India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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In July 2025, Gujarat became the first Indian state to officially join the Cruise Bharat Mission. Cruise Bharat Mission is a central government initiative to build a globally competitive cruise tourism ecosystem. Gujarat’s move is a major step towards leading India’s maritime tourism sector. The state has a long 2,340 km coastline and navigable rivers like the Sabarmati and Narmada. Gujarat aims to become a global cruise tourism hub through this strategic alignment.

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Recently, the Maharashtra government declared ‘Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav’ as the official state festival. The announcement was made by Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar in the Legislative Assembly. Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav was started by Lokmanya Tilak in 1893 to promote social unity and nationalism. The festival symbolizes freedom, self-respect, pride in language, and cultural identity. It continues to be a powerful expression of Maharashtra’s cultural heritage. The government aims to preserve, promote, and celebrate Ganeshotsav across the state and the nation.

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Recently, the government decided to bring the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) under joint supervision of the Ministry of Finance and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Earlier, National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) was managed solely by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) was developed under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) by the National Health Authority (NHA) in consultation with IRDAI. It aims to streamline and standardize health insurance claim processing in India.

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Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) launched the Sanchar Mitra Scheme nationwide to empower youth as digital ambassadors. The scheme targets student volunteers, called Sanchar Mitras, to spread awareness on telecom-related issues. Sanchar Mitras will educate people about digital safety, cyber fraud prevention, and Electromagnetic Field (EMF) radiation concerns. They will also promote responsible mobile usage and digital literacy. The scheme provides students exposure to advanced telecom technologies like 5G, 6G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Cyber Security.

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Recently, experts clarified that reaching the Jarawa Tribe for enumeration is not difficult due to ongoing contact and welfare initiatives. The Jarawas are among the world’s oldest surviving indigenous communities. They are listed as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) by the Government of India. The Jarawa tribe is primarily found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Specifically, they live in nomadic bands of about 40–50 people in Middle and South Andaman Islands.

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The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a new travel allowance scheme from the academic session 2025–26 to support students living in remote areas. Eligible students will receive ₹6000 annually to help them travel to school and remove distance-related barriers in education. The scheme aims to connect students from rural, tribal, and backward areas to mainstream education. It is applicable to students of Class 9 to 12 whose home is at least 5 km away from the nearest government secondary school.

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Recently, Gujarat launched India’s first Tribal Genome Sequencing Project to study genetic diseases among tribal communities. Genome sequencing of 2,000 individuals from various tribal groups across 17 districts will be conducted. The main goal is to detect the burden of hereditary diseases like sickle cell anemia and thalassemia. The project will bridge traditional knowledge and modern science for tribal health welfare. It will be implemented by the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Center (GBRC).

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Goa government recently launched India’s first Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ferry service on the Mandovi River. The ferry connects Chorao Island to Panaji, the capital city of Goa. It aims to boost inland waterway transport and reduce dependence on road traffic. The service will significantly cut down travel time for daily commuters. It offers easier and faster connectivity for locals and tourists visiting the island.

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Recently, the Assam government launched a milk subsidy scheme to support dairy farmers with ₹5 per litre of milk. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the scheme to boost milk production and increase farmer income in rural areas. During the launch, he performed ‘bhoomi pujan’ for the expansion of the West Assam Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Ltd (WAMUL) plant in Panjabari, Guwahati. The plant’s capacity will double from 1.5 lakh litres per day (LLPD) to 3 LLPD under a ₹104-crore project.

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On May 22, 2025, a women’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy workshop was held at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh under Yashoda AI initiative. Yashoda AI is India’s first AI education initiative for women, launched by National Commission for Women (NCW). It aims to empower women, especially from rural and semi-urban areas, with knowledge in AI, cybersecurity, and digital safety. As of July 2025, 11 workshops have been conducted, engaging rural women, first-time tech users, police personnel, and local leaders. It introduced tools like AI Digital Passport (Hindi booklet for tracking AI learning) and AI Literacy Toolkit for easy and structured learning.