India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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In December 2025, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the “Meri Yojana” Portal in Dehradun to make welfare scheme information easily accessible to citizens. The portal is an online platform aimed at providing citizens with comprehensive information on welfare schemes offered by both the Central and State Governments. It is part of the state government’s effort to ensure transparent, accessible, and time-bound delivery of benefits to eligible citizens. The portal and related initiatives reflect Uttarakhand’s focus on digital governance, DBT-based benefits, citizen awareness, and local economic empowerment.

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Bihar government launched the ‘Abhaya Brigade’ to ensure the safety of girls and women near schools, colleges, and coaching centres. The initiative was flagged off by East Champaran Superintendent of Police Swarn Prabhat on directions from the police headquarters. Those harassing or making lewd remarks toward female students will be arrested and sent to jail. Special Abhaya Brigade teams have been formed in nearly all 50 police stations across the district. Each team consists of one female officer, two female constables, and one male constable.

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On 19 December 2025, 3 metric tonnes (MTs) of GI-tagged Indi Lime from Vijayapura, Karnataka were exported to Oman, marking a new global market entry. Earlier, 3 metric tonnes were first exported to Dubai on 24 August 2025; subsequent exports reached nearly 12 MTs due to strong demand. Indi Lime is mainly grown in Vijayapura district of Karnataka. It has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its superior quality, strong aroma, high juice yield, and balanced acidity.

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Gujarat has been officially reinstated as a tiger-bearing state for the All-India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2026 after over 30 years. This follows confirmed photographic evidence of a nearly four-year-old tiger in Ratanmahal Sanctuary, Dahod district. The tiger has stayed in the area for about 10 months, showing stable habitation, not temporary movement. The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has ordered conservation measures in Ratanmahal. A camera-trap census will be conducted along the Gujarat–Madhya Pradesh border. The tiger will be tagged and monitored using stripe-pattern software during the census. Gujarat was last surveyed in 1989 and removed from the tiger map in 1992 due to no sightings.

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President Droupadi Murmu will attend a special programme under SOAR – Skilling for AI Readiness on January 1 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi. SOAR – Skilling for AI Readiness is an initiative of the Skill India Mission. The programme is organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to enhance India’s workforce preparedness for an AI-driven future. The programme includes a special “AI for Beginners” session led by a globally renowned AI expert in collaboration with Google, the ministry’s principal AI skilling partner.

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The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, released the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025). NFAP-2025 is a key policy governing the management and allocation of radio-frequency spectrum in India. It allocates spectrum to various radio-communication services in the frequency range 8.3 kHz to 3000 GHz. The plan serves as a reference for spectrum managers, wireless operators, and telecom equipment manufacturers. National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025) identifies the 6425–7125 MHz band for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), boosting mid-band spectrum for 5G, 5G Advanced, and future 6G networks.

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The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is proposing a mandatory identification system for electric vehicle (EV) batteries using a unique 21-character “Battery Pack Aadhaar Number” (BPAN). BPAN will be assigned to every EV battery introduced in the market or used for self-consumption. The primary aim of BPAN is to ensure end-to-end traceability of batteries throughout their lifecycle—from raw material sourcing and manufacturing to usage, repurposing, and final disposal. This initiative was proposed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).

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Project Veer Gatha 5.0 is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Ministry of Education (MoE) under Republic Day celebrations. Approximately 1.92 crore students from around 1.90 lakh schools participated, marking the highest participation since its launch in 2021. A total of 100 national-level “Super-Winners” were selected: 25 each from Preparatory (Grades 3–5) and Middle (Grades 6–8), and 50 from Secondary (Grades 9–12). Each national-level winner will receive a cash prize of ₹10,000 and will attend the Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path as a special guest.

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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated a cancer screening mobile unit called ‘Asha Van’ in Gandhinagar. The van is equipped with EVA-Pro diagnostics, a mammography unit, and expert teleconsultation facilities for early detection and diagnosis of cancer. It can screen for 10 types of cancer, including lung, oral, blood, cervical, pancreatic, liver, breast, and prostate cancers, using ultra-modern equipment at any location. The initiative supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Health and Wellness for All’, particularly benefiting rural areas.

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A fire, reportedly due to a short circuit, destroyed at least 38 thatched houses of the Konda Reddi tribe in Sarlanka village, Prathipadu Mandal, Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh. Konda Reddis are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) living along both banks of the Godavari River in hilly and forest areas of East Godavari, West Godavari, and Khammam districts of Andhra Pradesh. Their language is Telugu spoken in a pure, unique accent. They follow Folk Hinduism with local deity worship.