India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

Notes:
Tamil Nadu has launched a Community-based Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (CbMRV) system to create a people-led climate intelligence movement, strengthening grassroots participation in climate action and decision-making. The CbMRV system was introduced as a pilot in 2023 under the UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) programme, with the aim of testing community-driven climate data mechanisms. The core concept of CbMRV is to empower local communities to actively collect, validate, and report climate and environmental data, rather than relying solely on top-down institutional assessments.

Notes:
Jharkhand approved the Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Act, 2025 with Governor Santosh Gangwar’s assent. The Act provides a formal welfare and social security system for gig and platform workers. It covers delivery, transport and on-demand service workers. A Gig Workers’ Welfare Board will handle registration, identity cards and welfare schemes. The Act mandates minimum wages, medical insurance and social security benefits for workers. Aggregators violating provisions may face penalties up to ₹10 lakh. Jharkhand becomes one of the first states to regulate the gig economy through a dedicated law.

Notes:
The National Test House (NTH) will be empanelled as a recognised laboratory for the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Samples related to highway construction and allied works will be sent to NTH laboratories across India for testing and inspection. National Test House (NTH) is India’s largest multi-location, multidisciplinary central government testing laboratory. It conducts testing, calibration, and quality evaluation for industry, commerce, and trade as per national and international standards. It was established under the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. The empanelment will improve transparency, standardisation, and efficiency in quality assurance.

Notes:
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, released the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025). NFAP-2025 is a key policy governing the management and allocation of radio-frequency spectrum in India. It allocates spectrum to various radio-communication services in the frequency range 8.3 kHz to 3000 GHz. The plan serves as a reference for spectrum managers, wireless operators, and telecom equipment manufacturers. National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025) identifies the 6425–7125 MHz band for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), boosting mid-band spectrum for 5G, 5G Advanced, and future 6G networks.

Notes:
Goa will create its third district named Kushavati, after the ancient Kushavati River flowing through southern Goa. The river reflects Goa’s ancient geography, culture, livelihood, and ecological identity from historic times like the Chalukya dynasty. The district includes Sanguem, Dharbandora, Quepem, and Canacona talukas, with headquarters at Quepem. Usgalimal petroglyphs on laterite stones along the river show early human settlement thousands of years old. The district will have a new Zilla Panchayat (District Council) to improve governance and development.

Notes:
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) unveiled a new logo and mascot to modernise its identity and improve public outreach. The initiative reinforces the role of official statistics in policy formulation, nation-building, and data-driven governance. The logo reflects the theme “Data for Development”, with the Ashoka Chakra symbolising truth, transparency, and good governance. The Rupee symbol (₹) highlights statistics’ role in economic planning and policymaking. The mascot “सांख्यिकी” makes statistics accessible, relatable, and citizen-centric, used across surveys, campaigns, education, digital platforms, and public events.

Notes:
Surat is set to become India’s first slum-free city with a population of over 70 lakh. Currently, Chandigarh is India’s first slum-free city with a population of 10 lakh. In 2006, 36% of Surat’s population lived in slums; it has now reduced to 5%. The government plans phased, result-oriented efforts and proper housing to achieve full slum-free status.

Notes:
Uttar Pradesh government inaugurated the first Braille library in the state exclusively for visually impaired students at Dr Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU), Lucknow. The library is located on the first floor of Swami Vivekananda Central Library and aligns with CM Yogi Adityanath’s vision of “education for all.” The library has over 4,000 Braille books covering 54 undergraduate and postgraduate courses, all printed by the university’s own Braille press.

Notes:
The M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), in collaboration with the Keyi Panyor district administration, is developing India’s first “Bio-Happy District” in Arunachal Pradesh. It will focus on resident livelihoods, agro-biodiversity, and other ecological aspects within the district. Biohappiness, a concept coined by late agricultural scientist Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, refers to well-being arising from biodiversity conservation and its use to improve human health, nutrition, and livelihoods. The concept emphasizes creating harmony between people and nature.

Notes:
Chhattisgarh leads among larger states in implementing the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) system. As of 7 January 2026, 50,60,941 APAAR IDs were generated out of 57,10,207 students in 57,045 schools, achieving 88.63% coverage. APAAR IDs provide a permanent, secure digital academic identity for students, storing achievements, certificates, and credits. Bemetara district has the highest coverage at 96.40%, followed by Rajnandgaon at 96.38%. Raigarh, Korea, Raipur, Korba, Dhamtari, Durg, and Balodabazar have over 93% coverage.