India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently, the government decided to bring the National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) under joint supervision of the Ministry of Finance and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Earlier, National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) was managed solely by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) was developed under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) by the National Health Authority (NHA) in consultation with IRDAI. It aims to streamline and standardize health insurance claim processing in India.

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the Sigandur Bridge, India’s second longest cable-stayed bridge, in Shivamogga district, Karnataka. The bridge spans 2.44 km across the Sharavathi backwaters and is 16 meters wide. It connects Sagara and Marakutika, and is named after Goddess Chowdeshwari Devi. It reduces travel time and distance for devotees and locals visiting Sigandur from Sagara. The region lost connectivity after the Linganamakki dam was built in the 1960s.

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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently inaugurated India’s first water technology park named ‘Aqua Tech Park’ at Bagibari Sonapur in Assam. The park is a joint effort of Kolong-Kapili, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), Fishery Department, and Selco Foundation. It is the first of its kind in Assam and showcases advanced fishery technologies like aquaponics, biofloc system, ornamental fish breeding, and modern fish production. The aim is to empower fish farmers with knowledge and increase their income through technology.

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Madhya Pradesh (MP) is leading in implementing the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA). The Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) is effectively implemented in 88 tribal blocks across 20 districts. This initiative empowers tribal communities to resolve disputes locally through traditional Chaupals, reducing reliance on police stations. In 2025, MP received national recognition from the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, featured in a special success stories booklet. More than 8,000 local disputes, including family and land issues, have been resolved through community-led justice.

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Maharashtra has inaugurated its first-ever glass skywalk over the Napne Waterfall in Sindhudurg district, creating a new tourism attraction. The Napne Glass Bridge was opened under the Sindhuratna tourism scheme. Napne Waterfall is a perennial waterfall located in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. The region is surrounded by dense forests, rich in biodiversity, including hornbills and exotic birds.

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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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Recently, Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) commissioned India’s first Make-in-India 1 megawatt (MW) green hydrogen plant at Kandla Port, Gujarat. This is the first green hydrogen project at any Indian port and part of a planned 10MW facility. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the plant, calling it a “new benchmark” in green hydrogen execution. The plant was completed in just 4 months using fully indigenous technology and Indian engineers. The electrolyzer used is made in India, producing 140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually.

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Shayok village in eastern Ladakh is converting 10 hectares of barren land into a botanical garden. It will be the first-ever botanical garden in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The garden will conserve fruits, medicinal plants, flora, and fauna of the region. Leh Hill Council is supporting the project through the Command Area Development department. The site lies on the Galwan Valley route, under consideration for Battlefield Tourism. It is part of the “Go Green Go Organic” initiative by Drikung Kyabsgon Chetsang Rinpoche. Garden will showcase apricots, apples, mountain trees, medicinal plants, and Ladakh’s rock varieties. Project is expected to be completed by 2029.

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India generates 350–990 million tonnes of agricultural residues annually, creating challenges in proper management. Most agro-waste is burned or left to decompose, causing air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and soil organic carbon depletion. Inspired by the Amul Cooperative model, a decentralised rural cooperative system is proposed to convert agro-waste into compost, vermicompost, and biochar. The initiative is termed Brown Revolution 2.0, aimed at restoring soil health, securing food productivity, creating rural livelihoods, and supporting climate commitments. This approach builds on lessons from the first Brown Revolution for tribal leather and coffee promotion.

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An ‘Arogyam Health and Wellness Centre’ was inaugurated at DahJhong in Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh under Indian Army’s Operation Sadbhavana initiative. It is equipped with basic life-saving facilities to provide timely health support. The centre will benefit villagers and tourists in high-altitude regions like Thingbu, Mago, Jethang, and Luguthang. This inauguration marks an important step in strengthening rural healthcare access and promoting wellness in Tawang’s high-altitude areas.