India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched 5 new reforms under “Reform Express Initiative”, taking total reforms in 2026 to 9. Reforms focus on cargo, infrastructure quality, and passenger convenience to improve efficiency of Indian Railways. A new container-based system for salt transport uses stainless steel containers with top-loading and hydraulic discharge to reduce losses and damage. India produces approx 35 million tonnes of salt; 9.2 million tonnes move via rail, and this reform aims to increase rail share.

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The Indian Navy has launched Operation Urja Suraksha to safeguard India-bound energy shipments in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising West Asia tensions. The operation is conducted carefully and discreetly to ensure safe transit of Indian-flagged cargo vessels carrying critical energy supplies. A total of 22 vessels have been identified for secure transit, including 20 high-priority ships carrying LNG, LPG, and crude oil.

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The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System (MH-EWDSS) marks a major advancement in India’s disaster risk reduction and weather forecasting framework. It is developed by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) using open-source technology and in-house expertise. It is part of Mission Mausam, a digital transformation initiative, and was launched in 2024. It uses Geographic Information System (GIS) maps for real-time data collection, analysis, and dissemination.

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India’s first advanced 3D chip packaging unit has been launched at Info Valley, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, marking a major boost to semiconductor self-reliance. The project, Heterogeneous Integration Packaging Solutions (HIPS), is promoted by 3D Glass Solutions. It involves an investment of about ₹2,000 crore with central and state fiscal support under the India Semiconductor Mission. The facility will manufacture 3D glass-based semiconductor packages for Artificial Intelligence, high-performance computing, telecom (5G/6G), defence, and aerospace sectors.

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India’s first Petroglyph Conservation Park is being established in Ladakh on the banks of the Indus River to preserve ancient rock art. Petroglyphs are prehistoric carvings or engravings on rock surfaces depicting symbols, figures, and inscriptions. The park aims to protect endangered petroglyphs threatened by tourism, infrastructure development, and environmental factors. It will relocate and conserve carvings from vulnerable and isolated sites across Ladakh for safe preservation and public display.

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Israel recently conducted Operation Wings of Dawn to airlift members of the Bnei Menashe amid West Asia tensions. The Bnei Menashe, also called Shinlung, originate from Mizoram and Manipur and belong to Tibeto-Burman groups like Chin, Kuki, and Mizo. They claim descent from the Biblical tribe of Manasseh, one of the Ten Lost Tribes exiled by the Assyrian Empire in 722 BC. Initially Christians, they later adopted Judaism and celebrate festivals like Sukkot. Migration routes included Persia, Afghanistan, Tibet, and China before reaching India ~300–500 years ago.

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The Delhi High Court asked the Union government whether X Corp. must join the Sahyog Portal for cases involving trafficking and national security. The Sahyog Portal is an online platform launched in 2024 to enable quick removal of illegal content from the internet. It allows government agencies to send direct takedown notices to social media platforms and intermediaries. The portal is managed by the Ministry of Home Affairs. It provides centralised communication between agencies, nodal officers, and intermediaries.

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Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda recently launched the Swasth Bharat Portal during the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity. The portal aims to create an integrated, efficient, and scalable digital public health architecture in India. The Swasth Bharat Portal functions as an aggregator platform using an Application Programming Interface (API)-based federated architecture to ensure interoperability among different national health programmes. It provides a single interface for healthcare workers such as Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs), Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), Community Health Officers (CHOs), and Medical Officers (MOs).

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Sabarmati River recently remained dry in parts of Ahmedabad after water flow was halted at the Vasna Barrage for gate repair works. It is a monsoon-fed, west-flowing river originating from Dhebar Lake in the Aravalli Range of Rajasthan’s Udaipur district. The river flows southwest through Rajasthan and Gujarat before draining into the Gulf of Khambhat in the Arabian Sea. It is 371 kilometres long and bisects Ahmedabad into eastern and western halves. The basin is bounded by the Aravalli Hills, Rann of Kutch, and Gulf of Khambhat, with agriculture dominating land use.

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Indian Council of Medical Research and Indian Council of Agricultural Research jointly launched the SEHAT mission, which stands for Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation. The mission aims to integrate agriculture, nutrition, and public health to improve health outcomes in India. SEHAT focuses on biofortified crops, integrated farming systems, prevention of non-communicable diseases, occupational health of farmers, and strengthening the One Health approach. The initiative promotes nutrition-sensitive agriculture and encourages indigenous, evidence-based, and affordable innovations in healthcare and food systems.