π Read this first (Exam Strategy):
- In the official SI Prelims 2025 paper (16β21 Jan 2026, 12 shifts), all 120 questions of the GK section came from national/international current affairs β there was not a single question on MP-specific current affairs. So read the national file (15_Current_Affairs_India_World.html) 2β3 times, and read this MP file once, carefully.
- This file has only new events (Oct 2025 β Sep 2026). MP's static GK (history, geography, rivers, district facts) is in 04_Madhya_Pradesh_GK.html.
- Office-holders, amounts and counts are given "as of Sep 2026". Check the news once before the exam (for example, the DGP's tenure runs till 1 Dec 2026).
π Topics on this page (Jump to Topic):
π 1. MP Office-holders (as of Sep 2026)
π 2. Administration & Law: Districts, UCC Bill, Naxal-free MP
π 3. Major Schemes (with current amounts)
π 4. MP Budget 2026-27 & Economic Survey
π 5. Projects: Ken-Betwa, Solar, Cheetah, Metro
π 6. Summits, Events & Theme Years
π 7. Awards & Sports (MP)
π 8. MP in National Indices
π 9. MP Police News
π 1. Key Office-holders of Madhya Pradesh (Office-holders, as of Sep 2026) (6 min read)
Concept: Exams ask the name of the "current" office-holder. In 2026, both MP's Chief Secretary and the High Court Chief Justice changed β older books will give the wrong name.
| Post | Name (as of Sep 2026) | Key point |
|---|---|---|
| Governor | Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel | Oath on 8 Jul 2021. His 5-year term ended in Jul 2026, but under Article 156(3) he continues in office until a new Governor takes over. The MP High Court dismissed a PIL against this in Sep 2026. |
| New name of Raj Bhavan | Lok Bhavan, Bhopal | Renamed in Dec 2025 (after the Home Ministry's letter of 25 Nov 2025). |
| Chief Minister (CM) | Dr. Mohan Yadav | Since 13 Dec 2023. Assembly constituency: Ujjain Dakshin. |
| Deputy Chief Ministers (2) | Jagdish Devda and Rajendra Shukla | Devda = Finance + Commercial Tax (MLA Malhargarh). Shukla = Public Health and Medical Education (MLA Rewa). |
| Assembly Speaker | Narendra Singh Tomar | Since 20 Dec 2023 (MLA Dimani). The post of Deputy Speaker is vacant. |
| Leader of Opposition (LoP) | Umang Singhar (Congress) | MLA Gandhwani. |
| Chief Secretary | Ashok Barnwal (IAS 1991) | 36th Chief Secretary; took charge on 23 Jul 2026. The previous CS, Anurag Jain, is now CEO of NITI Aayog (charge on 17 Aug 2026). |
| Director General of Police (DGP) | Kailash Makwana (IPS 1988) | Since 1 Dec 2024 (after Sudhir Saxena). Under the Supreme Court's 2-year rule, his tenure runs till 1 Dec 2026. |
| High Court Chief Justice | Justice Alpesh Yashwant Kogje | 30th Chief Justice of the MP High Court; oath on 10 Sep 2026 (Lok Bhavan, Bhopal). He came from the Gujarat HC. The previous CJ, Sanjeev Sachdeva, became a Supreme Court judge on 2 Jun 2026. |
| State Election Commissioner | Manoj Kumar Shrivastava | Since 1 Jan 2025 (conducts Panchayat/urban local body elections). |
| Lokayukta | Justice Satyendra Kumar Singh | Oath on 10 Mar 2024. |
| State Chief Information Commissioner | Vijay Yadav (retd. IPS) | Tenure till 19 Oct 2026; the selection process for a new CIC is under way. |
| Advocate General | Prashant Singh | Since Oct 2021. |
| MPPSC Chairman | Dr. Rajesh Lal Mehra | MPPSC headquarters: Indore. |
| BJP State President | Hemant Khandelwal | Elected unopposed on 2 Jul 2025 (after V.D. Sharma). MLA Betul. |
β οΈ Exam Traps:
- The Chief Secretary is not Anurag Jain β it is now Ashok Barnwal (since Jul 2026). Anurag Jain = NITI Aayog CEO.
- The High Court CJ is not Sanjeev Sachdeva (he went to the Supreme Court) β it is now Alpesh Y. Kogje (10 Sep 2026). In between, from JunβSep 2026, Justice Vivek Rusia was Acting CJ.
