India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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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 Centre is monitoring 1,948 infrastructure projects worth ₹41.98 lakh crore through the PAIMANA portal, with nearly 47% of total revised cost spent. As of February 2026, cumulative expenditure is ₹19.71 lakh crore (46.95%), indicating steady progress across ministries. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the PAIMANA portal for monitoring major infrastructure projects. PAIMANA stands for Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring and Analytics for Nation-building.

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In March 2026, the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs, has launched a comprehensive 3-Year Action Plan for “Nasha Mukt Vidyalaya” (Drug-Free Schools) under the broader Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. A central provision of the plan is to formally declare the area within a 500-metre radius of all schools (government and private) as drug-free zones. The action plan provides a structured approach for the next three years to eliminate substance use in educational environments.

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The Gujarat High Court released a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence policy in April 2026 (specifically, announced on April 4, 2026) that strictly bans the use of AI in drafting judgments, preparing orders, and in any form of judicial decision-making. AI is prohibited from being used for judicial reasoning, bail/sentencing considerations, evaluation of evidence, or interpreting facts. The policy mandates that human judgment must remain central to the justice system.

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The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation celebrated its 25th Foundation Day on 10 April in New Delhi. National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) was established in 2001 as a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The objective is to promote socio-economic and educational upliftment of Scheduled Tribes (STs) through self-employment and financial support.

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Puducherry deployed a humanoid robot named Nila for the first time during Assembly elections at VOC Government School on 8 April 2026. Nila is an event-based interactive humanoid robot developed by Robo Mirror. The purpose is to create a high-tech, voter-friendly environment and attract young and first-time voters. It was dressed in a traditional saree, welcomed voters with flowers, and guided them inside the polling booth.

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Project Him Sarovar is a water security initiative launched in April 2026 by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, aimed at mitigating water scarcity in the region through the scientific harvesting of snow and glacial melt. The project focuses on creating 50 artificial, small-scale storage ponds (water bodies) across Leh and Kargil districts to store water that usually goes to waste, providing a sustainable, year-round water supply for irrigation and agriculture. The initiative uses scientific methods, such as percolation tanks, to capture snowmelt and glacial runoff, with plans to use solar lift mechanisms.

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Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, flagged off the ‘Surya Devbhoomi Challenge 2.0’ in Garhwal, Uttarakhand, organised by the Indian Army. The expedition began from Badrinath Temple and covers 113 km, including the sacred Kedars—Kalpeshwar, Rudranath, and Tungnath. The initiative aims to promote heritage conservation, tourism, and adventure sports in the Himalayan region. It is aligned with the Vibrant Village Programme to boost tourism and employment in border villages.

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Dhar city of Madhya Pradesh has been selected under the Safe Cities Project 2026 to enhance women’s safety. The initiative is led by the Ministry of Women and Child Development and fully funded by the Central Government. An allocation of ₹10 crore has been made for a 5-year implementation period. It aims to make public spaces safer and women-friendly through infrastructure upgrades.

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According to National Crime Records Bureau 2024 data, Delhi recorded the highest number of road accident fatalities among 19 major metropolitan cities in India. Delhi reported 1,658 road accident deaths in 2024, with around 2,000 accident cases registered during the year. Out of the negligence-related traffic deaths, about 1,521 cases were related to hit-and-run incidents, highlighting a major road safety concern. Delhi recorded higher fatalities than other major cities such as Bengaluru and Jaipur. The data also highlighted increasing risks for pedestrians and two-wheeler riders, along with challenges related to traffic enforcement, road discipline, and urban infrastructure.