India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Ministry of Ayush launched the “Desh ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan” campaign to create awareness about ‘Prakriti’ in Ayurveda. The campaign aimed to assess individuals’ Prakriti for a positive approach towards their health. Assessment was conducted via a mobile application developed with guidance from Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), a unit of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), following Ayurveda principles. More than 1,40,69,556 Indian citizens aged 18+ have undergone Prakriti assessment with the support of 1,85,704 volunteers including students, teachers, practitioners, and medical officers.

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Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated India’s first Samriddhi Centre at Umri village in Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. The centre is an integrated rural service hub designed to improve service delivery and digital access in villages. It provides multiple services like healthcare, education, banking, agriculture support, and other citizen services at one place. It is part of the Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Project, combining physical infrastructure with digital technology. The centre aims to ensure seamless and efficient service delivery in rural areas.

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India is the world’s largest producer of coconuts, contributing around 30.37% of global coconut production. Coconut is a perennial plantation crop and a monocotyledonous palm belonging to the Arecaceae family. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region, with its origin commonly traced to Southeast Asia. Coconut requires a warm and humid tropical climate for optimal growth. It grows best in temperatures ranging between 25°C and 30°C and needs high, evenly distributed rainfall.

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The Lanjia Saora Tribe is witnessing cultural reinterpretation as younger members balance tradition with modern influences. They are an ancient tribe of Odisha, classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). They exhibit Proto-Australoid physical characteristics. They live in scattered mud-and-thatch houses in hilly terrains. They are known for their distinct art, including wall paintings (Idital), and rich musical traditions using instruments like gongs and cymbals.

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Centre for Development of Advanced Computing Hyderabad, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has partnered with Reliance Foundation to launch the e-SafeHER programme for cyber security awareness. The initiative aims to train one million rural women (Cyber Sakhis) to safely participate in the digital ecosystem and strengthen digital inclusion. It is anchored under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) programme, with C-DAC developing multilingual training content. The programme will begin in Madhya Pradesh and Odisha and scale nationwide by 2029.

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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMA). A Truck Mounted Attenuator is a crash-absorbing safety device fitted on trucks in work zones. It absorbs and dissipates kinetic energy during collisions, reducing impact force. TMAs protect road construction and maintenance workers ahead of the vehicle. They also reduce injury risk for occupants of the colliding vehicle. These devices minimize accident severity on highways, especially in work zones.

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The Virli Khandar excavation is an ongoing archaeological study at a megalithic burial site in Bhandara district, Maharashtra. The site dates roughly from 1000 BCE to 300 CE, with key evidence around 500 BCE. It reveals distinct burial architecture, including stone circles and menhirs (large upright standing stones used in prehistoric monuments). Around 69 burials have been documented, with selected excavations underway.

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India deployed Aarogya Maitri portable healthcare infrastructure in Jamaica to strengthen humanitarian diplomacy. The initiative boosts India–Caribbean ties under engagement with CARICOM. It operates within India’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) framework. Aarogya Maitri Health Cube is the world’s first portable hospital, designed indigenously under Project BHISHM. It includes medical equipment like a mini-ICU, operation theatre, cooking station, food, water, power generator, blood test equipment, and an X-ray machine. This innovative hospital can provide essential healthcare in remote and high-altitude areas.

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Mizoram has launched the “Khuarel” mobile application to strengthen disaster response mechanisms. The app is a real-time disaster incident reporting and management system. The application enables citizens to quickly report disaster-related incidents. It improves coordination and information flow during emergencies. The system enhances timely decision-making and disaster management effectiveness. Mizoram is among the first states in Northeast India to adopt such an advanced digital solution. The initiative reflects the growing use of technology in disaster preparedness and response.

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Karnataka has launched India’s first State-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology (CoE SpaceTech Foundation) in Bengaluru. The initiative aims to convert space innovation into scalable and commercial outcomes. The Centre has been established by the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society in collaboration with the Satcom Industry Association of India. It focuses on advanced research, industry-oriented training, and talent development in space technologies. The Centre will act as a hub for startup incubation and ecosystem building. It promotes collaboration between government, industry, and academia.