India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, launched the CM Jan Sunwai Portal and a mobile app to enable citizens to submit complaints online. The portal serves as an integrated, user-friendly platform where people can register grievances related to any government department without technical difficulties. Complaints, jurisdictions, and departmental officers have been pre-mapped in the system to ensure clarity and faster resolution. Citizens can file complaints through four modes: the portal, mobile app, call centre (1902), and offline submission at the Chief Minister’s Office. A three-tier grievance redressal system has been introduced, comprising a Grievance Redressal Officer, an Appellate Authority, and a Final Appellate Authority.

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The Government of India launched Mission Mausam to improve accuracy, lead time, and reliability of weather forecasts, climate services, and early warnings for disaster management. It is implemented by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) through institutions like the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), and National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF). The objectives is strengthening observation networks, enhancing numerical weather prediction models, expanding high-performance computing (HPC) capacity, and improving last-mile dissemination.

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Government of India launched Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) to fast-track removal of legacy waste dumpsites in urban areas. It is a year-long targeted programme to clear garbage mountains and reclaim land for parks, community facilities, and waste-management infrastructure. The programme was launched in November 2025 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). It is implemented under Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0). It aims to achieve 100% dumpsite clearance within one year, process legacy waste, and prevent creation of new dumpsites. It supports the Lakshya Zero Dumpsites target to eliminate dumpsites by September 2026.

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The Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihoods Mission launched the ‘Safe Mobility Program’ to promote women’s empowerment and employment through SHGs. The initiative trains women as e-rickshaw drivers, ensuring safe, accessible, and dignified transport for women and girls. Around 1,000 e-rickshaws are being provided initially to women from Self-Help Groups. The programme has been launched in districts like Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kaushambi, and Jhansi, and will expand to cities like Lucknow and Prayagraj. It is implemented with technical support from Development Alternatives.

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The Ministry of Mines notified the Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydrocarbon Energy Minerals) Concession (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026. It complements the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act, 1957 (amended in 2025) to enhance mineral self-reliance. The objective is to optimize allocation and improve efficiency in extraction of critical and deep-seated minerals like gold, copper, and lithium. Areal cap fixed at 10% for Mining Lease and 30% for Composite Licence. States must approve inclusion of critical minerals within 30 days.

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The Jammu and Kashmir government is reviving the historic Mohra Power Project to boost hydropower development amid the Indus Waters Treaty remaining in abeyance. The Mohra (Mahura) Power Project is located on the Jhelum River in Uri, Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir. It was commissioned in 1905 and is regarded as the first hydroelectric power plant in the Kashmir Valley. The project was originally designed as a run-of-the-river hydropower plant with a capacity of about 5 MW. It is now being upgraded to a capacity of 10.5 MW to enhance power generation.

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A 250-member youth delegation from Jammu and Kashmir met Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan at Uprashtrapati Bhavan. The delegation was part of the ‘Watan Ko Jano’ initiative organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs to promote national integration and exposure. The programme aims to strengthen the spirit of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” through cultural exchange and awareness among youth.

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Researchers found a traditional herbal formulation used by the Konyak tribe of Nagaland showing anti-cancer potential, highlighting the importance of indigenous medicinal knowledge. The Konyaks mainly inhabit Mon district of Nagaland. The term “Konyak” is derived from ‘Whao’ (head) and ‘Nyak’ (black), meaning “men with black hair.” They are of Mongoloid origin, and about 95% of the population follows Christianity. Their language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language family (a major Asian linguistic group).

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Delhi Traffic Police aunched Project SANGAM (Synergistic Action and Networked Governance for Area Mobility) initiative for coordinated traffic management) to improve traffic systems in Delhi. It focuses on community participation and coordinated governance. It brings together Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs: local resident groups), Market Welfare Associations, and civic bodies like Public Works Department (PWD: government infrastructure agency) and Municipal Corporation. It aims at real-time resolution of issues like congestion, unauthorised parking, and pedestrian safety.

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The State Health Agency of Tripura was recognised as the best small state for fast settlement of suspicious claims in FY 2025–26. The achievement was under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and the Chief Minister Jan Arogya Yojana. The award was presented at a two-day Chintan Shivir held in Pune. The state recorded the fastest turnaround time in processing and resolving suspicious insurance claims. The recognition reflects strong coordination among state agencies, districts, and stakeholders. It highlights efficient implementation and improved healthcare service delivery for beneficiaries.