India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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South Central Railway (SCR) launched the next-generation Rail Parcel Application, a digital e-marketplace for door-to-door parcel booking and delivery via trains. The app was formally launched by Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, General Manager, SCR, at a Rail Parcel Logistics conclave. SCR is the first Indian Railways zone to implement this app, marking a digital transformation of the parcel business. The app eliminates physical forms and queues, offering faster, reliable parcel movement, increased transparency, and enhanced customer convenience. It integrates first mile (pick-up), mid-mile (rail transport), and last mile (delivery) services into a single platform.

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The Central Government has expanded the mandate of Forest Rights Act (FRA) Cells to strengthen implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 at State and Union Territory levels. FRA Cells were sanctioned under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyaan (DAJGUA). The objective is to provide technical and administrative support without interfering in statutory decision-making. They help in recognition of Individual Forest Rights (IFR) and Community Forest Rights (CFR). They assist Gram Sabhas and claimants in preparing claim documents and collecting evidence. They support digitisation of land records and tracking of claims.

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Tamil Nadu launched its first Dark Sky Park at Ariyur Shola Reserve Forest in Kolli Hills, Namakkal district to promote astro-tourism. It was inaugurated remotely from Chennai by Forest Minister R S Rajakannappan. Kolli Hills was selected due to high altitude, dense forest cover and minimal light pollution within 1.5 km radius. The park enables clear viewing of stars, planets, Milky Way galaxy and the Moon.

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Narcotics Control Bureau busted a pan-India drug network “Team Kalki” operating on darknet platforms and the Session since January 2025. Authorities seized 13 domestic parcels and 2 parcels from the Netherlands containing narcotic drugs. NCB, under the Ministry of Home Affairs, was established under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 to enforce drug laws and coordinate intelligence.

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Bharat Taxi is a cooperative-led mobility initiative promoting driver ownership, governance, and value creation. It was established on 6 June 2025 under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002. It was officially launched on 5 February 2026. Currently operational in Delhi NCR (Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad) and Gujarat (Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Somnath, Dwarka) with phased national expansion planned over two years. Zero-commission model ensures direct profit distribution to driver-owners (Sarathis), promoting livelihood, self-employment, and inclusive local economic growth.

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Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Paatil, inaugurated the new office of the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) and launched its official website. The event introduced digital tools to strengthen dam safety monitoring. NDSA is a statutory body established under the Dam Safety Act, 2021 to regulate dam safety in India. It functions under the Ministry of Jal Shakti and ensures the structural integrity and safe operation of specified dams nationwide. NDSA implements policies framed by the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) and oversees national dam safety standards.

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Ministry of Ayush reported over 10,000 complaints registered on the Ayush Suraksha Portal since its launch on May 30, 2025. The portal tracks misleading and objectionable advertisements as well as adverse drug reactions related to Ayush products (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy) and features a centralised dashboard for prompt regulatory action and data analysis. 10,269 complaints on misleading ads and 216 suspected adverse drug reactions; complaints forwarded to concerned authorities for action. Maharashtra recorded the highest number of complaints (approx 1,100), all addressed; Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Delhi reported significant cases; repeat offenders identified and action taken.

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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.

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The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) launched the “RuPay On-The-Go” National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)-enabled smart card scheme on April 1, 2026, to modernize public transport. This initiative allows commuters to use digital, contactless cards for seamless travel on state-run buses. These Aadhaar-linked cards are designed for students, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and women to easily avail travel concessions. The system supports offline, tap-and-pay transactions, enhancing convenience and digital efficiency.