India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) discovered new gold reserves in Banswara district, Rajasthan. The find in the Kankariyagarha block of Ghatol tehsil includes 1.20 tonnes of gold along with copper, nickel, and cobalt. This is the third consecutive gold discovery in Banswara, enhancing its potential to become a major gold-mining hub after Karnataka. The area lies in the Aravalli mountain range, rich in 5,000-year-old mineral-bearing rocks.

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The Delhi government launched the School Web App to modernise education and administration in government schools. It provides a single digital platform for students, teachers, and parents to access all school-related services. It gives access to timetables, homework, notes, attendance, and results remotely. The app reduces teachers’ workload and improves communication between schools and families. It promotes innovation, skill-based learning, and Fit India activities as per National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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The Assam Cabinet approved ‘The Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025’ to ban the practice of polygamy in the state. The Bill prohibits marriage if a person already has a living spouse, is not legally separated, or divorce is not finalized. Exceptions may apply to areas under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. It will be tabled in the Assembly on November 25, 2025 for passage. A special fund will be created to support women victims of polygamy.

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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted “Operation Bullion Blaze” to crack down on a major gold-smuggling syndicate in Mumbai. The syndicate smuggled gold into India, melted it in covert furnaces, and sold the refined bullion in the grey market. DRI aims to dismantle organised smuggling networks, safeguard economic and fiscal stability, and ensure a transparent trading environment.

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The Ministry of Railways announced major achievements of the Railway Police Force (RPF) in 2025. Under Operation Nanhe Farishtey, RPF rescued over 16,000 children across Indian Railways between January and October. The operation focuses on runaway, abandoned, impoverished, disabled, or kidnapped children, protecting them from crime syndicates.

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Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025 tabled by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criminalises polygamy. Offence attracts up to 7 years jail and fine, 10 years if a person hides an existing marriage; punishment doubles for repeat offenders. Law applies statewide except Sixth Schedule areas; Scheduled Tribes under Article 342 are exempt due to customary laws allowing multiple marriages.

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Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann launched the “Easy Registry” system to make land registration simple, fast and transparent. Punjab became the first state in India to introduce this facility to reduce corruption in property registration. Property registration, earlier slow and complex, is now fully digitised and time-bound. Any sub-registrar office in a district can now register property located anywhere in the same district. Citizens can draft sale deeds online or at Sewa Kendras by paying a fee of ₹500. Under the “Sarkar Tuhade Dwaar” scheme, citizens can call 1076 for doorstep service.

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Uttar Pradesh (UP) government directed that Aadhaar cards cannot be used as proof of date of birth (DOB). On November 24, 2025, the Planning Department issued the notification to all department heads. The directive is based on a letter from Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) dated October 31, 2025, stating Aadhaar is not a birth proof. Planning Department is the nodal agency for implementing Aadhaar-related directions. Valid proofs include birth certificates, high-school mark sheets, and other prescribed documents. Directive is crucial for age-sensitive processes like recruitment and educational admissions.

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Defence Minister dedicated 125 new projects built by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), marking the highest number and value of projects inaugurated in a single day. Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is a road construction force that supports the Indian Armed Forces (IAF – Indian Armed Forces). It was brought fully under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in 2015. It builds and maintains roads, bridges, tunnels, airfields and marine structures in 19 states and 3 Union Territories (UTs), including Andaman and Nicobar Islands. BRO also operates in friendly neighbouring countries like Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, Tajikistan and Sri Lanka.

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Rajasthan became the first state to achieve 100% digitisation of voter lists under Special Intensive Revision 2026 (SIR-2026). More than 97% voter mapping completed; only 3% voters need document verification during claims and objections. This equals about 30 voters per polling booth needing extra checks. Success credited to Booth Level Officers (BLOs), supervisors and district officials. Digitisation made the process more transparent, improved booth-wise voter management, and reduced repeated document submission by voters.