India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Delhi became the first state to partner with Bharat Taxi’s cooperative mobility platform to improve safe, reliable, and transparent taxi services. The Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL). Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL) is the cooperative, driver-owned arm of Bharat Taxi providing technology-enabled mobility services. Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) will act as tourism and branding partner and train drivers in soft skills, culture, and heritage. The initiative will offer point-to-point travel and curated sightseeing circuits for tourists.

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Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare reviewed National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED) in New Delhi. NAFED is apex organization of cooperative marketing of agricultural produce in India. It was established on 2 October 1958 to promote trade of agricultural and forest produce. It is registered under Multi State Cooperative Societies Act. It also handles distribution of agricultural inputs and inter-state, import and export trade. It works under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.

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India achieved a major milestone in organ donation through the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization. It works under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi. It was established under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Act, 2011. It has two divisions: National Human Organ and Tissue Removal and Storage Network, and National Biomaterial Centre. It is the apex body for coordination, organ allocation, and national registry. It frames policy guidelines and protocols. It compiles and publishes national transplant data.

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Union Minister for Railways launched e-Railway Claims Tribunal as reform number four under Indian Railways initiative “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks”. It ensures full computerisation and digitisation of Railway Claims Tribunal functioning. Objective is to make claim filing, processing and judgement faster, transparent and accessible across India. Passengers can file claims online from any location, even during travel or after reaching destination. Entire system from electronic filing to case tracking is digitised and Artificial Intelligence-enabled. E-Filing allows 24×7 online submission of claims, petitions, affidavits and supporting documents. Case Information System is centralised database for auto-allocation and real-time case tracking.

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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched the fifth edition of the herSTART programme for women entrepreneurs at Gujarat University. The university’s convention centre was named Vidyagauri Nilkanth Sabhapuram in honor of Vidyagauri Nilkanth, the first Gujarati woman graduate. The state government is committed to women-led development, following the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The herSTART programme, run by the Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council, provides incubation, mentorship, and market access support to women-led startups.

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India is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in West Asia after the recent escalation of regional tensions and conflicts. The Operation Sankalp has Indian Navy ships already deployed in the region, which have been placed on standby for potential Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations if the situation worsens. Under Operation Sankalp, two Indian Navy warships—a frigate and a destroyer—are currently stationed in the Gulf of Aden and the Gulf of Oman. Operation Sankalp is a maritime security initiative launched by the Indian Navy to ensure the safety and security of Indian-flagged merchant vessels and to maintain stability in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

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The Government of Uttar Pradesh has launched Project GANGA (Government Assisted Network for Growth & Advancement) to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to over 2 million households within 2–3 years. An Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the State Transformation Commission (STC) and One OTT Entertainment Limited (OIL) in Lucknow. The project aims to expand digital connectivity in rural and semi-urban areas and generate over 1 lakh jobs. Around 8,000–10,000 Digital Service Providers (DSPs) will be developed at the Nyaya Panchayat level to deliver broadband and digital services in villages.

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The Union Minister of Jal Shakti recently released the Sujal Gaon ID to strengthen digital monitoring of rural water supply. Sujal Gaon ID is a scheme-based unique digital identifier used for complete digital mapping of rural piped water supply assets. These IDs have been created for villages across 31 States and Union Territories (UTs). Each Sujal Gaon ID is linked with Sujalam Bharat ID for integrated digital records. It works under the “Sujalam Bharat” national digital architecture, which maps the entire rural water supply chain from source to tap. The initiative has been launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).

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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 Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, has launched the VB-G Ram G Youth Digital Campaign in collaboration with the MY Bharat portal to promote active participation of rural youth in development activities. The campaign aims to channel the energy, creativity, and innovation of young people towards rural development, employment generation, and strengthening local livelihoods. It seeks to make youth active partners in nation-building by providing a digital platform where they can showcase developmental progress and innovative practices in their villages.