India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Odisha develop its first “smart village” at Kusunpur in Kendrapada district under a mission by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology. The project aligns with the vision of “Viksit Bharat@2047” to promote technology-driven and sustainable rural development. Kusunpur village has about 130 families and 700 people and will serve as a model for smart rural transformation. The initiative involves collaboration between CSIR labs, local administration, and implementation partners.

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The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar, Asia’s largest tulip garden, was inaugurated on 16 March 2026 by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, marking the start of the spring tourism season. The garden is spread over 74 acres at the foothills of the Zabarwan Range, overlooking Dal Lake. It features over 1.8 million tulips across 70–75 varieties, including imported varieties from the Netherlands. The garden’s vibrant floral display attracts tourists from across India and abroad, turning the valley into a colorful and picturesque landscape.

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) funding to the Cotton Corporation of India for the cotton season 2023–24. The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) was established on 31 July 1970 and functions as a Public Sector Undertaking under the Companies Act, 1956. It operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) launched upgraded IDSP (Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme). IDSP (Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme) started in 2004 under NHM (National Health Mission), tracks infectious diseases and outbreaks. The upgrade focuses on early detection and real-time surveillance of bio-threats. It now covers bio-emergencies, bio-warfare, and bio-terrorism preparedness.

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National Assessment and Accreditation Council has not granted fresh accreditation to any university or college in the current academic year, raising concerns about the accreditation process. NAAC was established in 1994 as an autonomous institution under the University Grants Commission. Its primary objective is to assess and enhance the quality of higher education institutions (HEIs) through a structured accreditation process. It evaluates institutions such as colleges, universities, and other recognised bodies to determine their overall quality status.

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The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a special campaign to create a Farmer Registry to ensure transparent delivery of benefits under agricultural schemes. The drive is being conducted through camps at Gram Sachivalayas across the state and will continue till mid-April. It aims to build an accurate digital database of farmers, helping in efficient implementation of schemes like PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. So far, over 1.72 crore farmers have been linked, but efforts are underway to include those still left out.

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India is the second-largest fish-producing country globally, contributing nearly 8% of world fish production. The fisheries sector contributes about 7.43% to Agricultural Gross Value Added (GVA) and supports livelihoods of nearly three crore people, especially in coastal and rural areas. Fish production increased from 95.79 lakh tonnes (2013–14) to 197.75 lakh tonnes (2024–25), showing approx 106% growth. Seafood exports reached ₹62,408 crore in 2024–25, with frozen shrimp as the leading export. Growth driven by policy reforms, infrastructure development, financial inclusion, and digital governance. Sector ensures nutritional security, employment generation, rural diversification, and enhances export competitiveness.

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The Jammu and Kashmir government is reviving the historic Mohra Power Project to boost hydropower development amid the Indus Waters Treaty remaining in abeyance. The Mohra (Mahura) Power Project is located on the Jhelum River in Uri, Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir. It was commissioned in 1905 and is regarded as the first hydroelectric power plant in the Kashmir Valley. The project was originally designed as a run-of-the-river hydropower plant with a capacity of about 5 MW. It is now being upgraded to a capacity of 10.5 MW to enhance power generation.

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Uttar Pradesh ranked first in India in procurement through the Government e-Marketplace in FY 2025–26. The state recorded purchases worth ₹22,337 crore, setting a benchmark in transparent public procurement. The Central Government recognised Uttar Pradesh as a role model for efficient and transparent procurement practices. Among departments, the Urban Development Department had the highest share, procuring ₹3,606 crore via GeM. The initiative strengthens digital governance, transparency, and efficiency in public spending.

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Researchers found a traditional herbal formulation used by the Konyak tribe of Nagaland showing anti-cancer potential, highlighting the importance of indigenous medicinal knowledge. The Konyaks mainly inhabit Mon district of Nagaland. The term “Konyak” is derived from ‘Whao’ (head) and ‘Nyak’ (black), meaning “men with black hair.” They are of Mongoloid origin, and about 95% of the population follows Christianity. Their language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language family (a major Asian linguistic group).