India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Union Minister shared information on NAVYA in a written reply in Lok Sabha. NAVYA (Nurturing Aspirations through Vocational training for Young Adolescent Girls) is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and the Ministry of Women & Child Development (MWCD). It was launched in June 2025 to empower adolescent girls aged 16–18 years in aspirational districts. Under NAVYA, 3,850 girls will be trained under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY 4.0). Training covers non-traditional and emerging sectors like digital marketing, cybersecurity, AI-enabled services, and green jobs.

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Recently, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated India’s first ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Lab in Mumbai. He urged students to prepare for a world shaped by climate change, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. The event also felicitated winners of the national robotics competition organized by STEM Learning and Brilio Pvt. Ltd. ESG sets standards on how institutions operate towards the planet and people. On the social front, ESG promotes inclusion by addressing poverty, inequality, and basic needs. In governance, transparency and ethics under ESG attract investment and ensure sustainable growth.

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Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs said MY Bharat Aapda Mitras will assist in flood rescue in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. MY Bharat is an autonomous body under the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It targets youth aged 15-29 years, providing resources, mentorship, learning opportunities, and industry connections to build Viksit Bharat. Aapda Mitras are trained by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) under the Aapda Mitra programme.

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Recently, the Union Minister of Development of North Eastern Region interacted virtually with school students from North East visiting ISRO under NE-SPARKS programme. NE-SPARKS stands for North East Students’ Programme for Awareness, Reach, and Knowledge on Space. It is a flagship initiative of Ministry of Development of North-East Region (MDoNER) in collaboration with 8 North Eastern States. The programme aims to ignite curiosity in space science and promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among students. The funding pattern is 60:40 between Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and respective State Governments.

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Kerala launched the Spice Route Initiative under Muziris Projects Limited to promote heritage and spice-based tourism. 10 unique Spice Route tourism circuits will be created within a year, linking ancient ports, heritage sites, and intangible cultural heritage. The initiative focuses on reviving intangible heritage and offering diverse experiences for travellers. The initiative also promotes educational tourism and strengthens historical trade relations with other countries.

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Balod district in Chhattisgarh has become the first child marriage-free district in India. This achievement is under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Child Marriage-Free India’ campaign, launched on August 27, 2024. All 436 gram panchayats and nine urban bodies in Balod received formal certificates from the state government. No cases of child marriage were reported in Balod over the past two years. Collective efforts of administration, public representatives, anganwadi workers, and the community contributed to success.

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In October 2025, the Gujarat government declared 2025 as the “Year of Urban Development”. The declaration commemorates 20 years since the launch of the Well-Planned City Development Project by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi in 2005. Gujarat has sanctioned Rs. 8,220 crores for urban development, including the Vikas Path initiative. During the celebrations, Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) was awarded “Cleanest City”. Surat, Gujarat, received the First Nirmal Gujarat Award for outstanding urban sanitation and development achievements. The initiative aims to promote sustainable, well-planned, and citizen-friendly urban infrastructure across the state.

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Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the revamped Sugamya Bharat App at the Purple Fest in Goa. The app was launched under the Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan). It aims to enhance accessibility for Divyangjan (persons with disabilities) and elderly citizens across India. It serves as a citizen-led platform to make public spaces more inclusive and accessible. The app includes an Accessibility Mapping Function to rate public places based on accessibility. It has a Consolidated Directory for schemes, scholarships, benefits, and jobs for Divyangjan. It provides curated job and education listings from both government and private sectors.

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In October 2025, Gurugram launched India’s first Quick Response (QR) code-based kiosk for paying traffic fines at Ambience Mall, Gurugram, Haryana. The initiative aims to streamline payments and reduce courthouse visits. The kiosk was developed jointly by Gurugram Police (GP) and Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA). The project is part of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership with Narayana Hospital Trust and Ambience Mall. It supports the “Challan Nahi, Salah Milegi” campaign to promote road safety and behavioral change among commuters. The kiosk provides 24/7 payment convenience but cannot process fines over 90 days old or already referred to court.

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Chief Minister of Goa, Dr Pramod Sawant, announced that chess has been introduced in school and college curricula. The initiative aims to help students build confidence and develop strategic thinking skills. He spoke at the launch of the FIDE World Cup logo in Goa. The event has boosted tourism in the state. It has strengthened Goa’s global image as a destination for sports and culture. The FIDE World Cup has provided positive momentum to Goa’s economy. The move reflects the state’s focus on education, skill development, and international sports promotion.