India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Recently, the President of India appreciated that the Siddi tribal community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), has achieved a literacy rate of over 72%. The Siddi community is an Indo-African tribal group descended from the Bantu people of Africa. They first arrived in India in the 7th century with Arab merchants and later with the Portuguese and British in the 16th century as slaves and workers. They are mainly found in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana. The community was classified as a Scheduled Tribe (ST) on January 8, 2003. Their main occupations include agriculture, forest produce collection, and manual labor.

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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted Operation Fire Trail to stop illegal smuggling of Chinese firecrackers into India. Officers intercepted a 40-foot container at Nhava Sheva Port, declared as carrying “leggings.”
Import of firecrackers is ‘Restricted’ under the ITC (HS) Code of the Foreign Trade Policy. Such imports need license from DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) and PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization). Smuggling these hazardous goods threatens public safety, national security, and port infrastructure. The DRI continues efforts to protect trade integrity and prevent organized smuggling.

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Uttar Pradesh set a Guinness World Record by lighting 26,17,215 diyas on 9th Deepotsav at 56 ghats of Ayodhya, including Ram Ki Paidi. Another record was made with 2,128 Vedacharyas performing Maha Aarti and reciting shlokas on the banks of the Saryu River. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and several ministers attended the celebrations. Across Uttar Pradesh, over 1.51 crore diyas were lit on Diwali. A Laser and Drone Show featured around 1,100 ‘Swadeshi’ drones projecting Ramayana images in the sky.

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Madhya Pradesh (MP) has launched the helicopter-driven Boma technique to capture and relocate blackbucks and nilgais damaging farmers’ crops. The initiative began in Kalapipal area of Shajapur district in western MP. On Day One, 45 blackbucks were captured and shifted to Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, 275 km away. The sanctuary, spread across Mandsaur and Neemuch districts, is home to African cheetahs and over 35 leopards. The project is guided by a 15-member expert team from South Africa. The Boma technique uses a helicopter to herd animals into a funnel-shaped enclosure for safe capture and transport. The 10-day exercise aims to move around 400 blackbucks and 100 nilgais to Gandhi Sagar.

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On 5th November 2025, security forces launched Operation Chhatru, a major anti-terror operation in Kishtwar district, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). The operation is being jointly carried out by the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps and the Jammu & Kashmir Police. Kishtwar, located in the Chenab Valley between South Kashmir and the Pir Panjal ranges, holds strategic importance for counter-insurgency efforts. The region had remained peaceful in recent years, but reports indicate renewed militant infiltration attempts, prompting the operation. The mission aims to neutralize terrorist networks and restore security stability in the area.

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The Registrar-General and Census Commissioner of India launched two mobile apps for the trial phase of India’s first digital Census 2027. The pre-test for House Listing and Housing Operations (HLO) will be held from November 10–30, 2025 in select areas. Enumerators, including block and revenue officials and government teachers, will use two apps — Digital Layout Map (DLM) and Census 2027–Houselist — available on Google Play Store. These apps are compatible with Android and Apple devices and accessible only to authorised personnel.

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Kerala has once again emerged as a Top Achiever in the national Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) ratings for 2024. The ratings were released under the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Kerala topped the “Fast Movers” category with a 99.1% reform implementation score, up from 91% last year. The recognition was announced at Udyog Samagam 2025 in New Delhi.

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National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has launched India’s first ‘Solar on Track’ system at the Namo Bharat Depot in Duhai, Ghaziabad. This is the first such initiative in any Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) or Metro network in India. The system will generate 17,500 kWh of electricity annually, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by about 16 tonnes per year. It is part of NCRTC’s goal to meet 70% of energy needs through renewables, with 5.5 MW rooftop solar already operational and a 15 MW target ahead.

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Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annapurna Devi, inaugurated the fourth edition of “Nayi Chetna – Initiative for Change” in New Delhi. It aims to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. Campaign evolved into a mass movement for security, dignity, and economic participation of rural women. It focuses on respect, safety, self-reliance, and eliminating discriminatory attitudes towards daughters.

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Uttarakhand inaugurated its first Grey Smart Toilet in Prem Nagar, Dehradun, designed for senior citizens and people with disabilities. The facility features sensor-based automated functions, wheelchair-friendly ramps, supportive grab bars, anti-skid flooring, and low-height fixtures for safety and comfort. It includes IoT-based monitoring, automatic flushing, water-level sensors, and an app-linked dashboard for maintenance alerts, reducing manual supervision. The initiative promotes dignified, accessible sanitation and will be replicated across pilgrim and tourist circuits like Char Dham routes.