India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently, a rare convention of the Muthuvan community was held to protect their language and culture as part of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The Muthuvans, also called Mudugars, live in the border hill forests of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. They are divided into Malayalam Muthuvan and Pandi Muthuvan, each with a slightly different dialect. They coexist with wildlife, possess rich traditional medicinal knowledge, and preserve it across generations. Their society has six clans (Koottams) with sub-clans, following community endogamy and clan exogamy.

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Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann announced that cops performing well in the “Yudh Nashian Virudh” (anti-drug war) campaign will get monetary rewards. From March 1, 2026, police personnel recovering 1 kg heroin will receive ₹1.2 lakh as a cash reward. Pakistan is the main source of drugs and the state government has demolished houses built with drug money, jailed smugglers, and stopped open drug sales. Punjab became the first state to deploy its own anti-drone system to destroy objects coming from across the border. For the first time, an anti-drug syllabus has been introduced in Punjab schools to create awareness.

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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.

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The Ministry of Education is offering free Artificial Intelligence (AI) courses on the SWAYAM Portal to meet rising AI skill demand. SWAYAM stands for Study Webs of Active–Learning for Young Aspiring Minds. It is India’s own MOOCs (Massive Open Online Course) platform launched in 2017 by the Ministry of Education (MoE). The portal aims to bridge the digital divide for students left out of the digital revolution and knowledge economy. It is an indigenously developed IT platform hosting courses from Class 9 to post-graduation. Courses are interactive, taught by top teachers, and available free of cost to residents in India.

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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched the ‘Swachh Kurukshetra – Mera Kurukshetra, Mera Abhimaan’ cleanliness mission at Gita Gyan Sansthanam, Kurukshetra. The mission is scheduled for 11 weeks, from August 24 to November 7, 2025, aiming to make Kurukshetra the cleanest and most beautiful city in India. The mission is part of Haryana Shehr Swachhta Abhiyan – 2025 and involves mass mobilization to clean every street and corner.

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Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) 2025 report by the Energy Policy Institute, University of Chicago, shows air pollution is India’s top health threat. Dirty air cuts 3.5 years from average life expectancy, higher than malnutrition (1.6 years), tobacco use (1.5 years), and unsafe water (8.4 months). All 1.4 billion Indians live in areas exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) safe PM2.5 limit of 5 µg/m³. Northern India is the world’s most polluted region. Delhi-NCR residents face the highest loss with 8.2 years of life expectancy cut due to air pollution. Bihar residents lose 5.6 years of life expectancy. Haryana residents lose 5.3 years of life expectancy. The report urges urgent emission control to prevent loss of healthy years due to toxic air.

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Supreme Court issued notice on plea by Koya tribe members challenging Telangana High Court order on Scheduled Tribe (ST) status of Lambadi, Sugali, and Banjara communities due to its effect on reservation benefits. Koya tribe is a multi-racial and multi-lingual tribal community in India. They live in forests, plains, and valleys on both sides of the Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. As per 2011 Census, Koya population in India is 7,38,629. They call themselves “Koithur”. They are believed to have migrated from Bastar region in northern India to central India. Koya language (Koya Basha) belongs to Dravidian language family, closely related to Gondi and influenced by Telugu.

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A preparatory meeting for Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 was jointly organized by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti. It was co-chaired by the Hon’ble Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and the Hon’ble Minister of Jal Shakti with participation of States/UTs. Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 campaign will be held from 17th September to 2nd October with the theme “Swachhotsav” aligned with the festive season. The focus will be on clean and green festivities, citizen participation, and visible cleanliness as a shared responsibility.

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The ₹4,447 crore Mokama–Munger highway project is being developed in Bihar. It is part of the larger Buxar–Bhagalpur High-Speed Corridor. The 82.4 km, 4-lane greenfield highway is approved under the Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM). The highway passes through Mokama, Barahiya, Lakhisarai, Jamalpur, and Munger. It enhances connectivity across Eastern Bihar and supports regional industries. The project will reduce freight costs, boost economic growth, create jobs, and strengthen Bihar’s logistics network.

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Rajasthan’s first ‘Namo Biodiversity Park’ was inaugurated at Pratap Bandh, Alwar with a symbolic tree plantation ceremony. The park is named ‘NAMO VAN’ and aims to serve as a green lung for the region. It will enhance local greenery, contribute to cleaner air, and promote environmental awareness among visitors. The park encourages citizens to adopt environment-friendly and sustainable lifestyles. It marks a milestone in Rajasthan’s green infrastructure development. The initiative supports India’s biodiversity conservation and climate action goals.