India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The 624-megawatt (MW) Kiru Hydroelectric Project in Jammu and Kashmir recently achieved a major milestone by completing 10 lakh cubic meters of dam concreting out of a total 12 lakh cubic meters. It is a run-of-river project built on the Chenab River near Patharnakki and Kiru villages in Kishtwar District, Jammu and Kashmir. The dam is a 135-meter-high concrete gravity structure with an underground powerhouse on the left bank. The powerhouse will have four Francis turbines of 156 MW each. It will boost power supply in northern India. The project is developed by Chenab Valley Power Projects (CVPP) — a joint venture of National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC, 49%), Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC, 49%), and Power Trading Corporation (PTC, 2%).

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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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In October 2025, Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN) became the first city in India to fully operationalize the Real-Time Flood Forecasting and Spatial Decision Support System (RTFF & SDSS). The system predicts and manages urban floods using data from Automatic Rain Gauges (ARGs), Automatic Weather Stations (AWS), Automatic Water Level Recorders (AWLRs), and Gate Sensors (GS). It covers 4,974 sq km, including Chennai and nearby districts, focusing on Adyar, Cooum, Kosasthalaiyar, and Kovalam river sub-basins. The project was funded by the World Bank (WB) under the Project Development Grant Fund (PDGF) and managed by Tamil Nadu Urban Infrastructure Financial Services Limited (TNUIFSL).

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The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) has launched a new feature on the ASTraM (Automated System for Traffic Management) app in collaboration with the Aarohan Foundation’s Police Marshals programme. It allows college students to report traffic violations around campuses. ASTraM app is a digital traffic enforcement platform developed by Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) for real-time monitoring and citizen participation. It enables users to upload photos or videos of offences like wrong parking or signal jumping. The app categorises violations and auto-records details like location and time. The initiative promotes accountability, awareness, and road discipline.

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The Union Minister of Coal and Mines recently launched two digital platforms — KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard and CLAMP Portal. The Coal Land Acquisition, Management, and Payment (CLAMP) Portal is a unified digital system of the Ministry of Coal. It streamlines land acquisition, compensation, and rehabilitation & resettlement (R&R) processes in the coal sector. It serves as a central repository of land records to ensure data integration and transparency. The KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard integrates the entire coal value chain from mine to market. It enables real-time coordination among coal companies, railways, ports, and end users. It ensures transparency and faster decision-making through live analytics and digital monitoring.

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Digi Bandar was launched during India Maritime Week 2025 as a national digital framework for Indian ports. It aims to make ports data-driven, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled, and fully interconnected. The initiative focuses on improving efficiency, safety, and transparency in port operations. It mainly focuses on predictive logistics, digital twins, and automation for smarter port management. It marks a major step towards modernizing India’s maritime ecosystem through digital transformation.

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India’s first Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor manufacturing plant, SiCSem, will be set up in Odisha, marking a significant step in the semiconductor sector. SiCSem, an integrated device manufacturer, has received approval from the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) and will be an Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging (ATMP) facility in Bhubaneswar. The Rs 2,000-crore project aims to boost industrial growth in Bhubaneswar and attract investments. Odisha has also approved RIR Power Semiconductors and the 3DGS project, which uses glass substrate for semiconductor packaging. Odisha’s semiconductor and IT policies have been revised to strengthen the sector, with Bhubaneswar aiming to become a semiconductor hub.

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Recently, the Centre sanctioned ₹9 crore under the Jan Man Scheme for development, welfare, and cultural preservation of the Maram Naga tribe in Manipur. The Maram Naga tribe is part of the larger Naga ethnic group and mainly lives in Senapati district, Manipur. They belong to the Tibeto-Burman family of the Mongoloid race. They speak the Maram language, a Sino-Tibetan language written in the Roman script. Agriculture is their main occupation, with shifting and wet cultivation widely practiced. Their major festivals are Punghi in July, Kanghi in December, and the women-centric Mangkang festival in April.

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Zari poshak from Mathura recently received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in November 2025. The zari poshak is a traditional, handmade textile attire used to adorn Lord Krishna. It is known for its exquisite zari (gold and silver thread) embroidery. The craft has been sustained for centuries and involves a large number of artisans, including many women.

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Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) released a revised draft of Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) to rate crash safety of cars. Bharat NCAP began in October 2023 to test vehicles as per Automotive Industry Standard (AIS)-197 and give star ratings based on crashworthiness. New draft expands scope with new mandatory tests, revised scoring and focus on vulnerable road user protection for the first time. Bharat NCAP is voluntary and provides India-specific safety ratings; Central Institute of Road Transport (CIRT), Pune issues ratings.