India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested eight accused and identified 45 suspects under Operation HAECHI-VI, an Interpol-led exercise against transnational cyber-enabled financial crimes. The operation targeted seven offences: cyber-enabled financial crime, voice phishing, love and romance scams, online sextortion, investment fraud, money laundering linked to illegal online gambling, business email compromise, and e-commerce fraud. CBI coordinated with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Department of Justice, and German authorities. $66,340 cash was seized and 30 bank accounts blocked.

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Recently, the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare inaugurated the National Seeds Corporation’s (NSC) advanced seed processing plant at Pusa Complex, New Delhi. National Seeds Corporation (NSC) was established in 1963 for producing foundation and certified seeds. It functions under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. It is a Schedule ‘B’ Mini Ratna Category-I company fully owned by the Government of India. It ensures supply of quality seeds and supports schemes like National Mission on Oil Seed and Oil Palm (NMOOP), National Food Security Mission (NFSM), and Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).

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The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to launch India’s first Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) project at the East Delhi Hub. Transit-Oriented Development is an urban planning strategy that builds homes, offices, and markets around public transport systems. It focuses on placing public transportation at the centre of city planning to reduce dependence on private vehicles. The main goals are shorter commutes, lower transport costs, and less pollution exposure.

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Indian Railways will promote the ‘Aabhar’ online store launched on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal. The store features over 150 gift items and hampers made by indigenous tribes, handloom weavers, and artisans. Products come from tribal groups, self-help groups (SHGs), handloom weavers, and local craftsmen. Items are part of the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative, supporting regional specialties. The launch promotes ‘Vocal for Local’ and self-reliant India (Aatmanirbhar Bharat) goals. It highlights GeM’s social inclusion mission by empowering small and rural producers.

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Maharashtra government has declared leprosy a notifiable disease, making it mandatory to report detected cases to health authorities. Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae. It mainly affects the skin, nerves, eyes, and other organs. It is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) still seen in over 120 countries, with about 2 lakh new cases yearly. It was first declared notifiable in 2005 under the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP).

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Under “Operation Weed Out”, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 42.34 kg of high-grade Hydroponic Weed worth ₹42 crore at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). The contraband was recovered from two passengers arriving from Bangkok, concealed inside 21 food packets like noodles and biscuits. Field tests using NDPS kits confirmed the presence of narcotics, and both passengers were arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985. DRI remains vigilant against evolving smuggling trends, including concealment in food packets and use of Indian nationals as carriers. The agency continues its efforts toward a “Nasha Mukt Bharat” (Drug-Free India) by intercepting narcotics and dismantling global drug syndicates.

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Karnataka has become the first state in India to approve one day of paid menstrual leave per month for all women employees in government and private sectors. The leave amounts to 12 days per year and applies to government offices, educational institutions, factories, and private organisations. Odisha and Bihar have similar policies only for government employees, while Kerala implements it in universities. The policy was approved after extensive consultations, including gynaecologists, psychiatrists, professors, NGOs, trade unions, and employers. Global practices from countries such as Finland and Japan were reviewed before finalising the policy.

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In November 2025, Gujarat announced 2025 as “Tribal Pride Year” to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to promote tribal heritage through Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas and sustainable development. Gujarat became India’s first state to launch a large-scale genome sequencing project focused on tribal communities. Led by Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) under the Genome India initiative, it studies genetic disorders caused by limited diversity and endogamy. It targets diseases like sickle cell anaemia, thalassemia, and G6PD deficiency through early diagnosis and precision medicine.

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In November 2025, Maharashtra government has launched a new incentive scheme for cooperative and private sugar mills to strengthen their financial capacity and promote quality performance. The scheme was introduced to mark the International Year of Cooperatives and the Diamond Jubilee of the cooperative sugar industry. It aims to identify and reward top-performing sugar factories with competitive quality standards. Mills will be evaluated annually across nine key parameters for quality and efficiency.

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The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry recently launched the Trade Intelligence and Analytics (TIA) Portal in New Delhi to strengthen data-driven trade decisions. It is a one-stop platform developed by the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, that integrates multiple global and national trade databases. The portal offers 270+ interactive visualisations across 28 dashboards with real-time insights on India’s trade, global markets, commodities and sectors. The portal improves accessibility and usability of all trade data in one place.