- Raj Bhavan is now called "Lok Bhavan".
- There are two Deputy CMs; Finance Minister = Deputy CM Jagdish Devda.
π Practice MCQs (self-made, not PYQs):
Practice MCQ Who is the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh as of Sep 2026?
Correct answer: (B) Ashok Barnwal
1991 batch IAS; on 23 Jul 2026 he became the 36th CS. Anurag Jain became NITI Aayog CEO. Kailash Makwana is the DGP.
1991 batch IAS; on 23 Jul 2026 he became the 36th CS. Anurag Jain became NITI Aayog CEO. Kailash Makwana is the DGP.
Practice MCQ Who took oath as the 30th Chief Justice of the MP High Court in Sep 2026?
Correct answer: (C) Alpesh Yashwant Kogje
On 10 Sep 2026, Governor Mangubhai Patel administered the oath at Lok Bhavan. He has come from the Gujarat HC.
On 10 Sep 2026, Governor Mangubhai Patel administered the oath at Lok Bhavan. He has come from the Gujarat HC.
Practice MCQ What is the new name given to the Raj Bhavan of Madhya Pradesh?
Correct answer: (B) Lok Bhavan
In Dec 2025, Raj Bhavan, Bhopal was renamed "Lok Bhavan".
In Dec 2025, Raj Bhavan, Bhopal was renamed "Lok Bhavan".
Practice MCQ Who is the current Director General of Police (DGP) of MP (as of Sep 2026)?
Correct answer: (B) Kailash Makwana
1988 batch IPS, DGP since 1 Dec 2024. Sudhir Saxena was DGP before him.
1988 batch IPS, DGP since 1 Dec 2024. Sudhir Saxena was DGP before him.
π 2. Administration & Law: Districts, UCC Bill, Naxal-free MP (6 min read)
(A) Districts & Divisions β 55 districts, 10 divisions (as of Sep 2026)
Earlier there were 52 districts. 3 new districts were formed in 2023. As of Sep 2026, no 56th district has been notified. A commission for the reorganisation of administrative units is considering proposals for new districts.
| New district | Carved out of | Notification | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauganj (53rd) | Rewa | 13 Aug 2023 | Rewa |
| Maihar | Satna | 5 Oct 2023 | Rewa |
| Pandhurna | Chhindwara | 5 Oct 2023 | Jabalpur |
Note: Maihar and Pandhurna were both notified on the same day (5 Oct 2023), so the 54th/55th numbering is written differently in different places. Most sources (news of the Revenue Department's order, maihar.nic.in) = Pandhurna 54th, Maihar 55th; but pandhurna.nic.in writes Pandhurna as "55th". In the exam, a "carved out of which district" question is safer.
(B) Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026
- 19 Jul 2026: the cabinet approved it (special meeting at Jagdishpur/Islamnagar, near Bhopal). Introduced in the Vidhan Sabha on 20 Jul, passed by voice vote on 21 Jul 2026.
- Provisions: ban on polygamy, nikah halala made an offence, registration of live-in relationships compulsory; Scheduled Tribes (ST) are kept out of it.
- The Governor reserved it for the consideration of the President (Aug 2026). Not in force as of Sep 2026 β the President's assent is pending.
- Only state that has implemented UCC: Uttarakhand (Jan 2025). MP is the 4th state to pass a UCC bill (after Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Assam).
(C) Naxal-free Madhya Pradesh
On 11 Dec 2025, in Balaghat, the last two hardcore Maoists (Deepak and Rohit) surrendered at CRPF camp Korka. After this, CM Mohan Yadav declared MP free of Naxalism.
(D) Other administrative news
- Agniveer reservation (29 Sep 2026, cabinet): 20% horizontal reservation for former Agniveers in 5 uniformed posts β Police Constable (GD), SAF jawan, Jail Prahari (jail guard), Van Rakshak (forest guard), Excise Constable.
- Swamitva registry campaign: from 17 Sep β 3 Oct 2026, free registry for 50 lakh+ holders of village residential (abadi) land (during Sewa Sankalp Maah).
β οΈ Exam Traps:
- MP has 55 districts, 10 divisions β "52" or "53" is outdated.
- The MP UCC has been passed but is not in force (President's assent pending). UCC in force = only Uttarakhand.
