India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The ‘School Chalen Hum’ campaign was launched in Bhopal by Mohan Yadav to boost universal school enrolment and quality education. It was conducted from April 1–4, it targets all children across 55 districts and more than 50,000 villages. It aligns with Pravesh Utsav (admission festival) and focuses on distribution of 5.6 crore textbooks and learning materials.
The initiative supports goals of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020). Enrolment increased by 19.6%, with 32.4% rise in government schools. Sandipani Vidyalayas and PM-SHRI (Prime Minister Schools for Rising India) schools promote quality infrastructure.

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The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a special campaign to create a Farmer Registry to ensure transparent delivery of benefits under agricultural schemes. The drive is being conducted through camps at Gram Sachivalayas across the state and will continue till mid-April. It aims to build an accurate digital database of farmers, helping in efficient implementation of schemes like PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. So far, over 1.72 crore farmers have been linked, but efforts are underway to include those still left out.

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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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Project Him Sarovar is a water security initiative launched in April 2026 by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, aimed at mitigating water scarcity in the region through the scientific harvesting of snow and glacial melt. The project focuses on creating 50 artificial, small-scale storage ponds (water bodies) across Leh and Kargil districts to store water that usually goes to waste, providing a sustainable, year-round water supply for irrigation and agriculture. The initiative uses scientific methods, such as percolation tanks, to capture snowmelt and glacial runoff, with plans to use solar lift mechanisms.

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Researchers found a traditional herbal formulation used by the Konyak tribe of Nagaland showing anti-cancer potential, highlighting the importance of indigenous medicinal knowledge. The Konyaks mainly inhabit Mon district of Nagaland. The term “Konyak” is derived from ‘Whao’ (head) and ‘Nyak’ (black), meaning “men with black hair.” They are of Mongoloid origin, and about 95% of the population follows Christianity. Their language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language family (a major Asian linguistic group).

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A report by the Kerala State Food Commission highlighted discrepancies in ration distribution in Edamalakkudy, Kerala’s only tribal panchayat inhabited by the Muthuvan tribe. The Muthuvan tribe resides in the Western Ghats across Kerala and Tamil Nadu. They speak the Muthuvan language, belonging to the Dravidian language family, with dialects like Malayalam Muthuvan and Pandi Muthuvan. They are known for harmonious coexistence with wildlife and deep ecological knowledge of hill ecosystems. The tribe possesses traditional medicinal knowledge passed down through generations.

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Punjab Police launched Operation Gangstran Te Vaar to curb gangster activities. The operation has led to a decline of up to 69% in gangster-related murders and firing incidents. A 100% reduction in gangster-linked murder cases has been reported since launch. Public participation has increased through anonymous reporting mechanisms. A toll-free Anti-Gangster Helpline (93946-93946) receives about 175 calls per month. Citizens report extortion calls and criminal activities via the helpline.

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Israel recently conducted Operation Wings of Dawn to airlift members of the Bnei Menashe amid West Asia tensions. The Bnei Menashe, also called Shinlung, originate from Mizoram and Manipur and belong to Tibeto-Burman groups like Chin, Kuki, and Mizo. They claim descent from the Biblical tribe of Manasseh, one of the Ten Lost Tribes exiled by the Assyrian Empire in 722 BC. Initially Christians, they later adopted Judaism and celebrate festivals like Sukkot. Migration routes included Persia, Afghanistan, Tibet, and China before reaching India ~300–500 years ago.

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Kerala is upgrading its snake-response platform amid rising snakebite cases during a heat wave. The SARPA (Snake Awareness, Rescue and Protection App) helps report snake sightings and coordinate rescue operations. The upgraded version will integrate doctors and snake experts for real-time emergency guidance. It aims to reduce fatalities by improving response time and first-aid decision-making. The app will provide dedicated login access for doctors to guide responders remotely. The initiative strengthens coordination between rescue teams and healthcare facilities.

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Bengaluru Police introduced an AI-powered multilingual feature in the Namma 112 emergency helpline. It makes Bengaluru the first police unit in India to deploy such a system. The system supports more than 10 Indian and foreign languages, including Bengali, Malayalam, French, Spanish, and Arabic. It uses Voice AI for Nationwide Key Interventions (VANKI) for real-time multilingual communication. The initiative removes language barriers during emergency calls.