India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Operation Megaburu is a large-scale anti-Maoist counter-insurgency operation conducted in the Saranda forest region of West Singhbhum, Jharkhand. It was launched in January 2026. It targeted Maoist strongholds in the Kumdi area under Kiriburu police station limits. The operation involved Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) units and Jharkhand Police. It aimed to neutralise top Communist Party of India (Maoist) leadership, dismantle command structures, and clear remaining Maoist pockets.

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The Uttarakhand Government has implemented the Uniform Civil Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, following approval by the Governor, and it has come into force with immediate effect. The ordinance was promulgated under Article 213 of the Constitution of India to introduce procedural, administrative, and penal reforms to the UCC Act, 2024 for smoother and more transparent implementation. The amendments aim to promote women’s empowerment, protect children’s rights, ensure equality in civil rights, and simplify legal procedures.

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India’s first Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Advocate Training and Research Centre was inaugurated at Taloja, Navi Mumbai. The centre has been established by the Maharashtra and Goa Bar Council. It aims to strengthen the legal profession by bridging the gap between legal education and courtroom practice. The academy will focus on advocate training, legal research, and practical skill development. The initiative is seen as a landmark step for improving professional standards in law.

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Multiple major disasters in 2025 highlighted serious gaps in India’s disaster victim identification and management systems. In response, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) released India’s first comprehensive SOP for Mass Fatality Incidents (MFIs). The guidelines are titled “National Disaster Management Guidelines on Comprehensive Disaster Victim Identification and Management.” They aim to standardise procedures for identification, documentation, and dignified handling of victims during large-scale disasters.

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India began work on the Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir. It is a 1,856 megawatt run-of-the-river hydropower project located in Ramban district. It will be the largest hydroelectric project in the Union Territory and among the biggest in North India. Planned since the 1980s, it was revised multiple times to address environmental and technical issues. The project will be built by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) with nine turbines and an underground power station.

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Tamil Nadu Government has decided to establish and maintain pet parks in Chennai and Coimbatore with private participation. The initiative aims to promote safe pet ownership and compassionate animal care. Private charitable organisations, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and animal welfare groups with prior experience are invited to apply. Selected organisations will develop and maintain parks using their own funds. Facilities will include play equipment, green lawns, pet shops, training equipment and rule handbooks.

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The Supreme Court of India has directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to consider mandatory front-of-package warning labels (FOPL) on packaged foods high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat. FSSAI was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. FSSAI is responsible for setting food standards and regulating manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food. It ensures the availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.

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Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare reviewed National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED) in New Delhi. NAFED is apex organization of cooperative marketing of agricultural produce in India. It was established on 2 October 1958 to promote trade of agricultural and forest produce. It is registered under Multi State Cooperative Societies Act. It also handles distribution of agricultural inputs and inter-state, import and export trade. It works under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.

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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the fifth edition of the herSTART programme for women entrepreneurs at Gujarat University. The university’s convention centre was named Vidyagauri Nilkanth Sabhapuram in honor of Vidyagauri Nilkanth, the first Gujarati woman graduate. The state government is committed to women-led development, following the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The herSTART programme, run by the Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council, provides incubation, mentorship, and market access support to women-led startups.

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Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education launched the Cyber Safety Protocol 2026 to protect students in public schools from cyber threats, especially those from Artificial Intelligence (AI). The protocol aligns with IT Act 2000, Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023, POCSO Act, and 2026 IT rule amendments on Synthetically Generated Information (SGI). It identifies 20 major cyber threats, including deepfakes, AI grooming, and digital arrest, and provides prevention and reporting guidance.