Current Affairs - State

India’s first Equine Disease-Free Compartment (EDFC) was established at the Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC) Centre & College located in Meerut Cantonment, which is in the state of Uttar Pradesh. This facility earned global recognition from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), making it a significant development for Indian equestrian sports. It aligns with international biosecurity standards, allowing Indian sport horses to participate in global competitions. The choice of Uttar Pradesh for this facility reflects its strategic military and veterinary infrastructure, especially in Meerut, a city known for its historical association with the Indian Army.

A new species of the genus Garcinia, named Garcinia kusumae, was discovered in the Baksa district of Assam. This evergreen tree, locally known as thoikora, can grow up to 18 metres tall and is dioecious in nature. The species was named in honour of Kusum Devi, the late mother of environmentalist Jatindra Sarma, who led the discovery team. Assam, known for its rich biodiversity and forest cover, continues to be a hotspot for botanical discoveries. The finding adds to the growing list of unique flora native to the northeastern region of India, highlighting its ecological significance.

Puducherry became the first Union Territory in India to integrate tuberculosis (TB) screening into the Family Adoption Programme, a unique health initiative where medical students adopt and monitor families over time. This innovation allows for routine TB checks, early detection, and improved access to care, significantly boosting community health outreach. Additionally, Puducherry introduced verbal autopsies to study TB-related mortality and involved all nine of its medical colleges in the process. These colleges are central to identifying cases, conducting diagnostics, and supporting treatment, making Puducherry a model for combining education, technology, and healthcare in public health policy.

Gujarat has become the third state in India to surpass the milestone of one crore registered stock market investors, following Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. This significant achievement reflects the growing financial awareness and participation among citizens in the western state. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) highlighted this in its latest data, showing that Gujarat, along with Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, now accounts for a substantial 36% of India's total investor base. The development is part of a broader trend of increasing retail participation in equities across India, despite a slowdown in the growth rate of new investor registrations in early 2025.

The Jan Suraksha Santrupti Abhiyan was launched in Gujarat by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar. This campaign is focused on identifying citizens who are eligible but have not yet benefited from various central and state welfare schemes. The initiative aims to bridge the gap in benefit delivery by ensuring that people get access to schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana, and Jan Dhan Yojana. It reflects the state's commitment to inclusive governance and social security for all sections of the population.