- The Agniveer quota is 20% (not 10%), and it is not only for the police β it covers 5 posts.
π Practice MCQs (self-made):
Practice MCQ MP's 53rd district, Mauganj, was carved out of which district?
Correct answer: (B) Rewa
On 13 Aug 2023, Mauganj was carved out of Rewa and made the 53rd district (Rewa division).
On 13 Aug 2023, Mauganj was carved out of Rewa and made the 53rd district (Rewa division).
Practice MCQ When did the MP Vidhan Sabha pass the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026?
Correct answer: (B) 21 July 2026
Passed by voice vote; sent for the President's assent, not in force as of Sep 2026.
Passed by voice vote; sent for the President's assent, not in force as of Sep 2026.
Practice MCQ How much reservation did the MP cabinet (29 Sep 2026) give to former Agniveers in uniformed posts, including police constable?
Correct answer: (D) 20%
20% horizontal reservation β in the posts of Police Constable (GD), SAF, Jail Prahari, Van Rakshak and Excise Constable.
20% horizontal reservation β in the posts of Police Constable (GD), SAF, Jail Prahari, Van Rakshak and Excise Constable.
Practice MCQ In Dec 2025, MP was declared Naxal-free after a Maoist surrender. In which district did this surrender take place?
Correct answer: (C) Balaghat
On 11 Dec 2025, the last 2 hardcore Maoists surrendered at the Korka CRPF camp in Balaghat.
On 11 Dec 2025, the last 2 hardcore Maoists surrendered at the Korka CRPF camp in Balaghat.
π 3. Major Government Schemes (with current amounts, as of Sep 2026) (7 min read)
1. Mukhyamantri Laadli Behna Yojana β βΉ1500 per month
| Stage | Date / Place | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Launch of the scheme (registration began) | 5 Mar 2023, Jamboree Maidan, Bhopal (then CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan) | β |
| First instalment | 10 Jun 2023, Jabalpur | βΉ1000 |
| First increase | From Oct 2023 | βΉ1250 |
| Second increase | From Nov 2025 (30th instalment, 12 Nov 2025, Seoni) | βΉ1500 |
| 39th instalment | 19 Aug 2026, Maihar | βΉ1750 (βΉ1500 + βΉ250 Raksha Bandhan shagun, one-time) |
| 40th instalment (latest) | 13 Sep 2026, Agar-Malwa | βΉ1500; total βΉ1,835 crore, 1.25 crore+ women |
- Eligibility: married women of MP (including widows, divorced and deserted women), age 21β60 years (initially 23β60); annual family income below βΉ2.5 lakh; not an income tax payer.
- Budget 2026-27 has βΉ23,883 crore for Laadli Behna.
- The instalment date is no longer a fixed "10th" β it has been released on different days in different months (such as the 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th).
2. Other major schemes (at a glance)
| Scheme | Key facts |
|---|---|
| Mukhyamantri Kisan Kalyan Yojana | βΉ6000/year (3 instalments Γ βΉ2000). Adding PM-Kisan's βΉ6000, a farmer gets βΉ12,000/year. On 27 Jul 2026, βΉ3,308 crore was given to 82.70 lakh farmers from Khandwa (Balram Krishi Mahotsav). |
| Ladli Laxmi Yojana | Since 1 Apr 2007; an assurance of a total of βΉ1,43,000 for a daughter (stage-wise amounts). |
| Mukhyamantri Seekho-Kamao Yojana | Youth aged 18β29 years; stipend: 12th pass βΉ8000, ITI βΉ8500, Diploma βΉ9000, Graduate βΉ10,000/month. |
| Sambal Yojana (Sambal 2.0) | Accidental death βΉ4 lakh; normal death βΉ2 lakh; funeral assistance βΉ5000. |
| Mukhyamantri Tirth Darshan Yojana | Since Jun 2012; since 2023, air travel too (first flight 21 May 2023, Bhopal β Prayagraj). |
| Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva | 25 Sep 2026, Bhopal: Nitin Gadkari flagged off 351 buses. The state's government bus service returned after 21 years; target of 15,000 buses by 2030. |
| Geeta Bhavan Yojana | A Geeta Bhavan in all 413 urban local bodies (2025-26 to 2029-30). |
| Milk for school children (Budget 2026-27) | Free tetra-pack milk for government school children up to Class 8. |
β οΈ Exam Traps:
- The current Laadli Behna amount is βΉ1500 (βΉ1250 is outdated). In the βΉ1750 instalment of Aug 2026, the βΉ250 was only a one-time Rakhi shagun.
