India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced a Rs 1,000 monthly allowance for unemployed graduates aged 20–25 years. The scheme is part of the Chief Minister’s Self-Help Allowance Scheme under the state’s 7 Nischay programme. Earlier, it covered only intermediate pass candidates, now extended to graduates for up to two years. The objective of initiative is to help youth pursue skill training and prepare for competitive exams.

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Dhordo village in Kutch, Gujarat, globally recognised by United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) as the ‘Best Tourism Village’, is now fully solar-powered. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated this achievement on 20 September 2025 during the ‘Samudra Se Samriddhi’ event in Bhavnagar. Dhordo becomes Gujarat’s fourth solar village, after Modhera (Mehsana), Sukhi (Kheda), and Masali (Banaskantha), showcasing the state’s clean energy leadership. Under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, all 81 homes have solar rooftops with 177 kilowatts capacity

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The Ahmednagar railway station of Pune division in Maharashtra has been renamed as Ahilyanagar to honour Lokmata Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar. The change was approved by the Union Home Ministry after a Maharashtra Government proposal. The renaming aligns the station’s name with the district, which was officially renamed Ahilyanagar earlier this year. Central Railway confirmed the update on 16th September 2025. The station code ANG will remain unchanged.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958 for six months in parts of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland on 26 September 2025. The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) was enacted by the Parliament in 1958. The Act was passed to provide special powers to armed forces in “disturbed areas” to combat insurgency and maintain public order where civilian authorities were unable to function effectively.

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India’s first cooperative multi-feed Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant was inaugurated at Kopargaon, Ahilyanagar district, Maharashtra. The project is developed with support from the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), a statutory body under the Ministry of Cooperation established in 1963 to support farmer cooperatives. The plant will produce 12 tons of CBG daily and 75 tons of potash from jaggery, molasses, and other by-products. Compressed Biogas (CBG) is a clean, renewable fuel similar to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). Raw biogas is generated via anaerobic digestion of biomass and waste like agricultural residue, cattle dung, and food waste.

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Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced the transfer of technology under the AgriEnIcs Programme. AgriEnIcs is a national programme of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) focused on agriculture and environment. Its objective is to research, develop, deploy, demonstrate, and commercialize advanced technologies in these domains. It acts as a national platform for research and development (R&D) and technology translation in agriculture and environmental management.

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The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Uttar Pradesh Police launched Operation Shikanja from 9th to 13th October 2025. The operation led to the arrest of 23 absconding economic offenders across the state. The main objective was to catch long-time absconders involved in major financial scams in Uttar Pradesh. It aimed to recover misused public funds and strengthen the rule of law against white-collar crimes. The drive shows a statewide crackdown on financial crimes, enhancing public trust and economic justice in Uttar Pradesh

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The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to launch India’s first Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) project at the East Delhi Hub. Transit-Oriented Development is an urban planning strategy that builds homes, offices, and markets around public transport systems. It focuses on placing public transportation at the centre of city planning to reduce dependence on private vehicles. The main goals are shorter commutes, lower transport costs, and less pollution exposure.

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The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) is a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India. It plays a key role in promoting self-reliance and inclusive growth through the cooperative movement. NCDC supports farmer cooperatives to enhance production and productivity. It provides aid for post-harvest facilities such as processing, storage, cold chain, and marketing of agricultural produce. It ensures the supply of seeds, fertilizers, and other farm inputs. It assists income-generating cooperatives in non-farm sectors like dairy, livestock, handloom, and sericulture. Recently, NCDC continues to drive cooperative-based economic and social upliftment through its sponsored and Government of India schemes.

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The Government of Odisha has introduced India’s first policy for women-centric ergonomic testing of farm machines. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) was finalised on November 4, 2025, by an expert committee. It ensures that agricultural tools are designed for women’s body structure, strength, and posture. According to the Economic Survey 2024–25, women’s participation in farming rose from 57% in 2017–18 to 64.4% in 2023–24. A pilot study under the Shree Anna Abhiyan (formerly Odisha Millets Mission) tested tools in five districts with women farmers.