Current Affairs - State

Kerala launched the Digital Square and ARISE initiatives to strengthen Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics education in schools across the state. Implemented by the Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) under the General Education Department, the initiatives aim to create a scientific digital culture and establish robotics laboratories in all state syllabus high schools. Students will receive training in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Drone Technology, and Robotics. The programme also expands Little KITEs IT clubs to additional school levels and enforces the Cyber Safety Protocol 2026, helping prepare students with future-ready digital skills.

Gujarat launched the e-Zero FIR system on July 27, 2026, to simplify and speed up the reporting of cyber financial fraud cases. The initiative allows victims to file complaints through the 1930 National Cybercrime Helpline without visiting a police station. Once a complaint is registered, an e-Zero FIR is automatically generated and electronically forwarded to the concerned police station for immediate action. Developed in collaboration with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, the system aims to improve response times, increase the chances of recovering defrauded money, strengthen cybercrime investigations, and promote technology-driven policing and citizen services.

Rajasthan launched the Water Plan 2047 under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma to strengthen long-term water security across the state. The roadmap integrates the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) with the Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal river interlinking project to improve water availability. It also aims to achieve 100% drip and sprinkler-based micro-irrigation in desert districts by 2035, mandates rooftop rainwater harvesting systems for commercial and institutional buildings, and proposes transferring surplus river water from southern Rajasthan to arid western regions. The comprehensive plan focuses on sustainable water management, agricultural development, and improved access to water for future generations.

Uttarakhand has launched an initiative to radio-collar herd-leading elephants ahead of the 2027 Haridwar Kumbh Mela to improve public safety and reduce human-elephant conflict. The project is being implemented by the Uttarakhand Forest Department in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII). Real-time tracking of elephant movements will help forest officials issue timely warnings, guide elephants away from populated areas, and respond quickly during the large gathering of pilgrims. The initiative also supports wildlife conservation by protecting elephants while ensuring safer management of one of India's most important elephant corridors near Rajaji National Park.

The Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) is a flagship health insurance scheme implemented by the Government of Maharashtra to provide cashless medical treatment to eligible families. Launched in 2012, the scheme covers hospitalisation expenses up to ₹1.5 lakh per family annually, with coverage increasing to ₹2.5 lakh for organ transplants. Families eligible under both MJPJAY and Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY can receive combined health insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh per year. The scheme includes 996 medical procedures across 34 specialities and is available through empanelled government and private hospitals, ensuring affordable and accessible healthcare for beneficiaries.