India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Vantara University, the world’s first integrated global university for wildlife conservation and veterinary sciences, has been launched in Jamnagar. It is an initiative of Anant Ambani, Executive Director of Reliance Industries and founder of Vantara. The university focuses on animal welfare, scientific research, and conservation-based education inspired by Nalanda University ethos. The objective is to develop skilled professionals in veterinary medicine, wildlife conservation, and ecosystem health.

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The Indian government has officially notified the establishment of the country’s first semiconductor fabrication plant, developed by Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited (TSMPL) in the Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR), Gujarat. It will support electronic hardware, software, and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITeS). The initiative aligns with reforms in the SEZ Rules, 2006 (amended in 2025), including reduced land requirement and flexibility in operations. It aims to boost semiconductor manufacturing, innovation, and ease of doing business in India.

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India’s first Petroglyph Conservation Park is being established in Ladakh on the banks of the Indus River to preserve ancient rock art. Petroglyphs are prehistoric carvings or engravings on rock surfaces depicting symbols, figures, and inscriptions. The park aims to protect endangered petroglyphs threatened by tourism, infrastructure development, and environmental factors. It will relocate and conserve carvings from vulnerable and isolated sites across Ladakh for safe preservation and public display.

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India has launched its first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system to modernise highway toll collection. It has been implemented at the Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the NH-48 (Surat–Bharuch) section in Gujarat. The system uses Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) and FASTag technologies for seamless toll collection. Vehicles are not required to stop at toll plazas, which reduces congestion and travel time. The system improves fuel efficiency and helps in reducing vehicular emissions. It minimises human intervention and increases transparency in toll operations.

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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting launched a national Artificial Intelligence (AI) skilling initiative for the creative sector in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies. The programme has been developed in partnership with Google and YouTube to strengthen India’s creative economy and build industry-ready AI skills. The initiative will provide 15,000 AI skill scholarships for sectors such as media, animation, gaming, and digital storytelling. The initiative aims to prepare creative professionals with modern digital skills aligned with industry requirements.

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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.

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Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority facilitated the first export of 20 metric tonnes of Baksa honey from Baksa district to the United States under the One District One Product initiative. Baksa honey is a premium near-organic honey produced in the Bodoland Territorial Region of Assam. It is known for its natural purity, high nutritional value, and medicinal properties derived from the region’s rich floral biodiversity. The honey has traditional significance among local communities, including the Bodo tribes.

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Supreme Court of India launched the “One Case One Data” initiative to digitally integrate judicial data from the Supreme Court to taluka courts. The initiative aims to strengthen case management through automated data retrieval, online verification, and integrated access to court records. High Courts, district courts, taluka courts, and government departments will have interconnected access to case-related information. The Supreme Court also launched “Su-Sahayak,” an assistive chatbot developed by the National Informatics Centre in collaboration with the Supreme Court Registry.

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Narcotics Control Bureau busted an international synthetic drug trafficking network under Operation RAGEPILL. The operation led to the seizure of around 227.7 kg of Captagon tablets and powder and the arrest of an overstaying Syrian national. Captagon contains psychotropic substances such as fenetylline and amphetamine, which are regulated under the NDPS Act. This was India’s first-ever seizure of Captagon, often referred to as the “Jihadi Drug.” The drug consignment was reportedly intended for the Middle East region.

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Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Million Minds Tech Park and the Ganesh Real Estate Management Institute in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The projects aim to strengthen Gujarat’s role in technology, innovation, AI, robotics, semiconductors, and services. The Million Minds Tech Park is spread across the Ahmedabad–GIFT City–Gandhinagar corridor and is expected to generate over 70,000 high-skilled jobs. The initiative supports Gujarat’s transformation into a global hub for technology and services under the vision of Narendra Modi.