India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently conducted searches in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka under Operation Chakra-V. Operation Chakra-V was launched by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). It aims to bring cybercriminals to justice. The operation seeks to safeguard citizens across borders from digital exploitation. It focuses on tackling online crimes and enhancing cybersecurity measures for individuals and organizations. This is part of CBI’s ongoing efforts to combat cross-border cybercrime and protect citizens from digital threats.The

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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted Operation Fire Trail to stop illegal smuggling of Chinese firecrackers into India. Officers intercepted a 40-foot container at Nhava Sheva Port, declared as carrying “leggings.”
Import of firecrackers is ‘Restricted’ under the ITC (HS) Code of the Foreign Trade Policy. Such imports need license from DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade) and PESO (Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization). Smuggling these hazardous goods threatens public safety, national security, and port infrastructure. The DRI continues efforts to protect trade integrity and prevent organized smuggling.

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The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has directed digital monitoring on the Online National Drugs Licensing System (ONDLS). ONDLS is a single-window digital platform for processing drug- and cosmetic-related applications, licences, and certificates. It is developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). The portal enables real-time digital tracking of high-risk solvent batches used in drug manufacturing. All state drug regulators and pharmaceutical manufacturers must register on ONDLS.

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Recently, passenger vessel ‘Sindhu’ completed its maiden voyage to Barren Island, the only active volcano in the Indian subcontinent. The trip was flagged off by Chief Secretary Chandra Bhushan Kumar on October 24, 2025, from Haddo Wharf, Port Blair. Barren Island lies about 140 km from Port Blair, located at the junction of the Indian and Burmese tectonic plates. The ship, carrying 500 passengers including 125 school students, returned safely on October 25, 2025. The Union Territory Administration will operate two such trips every month to boost tourism. The voyage offered breathtaking views of the volcanic glow, sunrise, and Andaman Sea, marking a historic step in the islands’ tourism development.

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has simplified the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process for FASTag users. KYV requires users to upload images of their vehicle and registration certificate (RC) to verify correct tag linkage. It was implemented in 2024 to prevent misuse and leakages in the FASTag system. The verification process must be repeated every three years for continued authenticity. Know Your Vehicle (KYV) is an initiative of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and was notified by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

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A recent incident at the Kwar Hydroelectric Project tunnel in Kishtwar, Jammu region saw several labourers safely rescued after a truck caught fire. The Kwar Hydroelectric Project is a 540 Megawatt (MW) run-of-river project on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir. It is being developed by Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Ltd (CVPPL), a joint venture of NHPC Ltd (51%) and Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) (49%). The project will generate 1,975.54 million units in a 90% dependable year.

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Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Annapurna Devi, inaugurated the fourth edition of “Nayi Chetna – Initiative for Change” in New Delhi. It aims to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. Campaign evolved into a mass movement for security, dignity, and economic participation of rural women. It focuses on respect, safety, self-reliance, and eliminating discriminatory attitudes towards daughters.

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The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) celebrated its Silver Jubilee (25 years) and released commemorative postage stamps. It was established on 25 May 1998 as an autonomous Research and Development (R&D) institute. It was earlier called the National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR). It works under the Ministry of Earth Sciences and is located at Vasco da Gama. It coordinates the Indian Antarctic Programme and polar expeditions in the Arctic, Antarctic, Southern Ocean, and Himalayas.

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The Mera Gaon Meri Dharohar (MGMD) Programme has identified 6,38,365 villages for cultural mapping across India, and data of 6,23,449 villages has been uploaded on the MGMD Portal. The programme was launched by the Ministry of Culture (MoC) under the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM) to digitally document the cultural heritage of all Indian villages. It creates authentic village-level cultural profiles and strengthens rural identity. The programme promotes community participation through crowd-sourced validation. The data supports cultural cluster development, heritage tourism, traditional skills promotion, and rural economic development. This information was shared by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in Rajya Sabha.

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Department of Posts released a draft amendment to introduce Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address (DHRUVA) under the Post Office Act, 2023. DHRUVA creates a nationwide Digital Address Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) with a standardised, interoperable and geocoded address system. It is based on Address-as-a-Service (AaaS) for secure, consent-based and efficient address data sharing. Framework ensures interoperability, standard formats, geolocation tagging, user consent and public-private integration. Digital addresses will support e-governance, online commerce, urban planning and emergency services like Aadhaar and UPI.