India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Z-Morh tunnel will be a key milestone in creating a year-round strategic corridor between Kashmir and Ladakh. It is a 2-lane road tunnel between Gagangir and Sonamarg on the Srinagar-Leh Highway in Jammu and Kashmir. The tunnel is named after the Z-shaped road section near the site. The tunnel is necessary due to the area’s high altitude (over 8,500 ft) and frequent snow avalanches, which make the road impassable during winter months.

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Punjab government has launched SHE COHORT 3.0 (Startups Handholding & Empowerment – Cohort 3.0) initiative in Mohali to empower female startups and students in building tech-based ventures. The initiative is supported by business incubators and ecosystem enablers. More than 250 startups, innovators, and students were briefed on StartUp Punjab’s growth plans. It offers a platform to showcase talent and ideas with potential for economic growth. Aims to contribute to India’s development by 2047.

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A sudden flood on January 15 in Bihar’s Darbhanga district devastated Rabi crops like wheat, maize, lentils, and vegetables in Kiratpur block. The flood was triggered by rising water levels in the Genhua River, caused by the unintended opening of a small floodgate on NH-56 in Madhubani. The Genhua River is located in Bihar.

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The United States opened its fifth consulate in India in Bengaluru, joining Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. The consulate aims to strengthen US-India ties, especially with Karnataka’s thriving IT and business ecosystem. The consulate will reduce dependency on Chennai for visa services, benefiting Karnataka residents and businesses.

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Raman Rajamannan, the tribal king of the Mannan community in Kerala, will participate in the Republic Day parade in Delhi. The Mannan community is a Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Kerala and the only tribal dynasty with a kingship in South India. Their language is a Tamil dialect without a script, reflecting strong Tamil cultural ties. They follow a matrilineal descent system, elect their king, and practice Hinduism. Main occupations include agriculture, and festivals include Kalavoot, Meenoot, and Mutthiamman. Mannankoothu is their unique ritual art form performed during worship, harvest, and weddings.

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Karnataka Cabinet has approved the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Satellite Township, covering 8,032 acres between Bidadi and Harohalli. The project aims to decongest Bengaluru and will span 10 villages in Ramanagara district. Satellite towns, including Devanahalli and Magadi, will be developed with improved road and rail connectivity. The vision includes reducing urban congestion, creating jobs, and building sustainable infrastructure. A committee will oversee implementation, with a global tender for designing the township based on the “work-live-play” concept. The Greater Bangalore Development Authority will manage all development activities in the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region.

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Haryana government launched the ‘Har Khet-Swasth Khet’ campaign to collect soil samples from every acre and provide soil health cards to farmers. Around 70 lakh soil samples have been collected, and 55 lakh have been analyzed, with soil cards distributed. More than 86 lakh soil health cards have been issued so far. Haryana received a gold medal from the Skoch Group for the Soil Health Card Project in 2022.

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Karnataka launched its Clean Mobility Policy 2025-2030 to boost the EV sector with ₹50,000 crore investments and create 1 lakh jobs. The policy aims to make Karnataka Asia’s top clean mobility hub with incentives like 25% subsidy on investments and 20% for Bengaluru. Karnataka has 2.5 lakh EVs and 5,403 charging stations, ranking 3rd in India for EV adoption. It plans 2,600 more charging stations and 3 mobility clusters for innovation. The policy supports training programs and aims to reduce carbon emissions while improving air quality.

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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to inaugurate the National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) program in 152 Urban Local Bodies across 26 states and 3 UTs in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh. The program, led by the Department of Land Resources, aims to update land records in urban areas for better documentation and dispute reduction. It will enhance urban planning, improve ease of living, and promote transparency in property records. Survey of India is the technical partner, conducting aerial surveys. The project will cost ₹194 crore, fully funded by the Government of India.

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Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena inaugurated the Amrut Biodiversity Park near the Commonwealth Games Village in Delhi. Built under the Delhi Development Authority’s Yamuna Floodplain Restoration initiative, it is a joint project with CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow. The park spans 115 hectares along National Highway 24. It has 14,500 native plants and 3,20,000 riverine grasses, including blue panic grass and sarkanda. It is themed on India’s freedom struggle, with tracks named after events like Dandi March and Azad Hind Fauj.