India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Government informed Parliament that India is the largest producer of makhana globally, contributing nearly 80 percent of world production. Bihar accounts for around 85 percent of the country’s total makhana output, making it the backbone of the sector. Darbhanga district in Bihar has been identified as a key hub for makhana cultivation and processing due to its high potential. Darbhanga hosts the Indian Council of Agricultural Research–National Research Centre on Makhana and is covered under the One District One Product initiative. To promote the sector, the Government has established the National Makhana Board through a gazette notification dated 14 September 2025.

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Bhopal becomes the 26th city in India with an operational Metro network, taking India’s total operational Metro length to 1,090 km. Bhopal Metro aims to make urban travel faster, cleaner, and more convenient, supporting smart, green, and sustainable mobility. The Metro network in Bhopal spans a total length of 30.8 km, consisting of two corridors—Orange Line (16.74 km) and Blue Line (14.16 km)—and one depot.

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Anu Garg, a 1991-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of Odisha. She has become the first woman to hold the topmost bureaucratic position in the state. Her appointment follows the superannuation of the outgoing Chief Secretary, Manoj Ahuja, on December 31, 2025. She was serving as Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary in the Planning and Convergence Department. She also held additional charge of the Water Resources Department.

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Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma announced direct procurement of ginger and dry broomsticks from farmers starting February 2. The procurement is under the flagship Bana Kaih handholding scheme to ensure assured income to cultivators. The announcement was made during the inauguration of a ginger processing unit at Sairang near Aizawl. NITI Aayog has declared Mizoram as the ginger capital of India due to strong farmer-led production. Ginger cultivation has significantly increased farmers’ income and purchasing power.

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Delhi government launched a unified emergency helpline number, 112, replacing multiple emergency numbers. Dialling 112 will alert police, fire services, ambulance, and disaster management simultaneously. Assistance can be sought via phone, mobile app, emergency button, SMS, or online platforms, even if the caller cannot speak. Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) 2.0, a modern unified system, will handle all emergency alerts at a single Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). The system detects the caller’s location automatically and dispatches the nearest police, ambulance, or fire vehicle.

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Researchers from IIT Guwahati have developed a predictive framework identifying 492 locations in the Eastern Himalayas where glacial lakes are likely to form. The study used high-resolution Google Earth images and digital elevation models to capture complex landscape features and estimate prediction uncertainties. The framework can guide early-warning systems for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and assist in planning safer sites for roads, hydropower projects, settlements, and long-term water-resource management.

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The Uttarakhand Government has implemented the Uniform Civil Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, following approval by the Governor, and it has come into force with immediate effect. The ordinance was promulgated under Article 213 of the Constitution of India to introduce procedural, administrative, and penal reforms to the UCC Act, 2024 for smoother and more transparent implementation. The amendments aim to promote women’s empowerment, protect children’s rights, ensure equality in civil rights, and simplify legal procedures.

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India’s first Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Advocate Training and Research Centre was inaugurated at Taloja, Navi Mumbai. The centre has been established by the Maharashtra and Goa Bar Council. It aims to strengthen the legal profession by bridging the gap between legal education and courtroom practice. The academy will focus on advocate training, legal research, and practical skill development. The initiative is seen as a landmark step for improving professional standards in law.

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The first Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under India’s Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) has been formed: National Shipbuilding & Heavy Industries Park, Tamil Nadu (NSHIP, TN). It is a 50:50 Joint Venture between VOC Port (GoI) and SIPCOT (State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu). The Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will create a roadmap for the Thoothukudi Greenfield Shipbuilding Cluster, access central funding, enable digital and technical infrastructure, and strengthen Centre–State–industry collaboration with global partners.

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The Delhi High Court ruled that “safe harbour” protection under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 does not exempt intermediaries from participating in the Sahyog portal. Section 79 provides immunity to digital intermediaries for third-party content if they act only as neutral hosts. The Sahyog portal is an initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs to strengthen cybercrime prevention and enforcement. It aims to support prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of cybercrime. The portal automates sending of legal notices to intermediaries under the IT Act, 2000.