India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Union Agriculture Minister announced a 15-day nationwide campaign called Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan. The campaign will run from 29th May to 12th June to raise awareness about modern technology and new seed varieties among farmers. This was announced during the National Conference on Agriculture – Kharif Campaign 2025 held in New Delhi. The campaign will cover 700 districts and aims to reach nearly 1.5 crore farmers across India. Around 2,000 teams including farm scientists, officials, and progressive farmers will be formed with centre-state collaboration. Each team will hold three meetings daily at the district level to reach 10–12 lakh farmers every day.

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The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) launched ‘Sanchari Cauvery’ to supply clean drinking water using GPS-tracked tankers in Bengaluru. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar launched the ‘Sarvarigu Sanchari Cauvery’ scheme to stop the monopoly of private water tanker mafia charging up to ₹3,000 per tanker. Under the scheme, 4,000 litres is priced at ₹660, 6,000 litres at ₹740, and 12,000 litres at ₹1,290, with extra charges for deliveries beyond 2 km. The ‘Kaverionwheels’ app allows real-time booking, tracking, and OTP-based verification of deliveries.

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As Lucknow develops rapidly, experts and citizens are worried about the future of the Gomti River, the city’s lifeline, which is facing severe urbanisation challenges. The Gomti River is a tributary of the Ganges (Ganga) River and flows entirely through Uttar Pradesh. It is also known as Gumti or Gomati and is unique because it is fed by both rain and groundwater, unlike Himalayan snow-fed rivers. It originates from Gomat Taal or Fulhaar Jheel near Madho Tanda in Pilibhit district. It flows through Lucknow, Barabanki, Sultanpur, Faizabad, and Jaunpur before joining the Ganga near Saidpur. The river stretches about 900 km and drains a basin of around 18,750 square km. Its major tributaries include the Sai, Chowka, Kathina, and Saryu rivers. Important cities on its banks are Sultanpur, Lucknow, Jaunpur, and Lakhimpur Kheri.

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Recently, Rajasthan’s famous sangri bean from the Thar Desert received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. This tag officially links the sangri bean to its region, recognising it as a unique product of Rajasthan’s harsh desert climate. Sangri, from the khejri tree, is used in the traditional dish ker sangri, which is slow-cooked with regional spices and curd. The GI tag gives sangri global recognition and legal protection, ensuring authenticity and boosting local pride and economy.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently inaugurated the upgraded Multi Agency Centre, also known as MAC. MAC is a national intelligence-sharing hub under the Intelligence Bureau (IB) where central and state agencies share information on terrorism. It was first set up in 2001 after the Kargil conflict and was strengthened after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008. It now connects all police districts nationwide through a secure network built at a cost of ₹500 crore. The system includes Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Geographic Information System (GIS) tools for better analysis. It helps map hotspots, predict threats, and coordinate real-time action against terrorism, crime, and cyberattacks.

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Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus are setting up India’s first private helicopter Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Karnataka. The Airbus H125 helicopter will be assembled at a new facility in the Vemagal Industrial Area in Kolar district, near Bengaluru. The plant will start operating in 2026 and initially produce 10 H125 helicopters per year. This will make India the fourth country with an H125 FAL, after France, the United States, and Brazil. The facility will integrate key parts like avionics, electrical systems, hydraulics, flight controls, and engines. It will also carry out full testing and certification, following Airbus’s safety standards. Karnataka was chosen over Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat due to its strong aerospace ecosystem and skilled workforce.

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Mock drills were recently held in states and Union Territories near India’s western border under Operation SHIELD. The main goal is to check and improve India’s readiness against external threats. The drills simulate emergencies like enemy air raids, drone attacks, missile strikes, and mass evacuations. It includes silent and general recall of civil defence volunteers to test quick response. This helps authorities prepare better for real security situations along the border.

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Telangana government has launched a Composite Backwardness Index (CBI) using data from a caste survey covering over 3.5 crore people. Composite Backwardness Index (CBI) is developed by an expert panel using 42 indicators across nine categories to measure caste-wise backwardness scientifically. This approach moves away from older methods like the Mandal Commission, which used population size and just 11 indicators for identifying backwardness. It marks a global first in using detailed data to assess social and economic backwardness more accurately.

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Furnace and iron slag were recently found at Daojali Hading, showing early metallurgical practices during the Neolithic Age. Daojali Hading is a Neolithic site in Assam’s Dima Hasao district near the Brahmaputra valley. It gave India its first evidence of an Eastern Asiatic Neolithic complex, including double-shouldered celts and cord-marked pottery.

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Recently, Lieutenant General Dinesh Singh Rana took charge as the 18th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN). The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) is India’s first integrated theatre command, established in 2001. It is headquartered in Port Blair and integrates the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. The command plays a crucial role in securing India’s strategic interests in the Indian Ocean Region. The post of Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) rotates among the three armed services.