India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Uttar Pradesh government launched the ‘Raah-Veer’ reward programme under the Good Samaritan initiative. It recognises citizens who help road accident victims reach hospital within the crucial “Golden Hour”. Each recognised Raah-Veer receives a certificate and Rs 25,000 cash prize. The scheme targets major accidents causing severe injury, brain/spinal injury, or death. The initiative was issued by Transport Commissioner Kinjal Singh and aims to reduce road accident deaths in Uttar Pradesh. As per National Crime Records Bureau 2023, UP reported 22,532 deaths in 23,771 accidents, 14% of India’s total.

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In its first phase, the DRAVYA portal aims to catalogue information on 100 key medicinal substances. DRAVYA stands for Digitized Retrieval Application for Versatile Yardstick of AYUSH Substances. It is the largest digital database of Ayurvedic ingredients and products. The portal combines data from classical Ayurveda texts, modern scientific literature, and field studies. It is an initiative of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS). The portal is Artificial Intelligence (AI)-ready and will link with the Ayush Grid and drug policy initiatives. It features QR code integration for standardised display in medicinal plant gardens and repositories. It offers open-access, dynamic data on Ayurvedic pharmacology, botany, chemistry, and safety information.

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In October 2025, Gurugram launched India’s first Quick Response (QR) code-based kiosk for paying traffic fines at Ambience Mall, Gurugram, Haryana. The initiative aims to streamline payments and reduce courthouse visits. The kiosk was developed jointly by Gurugram Police (GP) and Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA). The project is part of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership with Narayana Hospital Trust and Ambience Mall. It supports the “Challan Nahi, Salah Milegi” campaign to promote road safety and behavioral change among commuters. The kiosk provides 24/7 payment convenience but cannot process fines over 90 days old or already referred to court.

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A pilot bamboo plantation project was recently launched in Adilabad district of Telangana to restore traditional livelihoods of the Kolam tribal people. The Kolam tribe, also called Kolamboli, Kulme, or Kolmi, mainly live in Madhya Pradesh and parts of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. They are listed as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). Historically, the Kolams served as priests for the Gond tribe in the 12th century. Their society is patrilineal and divided into clans where inter-clan marriages are not allowed. They speak the Kolami language and depend on farming and forest work for livelihood.

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The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has directed digital monitoring on the Online National Drugs Licensing System (ONDLS). ONDLS is a single-window digital platform for processing drug- and cosmetic-related applications, licences, and certificates. It is developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). The portal enables real-time digital tracking of high-risk solvent batches used in drug manufacturing. All state drug regulators and pharmaceutical manufacturers must register on ONDLS.

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has simplified the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for FASTag users. KYV requires users to upload images of their vehicle and registration certificate (RC) to verify correct tag linkage. It was implemented in 2024 to prevent misuse and leakages in the FASTag system. The verification process must be repeated every three years for continued authenticity. Know Your Vehicle (KYV) is an initiative of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and was notified by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

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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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Recently, researchers from Mangalore University and Yenepoya (Deemed-to-be University) discovered a distinct ancestral source in the Koraga tribe, possibly dating back to the Indus Valley Civilisation. The Koraga are an indigenous tribal community mainly found in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts of Karnataka and Kasaragod district of Kerala. They are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). As per the 2011 Census, their population is 1,582 with 778 males and 804 females.

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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.