India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Tamil Nadu Government has decided to establish and maintain pet parks in Chennai and Coimbatore with private participation. The initiative aims to promote safe pet ownership and compassionate animal care. Private charitable organisations, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and animal welfare groups with prior experience are invited to apply. Selected organisations will develop and maintain parks using their own funds. Facilities will include play equipment, green lawns, pet shops, training equipment and rule handbooks.

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Idukki Hydroelectric Project in Kerala completed 50 years and Moolamattom power plant generated 115,852.672 Million Units (MU) in five decades. It is built across Periyar River in Idukki district of Kerala. It is the largest hydroelectric project in Kerala. Moolamattom powerhouse is the longest underground power station in India and has the largest pressure shaft.

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The Supreme Court of India has directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to consider mandatory front-of-package warning labels (FOPL) on packaged foods high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat. FSSAI was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. FSSAI is responsible for setting food standards and regulating manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food. It ensures the availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.

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Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched Teacher App 2.0 – Powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in New Delhi. It was developed in collaboration with Bharti Airtel and CK-12 Foundation. App acts as an AI-driven tech companion for schoolteachers. It provides digital tools, teaching content and performance dashboards. It supports integration of AI in education system. The focus on improving learning outcomes and personalised education.

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The Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, launched the CM Jan Sunwai Portal and a mobile app to enable citizens to submit complaints online. The portal serves as an integrated, user-friendly platform where people can register grievances related to any government department without technical difficulties. Complaints, jurisdictions, and departmental officers have been pre-mapped in the system to ensure clarity and faster resolution. Citizens can file complaints through four modes: the portal, mobile app, call centre (1902), and offline submission at the Chief Minister’s Office. A three-tier grievance redressal system has been introduced, comprising a Grievance Redressal Officer, an Appellate Authority, and a Final Appellate Authority.

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RailOne, the SuperApp of Indian Railways, crossed two crore downloads within eight months of its launch. The app surpassed five lakh ticket bookings per day in February 2026. It was developed by Centre for Railway Information Systems. It was launched by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on 1 July. RailOne integrates services like reserved and unreserved ticketing, platform tickets, train enquiries, PNR status, and other passenger utilities. RailTech Policy promotes innovation by engaging startups, innovators, industry, and institutions for Indian Railways modernization.

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Mumbai’s suburban district launched the ‘Saksham Skill Survey’, the first initiative of its kind in India, to assess the skills of youth aged 18–40 and enhance employability. The survey will cover 55,000 households in the H-West ward of Mumbai. Conducted door-to-door using AI, it will collect data on educational qualifications, skill interests, and training needs for employment. It is based on survey results, candidates will be provided a list of government-approved institutions and relevant courses. The aim is to train at least 15,000 candidates by next year and make 5,000 self-reliant through employment or entrepreneurship.

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Korea district, Chhattisgarh has become a model for community-led water conservation through the ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ initiative. The initiative is part of the Aawa Paani Jhoki movement, where farmers voluntarily dedicate 5% of their agricultural land for groundwater recharge. Farmers create small recharge ponds and terraced pits to capture rainwater, allowing it to seep into soil and replenish groundwater. Structures improve soil moisture, reduce erosion, and ensure steady groundwater recharge.

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NITI Aayog signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) with UNICEF India to support strategic interventions in Aspirational Districts and Blocks. The agreement aims to leverage both institutions’ strengths to improve maternal and child nutrition in underserved areas. UNICEF India, via IMPAct4Nutrition (I4N), will provide technical expertise and engage businesses, public sector enterprises, and industry associations to channel Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) investments into nutrition-focused initiatives. IMPAct4Nutrition (I4N) is primarily an initiative of UNICEF India.

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The Government has announced Self Help Entrepreneur (SHE) Marts to improve market access for women-led Self Help Group (SHG) enterprises. These marts will act as retail platforms where SHG products are directly sold to consumers. The aim is to strengthen market linkages, increase product visibility, and support women entrepreneurs. It will help women move from credit-based activities to full enterprise ownership. The initiative is under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). SHE-Marts will be community-owned outlets at cluster-level federations.