India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Ministry of Ayush launched the “Desh ka Prakriti Parikshan Abhiyan” campaign to create awareness about ‘Prakriti’ in Ayurveda. The campaign aimed to assess individuals’ Prakriti for a positive approach towards their health. Assessment was conducted via a mobile application developed with guidance from Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), a unit of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), following Ayurveda principles. More than 1,40,69,556 Indian citizens aged 18+ have undergone Prakriti assessment with the support of 1,85,704 volunteers including students, teachers, practitioners, and medical officers.

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The Punjab Government has launched the second phase of school education reforms, ‘Punjab Sikhya Kranti 2.0’, to modernize and strengthen the state’s education system. The programme is being implemented in collaboration with the World Bank, aiming to make Punjab’s education system globally competitive. The initiative involves a total investment of ₹3,500 crore over the next six years, making it one of the largest education reform investments in the state’s history.

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The Telangana Legislative Assembly passed the Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026. The bill mandates salary deductions for government and private employees, including public representatives, who neglect their elderly parents. It enforces a 15% salary cut or ₹10,000, whichever is lower, to directly support parents in proven cases of neglect.

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The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences under the Ministry of AYUSH signed an MoU with Anuvadini AI, a platform developed by the All India Council for Technical Education under the Ministry of Education. The initiative aims to make evidence-based Ayurveda knowledge accessible across language barriers in India. Anuvadini AI specialises in using artificial intelligence to translate technical, scientific, and governance-related content into multiple Indian and foreign languages.

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Registrations have been opened for institution-led exposure tours under Yuva Sangam Phase VI across paired regions. Yuva Sangam is a youth exchange programme that connects young people from different parts of India to promote national integration. It targets youth aged 18–30 years, including students, National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers, Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) members, and young professionals. The programme is anchored by the Ministry of Education and implemented through Higher Education Institutions. It was launched under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) initiative to strengthen unity in diversity.

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The Telangana government has declared cancer a notifiable disease to strengthen surveillance of non-communicable diseases. All healthcare facilities, including government and private hospitals, diagnostic labs, and clinics, must report cancer cases within one month of diagnosis. The move aims to create a centralized cancer registry for accurate estimation of incidence and prevalence. It will support evidence-based policymaking, better planning of palliative care, and improved resource management. The Mehdi Nawaz Jung Institute of Oncology and Regional Cancer Centre has been designated as the Centre of Excellence for data validation and coordination with the national registry.

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The Delhi government has launched its draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0 (2026–2030), aimed at reducing pollution by transitioning to cleaner mobility. The policy proposes banning new petrol two-wheeler registrations by April 1, 2028, and switching entirely to electric three-wheelers by January 1, 2027, including tax waivers for electric cars under ₹30 lakh. The policy focuses on expanding charging stations via Delhi Transco Limited and mandates 100% electrification for commercial and government fleets.

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India’s first Petroglyph Conservation Park is being established in Ladakh on the banks of the Indus River to preserve ancient rock art. Petroglyphs are prehistoric carvings or engravings on rock surfaces depicting symbols, figures, and inscriptions. The park aims to protect endangered petroglyphs threatened by tourism, infrastructure development, and environmental factors. It will relocate and conserve carvings from vulnerable and isolated sites across Ladakh for safe preservation and public display.

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The World Anti-Doping Agency is collaborating with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to curb doping through a supply-chain focused strategy. Operation Upstream is an initiative targeting the production and distribution networks of prohibited performance-enhancing drugs. It is supported by global agencies like INTERPOL and Europol. The objective is to combat doping by dismantling supply chains rather than focusing only on athletes.

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Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organised a three-day Chintan Shivir (April 24–26, 2026) in Chandigarh on the theme “Antyodaya ka Sankalp, Amrit Kaal ka Pratibimb – Viksit Bharat @2047”. The objective is to strengthen social justice schemes, improve last-mile delivery, and create a roadmap for inclusive empowerment of marginalised communities. The Shivir focuses on best practices, gap analysis, and actionable recommendations (short-, medium-, long-term). It aims to enhance coordination, digital governance, and community participation in achieving Viksit Bharat @2047.