India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Bihar has become the top state in India for using the ‘Scan and Share’ feature under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), with a 92% online Out-Patient Department (OPD) registration rate. As per the National Health Authority (NHA), Bihar alone accounts for 2.94 crore of the 11.38 crore total OPD registrations under ABDM since 2021. ABDM is a national initiative to build a digital health ecosystem that connects patients, doctors, and hospitals using interoperable systems.

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In Bihar, the 11th International Yoga Day is celebrated as ‘Yoga Sangam’ on 21st June in all government schools. The Education Department has instructed all District Education Officers to keep schools open despite the ongoing summer vacation. More than 70,000 government schools have received this directive for Yoga Day participation.

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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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The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) has no chairperson or members since April 2025 after their retirement. NCM is a statutory body under the Ministry of Minority Affairs formed to protect minority interests. It originated as the Minorities Commission in 1978 and became statutory under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. The NCM advises central and state governments on minority welfare and builds confidence among minority communities.

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The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) recently recommended flushing 17 harmful drugs down the sink to avoid risks to people and pets. These drugs include narcotics like Fentanyl, Tramadol (a painkiller), and Diazepam (an anti-anxiety medicine). CDSCO is the Central Drug Authority under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

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Recently, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) announced the rollout of the “Saheli Smart Card” to replace the current “pink ticket” system for free bus travel. The card will provide free travel to women and transgender persons, but only for verified residents of Delhi. The move aims to increase accountability and stop revenue leakages in the subsidy system. Unlike the earlier system where pink tickets were given without verification, the Saheli Smart Card uses a targeted digital subsidy model. The initiative is part of Delhi’s broader plan to modernise its Automated Fare Collection (AFC) infrastructure.

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Recently, the Indian Army launched Operation Shiva 2025 to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the Amarnath Yatra. It is being executed in coordination with civil administration and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The operation strengthens security on both Northern and Southern Yatra routes, especially after the Pakistan-backed threats post Operation Sindoor. A Counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) grid with 50+ C-UAS and Electronic Warfare (EW) systems is in place to counter drone threats.

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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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The first campus of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) was recently inaugurated at the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) Complex in Mumbai. IICT will offer advanced training in VFX (Visual Effects), post-production, XR (Extended Reality), gaming, and animation. Training will be industry-aligned and done in collaboration with global tech companies like Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple.

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Recently Indian Railways commissioned Kavach 4.0 on the Mathura Kota section of the Delhi Mumbai route. Kavach 4.0 is an advanced automatic train protection system developed by Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) of Indian Railways to enhance safety and efficiency in train operations. It aims to reduce accidents by controlling train speeds and minimizing human errors using advanced technology. Kavach is designed at Safety Integrity Level 4 SIL 4 which is the highest safety standard. Kavach was first tested in South Central Railway from 2015 and got operational certification in 2018.