Current Affairs - State

Andhra Pradesh partnered with SIDBI to establish a dedicated angel fund aimed at supporting deep-tech and emerging technology startups. The initiative is being implemented through the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH), which will provide funding, resources, and growth opportunities to innovative ventures. The fund focuses on sectors such as artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, electronics manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, and clean energy. Designed as a seed fund, it seeks to help startups access capital and real-world applications while enabling them to scale globally. The initiative also aligns with Andhra Pradesh’s broader economic and innovation-driven development strategy.

Operation Chakravyuh was launched by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on May 30, 2026, to combat organised drug trafficking networks in Kerala. The operation involved coordinated actions across Kochi, Malappuram, and Thiruvananthapuram, leading to the seizure of 24 kg of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, including Methaqualone, Methamphetamine, and Hashish oil. Authorities apprehended five individuals under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The operation highlighted various smuggling methods such as airport passenger baggage, courier consignments, and export cargo, demonstrating the government's continued efforts to strengthen anti-drug enforcement and curb illicit trafficking activities.

Tripura launched the ₹236 crore Mission Queen Pineapple on May 27, 2026, in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER). The initiative is designed as a three-year roadmap from FY2026 to FY2028 to strengthen the production, processing, and marketing of the GI-tagged Queen Pineapple, which is one of the state’s key horticultural products. The project includes establishing a hub near Agartala airport and multiple spoke collection centers across districts, along with reviving the Nalkata Pineapple Processing Unit through a Viability Gap Funding model. It also promotes bio-economy initiatives such as bromelain extraction, pineapple leaf fiber processing, and GI-branded value-added products to boost farmer income and rural development.

Telangana inaugurated a ₹3 crore solar power plant managed entirely by women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Indira Mahila Shakti scheme on May 27, 2026. The project is located in Venkatapuram village in Errupalem mandal of Madhira constituency in Khammam district. It represents a major step in empowering women economically by involving SHGs in renewable energy production and management. The plant operates under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with DISCOMs, ensuring a guaranteed buyback of electricity and steady income generation. It is expected to earn daily revenue between ₹14,000 and ₹15,000. The initiative reflects Telangana’s broader push toward renewable energy adoption and women-led economic development.

Sikkim was officially declared India’s fifth fully literate state on May 28, 2026, under the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) initiative, also known as the Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. This recognition aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 framework, which focuses on improving foundational literacy, numeracy, and lifelong learning opportunities. With this achievement, Sikkim joins other fully literate states such as Mizoram, Goa, Tripura, and Himachal Pradesh. The ULLAS program targets non-literate individuals aged 15 and above and promotes comprehensive education through multiple skill-based components. This milestone highlights Sikkim’s continued progress in education and social development, reinforcing its role as a leader in human development indicators in India.