India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently, Andhra Pradesh achieved global recognition for organising a unique “Floating Yoga” event on the Krishna River in Vijayawada as part of the YogAndhra 2025 campaign. The event was held on 11th June ahead of International Yoga Day and featured over a thousand yoga practitioners. Participants performed yoga asanas on 200 water crafts including kayaks, jet skis, punts, sand boats, and floating platforms. This innovative event showcased the state’s creative approach to promoting health, cultural pride, and community participation.

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Recently, on June 23, 2025, Tripura was officially declared a fully literate state, becoming the third in India after Mizoram and Goa. The achievement was celebrated as a historic and proud moment for the state. Literacy is considered vital for fulfilling the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) by 2047. In Tripura, 23,184 illiterate adults were identified and educated under this mission. The Ministry of Education urged the state to promote continued learning, digital literacy, and skill development.

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Recently, it was announced that India’s first Quantum Computing Valley will be launched in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh by January 2026. The park aims to employ lakhs of professionals to support research, innovation, and industrial growth. It will be open for use by states, government bodies, and institutions all over India. The goal is to make sure quantum technology helps the entire society. This project is aligned with the National Quantum Mission (NQM). It focuses on boosting productivity and creating wealth through quantum technologies.

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Recently, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the Adi Karmyogi programme at the “Adi Anveshan” National Conference to bridge gaps between tribal welfare policies and real implementation. The programme aims to build capacity among about 20 lakh field-level stakeholders by training State, district, and block-level trainers. It targets creating 180 State-level trainers, over 3,000 district-level trainers, and more than 15,000 block-level trainers.

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Recently, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration set up a Van Dhan Vikas Kendra for the Onge tribe at Dugong Creek under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyan. This aims to make the Onges self-sustainable through coconut-based products. The Onges are among the most primitive tribes in India from the Negrito racial stock. They live on Little Andaman Island, the southernmost island of the Andaman archipelago. Onges are semi-nomadic and fully depend on natural food sources.

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Recently, India’s first transgender-led health clinic reopened in Hyderabad as Sabrang Clinic with fresh funding from Tata Trusts. It was earlier known as Mitr Clinic and had shut down after the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) froze its funding. Sabrang Clinic is fully managed and staffed by transgender individuals. It offers gender-affirming care, HIV/AIDS treatment, mental health services, and general healthcare. The clinic ensures a stigma-free and inclusive environment for transgender patients.

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A new Agritech Innovation Hub and Startup Technology Showcase was recently inaugurated at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology (SVPUAT), Meerut. The hub aims to promote precision farming and sustainable agriculture in Uttar Pradesh and northern India. The university developed a modern curriculum aligned with advanced agricultural practices to benefit farmers across the country. The hub is supported by the Centre for Excellence on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Agriculture under Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar.

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Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) launched a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, highlighting concerns around electoral inclusion for migrant populations. The focus is on balancing electoral roll integrity and inclusive democratic participation. Under Section 19 of the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1950, only an ‘ordinarily resident’ can be enrolled in a constituency’s electoral roll. Section 20 of the RPA clarifies that just owning a house does not make one an ordinarily resident. A person temporarily away for work or travel is still considered ordinarily resident at their regular home.

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Kerala’s KITE (Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education) initiative was recently recognised by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) as a global best practice in responsible Educational Technology (EdTech). It has gained both national and international attention for ethically integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in school education. KITE is the official technology arm of the General Education Department of the Government of Kerala. It was launched to promote ethical, inclusive, and open-source-based AI integration in public schools.

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Recently, Indian Railways successfully tested India’s first hydrogen-powered coach at Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai. This marks a major step in India’s shift towards clean and green transportation. The tested coach is a 1,200 Horse Power (HP) hydrogen train under development. It is part of the Hydrogen for Heritage initiative to run 35 hydrogen-powered trains on heritage and hill routes. Each train will cost ₹80 crore, with ₹70 crore for supporting ground infrastructure per route. Hydrogen fuel offers zero carbon emissions, supporting India’s clean energy transition.