India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah informed in Rajya Sabha that Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh was selected as the pilot district under the World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector (WLGSP). A 500 Metric Tonne (MT) godown built at Primary Agricultural Credit Society (PACS) Parswada. The plan is implemented through convergence of schemes like Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) and Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI). The initiative will reduce post-harvest losses, prevent distress sales and strengthen food security.

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Delhi Government launched CM Shri Schools as India’s first Artificial Intelligence-driven comprehensive education model. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the first school at Sarojini Nagar and laid foundation for 75 schools. The initiative aligns with National Education Policy to provide technology-integrated and globally competitive education in government schools. Schools will function as Centres of Excellence with modern infrastructure and holistic development.

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The 25th Foundation Day of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, was celebrated in New Delhi. BEE is a statutory body established in 2002 under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The objective is to reduce energy intensity in the Indian economy. It coordinates with designated consumers, agencies, and organizations; uses existing resources to implement the Energy Conservation Act. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) functions under Ministry of Power

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Nashik Municipal Corporation became Maharashtra’s first urban local body to list its Green Municipal Bond public issue on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The initiative encourages municipal bodies across India to access bond markets to mobilise funds for public welfare and infrastructure projects. The Green Municipal Bond will support urban infrastructure development in Nashik and preparations for the upcoming Nashik Kumbh Mela. The listing represents a milestone in sustainable finance and municipal development for the city.

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The Government informed Rajya Sabha about the National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP). It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the National Health Mission (NHM). The main aim is early detection and complete treatment of leprosy to control the disease. Goal is to make India leprosy-free by stopping transmission, removing stigma and ensuring dignified care. The programme provides free prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation services through public health facilities. It supports States and Union Territories with technical and financial assistance for detection, confirmation, treatment and disability prevention.

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Delhi Cantonment Board launched the Swachhata Monitoring & Automated Reporting Tool (SMART) to improve sanitation and civic service monitoring. SMART automates data collection, reporting and performance tracking, replacing manual systems that caused delays and fragmented monitoring. The system uses a four-tier monitoring structure: Supervisors submit updates, ASIs verify, Officers In-Charge track, and CEO reviews consolidated reports. AI-enabled analytics are being integrated to minimise human intervention, identify recurring issues, classify problems, generate intelligent alerts, and prioritise critical areas.

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Ministry of Culture launched Gyan Bharatam Mission to survey, document, conserve, digitize and provide access to manuscripts across India. The Standing Finance Committee (SFC) approved ₹491.66 crore for 2025–2031 to implement the mission. Manuscripts from academic institutions, museums, libraries and private collections will be covered across the country. The mission aims to identify about one crore manuscripts regardless of region, language or script. A nationwide network of Cluster Centres (CCs) and Independent Centres (ICs) is being created, with 40+ centres onboarded.

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Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, launched the third phase of ‘Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan’ (Water Conservation Campaign) from Indore on Gudi Padwa and Indian New Year. The 100-day campaign runs from March 19 to June 30, 2026, with water conservation works worth approximately ₹2,500 crore. Activities include revival of rivers, ponds, wells, and stepwells, repair of over 10,000 check dams, and large-scale plantation drives across the state.

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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting launched three major initiatives to strengthen India’s media, broadcasting, and digital sector while promoting the creative (‘Orange’) economy. The initiatives are National AI Skilling Initiative in partnership with Google and YouTube via Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT); MyWAVES citizen creator platform on WAVES OTT; and Advanced Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) with in-built satellite tuners for DD Free Dish. The initiatives aim to build an AI-skilled workforce, expand opportunities for creators, strengthen public broadcasting, and improve content accessibility, especially in remote areas

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Meghalaya has become the twelfth State to sign a Reform-Linked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0, marking its entry into the reform-linked implementation framework approved on March 10, 2026. It was launched to promote outcome-oriented rural water supply, JJM 2.0 emphasizes decentralization, community ownership, and sustainable services managed by Gram Panchayats and Village Water & Sanitation Committees (VWSCs). Meghalaya has achieved 83% rural tap water coverage under JJM and aims for 100% coverage through accelerated implementation aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision.