India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Delhi Police launched “Operation Kavach” to combat the drug mafia and make the National Capital drug-free. The drive began on 13 May 2023 and, until 23 January 2026, 12 special operations were conducted across Delhi. During these operations, 9,694 locations were raided, 851 cases under the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, and 1,690 cases under the Delhi Excise Act, 2009 were registered. A total of 2,640 persons were arrested in these special operations. Between 2023 and 15 February 2026, 5,467 drug-related FIRs were registered, 7,134 persons arrested, and around 17,435 kg of drugs (charas, opium, ganja, smack, heroin, poppy seed, cocaine) were seized.

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V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority became the first Indian port to launch the Digital Twin initiative for port management on 23 February 2026. Digital Twin creates a real-time virtual replica of the port’s infrastructure, assets, and maritime ecosystem for enhanced visibility, predictive analytics, and data-driven decision-making. Features include real-time monitoring of berth occupancy, vessel movements, crane utilisation, yard capacity, predictive maintenance, and berth/traffic optimisation. It supports energy and emissions tracking, scenario simulation, and “what-if” modelling for peak demand and operational disruptions.

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Ministry of Culture launched Gyan Bharatam Mission to survey, document, conserve, digitize and provide access to manuscripts across India. The Standing Finance Committee (SFC) approved ₹491.66 crore for 2025–2031 to implement the mission. Manuscripts from academic institutions, museums, libraries and private collections will be covered across the country. The mission aims to identify about one crore manuscripts regardless of region, language or script. A nationwide network of Cluster Centres (CCs) and Independent Centres (ICs) is being created, with 40+ centres onboarded.

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In alignment with the declaration of 2026 as the ‘International Year of the Woman Farmer’ by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) under the United Nations, the Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AIC) has launched the Krishi Sakhi Initiative to empower women farmers and promote inclusive growth in agriculture. The initiative aims to create sustained awareness, increase participation of women in agriculture and crop insurance, and recognize their contribution to strengthening the agricultural sector in India. It is being implemented through structured month-wise activities across AIC’s Head Office and Regional Offices to ensure continuous engagement throughout the year.

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Masi Magam is an important festival in the Tamil calendar, holding deep cultural and identity significance for the Irular community. The Irulars are a Dravidian ethnic group, mainly living in the Nilgiri Mountains of the Western Ghats across Tamil Nadu and Kerala. They are considered one of India’s oldest indigenous communities and are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Tamil Nadu. They also identify as Erlar or Poosari, while others call them Irulas, Shikari, Pujari or Eralollu.

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Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched 5 new reforms under “Reform Express Initiative”, taking total reforms in 2026 to 9. Reforms focus on cargo, infrastructure quality, and passenger convenience to improve efficiency of Indian Railways. A new container-based system for salt transport uses stainless steel containers with top-loading and hydraulic discharge to reduce losses and damage. India produces approx 35 million tonnes of salt; 9.2 million tonnes move via rail, and this reform aims to increase rail share.

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The Indian Navy has launched Operation Urja Suraksha to safeguard India-bound energy shipments in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising West Asia tensions. The operation is conducted carefully and discreetly to ensure safe transit of Indian-flagged cargo vessels carrying critical energy supplies. A total of 22 vessels have been identified for secure transit, including 20 high-priority ships carrying LNG, LPG, and crude oil.

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Indian Railways has approved the extension of the KAVACH system across multiple railway zones to enhance train safety and operational efficiency. KAVACH is an indigenous Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) designed to prevent train accidents by automatically applying brakes when two trains are on a collision course. It has been developed by the Research Designs & Standards Organization (RDSO) under Indian Railways. It provides continuous real-time updates to the locomotive, ensuring better monitoring and control.

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Under PMFME (Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises), over 1.72 lakh loans sanctioned till Dec 2025. It was launched in 2020 by Ministry of Food Processing Industries as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. The objective is to formalise and upgrade micro food processing units. It supports FPOs (Farmer Producer Organisations), SHGs (Self Help Groups), cooperatives, and entrepreneurs.

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India’s major ports handled a record 915.17 million tonnes (MT) of cargo in FY 2025–26, surpassing the 904 MT target and registering a 7.06% year-on-year growth. Among the top performers, Deendayal Port handled the highest cargo, followed by Paradip Port and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority. Mormugao Port recorded the highest growth rate of 15.91% among major ports. Operational efficiency improved, with average vessel turnaround time reducing to 48.86 hours, while Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority led the container segment with 23.82 hours turnaround time.