India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Mizoram Home Minister informed the Assembly that drugs worth approximately ₹317.30 crore have been seized under Operation Jericho since 1 September 2025. The large-scale anti-drug operation has targeted narcotic substances across the state. Several major smuggling routes have been blocked, significantly reducing trafficking activities in many areas. Operation Jericho is scheduled to conclude on 31 March 2026, and no discussions on its extension have been made yet.

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The Union Government approved a ₹117.54 crore project to renovate the Bascule Bridge at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port. A Bascule Bridge is a movable bridge that lifts upward to allow ships and boats to pass; it is also called a lifting bridge or drawbridge. It works using a counterweight system that balances the movable part of the bridge called the span or leaf. The counterweight is usually heavier than the leaf, making lifting easier and reducing energy use. Bridges may have single or double leaves, and rarely triple or quadruple sections. Cables, chains, and pulleys create mechanical advantage, reducing the force needed to raise or lower the bridge.

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Kerala has launched ‘MLATrack.com’, India’s first platform to track the legislative interventions of MLAs. MLATrack.com is a public digital database that collects and presents data on the performance and legislative activities of Kerala Legislative Assembly members (2021–2026). The platform aims to increase transparency and accountability in legislative functioning. It allows citizens, researchers, and media to track MLA performance objectively.

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Under PMFME (Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises), over 1.72 lakh loans sanctioned till Dec 2025. It was launched in 2020 by Ministry of Food Processing Industries as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. The objective is to formalise and upgrade micro food processing units. It supports FPOs (Farmer Producer Organisations), SHGs (Self Help Groups), cooperatives, and entrepreneurs.

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Students from Jayshree Periwal International School, Jaipur, developed the Veer Sahara App, a digital platform to connect defence families with government welfare schemes. The app uses a step-by-step form and AI-assisted voice guidance to help users easily navigate the process. It identifies relevant schemes and awards based on user input and provides direct application links. It aims to support ex-servicemen, widows, dependents, and families of martyrs by reducing complexity, delays, and dependence on intermediaries.

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Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest monthly rooftop solar installations (52,729) under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, marking the best performance since the scheme’s launch. The state has over 4.48 lakh cumulative installations and ranks third nationally, with potential to move to second place. A record 3,188 installations were achieved in a single day (March 31, 2026). Total installed capacity reached 1,524.61 megawatts (MW), generating 68–70 lakh units of electricity daily. Subsidies worth ₹4,000 crore (including ₹2,985 crore from the Centre) have been disbursed. Households consuming up to 300 units/month are getting near-zero electricity bills, while others see 30–70% savings.

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved the Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project on the Lohit River in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh. The total investment for the project is ₹14,105.83 crore, with an estimated completion period of 78 months. The project will have an installed capacity of 1200 MW (6 × 190 MW and 1 × 60 MW) and is expected to generate about 4852.95 million units (MU) of electricity annually. It will be the first hydroelectric project in the Lohit Basin, helping in strengthening regional power supply, managing peak demand, and balancing the national grid.

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A proposed hydropower project on the Kulsi River is facing opposition from local residents due to ecological concerns. The Kulsi River is a south-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River. It originates from the West Khasi Hills of Meghalaya through three streams—Khri, Krishniya, and Umsiri. The river is called Khri in the upper reaches and later flows northwest, entering Assam at Ukium. It flows through Kamrup district and joins the Brahmaputra near Nagarbera.

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The World Anti-Doping Agency is collaborating with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to curb doping through a supply-chain focused strategy. Operation Upstream is an initiative targeting the production and distribution networks of prohibited performance-enhancing drugs. It is supported by global agencies like INTERPOL and Europol. The objective is to combat doping by dismantling supply chains rather than focusing only on athletes.

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Kerala is upgrading its snake-response platform amid rising snakebite cases during a heat wave. The SARPA (Snake Awareness, Rescue and Protection App) helps report snake sightings and coordinate rescue operations. The upgraded version will integrate doctors and snake experts for real-time emergency guidance. It aims to reduce fatalities by improving response time and first-aid decision-making. The app will provide dedicated login access for doctors to guide responders remotely. The initiative strengthens coordination between rescue teams and healthcare facilities.