India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Central and State governments are using the Sahyog portal to block online content. Sahyog is a centralized platform developed by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). It aims to prevent, detect, investigate, and prosecute cybercrime in India. The portal automates the process of sending notices to intermediaries under the IT Act, 2000. It enables the removal or disabling of unlawful online content. It connects all Authorized Agencies and intermediaries on a single platform for better coordination.

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Byadgi chilli prices have dropped due to excess stock, strict export tests, and high production costs. It is a famous chilli variety from Karnataka, named after Byadgi in Haveri district. The chilli is bright red, 12-15 cm long, with wrinkled pods and a strong fragrance. It is widely used in pickles, masalas, chilli powder, and oleoresin extraction. Byadgi chilli has received Karnataka Geographical Indication status.

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The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organized the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament from April 1 to 3, 2025, under Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. This event reimagines the traditional Youth Parliament, providing young individuals a platform to engage in politics and public policy. For the first time since COVID-19, all 300 District Nodal Rounds were conducted in person, ensuring greater participation. More than 75,000 young people from all States and Union Territories submitted video entries through the MY Bharat portal. The digital selection process highlights the increasing role of technology in governance initiatives. The event aims to promote youth-led policy engagement and national progress.

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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended a workshop on Jal Sanrakshan Abhiyan 2025 at his official residence, Mukhya Sevak Sadan. He launched the Bhagirath mobile app under the theme “Dhara Mera, Naula Mera, Gaon Mera, Prayas Mera” and released a brochure about the initiative. The Bhagirath app allows people to report endangered water sources in their area for revival and conservation. He highlighted the need to protect Naulas, Dharaas, and rain-fed rivers for sustainable water management. The government formed the Spring and River Rejuvenation Authority (SARA) to coordinate these conservation efforts across departments.

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A controversy has emerged in Manipur over renaming Thangjing Hill, sacred to the Meitei community, as ‘Thangting Camp’ by the Kuki National Front – Military Council (KNF-MC). Thangjing Hill, also known as Thangching or Thangting Hill, is a pilgrimage site for Sanamahism followers and is linked to the Ibudhou Thangjing temple. It is located in Churachandpur district of Manipur, within the Churachandpur-Khaopum Protected Forests.

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Maharashtra government has decided to rename Khultabad to its original name Ratnapur, restoring its historical identity. The town was originally called Ratnapur, but its name was changed to Khultabad during the Mughal era. It is located about 25 kilometers from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly Aurangabad). The town is historically significant as it houses the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, as well as the graves of his son Azam Shah and Asaf Jah I, the founder of the Hyderabad Nizam dynasty.

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) launched Operation Chakra-V to tackle transnational organized cybercrime and digital arrest scams. This is a follow-up to Operation Chakra-IV, which targeted cyber-enabled financial crime networks through a globally coordinated law enforcement effort using INTERPOL (International Criminal Police Organization) channels. A digital arrest is a type of cybercrime where fraudsters pose as law enforcement officials through audio or video calls. They scare victims by claiming they are involved in crimes and demand personal information or money as bail or bribe. This operation aims to stop such international cyber scams effectively.

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Recently, the Khadi and Village Industries sector achieved its highest-ever turnover of ₹1.7 lakh crore, marking a major milestone. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) played a key role in this achievement. KVIC is a statutory body set up under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act of 1956. It operates under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. KVIC’s main aim is to promote rural development by supporting khadi, which is hand-spun and hand-woven cloth, and other village industries. It also focuses on generating employment in rural areas.

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India recently halted the flow of water through the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River, a significant move impacting water access to Pakistan. The Baglihar Dam, also known as the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project, is located on the Chenab River in the Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir. It features a concrete gravity dam that is 144.5 meters high and 363 meters long, with a reservoir capacity of 475 million cubic meters. The underground powerhouse of the project measures 221 meters long, 24 meters wide, and 51 meters high.

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Kozhikode city has recently been honoured with membership in the Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities (GNAFCC) of the World Health Organization (WHO). GNAFCC was established in 2010 to help cities become better places for older people to live in. It has over 1300 members from 51 countries, promoting global cooperation on age-friendly policies. The aim is to connect cities, communities, and organizations to create supportive environments for ageing populations. It works to inspire change, share knowledge, and help cities find smart, practical solutions. This membership shows Kozhikode’s commitment to healthy ageing and inclusive urban development.