India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) tested an indigenously developed Floating LiDAR Buoy System off Muttom coast, Tamil Nadu. It is a high-tech ocean instrument that measures wind conditions using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology. The system combines a floating buoy with laser-based sensors to study atmospheric conditions over the sea. It emits laser pulses that reflect from air particles, and the returned signals are analysed to measure wind speed, direction, and patterns. It can capture detailed wind data up to 300 metres above sea level, which is better than traditional instruments.

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) funding to the Cotton Corporation of India for the cotton season 2023–24. The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) was established on 31 July 1970 and functions as a Public Sector Undertaking under the Companies Act, 1956. It operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.

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The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, launched in February 2024, promotes the installation of rooftop solar (RTS) systems in residential households across India. As of 19 March 2026, over 26.19 lakh rooftop solar systems have been installed under the scheme. The scheme aims to achieve one crore installations in residential households by the end of FY 2026-27, supporting India’s clean energy goals. It is a demand-driven scheme, open to all grid-connected residential consumers who can apply through a national online portal. States such as Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Kerala have emerged as major contributors to rooftop solar adoption under the scheme.

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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW – Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) launched upgraded IDSP (Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme). IDSP (Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme) started in 2004 under NHM (National Health Mission), tracks infectious diseases and outbreaks. The upgrade focuses on early detection and real-time surveillance of bio-threats. It now covers bio-emergencies, bio-warfare, and bio-terrorism preparedness.

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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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Students from Jayshree Periwal International School, Jaipur, developed the Veer Sahara App, a digital platform to connect defence families with government welfare schemes. The app uses a step-by-step form and AI-assisted voice guidance to help users easily navigate the process. It identifies relevant schemes and awards based on user input and provides direct application links. It aims to support ex-servicemen, widows, dependents, and families of martyrs by reducing complexity, delays, and dependence on intermediaries.

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Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest monthly rooftop solar installations (52,729) under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, marking the best performance since the scheme’s launch. The state has over 4.48 lakh cumulative installations and ranks third nationally, with potential to move to second place. A record 3,188 installations were achieved in a single day (March 31, 2026). Total installed capacity reached 1,524.61 megawatts (MW), generating 68–70 lakh units of electricity daily. Subsidies worth ₹4,000 crore (including ₹2,985 crore from the Centre) have been disbursed. Households consuming up to 300 units/month are getting near-zero electricity bills, while others see 30–70% savings.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Karmayogi Sadhana Saptah on the foundation day of the Capacity Building Commission (CBC). The Capacity Building Commission (CBC) was established in 2021 as the executive body and custodian of Mission Karmayogi. It functions as an autonomous body under the Prime Minister’s Public Human Resources Council (PMHRC). The objective is to transform civil services from a rules-based system to a roles-based administration, improving efficiency and accountability.

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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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The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation celebrated its 25th Foundation Day on 10 April in New Delhi. National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) was established in 2001 as a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The objective is to promote socio-economic and educational upliftment of Scheduled Tribes (STs) through self-employment and financial support.