India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Government informed Lok Sabha that over 85% of Software Technology Parks of India (STPIs) are in Tier 2 and 3 cities. These STPIs have created 2.98 lakh jobs in non-metro cities. STPI was established in 1991 with headquarters in New Delhi under Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It promotes Information Technology (IT) industry, innovation, research & development (R&D), start-ups, and product/intellectual property (IP) creation in emerging tech like Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Its vision aligns with National Policy on Software Products (NPSP), 2019.

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Recently, Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang launched ‘Nari Adalat’ during the first Amma Samman Diwas at Rongpo. ‘Nari Adalat’ is a community-based forum run by women to provide accessible and informal justice in rural and semi-urban areas. It empowers women to address disputes and social issues affecting them without relying solely on formal courts. It resolves minor disputes such as family disagreements, non-severe domestic violence, and marital issues.

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced simultaneous interpretation of parliamentary proceedings in all 22 languages of the Eighth Schedule during the Monsoon Session. Earlier, only 18 languages were covered. Now, Kashmiri, Konkani and Santhali are added, completing the list. The Eighth Schedule started with 14 languages, now expanded to 22 through amendments. This reflects India’s linguistic diversity and ensures smooth communication in Parliament.

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Kanichar, 60 km from Kannur, Kerala, is India’s first village panchayat to adopt a living lab approach for climate resilience. The approach integrates real-world settings, research, and innovation, involving government, experts, private agencies, and civil society. It is launched by the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) to equip residents with knowledge and skills for natural hazards. The village was chosen after multiple landslides in 2022.

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Kuttiyadi coconut from Kerala is seeking a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. It is mainly cultivated in the Kuttiyadi region of Kozhikode, Kerala. The variety is high-yielding and starts producing coconuts within five years of planting. The tree trunk is stronger than other coconut varieties and resists most pests and drought. The tree has a life expectancy of over 100 years. The fruit is larger and heavier, with a thicker kernel, producing more oil than other varieties. The GI tag will recognise its unique agricultural and economic value.

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The Apatani women of Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, are the last generation to wear traditional facial tattoos and wooden nose plugs. This practice was banned in the 1970s but is still maintained by elderly women. The Apatani (Tanw, Apa Tani, or Apa) are an indigenous tribal group known for cultural identity, ecological knowledge, and traditional practices. They primarily live in Ziro Valley, Lower Subansiri district, Arunachal Pradesh, in the eastern Himalayan ranges. Facial tattoos and nose plugs were initially a protection strategy against raids and abductions by neighbouring tribes. Over time, they became symbols of identity, honour, dignity, and tribal beauty standards.

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Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is planning to raise Border Wing Home Guards (BWHG) along the India-China border. Border Wing Home Guards (BWHG) already exist on the India-Pakistan border and act as support to the Army and border forces during emergencies. Seven States are authorised to have Border Wing Home Guards (BWHG)- Meghalaya, Tripura, Assam, West Bengal, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. At present, only Rajasthan has active Border Wing Home Guards (BWHG).

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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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Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh, declared 75 village panchayats as “Child Marriage-Free Panchayats” on 17 September 2025, during National Nutrition Month and the “Healthy Women, Empowered Families” campaign. Recognition was given as no child marriage cases were recorded in two years. Success credited to Women and Child Development Department, Anganwadi workers, panchayat leaders, NGOs, and community participation. Awareness drives promoted child rights, education, and women’s empowerment, leading parents to prioritize education over early marriage.

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Sawalkote Dam in Jammu and Kashmir is back in focus for India’s hydropower strategy. The Chenab is part of the Indus River system, with west-flowing rivers under Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) restrictions; the treaty is now in abeyance after the April 2025 Pahalgam attack. The Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) will appraise National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) 1,865 MW project for environmental clearance (EC). The Sawalkote Project is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric power project on the Chenab River in Ramban and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Union Territory. Sawalkote aims to enhance power availability in the region, particularly during winter, reducing frequent electricity shortages.