India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Anu Garg, a 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of Odisha. She has become the first woman to hold the topmost bureaucratic position in the state. Her appointment follows the superannuation of the outgoing Chief Secretary, Manoj Ahuja, on December 31, 2025. She was serving as Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary in the Planning and Convergence Department. She also held additional charge of the Water Resources Department.

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In December 2025, the Rajasthan government launched a digital platform called ‘e-Swasthya Samvad’ to enhance governance, transparency, and coordination in the medical education department. The platform serves as a digital interface connecting all stakeholders in medical education and health services for faster decision-making and effective implementation of programmes. ‘e-Swasthya Samvad’ will be conducted twice a week, every Tuesday and Thursday, via video conferencing. The initiative aims to ensure accountability, reduce delays, and strengthen coordination across all levels of the medical education system.

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In 2025, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) achieved more than 92% conviction rate and key operational successes. The NIA arrested several terrorists and associates linked to the Pahalgam and Delhi attacks and filed charge sheets against seven accused, including Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and The Resistance Front (TRF). Across 55 cases, 276 arrests were made: 67 jihadi, 74 Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), 37 Northeast insurgency, 28 pro-Khalistan, 11 gangster-related, 59 others.The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was established in 2008 after the Mumbai terror attacks to combat terrorism. The agency operates under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, with its headquarters in New Delhi, led by the Director-General.

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Tuman village in Chawasi area of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, received its first motorable road after 78 years. The 2.7-kilometre road was constructed from Shakeld to Tuman by the Public Works Department (PWD). The village was earlier cut off from basic transport facilities for decades. A trial run of a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus was successfully conducted on the new road.

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Recently, 50,373 public health facilities across all States and Union Territories were certified under National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS). National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) is a national quality framework created by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). It aims to improve the safety, quality, and patient-focused nature of public healthcare services. It first focused on District Hospitals to ensure reliable and quality care. Now it covers District Hospitals, Sub-District Hospitals, Community Health Centres, and Ayushman Arogya Mandir Primary Health Centres, Urban Primary Health Centres, and Sub Health Centres.

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Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant inaugurated India’s first fully paperless district judiciary in Kalpetta, Wayanad, Kerala, on 6 January. All courts in Kalpetta district now operate entirely digitally, with electronic filings, digital scrutiny, and instant access through the District Court Case Management System (DCMS) developed in-house by Kerala High Court. The system improves access to justice, reduces litigation costs, removes geographical barriers, and enhances transparency and trust. AI-based tools help judges generate summaries, retrieve case details, annotate documents, and mark statutory provisions.

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The Ministry of Textiles launched the District-Led Textiles Transformation initiative at the National Textile Ministers Conference in Guwahati. It is a strategic programme to promote inclusive and sustainable growth in India’s textile sector. The aim is to develop 100 high-potential districts as Global Export Champions and transform 100 Aspirational Districts into self-reliant textile hubs. Districts are classified based on export performance, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises ecosystem, and workforce availability.

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The Uttarakhand Government has implemented the Uniform Civil Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, following approval by the Governor, and it has come into force with immediate effect. The ordinance was promulgated under Article 213 of the Constitution of India to introduce procedural, administrative, and penal reforms to the UCC Act, 2024 for smoother and more transparent implementation. The amendments aim to promote women’s empowerment, protect children’s rights, ensure equality in civil rights, and simplify legal procedures.

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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the Samikshya portal for real-time monitoring of development projects. It tracks works funded under the State Finance Commission (SFC) and Central Finance Commission (CFC) grants. Citizens, officials, and elected representatives can monitor projects like roads, drinking water, sanitation, street lights, parks, and public utilities. It emphasizes equity, regional balance, and the needs of rural and urban bodies. The portal aims to improve transparency, accountability, and timely execution of grassroots projects.

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Road accidents and fatalities on National Highways (NHs) declined by over 11% in 2025, according to data presented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in Lok Sabha. In 2025, National Highways recorded 1,34,307 accidents and 57,482 deaths, compared to 1,50,958 accidents and 64,772 deaths in 2024. This marked the first decline in three years, after 1,50,177 accidents and 63,112 deaths in 2023. The reduction was mainly driven by Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana, which together reduced fatalities by 6,072. Uttar Pradesh saw the largest drop, from 9,560 deaths in 2024 to 6,973 in 2025, followed by Madhya Pradesh with 1,762 fewer deaths.