India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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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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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan-03 on 6th August 2025 in New Delhi under the Central Vista redevelopment project. It is the first of ten planned buildings under the Common Central Secretariat (CCS) to bring all ministries under one roof for better coordination and efficiency. Kartavya Bhavan-03 will house key ministries like Home Affairs, External Affairs, Rural Development, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Petroleum and Natural Gas, and the Principal Scientific Adviser’s Office. This move replaces ageing buildings like Shastri Bhawan, Udyog Bhawan, and Krishi Bhawan, built in the 1950s–70s.

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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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Ten States along with National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission recorded a disposal rate of over 100 percent on E-Jagriti platform in July 2025. E-Jagriti platform was launched on 1st January 2025. It is an initiative of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution. The main objective is computerization and networking of all Consumer Commissions at national, state, and district levels. It ensures transparency, efficiency, and speedy resolution of consumer disputes. Consumers can file complaints, track case status, and access judgments online through this platform.

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The Maharashtra government has declared Ganeshotsav as the state festival through a Government Resolution. Bhajani Mandals will get grants up to 5 crore rupees. Cultural and spiritual programs like spiritual drama festivals, drone shows, and lecture series will be organized. A dedicated portal will stream live visuals of major Ganesh temples and public celebrations. A digital platform will allow citizens to upload photos of domestic Ganeshotsavs. Awards will be given to the best Ganeshotsav Mandals across the state.

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On 19th August 2025, Press Registrar General of India (PRGI) launched the Press Sewa portal as a single-window digital platform. The portal will simplify and speed up registration for newspapers and periodicals across India. It is designed to enhance transparency, reduce approval delays, and improve ease of doing business for publishers. The initiative will remove bureaucratic hurdles and provide clarity in the registration process. The announcement was made during Vartalap, an interaction programme organized by Press Information Bureau (PIB) Hyderabad under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced simultaneous interpretation of parliamentary proceedings in all 22 languages of the Eighth Schedule during the Monsoon Session. Earlier, only 18 languages were covered. Now, Kashmiri, Konkani and Santhali are added, completing the list. The Eighth Schedule started with 14 languages, now expanded to 22 through amendments. This reflects India’s linguistic diversity and ensures smooth communication in Parliament.

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Operation “WeedOut” by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) dismantled a pan-India syndicate trafficking hydroponic weed. The crackdown took place across Bengaluru, Bhopal, and New Delhi from August 19–21, 2025. On 20th August 2025, DRI intercepted passengers at Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna Railway Station (Bengaluru) and Bhopal Junction. 29.88 kg of hydroponic weed was recovered in Bengaluru from Rajdhani train 22691 passengers. The operation included multiple simultaneous seizures and arrests under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985.

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The Registrar General of India (RGI) has asked States to achieve universal registration of births and deaths. This follows Supreme Court directives declaring all government hospitals as registrars of births and deaths. Medical officers in charge must report hospital events under Section 8(1)(B) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act (RBD Act), 1969. Reporting must be done within 21 days. The RBD Act, amended in 2023, makes online registration on the RGI portal compulsory. Registrar General of India works under the administrative control of Ministry of Home Affairs.

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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.