India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Gujarat is establishing its first hi-tech nursery in Davas village, Deesa taluka, Banaskantha district to boost afforestation and conserve rare plant species. The project will cover 13 acres at an estimated cost of Rs 3.5 crore, implemented by the Gujarat Forest Department and Social Forestry Department, under Forest and Environment Minister Pravin Mali. The nursery aims to produce high-quality, disease-free, and robust saplings using advanced technologies, controlled environments, and scientific cultivation methods.

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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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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) launched upgraded IDSP (Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme). IDSP (Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme) started in 2004 under NHM (National Health Mission), tracks infectious diseases and outbreaks. The upgrade focuses on early detection and real-time surveillance of bio-threats. It now covers bio-emergencies, bio-warfare, and bio-terrorism preparedness.

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The Government of India has established the Nirbhaya Fund to support initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety and security of women. The fund is demand-driven, providing financial assistance to Ministries, Departments, States, and Union Territories for implementing safety-related projects. It supports key initiatives such as Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112), Cyber Crime Prevention against Women and Children (CCPWC), and the Safe City Project in major cities like Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Mumbai. The fund also finances the establishment of Women Help Desks in police stations and Anti-Human Trafficking Units (AHTUs). It supports strengthening of DNA analysis, cyber forensic, and related facilities in State Forensic Science Laboratories.

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e-GramSwaraj platform has enabled cumulative payments exceeding ₹3 lakh crore for Gram Panchayats, marking a major step in digital governance. It was launched in 2020. It is an e-governance platform aimed at improving transparency and efficiency in Panchayati Raj Institutions. The platform is developed under the e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project and is integrated with the Public Financial Management System. The platform supports decentralized planning, progress reporting, and work-based accounting, strengthening grassroots governance.

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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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An application before the National Green Tribunal has raised concerns regarding environmental law violations and riverbank regulations due to construction along the Balason River in Darjeeling. It is located in West Bengal. The river originates from Lepchajagat on the Ghum-Simana ridge below Tiger Hill in Darjeeling at an altitude of about 2,361 m. The name is derived from the Lepcha language (“Balasun”), reflecting indigenous cultural heritage. It flows approximately 51.92 km from north to southeast and joins the Mahananda River at Naukaghat (Siliguri), making it a right-bank tributary.

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Uttar Pradesh ranked first in India in procurement through the Government e-Marketplace in FY 2025–26. The state recorded purchases worth ₹22,337 crore, setting a benchmark in transparent public procurement. The Central Government recognised Uttar Pradesh as a role model for efficient and transparent procurement practices. Among departments, the Urban Development Department had the highest share, procuring ₹3,606 crore via GeM. The initiative strengthens digital governance, transparency, and efficiency in public spending.

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Telangana has been declared Naxal-free after the surrender of 42 cadres of the Communist Party of India (Maoist). The announcement was made by Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) B. Shivadhar Reddy, stating that the Telangana State Committee has been dismantled. Among those who surrendered was PLGA (People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army) commander Sodi Malla. Surrendered cadres handed over 36 firearms, including AK-47 rifles, Self-Loading Rifles (SLRs), grenades, and large quantities of ammunition. Additional recoveries include 1,007 live rounds of ammunition and 800 grams of gold.

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North India’s water and energy security will improve as the 300 megawatt Lakhwar Hydroelectric Project on the Yamuna River in Uttarakhand progresses after review by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The Lakhwar project is a multipurpose hydroelectric project located near Lohari village in Dehradun district and is being developed by Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam. It includes a 204 metre high concrete gravity dam, three steel-lined penstocks, and an underground powerhouse with three vertical Francis turbines of 100 megawatts each.