India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Maharashtra Government announced two initiatives- NaMo Gardens and NaMo Tourism Skill Programme to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday on September 17, 2025. NaMo Gardens will be developed across all 394 municipal councils and nagar panchayats with a total budget of ₹394 crore (₹1 crore per civic body). Gardens will be completed within one year and named after the Prime Minister. Divisional-level competitions will reward the top three civic bodies with ₹5 crore, ₹3 crore, and ₹1 crore respectively. NaMo Tourism Skill Programme will train 7,500 local youths in hospitality and tour guiding. NaMo Tourism Information and Facilitation Centres will be set up at heritage sites like Raigad, Pratapgad, Shivneri, Salher forts, and Meghdoot Bungalow, Mumbai.

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The DRAVYA portal (Digitized Retrieval Application for Versatile Yardstick of AYUSH Substances) was launched on National Ayurveda Day, September 23, 2025. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Ayush. The portal is the largest publicly accessible collection of data on Ayurvedic ingredients and products. It combines information from classical Ayurveda textbooks, contemporary scientific literature, and field studies. DRAVYA is an ever-growing and evolving database, providing researchers, practitioners, and the public with reliable, comprehensive, and easily accessible knowledge. The portal strengthens Ayurveda research, standardization, and global outreach.

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Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), with Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Ministry of Rural Development, inaugurated a two-day National Training-cum-Workshop on the NAKSHA Programme on 6–7 October 2025. The workshop gathers District Magistrates and Collectors nationwide to prepare for NAKSHA’s roll-out. NAKSHA Programme is a one-year pilot under Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP) for transparent, efficient, and accessible urban land governance. It uses geospatial mapping, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and Web-GIS tools to map urban land digitally.

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NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and DP World launched the joint initiative ‘We Rise – Women Entrepreneurs Reimagining Inclusive and Sustainable Enterprises’. The programme is part of WEP’s Award to Reward (ATR) initiative to help women entrepreneurs scale globally through mentorship, trade facilitation, and strategic partnerships. The initiative will mentor 100 women-led Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to enhance export readiness.

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in 12 States and Union Territories, covering 51 crore voters. This is the first nationwide SIR since 2002–2005, aimed at removing duplicates, migrated, or ineligible entries and ensuring voter eligibility. The move is based on Article 326 of the Constitution and the Representation of the People Act, 1950, ensuring free and fair elections. The process began with a pilot phase in Bihar, where Assembly elections are due. Bihar’s roll reduced by 6% after verification. The SIR will be conducted in A&N Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.

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The Punjab Police Cyber Crime Division has launched a statewide awareness programme called ‘Cyber Jago’ to ensure children’s digital safety. The initiative aims to teach Internet Safety and promote safe online use among government school students across Punjab. It addresses rising cyber threats, exposure to inappropriate content, and other online dangers faced by children.

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In November 2025, Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of Delhi, launched the ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’ initiative. The scheme offers free and convenient travel for women and transgender commuters on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster buses. It promotes safer, inclusive, and accessible public transport in Delhi. The smart card replaces the pink-paper ticket system and operates under the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) framework.

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The foundation stone for the Integrated Sohra Circuit Development was recently laid under the Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE) scheme. The project is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and the Government of Meghalaya. It aims to make Sohra (Cherrapunji) a multi-day sustainable tourism destination promoting local livelihoods. The Sohra Experience Centre will act as a cultural hub, featuring amphitheatres, rain parks, art galleries, and craft pavilions.

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The Registrar-General and Census Commissioner of India launched two mobile apps for the trial phase of India’s first digital Census 2027. The pre-test for House Listing and Housing Operations (HLO) will be held from November 10–30, 2025 in select areas. Enumerators, including block and revenue officials and government teachers, will use two apps — Digital Layout Map (DLM) and Census 2027–Houselist — available on Google Play Store. These apps are compatible with Android and Apple devices and accessible only to authorised personnel.

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Telangana approved the draft Gig Workers’ Act 2025, giving platform workers legal identity and a unique ID for the first time in India. It mandates platforms to explain algorithm impacts on jobs, incentives, and ratings in a language workers understand. A 20-member Social Security Board will oversee welfare, registration, and data sharing. A welfare fund will be created from a 1–2% welfare fee, govt grants, CSR, and donations. Workers will get minimum wages, notice periods, safety rights, and grievance redressal. A digital welfare fee verification system will track payments, with strict penalties for non-compliance.