India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently, a flash flood in the Subarnarekha River affected over 50,000 people in Balasore district of Odisha as water entered their villages. The Subarnarekha River originates near Nagri village in Ranchi district of Jharkhand at an elevation of 600 metres. It flows for 395 kilometres before draining into the Bay of Bengal. The river flows east through a copper-mining region and descends from the Chota Nagpur plateau at the Hundrugbagh waterfall. Main right-side tributaries include the Kanchi, the Karkari, and the Kharkai rivers. The Subarnarekha basin covers parts of Jharkhand, Odisha, and a smaller region in West Bengal.

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Recently, Italian luxury brand Prada admitted its Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 sandals were inspired by traditional Indian handcrafted footwear after criticism about copying India’s Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Kolhapuri chappals. Kolhapuri chappals originated from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, and have been made since the 13th century. They are handmade leather sandals known for their intricate designs and open-toed T-strap style. They use 100% leather from cow, buffalo, or goat.

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Recently, Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) in Madhya Pradesh launched India’s first digital house address project. It was started on a pilot basis from ward number 82 in Sudama Nagar area. Special digital plates with unique Quick Response (QR) codes are installed outside every house. The project is linked to the Digipin (Digital Postal Index Number) system of the central government. Scanning the QR code shows the Global Positioning System (GPS)-based digital address of the house.

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On July 8, 2025, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Simhadri celebrated its 28th Raising Day at Parawada, Anakapalli in Andhra Pradesh. It is India’s first coastal-based thermal power plant located in Andhra Pradesh. The event showcased its 28-year journey in sustainable power generation and environmental responsibility. The plant achieved 100% ash utilization, showing commitment to eco-friendly operations. It also contributed significantly to community development and welfare.

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the Sigandur Bridge, India’s second longest cable-stayed bridge, in Shivamogga district, Karnataka. The bridge spans 2.44 km across the Sharavathi backwaters and is 16 meters wide. It connects Sagara and Marakutika, and is named after Goddess Chowdeshwari Devi. It reduces travel time and distance for devotees and locals visiting Sigandur from Sagara. The region lost connectivity after the Linganamakki dam was built in the 1960s.

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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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The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) has issued new directions to all State Adoption Resource Agencies (SARAs) to institutionalise structured counselling across all stages of the adoption process. These directions are issued under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (amended in 2021) and align with the Adoption Regulations, 2022. CARA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development and acts as the central agency for adoption in India and abroad. The goal is to strengthen psychosocial support for prospective adoptive parents, adopted children, and biological parents.

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From this year, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) will give negative scores to institutions for research papers retracted in the last three years and their citations. This step aims to enhance accountability and research integrity. National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It was launched in 2015 to assess and rank higher education institutions.

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On July 21, 2025, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu released the Green Hydrogen Valley Declaration–2025. The announcement followed the Green Hydrogen Summit held at SRM University, Amaravati. Amaravati is set to become India’s Green Hydrogen Valley. The declaration aims to make Andhra Pradesh a leader in green hydrogen innovation and sustainable industrial transformation. It was jointly issued by government officials, global industry leaders, scientists, and policymakers.

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Madhya Pradesh (MP) is leading in implementing the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA). The Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) is effectively implemented in 88 tribal blocks across 20 districts. This initiative empowers tribal communities to resolve disputes locally through traditional Chaupals, reducing reliance on police stations. In 2025, MP received national recognition from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, featured in a special success stories booklet. More than 8,000 local disputes, including family and land issues, have been resolved through community-led justice.