India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Minister of State for Education informed that in West Bengal only 52 government schools out of over 82,000 have been onboarded under Vidyanjali initiative. Around 2,000 students from West Bengal are registered as volunteers under the scheme. Limited participation has affected students’ access to full benefits of the initiative. Vidyanjali is a Ministry of Education programme to strengthen schools through community and private sector participation. It connects schools with volunteers like professionals, retired teachers, Indian diaspora, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and companies.

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India’s first dedicated Glass Museum is being constructed in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, which is popularly known as the “Glass City of India.” The project is being developed by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department near Vikas Bhawan at an estimated cost of around ₹47.47 crore. The three-storey museum is being built over an area of more than 25,700 square meters and will showcase the history, art, and technology of glassmaking, ranging from Harappan-era glass to modern designs.

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Bharat Taxi is a cooperative-led mobility initiative promoting driver ownership, governance, and value creation. It was established on 6 June 2025 under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002. It was officially launched on 5 February 2026. Currently operational in Delhi NCR (Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad) and Gujarat (Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Somnath, Dwarka) with phased national expansion planned over two years. Zero-commission model ensures direct profit distribution to driver-owners (Sarathis), promoting livelihood, self-employment, and inclusive local economic growth.

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Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Paatil, inaugurated the new office of the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) and launched its official website. The event introduced digital tools to strengthen dam safety monitoring. NDSA is a statutory body established under the Dam Safety Act, 2021 to regulate dam safety in India. It functions under the Ministry of Jal Shakti and ensures the structural integrity and safe operation of specified dams nationwide. NDSA implements policies framed by the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) and oversees national dam safety standards.

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The AMRUT Mitra Mahotsav was organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs at Bharat Mandapam to celebrate the role of women AMRUT Mitras from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in improving urban water services. The event was chaired by Manohar Lal Khattar, with participation of over 1,000 women and 300 officials from 30 States and Union Territories. AMRUT Mitras are women SHG members working under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 to support water quality testing, billing and collection, community mobilization, faecal sludge management (FSM), and operation and maintenance (O&M) of water infrastructure.

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The Central Adoption Resource Authority recently issued nationwide directions to strengthen adoption procedures, safeguard records, and protect children’s identity. Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It gained statutory status through Section 68 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. It regulates adoption of orphan, abandoned, and surrendered children through recognised adoption agencies.

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Ministry of Culture launched Gyan Bharatam Mission to survey, document, conserve, digitize and provide access to manuscripts across India. The Standing Finance Committee (SFC) approved ₹491.66 crore for 2025–2031 to implement the mission. Manuscripts from academic institutions, museums, libraries and private collections will be covered across the country. The mission aims to identify about one crore manuscripts regardless of region, language or script. A nationwide network of Cluster Centres (CCs) and Independent Centres (ICs) is being created, with 40+ centres onboarded.

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Odisha develop its first “smart village” at Kusunpur in Kendrapada district under a mission by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology. The project aligns with the vision of “Viksit Bharat@2047” to promote technology-driven and sustainable rural development. Kusunpur village has about 130 families and 700 people and will serve as a model for smart rural transformation. The initiative involves collaboration between CSIR labs, local administration, and implementation partners.

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RISA: Timeless Tribal is a premium national brand launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to promote and preserve India’s tribal crafts, textiles, and embroidery. The scheme is implemented by TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India) to support Vocal for Local and the Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative by adding value to tribal products. The brand aims to showcase India’s indigenous craftsmanship in both domestic and international premium markets, positioning tribal products as high-end and globally competitive.

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Indian Railways has approved the extension of the KAVACH system across multiple railway zones to enhance train safety and operational efficiency. KAVACH is an indigenous Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) designed to prevent train accidents by automatically applying brakes when two trains are on a collision course. It has been developed by the Research Designs & Standards Organization (RDSO) under Indian Railways. It provides continuous real-time updates to the locomotive, ensuring better monitoring and control.