India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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More than 26 lakh households in India have benefited from PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG: MBY) since its launch in February 2024. 20,85,514 rooftop solar (RTS) systems have been installed nationwide, providing clean energy access. Rs 14,771.82 crore in Central Financial Assistance (CFA) has been disbursed up to December 2025. The scheme allows eligible grid-connected residential consumers to install solar panels via the national portal. Gujarat leads with 5.15 lakh installations benefiting 7.41 lakh households, followed by Maharashtra (3.92 lakh) and Uttar Pradesh (3.26 lakh). The programme promotes affordable household solar energy and supports India’s clean energy transition.

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Eight members of Karnataka’s Hakki Pikki tribal community are stranded in Central Africa after their visas expired during travel for selling herbal products. Hakki Pikki is a major tribal community of Karnataka with a population of 11,892 as per the Census 2011. In Kannada, “Hakki” means bird and “Pikki” means to catch, reflecting their traditional bird-catching occupation. They believe they descended from Ranapratap Singh and have a Kshatriya or warrior origin, migrating south after Mughal conflicts. They are officially recognized as a Scheduled Tribe in India.

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Multiple major disasters in 2025 highlighted serious gaps in India’s disaster victim identification and management systems. In response, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) released India’s first comprehensive SOP for Mass Fatality Incidents (MFIs). The guidelines are titled “National Disaster Management Guidelines on Comprehensive Disaster Victim Identification and Management.” They aim to standardise procedures for identification, documentation, and dignified handling of victims during large-scale disasters.

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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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Delhi Government launched CM Shri Schools as India’s first Artificial Intelligence-driven comprehensive education model. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the first school at Sarojini Nagar and laid foundation for 75 schools. The initiative aligns with National Education Policy to provide technology-integrated and globally competitive education in government schools. Schools will function as Centres of Excellence with modern infrastructure and holistic development.

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The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to change the name of Kerala to “Keralam”, which is the name used in the Malayalam language. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Narendra Modi at Seva Teerth, the new complex housing the Prime Minister’s Office. The proposed legislation, titled the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, will now be referred by the President to the Kerala Legislative Assembly under the proviso to Article 3 of the Constitution of India for expressing its views.

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launches the Blockchain India Challenge to promote permissioned blockchain solutions for digital governance. The initiative is implemented by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing with support from MeitY. It aims to develop secure, tamper-proof and auditable blockchain systems to improve transparency and efficiency in government services.

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The Government informed Rajya Sabha about the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP). It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the National Health Mission (NHM). The main aim is early detection and complete treatment of leprosy to control the disease. Goal is to make India leprosy-free by stopping transmission, removing stigma and ensuring dignified care. The programme provides free prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation services through public health facilities. It supports States and Union Territories with technical and financial assistance for detection, confirmation, treatment and disability prevention.

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A Mumbai-headquartered defence company, Sagar Defence Engineering, held the stone-breaking ceremony for the world’s first Autonomous Maritime Shipbuilding and Systems Centre at Juvvaladinne fishing harbour, Andhra Pradesh. The project is a major step in strengthening India’s indigenous defence manufacturing and advancing the nation’s maritime technological capabilities. The Andhra Pradesh government allocated 29.58 acres of land at the fishing harbour in Nellore district, providing direct sea access for vessel construction, launch, testing, and deployment. The initiative aligns with the state government’s vision to enhance India’s marine technology ecosystem and build advanced manufacturing capabilities along the coastline.

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The Rajmarg Pravesh Portal has been upgraded by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to simplify approvals for infrastructure along National Highways. The upgraded portal was launched by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to make permission processes faster and more transparent. It enables businesses, organisations and citizens to obtain access permissions for setting up facilities such as fuel stations, restaurants and rest stops along highways. The portal also allows approvals for laying utilities like water pipelines, gas pipelines, optical fibre cables and electrical transmission lines along or across National Highways.