India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Kerala Government declared tidal flooding as a State-specific disaster for the first time in India. Tidal flooding, also called sunny day flooding, king tide flooding, or nuisance flooding, is temporary flooding of low-lying coastal areas. It happens due to high tides influenced by strong winds, offshore storms, and full moon or new moon cycles. Unlike cyclone storm surges, it occurs twice daily and becomes severe during full or new moons. Along Kerala coast, the Arabian Sea level rises above a fixed limit and floods nearby areas briefly. Victims will receive financial aid under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).

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Delhi has become the 29th State/Union Territory to implement Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN), also known as Bhu-Aadhaar. The aim is to ensure clear land ownership records and reduce land disputes. ULPIN was started in 2021 under Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP). DILRMP means Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme of the Central Government. New digital land maps will be created using drone surveys and high-resolution imaging.

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Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare directed fast action to achieve revised target of 6 crore Lakhpati Didis by March 2029. A Lakhpati Didi is a Self-Help Group member earning annual household income of Rs. 1,00,000 or more. Income must be sustained for at least four agricultural seasons or business cycles, with average monthly income above Rs. 10,000. It was launched under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). The nodal Ministry is Ministry of Rural Development.

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Operations at 450 Mega Watt (MW) Stage 1 of Baglihar Hydropower Project were suspended after flooding in Jammu and Kashmir. Baglihar is a 900 MW run-of-the-river project on Chenab River in Ramban district. It has a concrete gravity dam and two stages of 450 MW each. Chenab River is largest tributary of Indus River. It originates from confluence of Chandra and Bhaga rivers in Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. In upper course it is called Chandrabhaga. It flows through Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launches the Blockchain India Challenge to promote permissioned blockchain solutions for digital governance. The initiative is implemented by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing with support from MeitY. It aims to develop secure, tamper-proof and auditable blockchain systems to improve transparency and efficiency in government services.

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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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Masi Magam is an important festival in the Tamil calendar, holding deep cultural and identity significance for the Irular community. The Irulars are a Dravidian ethnic group, mainly living in the Nilgiri Mountains of the Western Ghats across Tamil Nadu and Kerala. They are considered one of India’s oldest indigenous communities and are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Tamil Nadu. They also identify as Erlar or Poosari, while others call them Irulas, Shikari, Pujari or Eralollu.

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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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Gujarat Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill on 24 March 2026 after long debate. The bill was introduced by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel based on a state panel report. Gujarat became the second state after Uttarakhand (2024) to adopt UCC. It creates a common law for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships for all religions. It makes registration of live-in relationships mandatory and defines their termination rules. It prohibits bigamy, allowing marriage only if no spouse is living. It applies to Gujarat residents, including those living outside the state. It excludes Scheduled Tribes (STs) and groups with protected customary rights.

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The Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gujarat has been inaugurated on the occasion of Bhagwan Mahavir Janma Kalyanak. The museum showcases Jain culture and highlights the contribution of Jainism to humankind. It features seven wings dedicated to India’s glorious history and culture. The museum displays rare relics, Jain artefacts, and traditional heritage collections.