- Launch in Bhopal (5 Mar 2023), but the first instalment from Jabalpur (10 Jun 2023) β do not mix the two up.
- Kisan Kalyan Yojana is now βΉ6000 (earlier it was βΉ4000).
π Practice MCQs (self-made):
Practice MCQ As of Sep 2026, what is the regular monthly amount under the Laadli Behna Yojana?
Correct answer: (C) βΉ1500
βΉ1000 (Jun 2023) β βΉ1250 (Oct 2023) β βΉ1500 (from Nov 2025). The 40th instalment on 13 Sep 2026 from Agar-Malwa was also of βΉ1500.
βΉ1000 (Jun 2023) β βΉ1250 (Oct 2023) β βΉ1500 (from Nov 2025). The 40th instalment on 13 Sep 2026 from Agar-Malwa was also of βΉ1500.
Practice MCQ From which district was the 40th instalment (Sep 2026) of the Laadli Behna Yojana released?
Correct answer: (B) Agar-Malwa
On 13 Sep 2026, CM Mohan Yadav released βΉ1,835 crore from Agar-Malwa. (Maihar = 39th instalment, Seoni = 30th instalment, Jabalpur = first instalment.)
On 13 Sep 2026, CM Mohan Yadav released βΉ1,835 crore from Agar-Malwa. (Maihar = 39th instalment, Seoni = 30th instalment, Jabalpur = first instalment.)
Practice MCQ Which Union Minister launched the "Mukhyamantri Sugam Parivahan Seva" in Sep 2026 by flagging off buses?
Correct answer: (B) Nitin Gadkari
On 25 Sep 2026 in Bhopal, 351 buses were flagged off; the government bus service returned after 21 years.
On 25 Sep 2026 in Bhopal, 351 buses were flagged off; the government bus service returned after 21 years.
π 4. MP Budget 2026-27 & Economic Survey 2025-26 (4 min read)
| Point | Fact |
|---|---|
| Presented | 18 Feb 2026, by Finance Minister (Deputy CM) Jagdish Devda; the 3rd budget of the Mohan Yadav government |
| Total size | βΉ4,38,317 crore (~βΉ4.38 lakh crore) β the biggest so far; no new tax |
| Special | MP's first "Rolling Budget"; "GYANII" model β Garib, Yuva, Annadata, Nari, Infrastructure, Industry |
| Women-centric schemes | βΉ1,27,555 crore (the biggest share); Laadli Behna βΉ23,883 crore; 5,700 working women hostels |
| Other provisions | βΉ3,600 crore for Simhastha 2028; VB-G RAM G (rural employment) βΉ10,428 crore; 1 lakh solar pumps (βΉ3,000 crore); recruitment of 15,000 teachers |
| Fiscal deficit | About 3.9% of GSDP |
Economic Survey 2025-26 (17 Feb 2026)
- GSDP (current prices): βΉ16,69,750 crore (11.14% growth).
- Per capita income: βΉ1,69,050.
- Sector-wise share: Primary 43.09%, Secondary 19.79%, Tertiary 37.12%.
β οΈ Exam Traps:
- The MP budget was presented by Finance Minister Jagdish Devda (not by the CM).
- "First rolling budget" = 2026-27.
- In MP's economy, the primary sector (agriculture etc.) has the biggest share (~43%).
π Practice MCQs (self-made):
Practice MCQ What is the approximate total size of MP's Budget 2026-27?
Correct answer: (C) βΉ4.38 lakh crore
βΉ4,38,317 crore; presented by Jagdish Devda on 18 Feb 2026. (βΉ4.21 lakh crore was the previous year's, 2025-26.)
βΉ4,38,317 crore; presented by Jagdish Devda on 18 Feb 2026. (βΉ4.21 lakh crore was the previous year's, 2025-26.)
Practice MCQ MP Budget 2026-27 was based on which model?
Correct answer: (B) GYANII
Garib Kalyan, Yuva Shakti, Annadata, Nari Shakti, Infrastructure, Industry.
Garib Kalyan, Yuva Shakti, Annadata, Nari Shakti, Infrastructure, Industry.
