India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched Nivesh Mitra 3.0, a digital platform to simplify and improve investor experience. More than 85 Letters of Comfort (LoCs), Eligibility Certificates (ECs) and ₹2,781 crore subsidies were distributed to support investments. Nivesh Mitra 3.0 features an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based chatbot for instant help and real-time SMS alerts for application tracking. It includes a Dynamic Combined Application Form (CAF) enabling single-window clearance from multiple departments. This reduces the need to visit different offices, saving time and effort for investors.

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The Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihoods Mission launched the ‘Safe Mobility Program’ to promote women’s empowerment and employment through SHGs. The initiative trains women as e-rickshaw drivers, ensuring safe, accessible, and dignified transport for women and girls. Around 1,000 e-rickshaws are being provided initially to women from Self-Help Groups. The programme has been launched in districts like Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kaushambi, and Jhansi, and will expand to cities like Lucknow and Prayagraj. It is implemented with technical support from Development Alternatives.

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Directorate of Revenue Intelligence busted a major gold smuggling syndicate under Operation Dhahabu Blitz. A total of 29.37 kg of gold worth Rs 37.74 crore was seized, and 24 carriers were arrested. The accused, including female carriers from Nairobi, were intercepted at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Seized items included 25.10 kg of gold bars and 4.27 kg of gold jewellery. The case exposed a highly organised network using trained carriers and coordinated methods to evade detection. The operation highlights DRI’s role in curbing smuggling activities that threaten India’s economic and fiscal stability.

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Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps launched Operation Him Setu to evacuate stranded tourists in Lachen, North Sikkim. The operation was necessitated due to a landslide disrupting connectivity between Lachen and Chungthang. Despite harsh weather and heavy snowfall, troops restored access by opening critical passes and activating alternate routes. Border Roads Organisation is coordinating with the Army for road clearance, snow removal, and connectivity restoration. Evacuation is being carried out in phases, with 135 tourists, 32 light vehicles, and 10 motorcycles safely evacuated so far.

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Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organised a three-day Chintan Shivir (April 24–26, 2026) in Chandigarh on the theme “Antyodaya ka Sankalp, Amrit Kaal ka Pratibimb – Viksit Bharat @2047”. The objective is to strengthen social justice schemes, improve last-mile delivery, and create a roadmap for inclusive empowerment of marginalised communities. The Shivir focuses on best practices, gap analysis, and actionable recommendations (short-, medium-, long-term). It aims to enhance coordination, digital governance, and community participation in achieving Viksit Bharat @2047.

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Karnataka has launched India’s first digital grievance redressal system for gig workers on May 1, 2026. The system allows platform-based workers to report disputes related to pay and working conditions. It has been developed by the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers Board and the e-Governance Department. The system enables real-time tracking of grievances filed by workers. It addresses issues such as wages, incentives, and working conditions. The initiative aims to ensure faster and more efficient dispute resolution. It seeks to bring transparency and accountability into the gig economy.

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Karnataka has launched India’s first State-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology (CoE SpaceTech Foundation) in Bengaluru. The initiative aims to convert space innovation into scalable and commercial outcomes. The Centre has been established by the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society in collaboration with the Satcom Industry Association of India. It focuses on advanced research, industry-oriented training, and talent development in space technologies. The Centre will act as a hub for startup incubation and ecosystem building. It promotes collaboration between government, industry, and academia.

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Border Roads Organisation Project Deepak celebrated its 66th Raising Day on May 4, 2026, at Shimla. Raised in 1961, it is one of the oldest projects of BRO, working in the Western Himalayas. Its area of responsibility includes key districts such as Shimla, Kinnaur, Kullu, and Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh. It has constructed and maintained strategic roads, including the Hindustan-Tibet Road and Manali-Leh axis, covering over 1,100 kilometres. It also plays a major role in disaster management, rescuing stranded civilians during natural calamities such as Baralachala Pass and Chandrataal in 2023.

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The government banned sugar exports until September to control rising domestic prices. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade amended the export policy status of sugar from “Restricted” to “Prohibited.” It is an attached office under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is headed by the Director General of Foreign Trade. DGFT is responsible for formulating and implementing India’s Foreign Trade Policy and promoting exports and imports in the national interest. Its headquarters is located in New Delhi and it operates through 24 regional offices across India.

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The TEAM Initiative is a digital commerce support programme launched under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance Programme (RAMP) of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Recently, the initiative gained attention for helping small businesses, artisans, farmer producer organisations, and local entrepreneurs connect with national markets through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC). It is implemented by the National Small Industries Corporation, the scheme provides end-to-end e-commerce support including onboarding, cataloguing, packaging, logistics, and customer management.