India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Maharashtra launched the Startup, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy 2025 to build a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem. The policy targets 1.3 lakh entrepreneurs and 50,000 startups in five years. A 300-acre Innovation City will be built as a hub for startups, corporates, investors, and academia. The city will promote research and innovation through collective efforts. CM Maha Fund with Rs. 500 crore corpus will support grassroots entrepreneurship with loans of Rs. 5–10 lakh.

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State Level Technical Committee (SLTC) approved two sewage treatment plant (STP) projects along the Indrayani River in Pimpri Chinchwad to curb water pollution. Indrayani River is located in Maharashtra and is a tributary of the Bhima River, which flows into the Krishna River. It is a rain-fed river originating from the Western Ghats near Lonavala along the Mumbai-Pune Highway. The river flows through Pune district and merges with the Bhima River at Tulapur, covering 105.3 km. The STP projects aim to revitalize the Indrayani River, protecting both religious sites and urban water needs.

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Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh, declared 75 village panchayats as “Child Marriage-Free Panchayats” on 17 September 2025, during National Nutrition Month and the “Healthy Women, Empowered Families” campaign. Recognition was given as no child marriage cases were recorded in two years. Success credited to Women and Child Development Department, Anganwadi workers, panchayat leaders, NGOs, and community participation. Awareness drives promoted child rights, education, and women’s empowerment, leading parents to prioritize education over early marriage.

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India has built the world’s highest motorable road at Mig La Pass in eastern Ladakh at an altitude of 19,400 feet (5,913 metres). The road surpasses the earlier Umling La Pass record of 19,024 feet. It is constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) under Project Himank led by Brigadier Vishal Srivastava. The road is part of the Likaru-Mig La-Fukche alignment, connecting Hanle region with Fukche village near the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Mig La Pass is higher than South Base Camp of Mount Everest (17,598 ft) and North Base Camp in Tibet (16,900 ft).

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The Uttar Pradesh government launched the ‘Raah-Veer’ reward programme under the Good Samaritan initiative. It recognises citizens who help road accident victims reach hospital within the crucial “Golden Hour”. Each recognised Raah-Veer receives a certificate and Rs 25,000 cash prize. The scheme targets major accidents causing severe injury, brain/spinal injury, or death. The initiative was issued by Transport Commissioner Kinjal Singh and aims to reduce road accident deaths in Uttar Pradesh. As per National Crime Records Bureau 2023, UP reported 22,532 deaths in 23,771 accidents, 14% of India’s total.

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The Bathou religion of the Bodo community in Assam has been officially given a separate code in the upcoming national census. Bathouism is the indigenous faith of the Bodos, mainly in Assam and parts of North Bengal, forming a key part of their cultural identity. The term “Bathou” means “Five Principles”, representing Ha (Earth), Dwi (Water), Or (Fire), Bar (Air), and Okhrang (Sky). The religion focuses on nature worship, maintaining balance between humans and the environment through household and community rituals. Sacred Sijou plants and elemental symbols are central to Bathou practices.

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Chief Minister of Goa, Dr Pramod Sawant, announced that chess has been introduced in school and college curricula. The initiative aims to help students build confidence and develop strategic thinking skills. He spoke at the launch of the FIDE World Cup logo in Goa. The event has boosted tourism in the state. It has strengthened Goa’s global image as a destination for sports and culture. The FIDE World Cup has provided positive momentum to Goa’s economy. The move reflects the state’s focus on education, skill development, and international sports promotion.

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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, along with the Ministries of Education and Tribal Affairs, launched the Model Youth Gram Sabha (MYGS) in New Delhi. The Model Youth Gram Sabha is a simulated forum where school students participate in mock Gram Sabha sessions. It aims to promote Janbhagidari (public participation) and strengthen participatory local governance. The concept is inspired by the Model United Nations (Model UN) simulation held in schools. The initiative will cover over 1,000 schools, including Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs), and State Government Schools.

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Justice Surya Kant has been appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) and will assume office on November 24, 2025, succeeding Chief Justice B.R. Gavai. The Chief Justice of India and other Supreme Court judges are appointed by the President of India under Article 124(2) of the Constitution. The senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, considered fit for the position, is usually appointed as the CJI. The Union Law Minister first seeks the recommendation of the outgoing CJI, which is then sent to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister advises the President, who makes the final appointment.

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The Ministry of Railways announced major achievements of the Railway Police Force (RPF) in 2025. Under Operation Nanhe Farishtey, RPF rescued over 16,000 children across Indian Railways between January and October. The operation focuses on runaway, abandoned, impoverished, disabled, or kidnapped children, protecting them from crime syndicates.