-positive means the airport recharges more water than it consumes, helping conserve natural resources. The achievement was announced by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL). This step also supports IGIA’s long-term goal of becoming a net-zero airport and improving climate readiness.

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A total of 7,075.78 Megawatts (MW) of rooftop solar capacity has been installed under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana in India’s residential sector. The scheme targets one crore household rooftop solar installations by FY 2026-27 with a total outlay of ₹75,021 crore. Gujarat leads in rooftop solar installations with a total capacity of 1,828.05 MW. The scheme is demand-driven, allowing all residential consumers with grid-connected electricity connections to apply via the National Portal. So far, 53,54,099 applications have been received, and 19,17,698 rooftop solar systems have been installed nationwide.

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Chhattisgarh’s Kopra Reservoir in Bilaspur district has been designated a Ramsar Site, becoming the state’s first wetland of international importance. Ramsar Sites are wetlands recognised under the Ramsar Convention, headquartered in Gland, Switzerland. The reservoir has both natural and man-made features and supports irrigation, water security, and diverse bird habitats. The proposal was submitted by the state government last month and approved by the Union government. The recognition will boost eco-tourism, local livelihoods, and awareness about wetland conservation.

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In December 2025, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the “Meri Yojana” Portal in Dehradun to make welfare scheme information easily accessible to citizens. The portal is an online platform aimed at providing citizens with comprehensive information on welfare schemes offered by both the Central and State Governments. It is part of the state government’s effort to ensure transparent, accessible, and time-bound delivery of benefits to eligible citizens. The portal and related initiatives reflect Uttarakhand’s focus on digital governance, DBT-based benefits, citizen awareness, and local economic empowerment.

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The Government informed Parliament that India is the largest producer of makhana globally, contributing nearly 80 percent of world production. Bihar accounts for around 85 percent of the country’s total makhana output, making it the backbone of the sector. Darbhanga district in Bihar has been identified as a key hub for makhana cultivation and processing due to its high potential. Darbhanga hosts the Indian Council of Agricultural Research–National Research Centre on Makhana and is covered under the One District One Product initiative. To promote the sector, the Government has established the National Makhana Board through a gazette notification dated 14 September 2025.

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The Government has launched the National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM) to create a comprehensive digital database of livestock and related services across India, as informed to Parliament. The mission aims to improve livestock productivity, breed improvement, disease surveillance, traceability of livestock products, and farmer-centric service delivery. So far, about 9.5 crore livestock owners have been registered and 35.96 crore animals have been issued Pashu Aadhaar. The digital backbone of NDLM is the Bharat Pashudhan platform, supported by mobile and web applications for field workers.

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The Maharashtra government has imposed a complete ban on physical and mental punishment in schools, reinforcing Section 17 of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009. A new government resolution makes it clear that teachers, headmasters, and temporary or contractual staff cannot punish students under any circumstances. The order also prohibits verbal abuse, taunting, offensive language, and any behaviour causing psychological distress or inferiority among students. Discrimination based on academic performance, caste, religion, gender, language, disability, or socio-economic background will be treated as a punishable offence. Teachers are barred from non-academic communication with students through personal messages or social media.

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The Prime Minister inaugurated Rashtriya Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It is a national memorial dedicated to the life, ideas, and values of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The complex is located on the banks of the Gomti River and spread over 65 acres. The lotus-shaped museum covers 98,000 square feet with five galleries and 12 interpretation walls showing the lives and ideas of the leaders.