India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently, nearly 600 students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across 12 states cleared top entrance exams for engineering and medicine. This achievement was reported by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs through its performance assessment. Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. It provides quality residential education from Class 6 to 12 for Scheduled Tribe (ST) students in remote areas.

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The Union Ministry of Coal and Mines released guidelines for the ‘Aspirational District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Programme’ in July 2025. It aims to align DMF work with Aspirational District Programme (ADP) and Aspirational Block Programme (ABP). The guidelines focus on key areas like health, nutrition, education, agriculture, and rural infrastructure. District Collectors and State Nodal Officers must treat DMF as a mission to achieve 100% development.

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The Union Ministry of Rural Development has flagged widespread manipulation in digital attendance under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). The manipulation occurred via the National Mobile Monitoring Software (NMMS) App. The National Mobile Monitoring Software (NMMS) system was launched on 21st May 2021 by the Ministry of Rural Development. It allows real-time attendance of MGNREGS workers with geo-tagged photographs at worksites. It aims to increase transparency and ensure better monitoring of MGNREGS.

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India’s first fully indigenous 50-kilowatt (kW) geothermal power plant will soon be set up in Arunachal Pradesh. The plant will come up in Tawang district to benefit over 5,000 people. It will operate at a record low temperature of just 68°C using bipolar process technology. The ₹10 crore project is funded by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) and will be completed in three years. The Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) and Shriram Institute for Industrial Research (SIIR) signed an MoU for it.

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Recently, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Anganwadi in Waddhamna village, Nagpur district, Maharashtra. The center is a pilot project under Mission Bal Bharari and uses AI dashboards, Virtual Reality (VR) headsets, and interactive content. It offers immersive learning in poems, songs, and early education, making learning joyful and engaging for rural children. This AI Anganwadi brings tech-rich education to rural areas, bridging the digital divide between rural and urban children.

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Recently, Uttar Pradesh became the first Indian state to launch an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data Analytics-based Road Safety Pilot Project. The project is approved by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). Uttar Pradesh has allocated ₹10 crore in the 2025–26 Budget to develop a data-driven model for the Transport Department. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) will have no financial liability in the project. The AI system will analyse accident reports, weather, vehicles, drivers, and road data to identify accident causes and black spots

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Recently, Kerala became the first state in India to implement faceless adjudication under State Goods and Services Tax (GST). The pilot project was launched today in two districts of Kerala. Faceless adjudication means all procedures are done digitally without any face-to-face interaction between taxpayers and GST officials. All steps including issuing show cause notices, receiving responses, and passing final orders will be done on an online platform. This move aims to ensure transparency, reduce corruption, and improve ease of doing business.

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Delhi Legislative Assembly became India’s first legislature fully powered by solar energy on August 4, 2025. A 500-kilowatt rooftop solar power plant was commissioned on the Assembly building. The solar plant is expected to cut electricity bills by Rs 15 lakh monthly, saving about Rs 1.75 crore annually. Surplus electricity will be generated through net metering and used efficiently. The Assembly also launched the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) to shift towards paperless functioning.

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Punjab became the first state in India to empanel sign language interpreters, translators, and special educators under the Juvenile Justice (JJ) Act, 2015. The aim is to ensure accessible and sensitive justice for children with hearing and speech impairments. Experts will be deployed district-wise and compensated as per legal provisions. They will assist in routine and urgent cases involving specially-abled children. Punjab already broadcasts Punjab Vidhan Sabha proceedings in sign language. Initiative aligns with Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012

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Prime Minister dedicated Kartavya Bhawan to the nation. It is designed to meet Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA)-4 green building standards. The building includes solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and other sustainable features. Kartavya Bhawan is part of the Common Central Secretariat buildings to house bureaucracy under the Central Vista Project. GRIHA is a tool to assess building performance against nationally acceptable green benchmarks. It was developed by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).