India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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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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Recently, the Union Agriculture Minister announced that the Plant Variety and Farmers’ Rights Protection Authority Act will be amended during the 21st Foundation Day of the Authority. The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPV&FRA) was established on 11 November 2005 under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act, 2001. It works under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India. The Authority grants intellectual property rights to plant breeders for developing new plant varieties. It recognises and rewards farmers who conserve traditional varieties and biodiversity. It protects farmers’ rights to save, use, sow, resow, exchange, and sell farm-saved seeds.

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The Ministry of Road Transport recently made it mandatory to use the National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM) analysis in all highway Detailed Project Reports. National Database for Emergency Management (NDEM) is a unique geo-portal that provides space-based inputs and forecasts for all natural disasters in India. It serves as a national repository of multi-scale geospatial data with decision support tools. It was developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) under the guidance of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The portal is maintained by the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC).

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In November 2025, Union Minister J P Nadda, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), inaugurated AMRIT Pharmacy’s 10th Anniversary at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) program was launched in 2015 by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to provide affordable medicines and implants for cancer and cardiac patients. The first AMRIT outlet opened on 15 November 2015 at AIIMS, New Delhi. MoHFW inaugurated 10 new AMRIT outlets across India to enhance access to essential medicines. The program is implemented by HLL Lifecare Limited through retail pharmacies in government hospitals.

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A recent incident at the Kwar Hydroelectric Project tunnel in Kishtwar, Jammu region saw several labourers safely rescued after a truck caught fire. The Kwar Hydroelectric Project is a 540 Megawatt (MW) run-of-river project on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir. It is being developed by Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Ltd (CVPPL), a joint venture of NHPC Ltd (51%) and Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) (49%). The project will generate 1,975.54 million units in a 90% dependable year.

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Recently, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was designated as a Recognised Security Organisation (RSO) for seaports under the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. An RSO functions as a regulator responsible for ensuring security standards at seaports. The ISPS Code is a mandatory global framework to enhance maritime security, implemented by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) through the International Convention on the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). CISF is a Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) under the Union Home Ministry.

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Zari poshak from Mathura recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in November 2025. The zari poshak is a traditional, handmade textile attire used to adorn Lord Krishna. It is known for its exquisite zari (gold and silver thread) embroidery. The craft has been sustained for centuries and involves a large number of artisans, including many women.

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Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy inaugurated a 240 TPD (tonnes per day) Biomass Pellet Plant in Rewari, Haryana, marking a major clean energy milestone. Government of India now mandates 5% biomass or Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) charcoal co-firing in all coal plants and 7% in Delhi–NCR units. NCR plants must source 50% biomass from local paddy residue to curb stubble burning. New plant will use paddy straw, mustard straw, and cotton stalks to make biomass pellets, reducing pollution and giving farmers extra income. Haryana has over 2.8 GW renewable energy, including 2.4 GW solar power.

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A major Nigerian drug cartel running a nationwide drug supply and money-laundering network was dismantled in a joint operation called Operation Eagle Force. The operation was carried out by Eagle Force Telangana, the Narcotics Control Bureau, the Delhi Police Crime Branch and Noida Police. Raids were conducted at 20 locations in Delhi, Noida, Gwalior and Visakhapatnam. The probe began from Cyberabad drug cases and traced orders to a Nigeria-based handler called “Nick”, supplying drugs to over 2,000 users and peddlers across India.

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) asked all Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) to nominate teachers for the National Mission for Mentoring (NMM). National Mission for Mentoring (NMM) is a flagship scheme of the Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It connects Mentors (guides) with Mentees (teachers) to share skills and improve teaching quality. The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) designed the mission and released the NMM Blue Book.