India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026, a youth-focused initiative to increase understanding of the Union Budget. The initiative connects the Union Budget 2026 with citizens’ everyday lives through participatory engagement of youth from colleges, institutions, and coaching centres. The competition runs on the MY Bharat platform, with the first round being a national-level online quiz.

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched Kaushal Rath with All India Society for Electronics and Computer Technology (AISECT). It is a mobile Artificial Intelligence (AI) awareness initiative under National AI Literacy Programme “Yuva AI for All.” It aims to democratise basic AI education in semi-urban and underserved areas. The mobile unit is a computer lab with internet, audio-visual tools and training modules. It will visit schools, colleges and Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).

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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched a first-of-its-kind ‘Bee Corridor’ initiative along National Highways. The project will create continuous stretches of bee-friendly flowering trees and plants to ensure year-round nectar and pollen. It shifts focus from ornamental to ecological plantations for pollinator conservation. Native species like Neem, Karanj, Mahua, Palash, Bottle Brush, Jamun, and Siris will be planted. Clusters will be developed every 500 meters to 1 kilometer, matching bee foraging distance. At least three corridors will be developed in 2026–27. Around 40 lakh trees will be planted, with 60% under Bee Corridor, promoting sustainable highway development.

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The Punjab Pollution Control Board launches a special drive to make Holla Mohalla celebrations free from single-use plastic. The initiative receives support from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, which manages major gurdwaras. The Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib appeals to langar committees to replace plastic utensils with steel or biodegradable alternatives. PPCB announces free distribution of biodegradable plates and bowls to langar organisers during the festival. Holla Mohalla takes place from 27 February to 3 March at Anandpur Sahib and Kiratpur Sahib.

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The Gujarat government allocated Rs 20 crore in the 2026–27 state budget for Namo Gaurav Park projects, with a total proposed outlay of Rs 100 crore, to develop modern recreational infrastructure in municipal corporation areas. The parks, under the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department, will provide safe, inclusive, and vibrant community spaces for all age groups. The initiative aims to strengthen community bonds, enhance urban ecology, promote biodiversity, improve climate resilience, and raise the quality of urban life.

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RailOne, the SuperApp of Indian Railways, crossed two crore downloads within eight months of its launch. The app surpassed five lakh ticket bookings per day in February 2026. It was developed by Centre for Railway Information Systems. It was launched by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on 1 July. RailOne integrates services like reserved and unreserved ticketing, platform tickets, train enquiries, PNR status, and other passenger utilities. RailTech Policy promotes innovation by engaging startups, innovators, industry, and institutions for Indian Railways modernization.

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Recently, the Controller General of Accounts launched the Government Bank Dashboard and Government Bank Manual in New Delhi. CGA is the Principal Accounting Adviser to the Government of India. It was established for departmentalisation of Union Government accounts. It manages central government exchequer control and conducts internal audits. It prepares and consolidates accounts of the Union Government. It functions under the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.

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The High Court of Karnataka issued a notice to the Centre and State government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging approvals for Sharavathi Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project (PSHP). Sharavathi Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project (PSHP) is proposed on Sharavathi River in Shivamogga district, Karnataka. The project aims to generate 2,000 Megawatts (MW), making it the largest PSHP in India. It is developed by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL).

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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stones for four riverine lighthouses along the Brahmaputra River, the first such lighthouses on an inland waterway in India. The lighthouses will be constructed at Bogibeel, Pandu, Silghat, and Biswanath Ghat along National Waterway-2, with a total investment of ₹84 crore. The project aims to strengthen inland waterways as a sustainable, cost-efficient transport mode, reducing carbon emissions compared to road transport.

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The Government of Andhra Pradesh has released a Draft Population Management Policy to address declining fertility rates and future demographic challenges. The policy aims to increase the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) from 1.5 to the replacement level of 2.1, encouraging families to have a third child through financial and social incentives. Total Fertility Rate (TFR) indicates the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime; 2.1 is considered necessary to maintain a stable population. The policy proposes a “Poshana – Shiksha – Suraksha” incentive package.