India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently warned Pakistan against any aggression in the Sir Creek region. He stated India would give a resounding and decisive response capable of altering “history and geography.” Sir Creek is a 96 km long tidal estuary in the Rann of Kutch, separating Gujarat (India) from Sindh (Pakistan). It flows into the Arabian Sea and is strategically sensitive due to its proximity to the international boundary. The area is important for national security, fishing rights, oil and gas exploration, and determining the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The recent warning highlights India’s firm stance on protecting its territorial and maritime interests.

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Telangana has become the top State in India for recovering stolen and missing mobile phones. More than 1,00,020 phones were recovered using the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. The CEIR system, developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), helps trace stolen phones and block fake devices. It is active in all 780 police stations of Telangana, with Crime Investigation Department (CID) as the nodal agency.

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Pradhan Mantri–Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) was launched in October 2021 to strengthen India’s healthcare preparedness for pandemics and emergencies. PM-ABHIM is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) with some Central Sector (CS) components and an outlay of Rs 64,180 crores for 2021-22 to 2025-26. The mission develops resilient, accessible, and self-reliant public health infrastructure from grassroots to district level. It establishes and upgrades Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), Block Public Health Units, Integrated District Public Health Laboratories, and Critical Care Hospital Blocks. PM-ABHIM enhances pandemic and disaster preparedness with an IT-enabled, real-time disease surveillance network

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Deep Sea Fishing Vessels under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) at Mazgaon Dock, Mumbai. The event marks a major step to modernise India’s marine fisheries sector and boost cooperative-based blue economy growth. The vessels will help fishermen directly share profits through cooperatives instead of working as salaried employees. The project aligns with ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India) and will enhance income, employment, and sustainability in coastal areas. India’s fisheries production has risen from 102 lakh tonnes (2014–15) to 195 lakh tonnes, reflecting sectoral growth under PMMSY.

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In November 2025, Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of Delhi, launched the ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’ initiative. The scheme offers free and convenient travel for women and transgender commuters on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster buses. It promotes safer, inclusive, and accessible public transport in Delhi. The smart card replaces the pink-paper ticket system and operates under the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) framework.

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Recently, researchers from Mangalore University and Yenepoya (Deemed-to-be University) discovered a distinct ancestral source in the Koraga tribe, possibly dating back to the Indus Valley Civilisation. The Koraga are an indigenous tribal community mainly found in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts of Karnataka and Kasaragod district of Kerala. They are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). As per the 2011 Census, their population is 1,582 with 778 males and 804 females.

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In November 2025, Tamil Nadu (TN) launched India’s first “Women’s Wellness on Wheels (WWW)” initiative. The ₹41 crore project aims to enhance women’s health through mobile medical units for early cancer detection. 38 mobile units will operate across all districts, offering free breast and cervical cancer screenings, focusing on rural and semi-urban women. The state also began free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for girls aged 14 and below to prevent cervical cancer. Vaccinations are provided through schools, Primary Health Centres (PHCs), and private hospitals via Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation (TNMSC) with a ₹36 crore budget.

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The Delhi government launched the School Web App to modernise education and administration in government schools. It provides a single digital platform for students, teachers, and parents to access all school-related services. It gives access to timetables, homework, notes, attendance, and results remotely. The app reduces teachers’ workload and improves communication between schools and families. It promotes innovation, skill-based learning, and Fit India activities as per National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted “Operation Bullion Blaze” to crack down on a major gold-smuggling syndicate in Mumbai. The syndicate smuggled gold into India, melted it in covert furnaces, and sold the refined bullion in the grey market. DRI aims to dismantle organised smuggling networks, safeguard economic and fiscal stability, and ensure a transparent trading environment.

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Rajasthan State Council of Educational Research and Training (RSCERT) launched ‘Khushi Shala’, a mental health and well-being programme for students of classes 1 to 5. Rajasthan became the first state in India to start such a programme at the primary education level. The programme trains children to accept both success and failure and focus on learning with self-awareness. It has three components – mindfulness exercises, compassion-building activities, and value-based guidance.