India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Mizoram Home Minister informed the Assembly that drugs worth approximately ₹317.30 crore have been seized under Operation Jericho since 1 September 2025. The large-scale anti-drug operation has targeted narcotic substances across the state. Several major smuggling routes have been blocked, significantly reducing trafficking activities in many areas. Operation Jericho is scheduled to conclude on 31 March 2026, and no discussions on its extension have been made yet.

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Gujarat Government launched a statewide vaccination campaign from 1 March to 15 April to control Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and protect livestock. The drive is conducted under the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP). FMD is a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals like cattle, buffaloes, sheep and goats. It causes fever, mouth ulcers and excessive salivation, leading to reduced milk production and productivity. Vaccination helps prevent outbreaks and protect farmers from economic losses.

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The Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala was organised by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare through National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) to strengthen district-level HIV/AIDS response in Haryana and Delhi. Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala is a national-level workshop initiative aimed at enhancing district-level HIV/AIDS response through coordinated, data-driven planning and stakeholder engagement. The workshop aims to strengthen the HIV care continuum by improving diagnosis, linkage to treatment, and viral suppression at the district level. It seeks to accelerate epidemic control, targeting the 95:95:99 goals and moving towards ending HIV/AIDS by 2027–2030.

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The National Housing Bank (NHB) has launched the Gruh Sugam Portal, aimed at promoting cost-effective housing finance and digital lending adoption. The portal specifically targets Defence personnel, Paramilitary members, and Government employees (State and Central) to apply for home loans digitally from their posting locations. It eliminates the need to visit banks or financial institutions for loan approvals and processing, enhancing convenience.

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Varkala, Kerala, has been included in the inaugural “20 Cities Towards Zero Waste” initiative. The initiative is led by the UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Zero Waste with support from UN-Habitat and United Nations Environment Programme. It recognises cities that demonstrate innovative and ambitious efforts in waste reduction, circular economy practices, and sustainable urban development. The initiative aims to highlight leadership and innovation in managing waste effectively. It promotes the exchange of best practices and lessons among cities globally. It seeks to inspire other cities to adopt zero-waste strategies and accelerate sustainability transitions.

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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.

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Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Science and Technology launched the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre at CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute in Mysuru, Karnataka. The centre is an initiative of Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council under the Ministry of Science and Technology. It aims to nurture entrepreneurship in food bioprocessing and biotechnology. The facility will help startups transform innovative ideas into commercially viable technologies. It offers infrastructure, mentorship, and funding support to early-stage biotech startups.

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The National Highways Authority of India has launched the ‘Arogya Van’ initiative to promote biodiversity and ecological sustainability along National Highways. It involves thematic plantations of medicinal trees on vacant land parcels to support pollinators, birds, and microfauna, thereby enhancing ecosystem resilience. In the first phase, 17 land parcels covering 62.8 hectares have been identified, with around 67,462 medicinal trees to be planted across multiple states including Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh. About 36 medicinal species such as Neem, Amla, Imli, Jamun, Lemon, Gular, and Maulsari will be planted based on agro-climatic suitability.

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Vantara University, the world’s first integrated global university for wildlife conservation and veterinary sciences, has been launched in Jamnagar. It is an initiative of Anant Ambani, Executive Director of Reliance Industries and founder of Vantara. The university focuses on animal welfare, scientific research, and conservation-based education inspired by Nalanda University ethos. The objective is to develop skilled professionals in veterinary medicine, wildlife conservation, and ecosystem health.

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The Poshan Tracker Application monitors over 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres and nearly nine crore beneficiaries under POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission: flagship programme to improve nutrition outcomes). It was launched in 2021. It acts as a governance tool (system for monitoring and decision-making) for tracking service delivery and infrastructure. It enables real-time data collection (instant digital monitoring) on attendance, centre operations, and child growth. POSHAN Abhiyaan is implemented by Ministry of Women and Child Development