India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Gujarat is establishing its first hi-tech nursery in Davas village, Deesa taluka, Banaskantha district to boost afforestation and conserve rare plant species. The project will cover 13 acres at an estimated cost of Rs 3.5 crore, implemented by the Gujarat Forest Department and Social Forestry Department, under Forest and Environment Minister Pravin Mali. The nursery aims to produce high-quality, disease-free, and robust saplings using advanced technologies, controlled environments, and scientific cultivation methods.

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Mizoram Home Minister informed the Assembly that drugs worth approximately ₹317.30 crore have been seized under Operation Jericho since 1 September 2025. The large-scale anti-drug operation has targeted narcotic substances across the state. Several major smuggling routes have been blocked, significantly reducing trafficking activities in many areas. Operation Jericho is scheduled to conclude on 31 March 2026, and no discussions on its extension have been made yet.

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The Rajmarg Pravesh Portal has been upgraded by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to simplify approvals for infrastructure along National Highways. The upgraded portal was launched by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways to make permission processes faster and more transparent. It enables businesses, organisations and citizens to obtain access permissions for setting up facilities such as fuel stations, restaurants and rest stops along highways. The portal also allows approvals for laying utilities like water pipelines, gas pipelines, optical fibre cables and electrical transmission lines along or across National Highways.

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Gujarat Government launched a statewide vaccination campaign from 1 March to 15 April to control Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and protect livestock. The drive is conducted under the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP). FMD is a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals like cattle, buffaloes, sheep and goats. It causes fever, mouth ulcers and excessive salivation, leading to reduced milk production and productivity. Vaccination helps prevent outbreaks and protect farmers from economic losses.

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The National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched “True Cyber Sakhi”, a digital safety toolkit aimed at empowering women in the online space. The initiative focuses on enhancing awareness, resilience, and protection against cyber threats and online harassment. It is designed to educate women about safe internet practices, including identifying cyber fraud, phishing, and digital abuse. The toolkit promotes digital literacy and self-protection skills, enabling women to navigate the online world confidently and securely.

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The Government of India has established the Nirbhaya Fund to support initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety and security of women. The fund is demand-driven, providing financial assistance to Ministries, Departments, States, and Union Territories for implementing safety-related projects. It supports key initiatives such as Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112), Cyber Crime Prevention against Women and Children (CCPWC), and the Safe City Project in major cities like Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Mumbai. The fund also finances the establishment of Women Help Desks in police stations and Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs). It supports strengthening of DNA analysis, cyber forensic, and related facilities in State Forensic Science Laboratories.

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Government launched the India’s first dedicated programme on “Administrative Capacity Building for Scientists and Academicians” under Mission Karmayogi in April 2026. The launch took place during the SADHANA (Strengthening Adaptive Development and Humane Aptitude for National Advancement) Saptah at Vigyan Bhawan. The programme aims to equip scientists and academic leaders with governance, administrative, and decision-making skills.

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Directorate of Revenue Intelligence busted a major gold smuggling syndicate under Operation Dhahabu Blitz. A total of 29.37 kg of gold worth Rs 37.74 crore was seized, and 24 carriers were arrested. The accused, including female carriers from Nairobi, were intercepted at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Seized items included 25.10 kg of gold bars and 4.27 kg of gold jewellery. The case exposed a highly organised network using trained carriers and coordinated methods to evade detection. The operation highlights DRI’s role in curbing smuggling activities that threaten India’s economic and fiscal stability.

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Recently, villages along the Ghaggar River in Haryana have reported rising cancer cases, allegedly linked to polluted river water. The Ghaggar River is an intermittent river, meaning it flows mainly during the monsoon season and remains dry for the rest of the year. It originates from Dagshai village in the Shivalik Hills of Himachal Pradesh at an elevation of about 1,927 metres above mean sea level. The river is called Ghaggar in India and Hakra in Pakistan, together known as the Ghaggar-Hakra system. It flows through Ambala and Hisar districts of Haryana and eventually dries up in the Thar Desert.

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The Virli Khandar excavation is an ongoing archaeological study at a megalithic burial site in Bhandara district, Maharashtra. The site dates roughly from 1000 BCE to 300 CE, with key evidence around 500 BCE. It reveals distinct burial architecture, including stone circles and menhirs (large upright standing stones used in prehistoric monuments). Around 69 burials have been documented, with selected excavations underway.