India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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One District One Product (ODOP) empowers local artisans, revives traditional skills, and creates livelihoods. The initiative has scaled nationwide, transforming more than 770 districts into economic hubs. It was started in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh (2018) with brassware as the district’s signature product. ODOP is now India’s most celebrated local economic transformation program. E-commerce initiatives like the Government e-Marketplace (GeM)–ODOP Bazaar showcase and promote India’s finest ODOP products.

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Maharashtra has launched India’s first dedicated menopause clinics in government hospitals and urban health facilities. The clinics provide medical consultation, mental health counselling, bone, heart and hormonal screening, medicines, and guidance at a single location. Menopause is a critical phase often accompanied by physical changes, hormonal imbalance, mental stress, sleep disorders, bone problems, and depression. The initiative addresses the long-felt need for specialised support for women during menopause.

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Recently, the Union Minister of Jal Shakti inaugurated 25 JALAJ Livelihood Centres. JALAJ is a joint initiative of the Namami Gange Mission and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII). It aims to link Ganga river conservation with sustainable livelihoods in the Ganga river basin. The initiative follows a circular economy model by training local people in eco-friendly livelihood practices. It promotes community ownership of conservation with special focus on women’s participation. JALAJ creates a symbiotic relationship between rivers and local communities.

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Road accidents and fatalities on National Highways (NHs) declined by over 11% in 2025, according to data presented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in Lok Sabha. In 2025, National Highways recorded 1,34,307 accidents and 57,482 deaths, compared to 1,50,958 accidents and 64,772 deaths in 2024. This marked the first decline in three years, after 1,50,177 accidents and 63,112 deaths in 2023. The reduction was mainly driven by Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana, which together reduced fatalities by 6,072. Uttar Pradesh saw the largest drop, from 9,560 deaths in 2024 to 6,973 in 2025, followed by Madhya Pradesh with 1,762 fewer deaths.

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In Financial Year 2024–25, PM-SURAJ portal disbursed ₹1,389.61 crore loans to 1.39 lakh entrepreneurs, exceeding its target. PM-SURAJ means Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan evam Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan portal. It was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The objective is to provide credit support to entrepreneurs from disadvantaged sections. It is a centralized online platform to apply and track loan and credit schemes.

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Kerala Government declared tidal flooding as a State-specific disaster for the first time in India. Tidal flooding, also called sunny day flooding, king tide flooding, or nuisance flooding, is temporary flooding of low-lying coastal areas. It happens due to high tides influenced by strong winds, offshore storms, and full moon or new moon cycles. Unlike cyclone storm surges, it occurs twice daily and becomes severe during full or new moons. Along Kerala coast, the Arabian Sea level rises above a fixed limit and floods nearby areas briefly. Victims will receive financial aid under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).

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Delhi Government launched CM Shri Schools as India’s first Artificial Intelligence-driven comprehensive education model. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the first school at Sarojini Nagar and laid foundation for 75 schools. The initiative aligns with National Education Policy to provide technology-integrated and globally competitive education in government schools. Schools will function as Centres of Excellence with modern infrastructure and holistic development.

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The Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, launched the CM Jan Sunwai Portal and a mobile app to enable citizens to submit complaints online. The portal serves as an integrated, user-friendly platform where people can register grievances related to any government department without technical difficulties. Complaints, jurisdictions, and departmental officers have been pre-mapped in the system to ensure clarity and faster resolution. Citizens can file complaints through four modes: the portal, mobile app, call centre (1902), and offline submission at the Chief Minister’s Office. A three-tier grievance redressal system has been introduced, comprising a Grievance Redressal Officer, an Appellate Authority, and a Final Appellate Authority.

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Recently, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) decided to fast-track approvals of new medicines by issuing No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) for laboratory testing immediately after receiving applications. CDSCO is India’s National Regulatory Authority (NRA) for drugs and medical devices under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. It works under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is headed by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). It regulates import, manufacture, sale, and distribution of drugs and medical devices.

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The Kerala Health Department has launched the MeHEALTH mobile application to help citizens access information about nearby government healthcare facilities. The app enables users to locate government hospitals within a 10-kilometre radius, making it easier for patients to identify accessible medical services. Through the platform, users can view detailed information about hospitals. A key feature of the app is the facility to book doctor appointments online, allowing patients to schedule consultations in advance. MeHEALTH app aims to improve accessibility, transparency, and convenience in public healthcare services in Kerala.