India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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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.

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The Delhi High Court ruled that “safe harbour” protection under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 does not exempt intermediaries from participating in the Sahyog portal. Section 79 provides immunity to digital intermediaries for third-party content if they act only as neutral hosts. The Sahyog portal is an initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs to strengthen cybercrime prevention and enforcement. It aims to support prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of cybercrime. The portal automates sending of legal notices to intermediaries under the IT Act, 2000.

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Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Amit Shah informed in Lok Sabha that the Centre launched White Revolution 2.0 under Ministry of Cooperation. The initiative aims to expand dairy cooperatives, generate employment and strengthen women’s empowerment. Milk procurement by dairy cooperatives is targeted to increase by 50% to 1,007 lakh kilogram per day by 2028–29. Around 75,000 new Dairy Cooperative Societies (DCS) will be established and 46,422 existing DCS will be strengthened. The scheme will reduce post-harvest losses, improve income and enhance nutritional security.

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Kerala became India’s first state to adopt a comprehensive Urban Policy for the next 25 years. The policy was announced in the 2023–24 State Budget and approved by the State Cabinet. Kerala Urban Policy Commission was formed in December 2023 and submitted its report in March 2025. A global conference in Kochi discussed the report and suggestions were included in the final policy. The Commission estimates 80 percent of Kerala will be urbanised by 2050. The policy promotes climate-smart cities, scientific planning, and decentralised governance. It focuses on reducing inequalities, ensuring social support, and improving urban amenities. It suggests Public Private People Partnership for future development.

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French President Emmanuel Macron and Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated the Indo-French Campus on Artificial Intelligence in Global Health. The campus is established at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi. It strengthens collaboration between India and France in Artificial Intelligence-based healthcare. The initiative focuses on research, innovation and capacity building in Artificial Intelligence-driven medical solutions. It promotes academic excellence and international partnerships in global health. The campus aims to develop advanced digital health technologies for better diagnosis, treatment and healthcare delivery systems.

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Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare reviewed National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED) in New Delhi. NAFED is apex organization of cooperative marketing of agricultural produce in India. It was established on 2 October 1958 to promote trade of agricultural and forest produce. It is registered under Multi State Cooperative Societies Act. It also handles distribution of agricultural inputs and inter-state, import and export trade. It works under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.

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The Prime Minister’s office (PMO) recently reviewed proposed CAFE-3 carbon emission norms for passenger vehicles, scheduled for 2027, but no final decision was taken. CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency) norms were introduced by Bureau of Energy Efficiency in 2017 to regulate fuel consumption and carbon emissions from passenger vehicles. They were applicable to petrol, diesel, LPG, CNG, hybrid, and electric vehicles (EVs) under 3,500 kg. Norms tightened in 2022-23 with higher penalties for non-compliance. The objective is to reduce oil dependency, air pollution, and promote EVs, hybrids, and CNG vehicles.

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Recently, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) decided to fast-track approvals of new medicines by issuing No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) for laboratory testing immediately after receiving applications. CDSCO is India’s National Regulatory Authority (NRA) for drugs and medical devices under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. It works under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is headed by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). It regulates import, manufacture, sale, and distribution of drugs and medical devices.

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Mumbai’s suburban district launched the ‘Saksham Skill Survey’, the first initiative of its kind in India, to assess the skills of youth aged 18–40 and enhance employability. The survey will cover 55,000 households in the H-West ward of Mumbai. Conducted door-to-door using AI, it will collect data on educational qualifications, skill interests, and training needs for employment. It is based on survey results, candidates will be provided a list of government-approved institutions and relevant courses. The aim is to train at least 15,000 candidates by next year and make 5,000 self-reliant through employment or entrepreneurship.

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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched an eco friendly Holi campaign under Environment Education Programme across Eco Clubs. The campaign promotes safe and sustainable celebrations in line with Mission LiFE. Students are trained to prepare natural colours from leafy vegetables, beetroot, turmeric and Palash flowers. These colours are chemical free, biodegradable and safe for people and environment. The initiative encourages practical learning and responsible festive practices. It highlights simple nature based solutions to make festivals vibrant and environmentally friendly.