π 5. Major Projects (Ken-Betwa, Floating Solar, PM MITRA, Cheetah, Metro) (8 min read)
1. Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP)
- Foundation stone: laid by PM Modi on 25 Dec 2024 at Khajuraho (Atal ji's 100th birth anniversary).
- The country's first river-linking project under the National Perspective Plan.
- Daudhan Dam: on the Ken river, 77 m high (Panna Tiger Reserve area); link canal 221 km.
- Cost βΉ44,605 crore (Centre's share βΉ39,317 crore). Benefits: irrigation of 10.62 lakh hectares, drinking water for 62 lakh people, 103 MW hydropower + 27 MW solar.
- Benefiting districts of MP (10): Chhatarpur, Niwari, Tikamgarh, Panna, Sagar, Damoh, Datia, Vidisha, Shivpuri, Raisen.
2. Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC-ERCP) Link
A joint project of MP + Rajasthan; the PM laid the foundation stone in Jaipur on 17 Dec 2024. 13 districts of MP will benefit.
3. Omkareshwar Floating Solar Park (Khandwa)
- On the Omkareshwar reservoir of the Narmada river; total planned capacity 600 MW.
- 278 MW commissioned; the PM dedicated it to the nation in Dec 2024.
- According to PIB, it is "India's largest floating solar park".
4. PM MITRA Park, Bhainsola, Dhar
Bhainsola (Badnawar tehsil), Dhar district; PM Modi laid the foundation stone on 17 Sep 2025. Area about 2,158 acres.
5. Project Cheetah
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2022 | 8 cheetahs from Namibia β Kuno National Park (Sheopur) |
| 18 Feb 2023 | 12 cheetahs from South Africa |
| 28 Feb 2026 | 9 cheetahs from Botswana (6 female, 3 male) β brought to Gwalior by IAF C-17 |
| 17 Sep 2026 (4 years) | Total ~52 cheetahs (49 Kuno, 3 Gandhi Sagar); of these, 32 were born in India |
Second home: Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (MandsaurβNeemuch). Third proposed site: Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve (Nauradehi). The count keeps changing β check before the exam.
6. Tiger Reserves, Ramsar, Metro, Airports
| Subject | Fact (as of Sep 2026) |
|---|---|
| Tiger Reserves | 9 in MP: 8th Ratapani (Dec 2024), 9th Madhav, Shivpuri (9 Mar 2025; India's 58th) |
| Ramsar sites (MP) | 5: Bhoj Wetland (2002); Sakhya Sagar, Sirpur, Yashwant Sagar (2022); Tawa Reservoir (Aug 2024). No new one in 2025-26. (Total in India 101, Aug 2026) |
| Indore Metro | Commercial run since 31 May 2025 β MP's first metro |
| Bhopal Metro | Inaugurated 20 Dec 2025; commercial run 21 Dec 2025 (Subhash Nagar β AIIMS) |
| New Airports | Rewa (20 Oct 2024); Datia and Satna (31 May 2025) |
| Simhastha 2028, Ujjain | 27 Mar β 27 May 2028; βΉ3,600 crore in budget 2026-27 |
β οΈ Exam Traps:
- Calling Omkareshwar the "world's largest floating solar" is wrong β PIB calls it India's largest; 600 MW planned, 278 MW commissioned. (If the option only asks "Omkareshwar, Khandwa", that is correct.)
- Madhav = 9th (Ratapani = 8th). MP has 9 tiger reserves.
- The Botswana cheetahs arrived in Feb 2026 (Namibia 2022, South Africa 2023).
- Indore Metro came first (May 2025), Bhopal Metro later (Dec 2025).
π Practice MCQs (self-made):
Practice MCQ When and where did the PM lay the foundation stone of the Ken-Betwa Link Project?
Correct answer: (A) 25 Dec 2024, Khajuraho
17 Dec 2024 Jaipur = PKC-ERCP; 17 Sep 2025 Dhar = PM MITRA; 24 Feb 2025 Bhopal = GIS.
17 Dec 2024 Jaipur = PKC-ERCP; 17 Sep 2025 Dhar = PM MITRA; 24 Feb 2025 Bhopal = GIS.
Practice MCQ In Feb 2026, from which country were 9 cheetahs brought for Kuno National Park?
Correct answer: (C) Botswana
On 28 Feb 2026, 9 cheetahs (6 female, 3 male) were brought to Gwalior by IAF C-17.
