India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Ministry of Textiles launched the ‘Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World’ initiative to globalise Indian handlooms. It was showcased at the 61st Femina Miss India held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The initiative is developed by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) in collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). It brings together 30 handloom weaves from different Indian states, each reinterpreted with design inspirations from 30 countries. The objective is to present Indian textiles in a contemporary global design framework and enhance international appeal.

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Ahilyanagar district ranked 1st in India for activities under the National Nutrition Fortnight campaign. It recorded 3,24,075 awareness activities, the highest in the country. Pune district secured 2nd position nationwide. The campaign is conducted by the Women and Child Development Department. It is part of the National Nutrition Fortnight (Poshan Pakhwada) initiative. The theme is “Brain Development in the First Six Years of a Child’s Life.”

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The Central Government has invited nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar. It is a prestigious national award given annually by the Government of India. The award is administered by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It recognises children for excellence in Bravery, Art & Culture, Environment, Social Service, Science & Technology, and Sports. Eligible candidates must be Indian citizens aged between 5 and 18 years.

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India’s first commercial seaplane service has been approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The operator is SkyHop Aviation. The initial launch of services will be in Lakshadweep. It will connect five islands internally and link them to the mainland. Trial water take-offs and landings were conducted in Rishikesh. The service will use a 19-seater aircraft and improve connectivity to remote regions. It is expected to boost tourism and reduce travel time in island areas.

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North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation launched the Padma Doree textile initiative under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER). Padma Doree combines Eri (Ahimsa) silk of Northeast India with Chanderi weaving tradition of Madhya Pradesh. It reflects the vision of Narendra Modi under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. It promotes sustainable and ethical textile production using indigenous knowledge systems. The initiative integrates traditional craftsmanship with innovation and modern market relevance.

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Karnataka has launched India’s first State-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology (CoE SpaceTech Foundation) in Bengaluru. The initiative aims to convert space innovation into scalable and commercial outcomes. The Centre has been established by the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society in collaboration with the Satcom Industry Association of India. It focuses on advanced research, industry-oriented training, and talent development in space technologies. The Centre will act as a hub for startup incubation and ecosystem building. It promotes collaboration between government, industry, and academia.

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NITI Aayog recently launched the Central Prabhari Officer (CPO) Portal to strengthen real-time governance and improve coordination among stakeholders. The portal supports the Aspirational Districts Programme and Aspirational Blocks Programme by accelerating last-mile delivery. Central Prabhari Officers can submit field observations and recommendations in real time through a mobile-enabled platform. District administrations can view suggestions, take action, and upload responses through the portal.

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The National Statistical Office released the 80th round of the National Sample Survey of Health report. Kerala recorded the highest Persons Reporting Illness Ratio (PPRA) or morbidity rate in India at 39.7%. West Bengal recorded the second-highest morbidity rate at 24.5%, followed by Andhra Pradesh at 21.1%. The national average morbidity rate was 13.1%. In Kerala and West Bengal, illness reporting was higher in urban areas and among women. Kerala’s high morbidity rate is linked to its aging population, high life expectancy, lifestyle diseases, and strong health awareness.

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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched JANANI to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services in India. JANANI stands for Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care and is an upgraded version of the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) portal. The platform digitally tracks antenatal care, delivery, postnatal care, newborn care, immunisation, and family planning services. JANANI introduces QR-enabled digital Mother and Child Health cards, automated alerts for high-risk pregnancies, real-time dashboards, and reminder systems for timely healthcare services.

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Recently, 13 children belonging to the Baiga Tribe were rescued from bonded labour in Chhattisgarh’s Kabirdham district. The Baiga are recognised as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in India. They are mainly found in Madhya Pradesh and also in Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand. The tribe primarily speaks Baigani, a dialect influenced by Chhattisgarhi, Gondi, and Hindi. Traditionally, the Baiga practised slash-and-burn cultivation known as “Bewar.” At present, they mainly depend on minor forest produce for livelihood.