India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Operation Antim Prahar is an anti-Naxalite initiative launched in Gadchiroli District, Maharashtra. The operation is jointly conducted by the Maharashtra Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). It focuses on intelligence-based operations, targeted arrests, surrender policies, and area domination to dismantle Naxalite networks.MGadchiroli is a tribal-dominated district and an important part of India’s Red Corridor.

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HAWK (Hostile Activity Watch Kernel) was launched by the Kerala Forest Department on 6 June 2026. It is India’s first digital wildlife offence management system integrated with the judiciary. HAWK links forest enforcement records with the District Court Management System through an API. It tracks the entire lifecycle of wildlife crime cases, from the Preliminary Offence Report (POR) to court verdicts and witness testimonies. The platform eliminates the need for physical paperwork and maintains a centralized database.

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Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan is a flagship water conservation initiative of Madhya Pradesh. The campaign has recently gained international recognition as a successful model of water conservation. During the Sadanira Samagam held in Bhopal, diplomats from several countries appreciated the campaign and expressed interest in adopting similar models. It focuses on the rejuvenation of rivers, ponds, and traditional water bodies. The initiative promotes sustainable water management and community participation.

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The Gujarat Police recently conducted ‘Operation Milap’, a month-long statewide drive to trace missing persons and reunite them with their families. The operation was launched on 7 May 2026 and focused on reviewing and investigating pending missing persons cases across the state. During the campaign, police successfully traced 1,470 missing persons, including women, men, and children. The initiative relied on technical and human intelligence, mobile phone analysis, social media tracking, interstate coordination, and field investigations.

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Zardalu Mango, also known as Jardalu, is a famous mango variety from Bhagalpur, Bihar. Every summer, more than 125 quintals of Zardalu mangoes are sent to the President, Prime Minister, and other dignitaries. The mango is known for its light yellow skin and distinctive aroma. Its cultivation in Bhagalpur was introduced in the early 19th century by Maharaja Rahmat Ali Khan Bahadur. In 2018, Zardalu mango received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

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Recently, the Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi launched the Green Hydrogen Certification Portal of India (GHCI) during a national workshop on strengthening the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The portal, developed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), will ensure transparent certification and regulatory compliance for green hydrogen projects in India. Six states have already notified dedicated Green Hydrogen Policies, while seven others have included hydrogen in their energy or industrial policies.

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The Qadian–Beas Railway Line Project in Punjab has been revived after remaining pending for nearly a century. The project involves the construction of a 39.68-km broad-gauge railway line connecting Qadian (Gurdaspur district) and Beas (Amritsar district). It will be developed by Northern Railway at an estimated cost of ₹1,400 crore. The corridor will pass through Dhapai, Ghuman, Butala, and Sathiala and include 2 crossing stations, 11 major bridges, 121 minor bridges, and 54 road under bridges. The line will be equipped with Kavach, India’s indigenous train collision avoidance system.

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The Mahadev Koli tribe was recently in the news for its traditional knowledge of climate adaptation, forest conservation, and sustainable living practices in Maharashtra’s Western Ghats. The Mahadev Koli (Mahadeo Koli) are a Scheduled Tribe primarily found in Pune, Ahmednagar, and Nashik districts of Maharashtra. They derive their name from Lord Mahadev (Shiva) and speak Marathi using the Devanagari script. Traditionally, they were hunter-gatherers and warriors, but today they are mainly engaged in agriculture and livestock rearing.

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At PRAGATI meeting, the Prime Minister has urged states to implement e-Zero FIR system for cybercrime cases to ensure faster action and reduce harassment of victims. The initiative allows victims of cyber fraud to avoid repeated visits to police stations by directly enabling automatic FIR registration and investigation. The system is developed by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) to convert verified high-value cyber fraud complaints into Zero FIRs. It helps bypass jurisdictional issues and enables quick freezing of fraudulent transactions and rapid investigation.

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Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority recently facilitated the first commercial sea shipment of premium Banganapalle mangoes from India to Singapore. Banganapalle mango is one of India’s most popular mango varieties, cultivated mainly in Andhra Pradesh. It is also known as Beneshan, Baneshan, Benishan, Chappatai, and Safeda. The variety is famous for its golden-yellow colour, fibreless pulp, rich sweetness, and pleasant aroma, making it highly sought after in international markets. Banganapalle mango received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2017.