India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Telangana has recorded the highest number of organ donations in India. The state was awarded by the Central Government on National Organ Donation Day in Delhi. Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash (J.P.) Nadda gave the award to Telangana’s Jeevandan programme team. As per the Union Health Ministry, Telangana had 4.88 organ donations per 10 lakh population in 2024. The national average for organ donation stood at 0.8 per 10 lakh population. The award was given by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO).

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Odisha and Chhattisgarh, after a long legal battle in the Mahanadi Water Dispute Tribunal, have now agreed to resolve the river water dispute mutually. Mahanadi River is a major east-flowing peninsular river in Chhattisgarh and Odisha. It originates from the Sihawa range in Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh. It flows eastward, enters Odisha near Cuttack, and drains into the Bay of Bengal near Paradip. Major tributaries include Seonath, Hasdeo, Ib, Ong, Mand, Tel, and Jonk. It is known for high silt deposition capacity.

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Assam Rifles and Indian Air Force (IAF) jointly launched a relief mission called Operation Sahyog in Manipur. The mission targeted 18 remote villages in Henglep sub-division of Churachandpur district, Manipur. These villages were inaccessible since July 17 due to landslides along National Highway-2 (NH-2). More than 6 tons of rations including rice, pulses, and essentials were delivered. Supplies reached over 1,500 stranded villagers via designated drop zones. Assam Rifles ensured fair and fast ground distribution of aid. Operation shows strong commitment to humanitarian support in tough terrain.

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‘Operation Mahakal’ was launched in Kanpur district of Uttar Pradesh on 5th August. It targets land mafia and extortion gangs involved in illegal land-grabbing. The operation also includes action against influential collaborators like government employees, public representatives, and journalists. Phase 1 runs till 5th September 2025 to prepare a list of suspects. Phase 2 starts from 15th September 2025 and includes confiscating illegal assets and filing charges. It aims to dismantle the entire criminal network involved in land grabbing and extortion. Strict action will be taken against both criminals and their white-collar supporters.

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Recently, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launched the ‘Garud Drishti’ social media monitoring and cyber intelligence project in Nagpur to curb online hate, misinformation, and cybercrime. ₹10 crore recovered from cybercrime cases was distributed to victims during the event. The tool will help police detect hate posts, anti-India propaganda, caste-tension content, and online drug sales. It will be extended to other units to strengthen state-wide law and order.

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An ‘Arogyam Health and Wellness Centre’ was inaugurated at DahJhong in Tawang district, Arunachal Pradesh under Indian Army’s Operation Sadbhavana initiative. It is equipped with basic life-saving facilities to provide timely health support. The centre will benefit villagers and tourists in high-altitude regions like Thingbu, Mago, Jethang, and Luguthang. This inauguration marks an important step in strengthening rural healthcare access and promoting wellness in Tawang’s high-altitude areas.

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Recently, Indian Railways commissioned India’s longest railway viaduct – Katni Grade Separator in Katni, Madhya Pradesh at a cost of ₹1,800 crore. The project has a total length of 33.40 km, with a 15.85 km up grade separator commissioned and a 17.52 km down grade separator under construction. It was built using high-quality materials, modern technology, and advanced machinery. The inspection covered technical components like bridge girders, sleepers, bearings, joints, OHE line, and level crossings as per railway standards.

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A social outfit organised a march in Habra, North 24-Parganas, with around 1,000 Matua community members against the proposed Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bengal. The Scheduled Caste Federation led the 3 km march, claiming SIR would harm Matuas who migrated from Bangladesh and face documentation issues. The Matua community is a marginalized Hindu sect with roots in the 19th century. The Matua community is primarily found in the Bengal region, with a significant presence in both West Bengal and Bangladesh. It was founded by Harichand Thakur in the 1860s against caste discrimination. Matuas are the second largest Scheduled Caste (SC) group in West Bengal.

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The Uttar Pradesh government launched a month-long campaign ‘No Helmet, No Fuel’ to promote road safety. Petrol pumps will deny fuel to two-wheeler riders not wearing helmets. The drive is led by district magistrates in coordination with road safety committees. Police, transport, revenue, and district administration officials will ensure compliance under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MVA).

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Chennai is the first city in Tamil Nadu to adopt the City Biodiversity Index (Singapore Index). The initiative is a joint effort by ICLEI South Asia, Greater Chennai Corporation, and state agencies. The index measures native biodiversity, ecosystem services, and governance through 23 indicators. For baseline year 2024, Chennai scored 38 out of 72 across 18 indicators, showing resilience and areas for improvement.