On 28 Feb 2026, 9 cheetahs (6 female, 3 male) were brought to Gwalior by IAF C-17.
Practice MCQ Where is the PM MITRA Mega Textile Park in Madhya Pradesh?
Correct answer: (A) Bhainsola, Dhar
Bhainsola (Badnawar tehsil, Dhar); the PM laid the foundation stone on 17 Sep 2025. Badnawar is in Dhar district, not in Ratlam.
Bhainsola (Badnawar tehsil, Dhar); the PM laid the foundation stone on 17 Sep 2025. Badnawar is in Dhar district, not in Ratlam.
Practice MCQ Which is the 9th Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh?
Correct answer: (B) Madhav (Shivpuri)
Notified on 9 Mar 2025; India's 58th tiger reserve. Ratapani 8th (Dec 2024).
Notified on 9 Mar 2025; India's 58th tiger reserve. Ratapani 8th (Dec 2024).
π 6. Summits, Events & Theme Years (3 min read)
| Event | Fact |
|---|---|
| Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025 | 24β25 Feb 2025, Bhopal; inaugurated by the PM, closed by Amit Shah. Proposals worth βΉ26.61 lakh crore at the summit (βΉ30.77 lakh crore including regional conclaves). |
| Abhyudaya MP Growth Summit | 25 Dec 2025, Gwalior (Atal Jayanti); attended by Amit Shah; projects worth ~βΉ2 lakh crore. |
| MP Tech Growth Conclave 3.0 | 13 Jul 2026; investment proposals worth ~βΉ40,000 crore. |
| MP's 70th Foundation Day | 1β3 Nov 2025, Lal Parade Ground, Bhopal; theme "Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh"; "Viksit Madhya Pradesh @2047" vision document released. |
| Theme years | 2025 = Udyog evam Rozgar Varsh (Industry and Employment Year); 2026 = Krishak Kalyan Varsh (Farmer Welfare Year) (launched on 11 Jan 2026 from Jamboree Maidan, Bhopal; 1101-tractor rally). |
β οΈ Exam Traps:
- GIS 2025 was held in Bhopal (the previous GIS 2023 was in Indore).
- 2026 = Krishak Kalyan Varsh; 2025 = Udyog evam Rozgar Varsh.
π Practice MCQs (self-made):
Practice MCQ As what has the Madhya Pradesh government observed the year 2026?
Correct answer: (B) Krishak Kalyan Varsh
Launched on 11 Jan 2026 from Jamboree Maidan, Bhopal; 2025 was Udyog evam Rozgar Varsh.
Launched on 11 Jan 2026 from Jamboree Maidan, Bhopal; 2025 was Udyog evam Rozgar Varsh.
Practice MCQ What was the theme of Madhya Pradesh's 70th Foundation Day (Nov 2025)?
Correct answer: (A) Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh
1β3 Nov 2025, Lal Parade Ground, Bhopal.
1β3 Nov 2025, Lal Parade Ground, Bhopal.
π 7. Awards & Sports (MP Awards & Sports) (5 min read)
(A) Awards
| Award | MP-related fact |
|---|---|
| Padma Shri 2026 (4 from MP) | Bhagwandas Raikwar (sports/martial arts, Sagar; posthumous), Kailash Chandra Pant (literature-education), Mohan Nagar (social work), Narayan Vyas (archaeology). (Total 131 Padma awards in the country in 2026) |
| Tansen Samman 2025 | Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya (santoor) β 101st Tansen Samaroh, Gwalior, Dec 2025. (2024: Pt. Raja Kale) |
| Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 (17 Jul 2025) | Indore topped the "Super Swachh League" (10 lakh+ category); Ujjain and Budni were also in the Super Swachh League; Bhopal 2nd among 10 lakh+ cities. (SS 2025-26 results not declared as of Sep 2026) |
| Shikhar Khel Alankaran (5 Aug 2025) | Vikram Award winners included shooter Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and para-shooter Rubina Francis. |
(B) Sports
- Kranti Goud (Ghuwara, Chhatarpur): part of the Indian team that won its first Women's ODI World Cup on 2 Nov 2025; the MP government announced a βΉ1 crore reward.
- Rajat Patidar (Indore): captain of RCB β won both IPL 2025 (RCB's first title) and IPL 2026.
- 38th National Games 2025 (Uttarakhand): MP 4th place, 82 medals (34 gold).
