India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Gomti or Gomati River is a tributary of the Ganges, flowing across Uttar Pradesh. Gomti riverfront development project was launched in 2015 by the previous state government which was led by Samajwadi Party (SP).
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a case in the project scam in December 2017. Recently, the officials of CBI initiated the second probe and conducted raids at 40 locations across Uttar Pradesh.

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Health Ministry has launched COVID GuruKool, an informational video series on its social media platforms.
It is aimed at providing authentic information on COVID-19 pandemic and the vaccination drive undertaken across the country. Veteran public health experts, policy makers, doctors, scientists and health professionals will participate in the series.

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Coconut Development Board is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Agriculture, for the integrated development of coconut and coconut-related products.
The Union Cabinet has approved the amendment in the Coconut Development Board Act, 1979, to make the post of chairman non-executive. Centre will nominate six members in the board from the current practice of four members from four states.

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Pune-based Serum Institute of India will produce the Russian Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V in India. From September.
The Russian RDIF (Russian Direct Investment Fund) announced that SII has already received cell and vector samples. As their import approved by the Drug Controller General of India, the cultivation process has started.

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The Indian Space Research Organisation launched a customised space-themed merchandise programme. Recently eight companies have registered for partnership with ISRO, to undertake this programme.
Interested persons will be able to purchase authorised products related to ISROs missions and work, such as scale models, T-shirts, space-themed educational games, science toys, among others. This brand promotion exercise will create awareness and interest among students, children and public, in space science and technology.

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The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has taken up seven lithium exploration projects in Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir and Rajasthan. GSI is headquartered in Kolkata.
The Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMDER) under Department Atomic Energy (DAE) has undertaken lithium exploration in Karnataka and Rajasthan. This is seen as a part of India’s energy security plans. ₹18,100 crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme was announced recently to make lithium-ion cells to promote e-mobility in India.

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Under the Crime and Criminal Tracking Networking System, Haryana Police secured first position in the country. Haryana got 100% marks. Gujarat police secured second position and Himachal Pradesh police secured third position.
The main aim of the CCTNS is to provide comprehensive and integrated system for effective policing through e-Governance.
An allocation of Rs. 2000 crores was made for the CCTNS project after its approval by the Cabinet in 2009. It is implemented by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and the project comes under the National e-Governance plan (NeGP) of the Government of India.
National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Its headquarter is in New Delhi and Ramphal Pawar is its current director.

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The first orchid conservation centre of North India has been inaugurated in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The main purpose of the conservation centre is to conserve orchid species and create ventures for tourism and livelihood for local people.
Orchid is a flowering plant and its scientific name is Orchidaceae.
All orchid species are protected under Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). CITES was enforced on 1 July, 1975.
Ivonne Higuero is the current Secretary-General of CITES. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.