India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Around 550 residents of Fulwariya hamlet in Koderma district, mostly from the Birhor tribe, will soon receive electricity after nearly 80 years of darkness. The Birhor are a semi-nomadic forest-dependent tribe mainly in Jharkhand, also found in Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal. They are among eight Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of Jharkhand. Their language, Birhor, belongs to the Munda group of Austroasiatic family, similar to Santali, Mundari, and Ho. Birhors live in small forest settlements called tandas or bands, with huts of leaves and branches.

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Dhordo village in Kutch, Gujarat, globally recognised by United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) as the ‘Best Tourism Village’, is now fully solar-powered. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated this achievement on 20 September 2025 during the ‘Samudra Se Samriddhi’ event in Bhavnagar. Dhordo becomes Gujarat’s fourth solar village, after Modhera (Mehsana), Sukhi (Kheda), and Masali (Banaskantha), showcasing the state’s clean energy leadership. Under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, all 81 homes have solar rooftops with 177 kilowatts capacity

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently warned Pakistan against any aggression in the Sir Creek region. He stated India would give a resounding and decisive response capable of altering “history and geography.” Sir Creek is a 96 km long tidal estuary in the Rann of Kutch, separating Gujarat (India) from Sindh (Pakistan). It flows into the Arabian Sea and is strategically sensitive due to its proximity to the international boundary. The area is important for national security, fishing rights, oil and gas exploration, and determining the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The recent warning highlights India’s firm stance on protecting its territorial and maritime interests.

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The Tikhir Tribal Council (TTC) recently submitted a representation to the Nagaland Director General of Police. The request was to include Tikhir tribe aspirants from Noklak district in the Nagaland Police constable recruitment. The Tikhir tribe is an indigenous Naga tribe in Nagaland, northeastern India. They are listed as a Scheduled Tribe in the Census of India. Their main festival, Tsonglaknyi, is celebrated from 9th to 12th October for the sanctification of shields.

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Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), with Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development, inaugurated a two-day National Training-cum-Workshop on the NAKSHA Programme on 6–7 October 2025. The workshop gathers District Magistrates and Collectors nationwide to prepare for NAKSHA’s roll-out. NAKSHA Programme is a one-year pilot under Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) for transparent, efficient, and accessible urban land governance. It uses geospatial mapping, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and Web-GIS tools to map urban land digitally.

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The Centre recently recommended environmental clearance for the 1,856-MW Sawalkote Hydro Electric Project on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric plant in the Ramban District of Jammu and Kashmir. It will be the largest hydroelectric project in the Union Territory and one of the biggest in North India. The project was first conceptualised in the 1980s and revised multiple times due to environmental and technical concerns. It will be built by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Limited at an estimated cost of Rs 31,380 crore.

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Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the 16th International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It is Asia’s largest and the world’s second-largest railway exhibition with 450 exhibitors from over 15 countries. The event showcases advanced railway and metro innovations, including Amrit Bharat and Tejas coaches, Vande Bharat, Kolkata Metro, and Namo Bharat trains. India is investing ₹2.56 lakh crore annually for railway modernisation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.

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The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet decided to procure Kodo and Kutki millets from farmers for the first time under the Rani Durgavati Shree-Ann Protsahan Yojana. Procurement will focus on major production districts: Jabalpur, Katni, Mandla, Dindori, Chhindwara, Shahdol, Anuppur, Umaria, Rewa, Sidhi, and Singrauli, with expansion based on demand. Shri Ann Federation will procure approximately 30,000 metric tonnes for Kharif 2025, Kutki at ₹3,500/quintal and Kodo at ₹2,500/quintal, supported by an interest-free Rs 80 crore loan from the State Price Stabilization Fund. Farmers will receive ₹1,000/quintal incentive via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

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India’s largest hydroelectric project, the 2000 Megawatt (MW) Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, has entered its commissioning phase. It is a run-of-the-river hydro project built on the Subansiri River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra. The project is located at Gerukamukh on the Arunachal Pradesh–Assam border. Once completed, it will become India’s single largest hydroelectric plant. The project is being developed by the National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC). The funding structure includes 70% equity and 30% debt, with the Central Government providing budgetary support for the equity share.

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Digi Bandar was launched during India Maritime Week 2025 as a national digital framework for Indian ports. It aims to make ports data-driven, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled, and fully interconnected. The initiative focuses on improving efficiency, safety, and transparency in port operations. It mainly focuses on predictive logistics, digital twins, and automation for smarter port management. It marks a major step towards modernizing India’s maritime ecosystem through digital transformation.