- Ranji Trophy 2025-26: MP lost to Jammu-Kashmir in the quarter-final (MP's only Ranji title 2021-22).
β οΈ Exam Traps:
- In Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, Indore was placed in a separate "Super Swachh League"; in the regular 10 lakh+ category, Ahmedabad was first and Bhopal second.
- Among MP's Padma Shri 2026 awardees, Bhagwandas Raikwar received the award posthumously.
π Practice MCQs (self-made):
Practice MCQ Who was given the Tansen Samman 2025?
Correct answer: (B) Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya
Santoor player; at the 101st Tansen Samaroh (Dec 2025), Gwalior. Pt. Raja Kale received the 2024 award.
Santoor player; at the 101st Tansen Samaroh (Dec 2025), Gwalior. Pt. Raja Kale received the 2024 award.
Practice MCQ Which player of the Indian team that won the Women's ODI World Cup 2025 is from Chhatarpur (MP)?
Correct answer: (A) Kranti Goud
Fast bowler from Ghuwara (Chhatarpur); the MP government gave her a βΉ1 crore reward.
Fast bowler from Ghuwara (Chhatarpur); the MP government gave her a βΉ1 crore reward.
Practice MCQ Who is the captain of the RCB team that won IPL 2025 and IPL 2026, and who is from Indore?
Correct answer: (B) Rajat Patidar
RCB won its first title in 2025 (beating Punjab Kings by 6 runs) and its second in 2026 (beating Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets).
RCB won its first title in 2025 (beating Punjab Kings by 6 runs) and its second in 2026 (beating Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets).
π 8. MP in National Indices (MP in National Reports & Indices) (4 min read)
| Report / Census | MP's position |
|---|---|
| India State of Forest Report 2023 (released 21 Dec 2024) | Largest forest area: 77,073 sq km (forest + tree cover also the largest: 85,724 sq km). But the largest decrease in forest + tree cover was also in MP (~612 sq km). |
| Tiger census 2022 | 785 tigers β first in the country ("Tiger State"); India total 3,682 |
| Leopard 2022 (released Feb 2024) | 3,907 β first in the country ("Leopard State") |
| Vulture census, summer 2026 | 10,742 vultures (May 2026) |
| NITI Aayog Fiscal Health Index 2026 | 10th among 18 major states ("Performer"); first Odisha |
| SDG India Index 2023-24 | Score 67 β entered the "Front Runner" category |
| UNESCO | Gwalior = "City of Music" (Creative Cities Network, 2023); in 2024, 6 sites of MP were added to the UNESCO Tentative List |
β οΈ Exam Traps:
- In ISFR 2023, MP's forest area is the largest, but the decrease was also the largest in MP β the "largest increase" option is wrong.
- In the Fiscal Health Index 2026, MP is not in the top 5 (10th).
π Practice MCQs (self-made):
Practice MCQ According to Tiger Census 2022, how many tigers are there in Madhya Pradesh?
Correct answer: (C) 785
In 2018 there were 526. 563 = Karnataka, 3,682 = the figure for all of India.
In 2018 there were 526. 563 = Karnataka, 3,682 = the figure for all of India.
Practice MCQ Which state is ranked first in NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2026?
Correct answer: (B) Odisha
Odisha is in first place; among 18 major states, MP is in 10th place ("Performer").
Odisha is in first place; among 18 major states, MP is in 10th place ("Performer").
π 9. MP Police News (Police-related Current Affairs) (3 min read)
- e-Forensic 2.0 (Beta): launched by DGP Kailash Makwana at the MP Cyber Forensic Lab on 6 Mar 2026; linked with ICJS (Interoperable Criminal Justice System) and CCTNS.
- "Nashe Se Doori Hai Zaroori 2.0": anti-drug campaign from 15β31 Jul 2026.
- Agniveer reservation: 20% in 5 posts including Police Constable (GD) (29 Sep 2026) β see Topic 2.
- Naxal-free MP: 11 Dec 2025 (Balaghat) β see Topic 2.
- The basics of the new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA β in force since 1 Jul 2024) are in 15_Current_Affairs_India_World.html.
π Practice MCQ (self-made):
Practice MCQ Which anti-drug campaign did MP Police run in Jul 2026?
Correct answer: (B) Nashe Se Doori Hai Zaroori 2.0
MP Police's campaign from 15β31 Jul 2026.
MP Police's campaign from 15β31 Jul 2026.