India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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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.

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Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced a Banana Cluster project in Jalgaon, Maharashtra to improve production, storage and processing facilities. The project will develop planting material, pre-cooling units, cold chains and food processing, and promote Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), mechanisation and biocontrol. Financial support will be provided under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) and Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF). Jalgaon is known as the “Banana City of India”, contributing ~16% of national production, supported by black cotton soil, tropical climate and drip irrigation.

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The Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala was organised by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare through National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) to strengthen district-level HIV/AIDS response in Haryana and Delhi. Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala is a national-level workshop initiative aimed at enhancing district-level HIV/AIDS response through coordinated, data-driven planning and stakeholder engagement. The workshop aims to strengthen the HIV care continuum by improving diagnosis, linkage to treatment, and viral suppression at the district level. It seeks to accelerate epidemic control, targeting the 95:95:99 goals and moving towards ending HIV/AIDS by 2027–2030.

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In March 2026, the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs, has launched a comprehensive 3-Year Action Plan for “Nasha Mukt Vidyalaya” (Drug-Free Schools) under the broader Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan. A central provision of the plan is to formally declare the area within a 500-metre radius of all schools (government and private) as drug-free zones. The action plan provides a structured approach for the next three years to eliminate substance use in educational environments.

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The 47th Raising Day of Project Chetak was celebrated in Bikaner, Rajasthan by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Project Chetak was established in 1980 in the strategically important western sector of India. It plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining infrastructure across Rajasthan, Punjab, and northern Gujarat. The project has significantly contributed to border connectivity, national security, and regional development. It is one of the largest BRO projects in terms of geographical coverage.

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The Gujarat Legislative Assembly has passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, becoming the second state after Uttarakhand to implement a UCC. The law introduces a uniform civil framework replacing religion-based personal laws in matters such as marriage, divorce, and inheritance. It ensures gender equality by granting equal inheritance rights to sons and daughters across all communities. The code mandates that marriages must be registered within 60 days, while live-in relationships must be registered within 30 days. It enforces strict monogamy by prohibiting polygamy and bigamy for all citizens irrespective of religion.

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An application before the National Green Tribunal has raised concerns regarding environmental law violations and riverbank regulations due to construction along the Balason River in Darjeeling. It is located in West Bengal. The river originates from Lepchajagat on the Ghum-Simana ridge below Tiger Hill in Darjeeling at an altitude of about 2,361 m. The name is derived from the Lepcha language (“Balasun”), reflecting indigenous cultural heritage. It flows approximately 51.92 km from north to southeast and joins the Mahananda River at Naukaghat (Siliguri), making it a right-bank tributary.

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The Maharashtra government has launched the “Majha Gaon, Arogyasampann Gaon” (My Village, Healthy Village) initiative to provide accessible, preventive healthcare services directly to rural and remote areas. With a budget of ₹65.25 crore, this initiative focuses on improving sanitation, nutrition, and controlling lifestyle diseases while empowering villages to become self-sufficient in health management. It prioritizes maternal and child health, alongside mental health awareness. The initiative involves creating committees from state to village levels to monitor progress, aiming for active public participation.

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Puducherry deployed a humanoid robot named Nila for the first time during Assembly elections at VOC Government School on 8 April 2026. Nila is an event-based interactive humanoid robot developed by Robo Mirror. The purpose is to create a high-tech, voter-friendly environment and attract young and first-time voters. It was dressed in a traditional saree, welcomed voters with flowers, and guided them inside the polling booth.

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The Ministry of Textiles launched the ‘Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World’ initiative to globalise Indian handlooms. It was showcased at the 61st Femina Miss India held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The initiative is developed by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) in collaboration with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). It brings together 30 handloom weaves from different Indian states, each reinterpreted with design inspirations from 30 countries. The objective is to present Indian textiles in a contemporary global design framework and enhance international appeal.