India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested eight accused and identified 45 suspects under Operation HAECHI-VI, an Interpol-led exercise against transnational cyber-enabled financial crimes. The operation targeted seven offences: cyber-enabled financial crime, voice phishing, love and romance scams, online sextortion, investment fraud, money laundering linked to illegal online gambling, business email compromise, and e-commerce fraud. CBI coordinated with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), U.S. Department of Justice, and German authorities. $66,340 cash was seized and 30 bank accounts blocked.

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In its first phase, the DRAVYA portal aims to catalogue information on 100 key medicinal substances. DRAVYA stands for Digitized Retrieval Application for Versatile Yardstick of AYUSH Substances. It is the largest digital database of Ayurvedic ingredients and products. The portal combines data from classical Ayurveda texts, modern scientific literature, and field studies. It is an initiative of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS). The portal is Artificial Intelligence (AI)-ready and will link with the Ayush Grid and drug policy initiatives. It features QR code integration for standardised display in medicinal plant gardens and repositories. It offers open-access, dynamic data on Ayurvedic pharmacology, botany, chemistry, and safety information.

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The Ministry of Law and Justice launched the “Live Cases” Dashboard under the Legal Information Management and Briefing System (LIMBS). The dashboard provides real-time data visualization of court cases for proactive decision-making and better inter-ministerial coordination. LIMBS is a web-based litigation monitoring system from the central government’s perspective. It is an easy-to-access online tool available 24×7, enabling transparent, effective, and proactive monitoring of court cases. The system covers the entire life cycle of litigation, helping ministries and departments track and manage legal matters efficiently.

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The Shramjeevi Organisation will hold a two-day protest with silent fasts and symbolic lamps to highlight the plight of the Katkari Tribe. The protest demands land rights, unpaid wages, and dignity for this marginalised community. The Katkari Tribe is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) found mainly in Pune, Raigad, and Thane districts of Maharashtra and parts of Gujarat. Traditionally, they were forest dwellers known for making Katha (Catechu) from the Khair tree (Acacia catechu).

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In November 2025, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal launched the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) during the National Urban Conclave 2025 in New Delhi. DRAP is a year-long, mission-mode initiative to fast-track the cleanup of dumpsites across urban India. The programme aims to achieve the national goal of “Lakshya Zero Dumpsites” by September 2026. Currently, 1,428 sites are under remediation, with 80% of legacy waste concentrated in 214 sites across 202 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). DRAP will target about 8.8 crore metric tonnes (MT) of legacy waste at these locations.

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The Assam Cabinet approved ‘The Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025’ to ban the practice of polygamy in the state. The Bill prohibits marriage if a person already has a living spouse, is not legally separated, or divorce is not finalized. Exceptions may apply to areas under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. It will be tabled in the Assembly on November 25, 2025 for passage. A special fund will be created to support women victims of polygamy.

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Recently, Ambaji Marble received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its high-quality white stone. Ambaji Marble is named after Ambaji town in Gujarat, where it is mainly quarried. It is known for its milky white colour, natural beauty, and strong durability. It often shows subtle grey or beige veins formed naturally by minerals during its creation. Ambaji Marble is widely used in temples, memorials, religious structures, and iconic buildings, including the famous Ambaji Temple.

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Researchers at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have recently revived the traditional black rice Adam Chini using mutagenesis, making it shorter, faster-maturing, and higher-yielding without losing its aroma. Adam Chini, also called Adamchini Chawal, is an aromatic black rice with sugar crystal–like grains and strong fragrance. It is traditionally grown in Chandauli, Varanasi, Mirzapur, and Sonbhadra districts of Eastern Uttar Pradesh in the Vindhya foothills. It received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag on 22 February 2023, valid till November 2030.

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National Commission for Women has launched a new 24×7 short helpline number 14490. The number is toll free and easy to remember for women in distress across the country. It is connected to the existing NCW helpline to provide faster help without any delay. The helpline offers immediate support to women facing violence harassment or any form of distress. The initiative strengthens NCW’s efforts to ensure safety and timely assistance for women

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Assam Government launched the “Sainik Tujhe Salaam” initiative on Armed Forces Flag Day to honour veterans above 90 years, Veer Naris and Veer Mothers. The programme was attended by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Lok Bhavan. Tributes were paid to martyrs and serving soldiers across the country. The initiative includes annual home visits by district administration and Zila Sainik Welfare Offices to honour families. Assam supports 41,968 ex-servicemen and 10,361 Veer Naris through veteran welfare offices.