India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Punjab Police has launched the second phase of the 72-hour-long Operation Prahar 2.0 to intensify action against gangsters and wanted criminals. This phase follows the success of Phase One, in which over 3,000 people were arrested and 69 weapons were recovered within 72 hours. The operation focuses on cracking down on organised crime networks across Punjab. Citizens are encouraged to support the drive by anonymously sharing information on criminals through the Anti-Gangster Helpline number 93946-93946.

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Home Minister Amit Shah launched India’s first Central Bank Digital Currency based Public Distribution System on 15 February 2026 at Mahatma Mandir in Gujarat. Gujarat has become the first state to transfer Public Distribution System subsidies using Central Bank Digital Currency authorised by the Reserve Bank of India. The digital system has been developed by Punjab National Bank to ensure transparency and leak-proof delivery. Beneficiaries will receive digital wallet tokens showing item name, quantity and price. Aadhaar authentication will enable access through QR codes on smartphones and OTP on feature phones. The pilot covers 26,333 families in Sabarmati zone of Ahmedabad, Surat, Anand and Valsad.

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The Centre has approved India’s first underwater twin-tube road-cum-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra River in Assam. The 33.7-kilometre Greenfield project includes a 15.79-kilometre twin tube tunnel and four-lane access-controlled roads, built in Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) mode at ₹18,662 crore. It will connect Gohpur on NH-15 and Numaligarh on NH-715, reducing the current distance from 240 km to 34 km and travel time from six hours to 20 minutes. The tunnel will benefit Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and other North-Eastern states, boosting freight efficiency, reducing logistics costs, and driving socio-economic growth.

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The under-construction Dibang Multipurpose Project in Arunachal Pradesh recently achieved a major milestone with the successful daylighting of Diversion Tunnel-3 (DT-3). The project is being developed on the Dibang River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra River, and is designed as a flood control-cum-hydroelectric power project. With an installed capacity of 2,880 MW, it will become India’s largest hydropower facility. The project is being executed by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). It is conceived as an energy storage project with flood moderation as a key objective in addition to electricity generation.

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Ministry of Home Affairs launched India’s first National Counter-Terrorism Policy ‘PRAHAAR’. PRAHAAR means “strike” and follows zero-tolerance against terrorism. It addresses cross-border terrorism, drone attacks, cyber threats and organised terror networks. It rejects linking terrorism with any religion or ethnicity. It is built on seven pillars: prevention, swift response, capacity-building, human rights compliance, anti-radicalisation, global cooperation and societal resilience.

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South Central Railway (SCR) launched the next-generation Rail Parcel Application, a digital e-marketplace for door-to-door parcel booking and delivery via trains. The app was formally launched by Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, General Manager, SCR, at a Rail Parcel Logistics conclave. SCR is the first Indian Railways zone to implement this app, marking a digital transformation of the parcel business. The app eliminates physical forms and queues, offering faster, reliable parcel movement, increased transparency, and enhanced customer convenience. It integrates first mile (pick-up), mid-mile (rail transport), and last mile (delivery) services into a single platform.

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Andhra Pradesh government launched Project HANUMAN to address human-wildlife conflict. HANUMAN stands for Healing and Nurturing Units for Monitoring, Aid and Nursing of Wildlife. The initiative aims to rescue, treat, rehabilitate, and monitor injured wildlife, strengthening conservation and rapid response systems. Human-wildlife conflict in Andhra Pradesh is rising: 2,107 cases recorded in 2025-2026, with nearly Rs 4 crore paid as compensation.

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Narcotics Control Bureau busted a pan-India drug network “Team Kalki” operating on darknet platforms and the Session since January 2025. Authorities seized 13 domestic parcels and 2 parcels from the Netherlands containing narcotic drugs. NCB, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, was established under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 to enforce drug laws and coordinate intelligence.

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The Maharashtra Government has renamed the Divyang Welfare Department as the Divyang Empowerment Department. The change reflects a policy shift from welfare approach to empowerment and inclusion of persons with disabilities (Divyangjan). As per a Government Resolution, the department has also been restructured administratively. The Office of the Commissioner of Divyang Welfare will now be called the Office of Divyang Empowerment. At the district level, a Divyang Empowerment Office (DEO) will be established.

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The Indian Navy has commenced the second edition of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative from 16 March 2026, reinforcing India’s commitment to maritime security and cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region. The initiative follows India’s assumption of the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium in February 2026 and includes participation from 16 member nations. IOS SAGAR is part of India’s broader vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) and aligns with the MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security Across the Regions) framework. It aims to enhance maritime partnerships, improve interoperability, and strengthen regional security cooperation.