India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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India inaugurated its first Maritime Simulation Centre at AMET Knowledge Park, Thenpattinam, Chennai. The centre features Full Mission Simulators for deck and engine operations, Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), and Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) Labs. Cadets will receive hands-on training in navigation, watchkeeping, collision avoidance, engine troubleshooting, and steering. The initiative strengthens India’s maritime education and seafarer skill development, bridging academic learning with real-world maritime operations.

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The Odisha government announced the creation of a digital library named Gyana Yagnya Mandap to preserve rare records of the Jagannath Temple, Puri. It will be built on the site of the old Raghunandan Library, part of the Emar Mutt, near the temple premises. The original library, established in the early 20th century, housed palm-leaf manuscripts and religious texts in Odia, Sanskrit, and Bengali. The digital library will preserve Madala Panji (historic temple chronicle), ritual manuals, scriptures, and administrative/cultural documents. It will feature a modern e-library system and research centre for scholars, devotees, and the public.

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The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, launched SPARK–4.0 (2025–26), the fourth edition of the Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK). The program aims to ignite scientific curiosity and research aptitude among undergraduate Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) students across India. 300 BAMS students from National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) recognized colleges will receive a studentship of ₹50,000 (₹25,000 per month for two months). SPARK provides short-term independent research projects under faculty mentorship, covering research methodology, experimental design, and data analysis. The program fosters a research-oriented generation of Ayurveda professionals and strengthens the Ayush research ecosystem.

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The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Uttar Pradesh Police launched Operation Shikanja from 9th to 13th October 2025. The operation led to the arrest of 23 absconding economic offenders across the state. The main objective was to catch long-time absconders involved in major financial scams in Uttar Pradesh. It aimed to recover misused public funds and strengthen the rule of law against white-collar crimes. The drive shows a statewide crackdown on financial crimes, enhancing public trust and economic justice in Uttar Pradesh

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The Uttar Pradesh state government has decided to establish Divyang Rehabilitation Centres at every divisional headquarters to support people with disabilities. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered the establishment of these modern centers to provide medical, educational, psychological, and vocational support under one roof. The initiative will create a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center in each of the state’s divisional headquarters. The centers will offer a wide range of support, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychological counseling, orthotic and prosthetic services, and the distribution of assistive devices.

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The Uttarakhand government approved an amendment in the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) on October 13, 2025, easing marriage registration for citizens of Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet without an Aadhaar card. Foreign citizens can now register marriages using citizenship certificate, residence certificate, passport, or valid identity card. The amendment acknowledges historic and cultural ties of these communities with Uttarakhand, including residence, relationships, and social justice participation. Since UCC implementation earlier this year, over 4 lakh marriages have been registered on the portal.

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Recently, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) discovered new gold reserves in Banswara district, Rajasthan. The find in the Kankariyagarha block of Ghatol tehsil includes 1.20 tonnes of gold along with copper, nickel, and cobalt. This is the third consecutive gold discovery in Banswara, enhancing its potential to become a major gold-mining hub after Karnataka. The area lies in the Aravalli mountain range, rich in 5,000-year-old mineral-bearing rocks.

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On 5th November 2025, security forces launched Operation Chhatru, a major anti-terror operation in Kishtwar district, Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). The operation is being jointly carried out by the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps and the Jammu & Kashmir Police. Kishtwar, located in the Chenab Valley between South Kashmir and the Pir Panjal ranges, holds strategic importance for counter-insurgency efforts. The region had remained peaceful in recent years, but reports indicate renewed militant infiltration attempts, prompting the operation. The mission aims to neutralize terrorist networks and restore security stability in the area.

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In November 2025, Gujarat announced 2025 as “Tribal Pride Year” to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. The initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to promote tribal heritage through Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas and sustainable development. Gujarat became India’s first state to launch a large-scale genome sequencing project focused on tribal communities. Led by Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) under the Genome India initiative, it studies genetic disorders caused by limited diversity and endogamy. It targets diseases like sickle cell anaemia, thalassemia, and G6PD deficiency through early diagnosis and precision medicine.

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In November 2025, Tamil Nadu (TN) launched India’s first “Women’s Wellness on Wheels (WWW)” initiative. The ₹41 crore project aims to enhance women’s health through mobile medical units for early cancer detection. 38 mobile units will operate across all districts, offering free breast and cervical cancer screenings, focusing on rural and semi-urban women. The state also began free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for girls aged 14 and below to prevent cervical cancer. Vaccinations are provided through schools, Primary Health Centres (PHCs), and private hospitals via Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation (TNMSC) with a ₹36 crore budget.