India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Goa government recently launched India’s first Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ferry service on the Mandovi River. The ferry connects Chorao Island to Panaji, the capital city of Goa. It aims to boost inland waterway transport and reduce dependence on road traffic. The service will significantly cut down travel time for daily commuters. It offers easier and faster connectivity for locals and tourists visiting the island.

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Recently, India campus of University of Southampton was inaugurated in Gurugram, Haryana by the Union Education Minister and Haryana Chief Minister. University of Southampton is a QS Top 100 global university and a founding member of the United Kingdom’s Russell Group. It is the first foreign university to start a campus in India under the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s 2023 Regulations for foreign higher educational institutions. This marks a historic milestone in India’s higher education reforms. It aligns with the vision of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to globalize Indian education. It also strengthens India–United Kingdom education ties under the India-UK Roadmap 2030.

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The Indian Army, J&K Police, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recently launched Operation Mahadev in Jammu and Kashmir. The operation was conducted by Chinar Corps in the general area of Lidwas. Three terrorists were eliminated, including Hashim Musa, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander and mastermind of the Pahalgam attack. The anti-terror operation lasted two days and was based on intercepted communication from Dachigam forests.

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On 2 August 2025, the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government launched a new initiative to convert cow dung from stray cattle into eco-friendly products. Around 54 lakh kg of cow dung is generated daily in the state. Products include bioplastics, bio-polymers, bio-textiles, paper, eco-friendly clothing, compost, biogas, and nanocellulose. The initiative supports the ‘Har Gaon Urja Kendra’ model for rural energy and self-reliance. It aims to reduce plastic pollution and promote organic farming and rural employment. Gau Seva Commission Chairman Shyam Bihari Gupta said it aligns with CM Yogi Adityanath’s rural development vision.

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A significant deposit of Nickel, Copper, and Platinum Group Elements (Ni-Cu-PGE) has been discovered in Bhalukona-Jamnidih block, Basna tehsil, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. Deccan Gold Mines Limited (DGML) received a 30 sq km Composite Licence for the block on April 1, 2024. The discovery supports Atmanirbhar Bharat by securing critical mineral resources for self-reliance and sustainable development. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) earlier found traces of nickel, chromium, later validated by the Directorate of Geology and Mining (DGM). Chhattisgarh has auctioned 51 mineral blocks, including 10 with key resources like lithium and graphite, and set up a Critical Mineral Cell to boost innovation and collaboration.

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Recently, an expert panel of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recommended environmental clearance for the 3,087 Megawatt (MW) Etalin Hydroelectric Project. Etalin is a large run-of-river hydro project on the Dri and Tangon Rivers in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley. The Dri River meets Mathun, then joins Tangon near Etalin village, after which it is called the Dibang River. The project will build concrete gravity dams to divert water through two separate waterway systems.

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Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) will issue notice to the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies over alleged manipulation of Maharashtra poll data. It is the apex body of the Government of India for research in social and human sciences. It was founded in 1969 and functions under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It advances knowledge on social issues and challenges. It provides research-based solutions to policymakers and stakeholders. It plays a key role in nation’s development through initiatives and schemes.

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Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan declared Kerala as the first fully digitally literate State in India. The achievement marks the completion of the first phase of the Digi Kerala project to bridge the digital divide. The project was implemented at the grassroots level across all local bodies. Surveys covered 1.5 crore people from 83.46 lakh families in the State. 21.88 lakh people were found digitally illiterate. Out of them, 21.87 lakh, or 99.98%, successfully completed training and evaluation. Kerala has presented a model worth emulating for the country.

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Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation inaugurated a two-day workshop on Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) in New Delhi. Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme running from 2022-23 to 2025-26. It targets 2,967 villages in 46 blocks across 19 districts along India’s northern border in Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, and Union Territory of Ladakh. It aims to stop outmigration, strengthen border security, and encourage people to stay in native villages. Vibrant Villages Programme is implemented by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

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Personnel of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Chhattisgarh Police, District Reserve Guard (DRG), and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) were felicitated in New Delhi for ‘Operation Black Forest’. ‘Operation Black Forest’ is the biggest anti-Naxal operation ever on Karreguttalu hill along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. The operation destroyed a major Naxal base camp, including material dumps and supply chains, despite extreme heat, high altitude, and threats from improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The government aims to make India Naxal-free by March 31, 2026.