India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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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.

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Recently, the Baitarani River crossed the danger mark, causing floods in several low-lying villages of Bhadrak district, Odisha. Baitarani is an important east-flowing river in eastern India, mainly through Odisha and partly through Jharkhand. It forms a fertile delta along with the Mahanadi and Brahmani rivers. The river originates from the Gonasika Hills in Keonjhar district, Odisha, at 900 metres above sea level. At its origin, it flows underground as Guptaganga, then re-emerges, making the spot sacred.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan-03 on 6th August 2025 in New Delhi under the Central Vista redevelopment project. It is the first of ten planned buildings under the Common Central Secretariat (CCS) to bring all ministries under one roof for better coordination and efficiency. Kartavya Bhavan-03 will house key ministries like Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Petroleum and Natural Gas, and the Principal Scientific Adviser’s Office. This move replaces ageing buildings like Shastri Bhawan, Udyog Bhawan, and Krishi Bhawan, built in the 1950s–70s.

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Government informed Lok Sabha that over 85% of Software Technology Parks of India (STPIs) are in Tier 2 and 3 cities. These STPIs have created 2.98 lakh jobs in non-metro cities. STPI was established in 1991 with headquarters in New Delhi under Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It promotes Information Technology (IT) industry, innovation, research & development (R&D), start-ups, and product/intellectual property (IP) creation in emerging tech like Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Its vision aligns with National Policy on Software Products (NPSP), 2019.

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The Minister of State for Jal Shakti recently informed the Lok Sabha about the BHU-NEER Portal. It is a state-of-the-art portal launched in 2024 by the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. It aims to regulate groundwater development and management by providing an easy platform for filing No Objection Certificate (NOC) applications for groundwater abstraction. It has a centralized database for groundwater compliance, policies, and sustainable practices. It is meant for industries, infrastructure, and mining projects. It helps enforce guidelines to curb over-extraction and promote sustainable groundwater use.

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Ten States along with National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission recorded a disposal rate of over 100 percent on E-Jagriti platform in July 2025. E-Jagriti platform was launched on 1st January 2025. It is an initiative of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution. The main objective is computerization and networking of all Consumer Commissions at national, state, and district levels. It ensures transparency, efficiency, and speedy resolution of consumer disputes. Consumers can file complaints, track case status, and access judgments online through this platform.

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Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav praised ‘Sampoornata Abhiyan’ for transforming aspirational districts in Madhya Pradesh. The campaign improved maternal health, child immunization, soil health card distribution, electricity in schools, and timely textbook availability. It enhanced governance, administrative efficiency, and healthy competition among districts. Sampoornata Abhiyan was launched by NITI Aayog to achieve 100% saturation of 12 key social sector indicators in 500 Aspirational Blocks and 112 Aspirational Districts nationwide.

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The Uttar Pradesh Transport Department recently launched the Sadak Suraksha Mitra (SSM) programme. It is initiated under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to engage youth in road safety. It aims to reduce traffic accidents, improve emergency response, and enhance citizen safety. The policy follows a ‘zero risk, zero friction’ approach. The programme will cover 28 districts including Kanpur Nagar, Lucknow, Agra, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Saharanpur, Mathura, Aligarh, and others.

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Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) launched the Annapoorna Scheme in Bengaluru. The scheme provides Rs 1,500 per month to 700 sanitation workers via smart cards powered by a private bank. Smart card holders can use the funds at food outlets of their choice for daily breakfast. Bengaluru becomes the first city in India to provide direct financial assistance for breakfast to sanitation workers. The initiative combines technology with compassion and is termed a “Smart City with a Humane Touch” by BWSSB. The scheme aims to ensure dignity, health, nutrition, and freedom of choice for beneficiaries.

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Clean Plant Programme (CPP) approved by the Union Cabinet is gaining momentum in implementation. It was conceptualized by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It was launched to provide farmers with high-quality, virus-free planting material of key fruit crops. It is implemented by the National Horticulture Board (NHB) in association with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Nine Clean Plant Centers (CPCs) will offer disease diagnostics, treatments, develop mother plants, and quarantine domestic and imported planting material.