India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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India’s Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister outlined the Integrated Alert System at the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) meeting in Durban. SACHET is a disaster early warning platform by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for real-time geo-targeted alerts. It was developed by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) under the Department of Telecom. It follows the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) recommended by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The system integrates multiple stakeholders to bridge communication gaps.

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The Bathou religion of the Bodo community in Assam has been officially given a separate code in the upcoming national census. Bathouism is the indigenous faith of the Bodos, mainly in Assam and parts of North Bengal, forming a key part of their cultural identity. The term “Bathou” means “Five Principles”, representing Ha (Earth), Dwi (Water), Or (Fire), Bar (Air), and Okhrang (Sky). The religion focuses on nature worship, maintaining balance between humans and the environment through household and community rituals. Sacred Sijou plants and elemental symbols are central to Bathou practices.

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The South Central Railway announced the renaming of Aurangabad Railway Station in Maharashtra as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station. The station has been renamed after Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This follows the 2022 renaming of Aurangabad city to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The new station code under the Nanded Division of South Central Railway is CPSN. The official approval and gazette notification were issued by Maharashtra’s Mahayuti alliance government on October 15. The original Aurangabad Station was opened in 1900 under the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan. The renaming comes amid recent tensions in the region over Aurangzeb’s tomb controversy.

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has simplified the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for FASTag users. KYV requires users to upload images of their vehicle and registration certificate (RC) to verify correct tag linkage. It was implemented in 2024 to prevent misuse and leakages in the FASTag system. The verification process must be repeated every three years for continued authenticity. Know Your Vehicle (KYV) is an initiative of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and was notified by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

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In November 2025, Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of Delhi, launched the ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’ initiative. The scheme offers free and convenient travel for women and transgender commuters on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster buses. It promotes safer, inclusive, and accessible public transport in Delhi. The smart card replaces the pink-paper ticket system and operates under the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) framework.

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Under “Operation Weed Out”, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 42.34 kg of high-grade Hydroponic Weed worth ₹42 crore at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). The contraband was recovered from two passengers arriving from Bangkok, concealed inside 21 food packets like noodles and biscuits. Field tests using NDPS kits confirmed the presence of narcotics, and both passengers were arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985. DRI remains vigilant against evolving smuggling trends, including concealment in food packets and use of Indian nationals as carriers. The agency continues its efforts toward a “Nasha Mukt Bharat” (Drug-Free India) by intercepting narcotics and dismantling global drug syndicates.

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The Assam Cabinet approved ‘The Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025’ to ban the practice of polygamy in the state. The Bill prohibits marriage if a person already has a living spouse, is not legally separated, or divorce is not finalized. Exceptions may apply to areas under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. It will be tabled in the Assembly on November 25, 2025 for passage. A special fund will be created to support women victims of polygamy.

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Rajasthan State Council of Educational Research and Training (RSCERT) launched ‘Khushi Shala’, a mental health and well-being programme for students of classes 1 to 5. Rajasthan became the first state in India to start such a programme at the primary education level. The programme trains children to accept both success and failure and focus on learning with self-awareness. It has three components – mindfulness exercises, compassion-building activities, and value-based guidance.

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Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annapurna Devi, inaugurated the fourth edition of “Nayi Chetna – Initiative for Change” in New Delhi. It aims to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. Campaign evolved into a mass movement for security, dignity, and economic participation of rural women. It focuses on respect, safety, self-reliance, and eliminating discriminatory attitudes towards daughters.

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The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has established 9 new Technology Centres under the Technology Centre Systems Programme (TCSP), in addition to the existing 18 centres. Funds of Rs. 200.00 Crore have been allocated for the establishment and operation of Technology Centres under TCSP for the financial year 2025–26. The new and existing Technology Centres trained over 3.28 Lakh trainees in 2024–25, including MSME entrepreneurs and employees. The Technology Centre Systems Programme (TCSP) is implemented by Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME). Information was provided by Sushri Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State for MSME, in a written reply to Lok Sabha.