India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently, the Union Government highlighted the progress of Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) in Parliament. It was launched on 7th April 2016 under the National Health Mission (NHM) to provide free dialysis services to poor patients. It has two components: Hemodialysis (HD) services and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) services. As of 30th June 2025, the programme is running in all 36 States and Union Territories (UTs) across 751 districts. A total of 1,704 dialysis centres are operational under this programme. The Government of India has advised setting up HD centres in all district hospitals and later expanding to Community Health Centres (CHCs) at taluka level.

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Telangana has recorded the highest number of organ donations in India. The state was awarded by the Central Government on National Organ Donation Day in Delhi. Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash (J.P.) Nadda gave the award to Telangana’s Jeevandan programme team. As per the Union Health Ministry, Telangana had 4.88 organ donations per 10 lakh population in 2024. The national average for organ donation stood at 0.8 per 10 lakh population. The award was given by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO).

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Sikkim recently celebrated Tendong Lho Rum Faat, a nature-worshipping festival of the primitive Lepcha tribe. The Lepchas are indigenous people of eastern Nepal, western Bhutan, Sikkim, and Darjeeling district of West Bengal. They are classified as a Scheduled Tribe in Sikkim and call themselves ‘Rongs’ or ‘Rongkups’. They speak Lepcha language with a script based on Sanskrit. They were originally nature worshipers but later embraced Buddhism.

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Recently, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) issued guidelines to tackle illnesses caused by water contamination. The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It was established as a national centre of excellence for controlling communicable diseases.

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Recently, Rajasthan launched India’s first drone-based artificial rain trial at Ramgarh Dam, shifting from aeroplane-assisted to unmanned aerial vehicles for cloud seeding. The project uses around 60 drones and is a joint effort between the state agriculture department and GenX AI (US and Bengaluru-based). It aims to revive the 129-year-old dam, which has been dry for 20 years. The project involves multi-department coordination with approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for drone use. Cloud seeding uses particles like silver iodide to boost rainfall, with potential up to 20%, though results vary.

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced simultaneous interpretation of parliamentary proceedings in all 22 languages of the Eighth Schedule during the Monsoon Session. Earlier, only 18 languages were covered. Now, Kashmiri, Konkani and Santhali are added, completing the list. The Eighth Schedule started with 14 languages, now expanded to 22 through amendments. This reflects India’s linguistic diversity and ensures smooth communication in Parliament.

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India has rejected Nepal’s objection to the resumption of India-China border trade through Lipulekh Pass. In 2020, Nepal passed a constitutional amendment and issued a new map claiming Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani. Lipulekh Pass is a Himalayan pass located in Uttarakhand, India. It serves as a vital link between India and Tibet (China). The pass is an important part of the trade route and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrimage. Lipulekh Pass is included in the Bharat Rannbhoomi Darshan initiative promoting battlefield tourism.

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Coal India Limited (CIL) under Ministry of Coal and National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to empower tribal students in Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). The MoU signing was held at National Tribal Research Institute, New Delhi. The project is titled “Empowering Tribal Students in EMRS through Digital Access, Career Mentorship, Menstrual Hygiene, and Teacher Capacity Building.” The collaboration strengthens EMRS and enhances access to quality education, health, and skill development for tribal students. National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) was established under the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.

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Recently, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoAFW) used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to send early monsoon forecasts to farmers. Nearly 3.8 crore farmers across 13 states received AI-based weather forecasts via SMS through the m-Kisan platform. m-Kisan is an SMS-based platform that delivers agricultural advisories and services directly to farmers. It enables Central and State government organisations to send messages in farmers’ local languages. The portal considers farmers’ location and preferred agricultural practices while delivering advisories. It is designed to provide guidance on crops, weather, market updates, and government schemes.

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Recently, on September 18, 2025, a Delhi court set aside an ex-parte gag order against journalists in the Adani defamation case. Over a year earlier, the Supreme Court had cautioned against misuse of Strategic Litigation against Public Participation (SLAPP) suits. SLAPPs are meritless suits filed to silence critics by dragging them into long, costly litigation. They are usually filed by powerful individuals or corporations against journalists, NGOs, researchers, writers, artists, and human rights defenders. Their aim is to intimidate, drain resources, and shut down critical public speech. India has no dedicated anti-SLAPP law, so courts depend on civil procedure rules and constitutional rights.