India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

Notes:
Meghalaya has become the twelfth State to sign a Reform-Linked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0, marking its entry into the reform-linked implementation framework approved on March 10, 2026. It was launched to promote outcome-oriented rural water supply, JJM 2.0 emphasizes decentralization, community ownership, and sustainable services managed by Gram Panchayats and Village Water & Sanitation Committees (VWSCs). Meghalaya has achieved 83% rural tap water coverage under JJM and aims for 100% coverage through accelerated implementation aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision.

Notes:
The Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj Initiative (MGGSI) aims to build rural self-reliance in khadi, handloom, and handicrafts and to promote employment-oriented growth through development of scalable, export-oriented rural enterprises. It supports local weavers, artisans, and rural youth by creating backward and forward linkages across value chains and aligns with the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative. The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) implements the National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) and Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS), providing skill development, marketing, cluster development, infrastructure, and technology support to artisans.

Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Kaynes semiconductor plant at Sanand, Gujarat. The plant is set up by Kaynes Technology as an Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility. It is established under the India Semiconductor Mission. The facility manufactures Intelligent Power Modules (IPMs) used in electric vehicles, automotive, and industrial automation. It marks India’s entry into the global semiconductor value chain and boosts high-tech manufacturing.

Notes:
The Maharashtra government has launched the “Majha Gaon, Arogyasampann Gaon” (My Village, Healthy Village) initiative to provide accessible, preventive healthcare services directly to rural and remote areas. With a budget of ₹65.25 crore, this initiative focuses on improving sanitation, nutrition, and controlling lifestyle diseases while empowering villages to become self-sufficient in health management. It prioritizes maternal and child health, alongside mental health awareness. The initiative involves creating committees from state to village levels to monitor progress, aiming for active public participation.

Notes:
The Telangana government has declared cancer a notifiable disease to strengthen surveillance of non-communicable diseases. All healthcare facilities, including government and private hospitals, diagnostic labs, and clinics, must report cancer cases within one month of diagnosis. The move aims to create a centralized cancer registry for accurate estimation of incidence and prevalence. It will support evidence-based policymaking, better planning of palliative care, and improved resource management. The Mehdi Nawaz Jung Institute of Oncology and Regional Cancer Centre has been designated as the Centre of Excellence for data validation and coordination with the national registry.

Notes:
Members of the Matua community reportedly faced voter deletions during Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal. The Matua community is a marginalized Hindu sect with roots in the 19th century. The Matua community is primarily found in the Bengal region, with a significant presence in both West Bengal and Bangladesh. It was founded by Harichand Thakur in the 1860s against caste discrimination. Matuas are the second largest Scheduled Caste (SC) group in West Bengal.

Notes:
The World Anti-Doping Agency is collaborating with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to curb doping through a supply-chain focused strategy. Operation Upstream is an initiative targeting the production and distribution networks of prohibited performance-enhancing drugs. It is supported by global agencies like INTERPOL and Europol. The objective is to combat doping by dismantling supply chains rather than focusing only on athletes.

Notes:
Two Indian waste sites—Secunderabad and Mumbai—are listed among the top global methane emitters. The data comes from University of California, Los Angeles report “Spotlight on the Top 25 Methane Plumes in 2025: Landfills”. The Mumbai facility emits approximately 4.9 tonnes of methane per hour. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and the second-largest contributor to global warming after carbon dioxide. Though it remains in the atmosphere for a shorter duration than carbon dioxide, methane traps significantly more heat. These emissions highlight the need for improved waste management and methane mitigation strategies in India.

Notes:
The Andhra Pradesh government led by N. Chandrababu Naidu is launching a Mushroom Mission with an estimated investment of ₹13,000 crore. The mission aims to make Andhra Pradesh the largest mushroom producer in India, targeting 67,500 tonnes annually. It seeks to surpass Bihar, which currently produces about 45,000 tonnes. The initiative will promote small and medium units (around 5,000 sq ft) to boost rural employment and entrepreneurship. The mission also aims to enhance exports, especially to Gulf countries, and build a strong agri-value chain.

Notes:
India deployed Aarogya Maitri portable healthcare infrastructure in Jamaica to strengthen humanitarian diplomacy. The initiative boosts India–Caribbean ties under engagement with CARICOM. It operates within India’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) framework. Aarogya Maitri Health Cube is the world’s first portable hospital, designed indigenously under Project BHISHM. It includes medical equipment like a mini-ICU, operation theatre, cooking station, food, water, power generator, blood test equipment, and an X-ray machine. This innovative hospital can provide essential healthcare in remote and high-altitude areas.