Current Affair MCQ for 2025-08-02

Notes: Recently, on 31 July 2025, warship Himgiri (Yard 3022) was delivered to the Indian Navy at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata. It is the third ship of the Nilgiri Class under Project 17A (P17A) and the first built by GRSE. Project 17A frigates are multi-mission stealth warships designed for future maritime challenges. Himgiri revives the legacy of INS Himgiri, a Leander-class frigate decommissioned in 2005. It features advanced stealth, firepower, automation, and survivability

Notes: Recently, Sikkim became the first Indian state to launch a formal Sabbatical Leave scheme for its government employees. The scheme was introduced in August 2023 for regular employees with at least five years of continuous service. Eligible employees can take leave from 365 days up to 1,080 days with 50% of their basic pay during leave. Their seniority and continuity of service are protected during the leave period. The government can recall an employee anytime with a one-month notice.

Notes: Recently, Kerala High Court directed the State Government and State Wetland Authority Kerala (SWAK) to set up an Ashtamudi Wetland Management Unit within two months of notification. The direction aims to conserve the Ashtamudi wetland, which is facing pollution and encroachment issues. Ashtamudi Lake is located in Kollam district, Kerala. It is the second largest lake in Kerala after Vembanad Lake. It was declared a Ramsar site in 2002 under the Ramsar Convention for wetland conservation.

Notes: Recently, in the Rajya Sabha, Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal shared updates on the Nyaya Bandhu (Pro Bono Legal Service) programme. As of now, 9,261 Pro Bono Advocates are registered on the platform. Pro Bono Advocate Panels have been formed in 23 High Courts. Till 30 June 2025, around 14,888 women have sought legal help on the app for issues like domestic violence, property, workplace harassment, etc. Nyaya Bandhu (Pro Bono Legal Service) is an initiative of the Department of Justice, Government of India. It aims to provide free legal aid to marginalized sections of society by connecting them with volunteer lawyers through a mobile application. It falls under the “Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice” (DISHA) scheme

Notes: Recently, the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) launched two key schemes—Swayamshakti Sahakar Yojna and Nandini Sahakar—to empower women-led cooperatives. Swayamshakti Sahakar Yojna aims to provide low-cost credit to women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and cooperatives for sustainable livelihood activities. It targets Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), District Central Cooperative Banks (DCCBs), State Cooperative Banks (StCBs), and federated SHG cooperatives. The scheme boosts financial inclusion and promotes self-reliance among rural women. Nandini Sahakar provides holistic support including financial aid, capacity building, and business model development.