India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Uttar Pradesh government has linked big institutions like the CSIR and DRDO with the Bulk Drug Park and made them its knowledge partners.
Adani Gas has been chosen as the PNG supply partner to create a nature-friendly zone for Bulk Drugs Park, while THDC has been selected as the solar power partner. CONCOR has been made the logistics partner.

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The Indian government has announced a phased introduction of blending compressed biogas with natural gas.
Starting at 1% from April 2025, this initiative aims to reach a 5% blend by 2028. India, which is one of the world’s largest importers of oil and gas, ships in about half of its overall gas consumption and wants to cut its imports cost.

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Madhya Pradesh High Court has said that ‘the right to speedy justice is a Fundamental Right’ while rejecting a plea against the executive order of the Chief Justice asking district courts to dispose of 25 of their oldest cases every quarter.
If a court fails to dispose of 25 of its oldest cases in a quarter, the remainder will be added to their target in the next quarter, as per the order.  There was a prolonged strike by lawyers across Madhya Pradesh against the order.

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Former IPS officer Lalduhoma, who led his party to a electoral victory against Zoramthanga’s MNF, was sworn in as the Chief Minister.
The 12-member Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) government in Mizoram includes the state’s first woman minister of cabinet rank in 61-year-old Lalrinpuii. The first woman to be elected to the assembly was L Thanmawii of People’s Conference from Serchhip constituency in 1978.

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The Uttar Pradesh Government has approved for the development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) City in the Nadarganj Industrial Area of Lucknow.

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The Prime Minister recently personally fed Punganur cows at his New Delhi residence. Punganur cows, native to Andhra Pradesh’s Punganur village, are one of the world’s smallest cattle breeds, standing 70-90 cm tall and weighing less than 200kg. Known for their resilience to drought, they adapt to low-quality feed and produce milk with 8% fat content, rich in nutrients. These eco-friendly cows play a significant role in cultural practices, as seen in Andhra Pradesh’s temples, including Tirupati Thirumala Temple.

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Renowned author M.J. Akbar, with co-author K. Natwar Singh, launched “Gandhi: A Life in Three Campaigns” at a significant event hosted by Nripendra Misra, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Prime Minister’s Museum and Library Society . The book focuses on Mahatma Gandhi’s pivotal mass campaigns – Non-Cooperation Movement (1920), Salt Satyagraha (1930), and Quit India Movement (1942) – pivotal in dismantling British rule in India. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval praised Gandhi’s use of ‘soft power’ at the launch, highlighting his inclusive political approach and coining it as “smart power.” The foreword by K. Natwar Singh sets the tone for a deep exploration of Gandhi’s life and philosophy.

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Nandini Krishnan translated the Tamil novel Naanthaan Aurangzeb in English as “Conversations with Aurangzeb” by Charu Nivedita into English. The book is a combination of historical novel and satire, and is a commentary on the current times. It tells the story of a writer who meets the spirit of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, who then tells his side of the story.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 71st Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong, Meghalaya. The NEC focuses on the economic and social development of the eight-state region. Shah highlighted the NEC’s 50-year impact, citing over 12,000 km of roads, power plants, and national institutes established in the region, fostering development and addressing state-specific issues.

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The Cochin Port Joint Trade Union Forum recently appealed to the Indian Prime Minister to revive Willingdon Island’s former glory. Named after Lord Willingdon, a British Viceroy, it’s one of India’s largest man-made islands and a key commercial hub in Kochi. Besides hosting top hotels, it accommodates the Kochi Naval Base, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, and the Port of Kochi, handling millions of tons of freight annually.