India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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India’s first Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor manufacturing plant, SiCSem, will be set up in Odisha, marking a significant step in the semiconductor sector. SiCSem, an integrated device manufacturer, has received approval from the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and will be an Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging (ATMP) facility in Bhubaneswar. The Rs 2,000-crore project aims to boost industrial growth in Bhubaneswar and attract investments. Odisha has also approved RIR Power Semiconductors and the 3DGS project, which uses glass substrate for semiconductor packaging. Odisha’s semiconductor and IT policies have been revised to strengthen the sector, with Bhubaneswar aiming to become a semiconductor hub.

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The e-Jagriti Platform has recently crossed two lakh users since its launch on 1 January 2025. e-Jagriti is a flagship initiative of the Department of Consumer Affairs under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. It strengthens India’s consumer dispute redressal system through full digital access. It offers multilingual support and accessibility tools for inclusivity. It provides AI-powered smart search for complaints, cases and judgments. It allows NRIs and citizens to file and monitor cases from anywhere with secure access. It ensures simple, fast and cost-effective consumer dispute resolution online.

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The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) set up the Earth System Sciences Council (ESSC) to improve coordination across its institutes. ESSC integrates five autonomous institutes under one governance framework. It is chaired by the Union Minister for Earth Sciences for a whole-of-government approach. Institutes keep their original mandates but follow shared committees, a unified annual report and common administrative oversight. ESSC strengthens climate services, disaster preparedness, ocean research, atmospheric studies and public outreach.

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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur launched Impact RISE (Research, Innovation, Skilling and Entrepreneurship) initiative in November 2025. The initiative focuses on sustainable technology and management for large scale social transformation. It was announced as IIT Kharagpur’s national pledge during its Platinum Jubilee year. The vision is to build in labs, test on campus, and expand solutions across India and the world. Impact RISE rests on four pillars which are research, innovation, skilling and entrepreneurship.

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The Project Affected Peoples Forum (PAPF) of Arunachal Pradesh demanded that NHPC Limited rehire all local workers of the Etalin Hydroelectric Project after the project was transferred from SJVN Limited. The Etalin Hydroelectric Project is a 3,097 megawatt hydropower project planned on the Dri and Talo rivers in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh. It is among the largest hydropower projects in India by installed capacity. It will run as two run-of-the-river power schemes with two concrete gravity dams. The area is a major Himalayan biodiversity hotspot and home to the Idu-Mishmi tribal community.

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The Sardar@150 National Unity March was launched in Anand, Gujarat by Mera Yuva (MY) Bharat under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to mark 150 years of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It is an 11-day, 180 km National Padyatra to the Statue of Unity, promoting Ek Bharat–Aatmanirbhar Bharat (One India–Self-reliant India). Four parallel Pravah Road Yatras—Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada and Godavari—are also moving towards Anand to join the National Padyatra.

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Cyclone Ditwah has formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal and is moving towards Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Puducherry. Ditwah is the third cyclone in the Bay of Bengal after the October-November monsoon season. The name “Ditwah”, suggested by Yemen, means “lagoon”, referring to Detwah Lagoon on Socotra Island, highlighting Yemen’s coastal and maritime heritage.

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Delhi High Court quashed the proceedings of the Lokpal of India against Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in a promotion-related case. The case involved alleged irregularities at the National Productivity Council (NPC). National Productivity Council (NPC) was established under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is a non-profit body with equal representation from government, employers, and workers. It provides consultancy, training, research, publications, and productivity awards. It is also a member of the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO).

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) asked all Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) to nominate teachers for the National Mission for Mentoring (NMM). National Mission for Mentoring (NMM) is a flagship scheme of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It connects Mentors (guides) with Mentees (teachers) to share skills and improve teaching quality. The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) designed the mission and released the NMM Blue Book.

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Meghalaya launched the first Northeast India Organic Week with Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements – Organics Asia (IFOAM-Organics Asia). The four-day event includes an APEDA buyer–seller meet and the 4th IFOAM World Organic Youth Summit. Delegates from 13 countries like Malaysia, Taiwan, Mongolia, New Zealand, and Indonesia are attending. The aim is to make the Northeast a global organic hub and build long-term trade links. The event boosts farmer income, exports, and global visibility of Meghalaya’s organic produce.