India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated a Sex Sorted Semen Facility under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) in Purnea, Bihar. Rashtriya Gokul Mission, launched in 2014 by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), aims to develop and conserve indigenous cattle and buffalo breeds. The mission focuses on improving bovine genetics and boosting milk production in India. It also encourages scientific rearing and conservation of indigenous breeds to strengthen India’s livestock sector. The initiative aligns with recent government efforts to modernize dairy and cattle breeding.

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System for Pension Administration – Raksha (SPARSH) resolved 5.60 lakh out of 6.43 lakh legacy defence pension cases (87%). Average grievance disposal time reduced from 56 days in April 2025 to 20 days now. 31.54 lakh defence pensioners in India and Nepal are onboarded on SPARSH. System for Pension Administration – Raksha (SPARSH) is an initiative of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Government of India. It is administered by the Defence Accounts Department (DAD). SPARSH is world’s largest defence pension system with 202 DAD offices, 4.63 lakh Common Service Centers, 5,200+ bank branches as service centers.

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The Central Water Commission (CWC) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti organised a virtual workshop on “Technology for Efficient Water Management” in the Sujalam Bharat Summit 2025. The Sujalam Bharat Summit is a national initiative led by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and coordinated by NITI Aayog. It focuses on water management, sanitation, and sustainable practices. The summit aims to bring grassroots perspectives into national policy-making in line with the Prime Minister’s vision.

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Uttar Pradesh (UP) topped India in the INSPIRE Award – MANAK (Million Minds Augmenting National Aspiration and Knowledge) scheme with 2,80,747 nominations in 2025. This is an increase of 70,000 nominations from 2,10,000 in 2024 and the highest since the scheme began. The scheme is run by Government of India’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) to encourage innovation among students of classes 6 to 12. Among the top 50 districts nationally, 22 districts are from UP, including Pratapgarh, Prayagraj, Lucknow, Hardoi, Jaunpur, Lakhimpur Kheri, and others. UP surpassed Rajasthan (1,41,142) and Karnataka (1,01,656), leading by 1.39 lakh and 1.79 lakh nominations, respectively.

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The Centre announced 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts under Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) across 29 states and Union Territories (UTs). Uttar Pradesh has the highest number with 12 districts, followed by Maharashtra (9), Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan (8 each), and Bihar (7). Other states and UTs have districts ranging from 1–4 each, with Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand having 2 districts each. Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) aims to enhance agricultural productivity, crop diversification, sustainable practices, post-harvest storage, irrigation, and credit access.

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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has recognised Deendayal Port Authority (Gujarat), V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (Tamil Nadu), and Paradip Port Authority (Odisha) as Green Hydrogen Hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) aims to make India a global hub for production, utilisation, and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives. The Mission promotes large-scale hydrogen hubs to develop a sustainable and competitive hydrogen economy. Ports will act as catalysts for clean energy innovation and support India’s net-zero by 2070 vision. A cluster-based development model addresses challenges of long-distance hydrogen transport and ensures economies of scale.

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The Bathou religion of the Bodo community in Assam has been officially given a separate code in the upcoming national census. Bathouism is the indigenous faith of the Bodos, mainly in Assam and parts of North Bengal, forming a key part of their cultural identity. The term “Bathou” means “Five Principles”, representing Ha (Earth), Dwi (Water), Or (Fire), Bar (Air), and Okhrang (Sky). The religion focuses on nature worship, maintaining balance between humans and the environment through household and community rituals. Sacred Sijou plants and elemental symbols are central to Bathou practices.

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The Ministry of Power has approved Adani Power Limited (APL) to connect its Godda Ultra Super Critical Thermal Power Plant in Jharkhand to the Indian power grid. The Godda Ultra Super Critical Thermal Power Plant is located in Jharkhand. The Godda plant, declared a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in March 2019, has been supplying electricity exclusively to Bangladesh under a bilateral power purchase agreement. The transmission line passes through 56 villages, requiring local, railway, and highway clearances.

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The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) has launched a new feature on the ASTraM (Automated System for Traffic Management) app in collaboration with the Aarohan Foundation’s Police Marshals programme. It allows college students to report traffic violations around campuses. ASTraM app is a digital traffic enforcement platform developed by Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) for real-time monitoring and citizen participation. It enables users to upload photos or videos of offences like wrong parking or signal jumping. The app categorises violations and auto-records details like location and time. The initiative promotes accountability, awareness, and road discipline.

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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.