India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Central Government has approved ₹951.27 crore for building the Tura Bypass in Meghalaya. The bypass will connect National Highway-127B (NH-127B) to National Highway-217 (NH-217) with a 2-lane road and paved shoulders. It will cover 29.03 km in Tura district and begin at Sanchonggre village and end at Jenggitchakgre village. It aims to ease congestion, improve travel time, and boost freight movement. The project will also enhance road safety and regional connectivity.

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Recently, Rajkot transformed Nakrawadi, a 20-acre old dumpsite with 16 lakh tonnes of legacy waste, into a green urban forest. This was done under the “Lakshya Zero Dumpsite” initiative of the Swachh Bharat Mission led by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). The initiative aims to clear old waste sites and create “Garbage Free Cities”. The Rajkot model planted 2.35 lakh native and fast-growing trees using the Miyawaki technique.

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The Andhra Pradesh government has launched the ‘Vidya Shakti’ programme on a pilot basis to assist underperforming students in government schools and colleges. It uses technology and innovative methods to provide extra coaching in Mathematics, Science, and English after school hours. Currently, it is running in 4,424 Zilla Parishad, Government, and Municipal schools, and 576 KGBVs, Residential, and Model Schools. The main goals are to improve learning outcomes, reduce dropout rates, and increase the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER).

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Recently, Dwarka Expressway became the first road in India to be equipped with an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS). The project is being implemented by Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL). Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) is a set of smart technologies designed to improve traffic efficiency, safety, and reliability on roads.

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Recently, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the Jan Suraksha Santrupti Abhiyan in Gandhinagar. The campaign will run nationwide from 1 July to 30 September 2025. It aims to identify eligible citizens left out of government welfare schemes and deliver benefits to them. Schemes covered include Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, and Jan Dhan Yojana. It will also update Know Your Customer (KYC) for Jan Dhan accounts, open new accounts, and spread awareness about digital fraud.

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Tamil Nadu has become the first state in India to integrate a TB death prediction model into its TB management system. The predictive model, launched last week, is developed by Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE). The model is now part of the TB SeWA (Severe TB Web Application) used under the Tamil Nadu – Kasanoi Erappila Thittam (TN-KET) scheme.

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Recently, the new Carnac Bridge was inaugurated in Mumbai and renamed as Sindoor Bridge on July 10, 2025. The renaming honors the success of Operation Sindoor and aims to erase the oppressive legacy of British Governor Carnac. The name change was inspired by historical writings highlighting Carnac’s conspiracies against Indian rulers like Pratap Singh Raje Chhatrapati. The old Carnac Bridge, built in 1868, was declared unsafe and demolished in 2022 after a structural audit.

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Recently, the Union Environment Ministry extended the validity of infrastructure projects approved under the 2011 Islands Protection Zone (IPZ) notification. IPZ was notified in 2011 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to protect island ecosystems. It aims to safeguard the ecological integrity of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep Islands. IPZ is similar to the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), which applies to mainland coastal areas. It includes Island Coastal Regulation Zone (ICRZ) for major islands like North, Middle, South, and Little Andaman.

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Kerala’s KITE (Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education) initiative was recently recognised by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) as a global best practice in responsible Educational Technology (EdTech). It has gained both national and international attention for ethically integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in school education. KITE is the official technology arm of the General Education Department of the Government of Kerala. It was launched to promote ethical, inclusive, and open-source-based AI integration in public schools.

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Recently, the Central Government constituted the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to handle major disasters with national impact. It is formed under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. NCMC is the apex decision-making body for managing national-level disaster situations. The committee is chaired by the Cabinet Secretary of India. Members include the Union Home Secretary, Defence Secretary, Secretary (Coordination), Cabinet Secretariat, and members of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The Chairperson can include experts or officers from Centre, States, or organizations depending on the crisis type.