India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Government of Bihar launched the One-Time Traffic Challan Settlement Scheme-2026 on 9 May 2026. The scheme offers up to 50% relaxation on penalties for pending e-challans older than 90 days. It aims to reduce court cases and lessen the financial burden on citizens. The scheme covers minor traffic violations such as helmet, seat belt, and speeding offences. It is valid throughout the financial year 2026–27. Settlement facilities are available through special desks and designated counters at Lok Adalats and transport offices across Bihar.

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Odisha emerged as the top-performing state in house completion under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0. Odisha maintained the number one rank in house completion performance from March 2025 to March 2026. Under PMAY-U 2.0, the state sanctioned 24,625 houses and geo-tagged 23,464 sites. The scheme was launched nationwide in September 2024 to achieve the “Housing for All” vision.

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Ministry of Textiles launched the Bharat Tex 2026 Event App to support India’s largest global textile event, Bharat Tex 2026. The app includes features such as AI Smart Assistant, business matchmaking, networking tools, QR-based lead capture, real-time updates, and venue navigation. It supports structured business engagement by helping users schedule meetings and discover exhibitors.

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Haryana’s first constellation garden has been developed at Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary in the Seonsar forest area of Pehowa. The sanctuary is located in the districts of Kaithal district and Kurukshetra district. It is culturally linked to the mythical Saraswati River, believed to have flowed through the region. A 400-year-old Mughal-era well made of lakhauri bricks is also located within the sanctuary.

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Recently, the Border Roads Organisation celebrated the 37th Raising Day of Project UDAYAK. Project UDAYAK is a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) initiative focused on developing strategic road infrastructure in the far-eastern region of India. The project was established on 1 June 1990 at Doomdooma in Assam as part of infrastructure restructuring in the eastern border areas. The name “Udayak,” meaning “Rising Sun,” reflects the fact that the first rays of sunlight in India fall within the project’s area of responsibility.

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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched Navachar Mantra, a national initiative to strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship and support innovators across India. It is implemented by National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development with Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer as the technical knowledge partner. The programme aims to identify, nurture, and support grassroots innovators and early-stage entrepreneurs, especially from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, aspirational districts, and underserved regions.

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The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the VYOMA Innovation Challenge. The initiative aims to promote open-source, multilingual, voice-first AI solutions that can function in offline and low-connectivity environments. It has been launched in collaboration with Current AI and Kalpa Impact. The challenge is built around Sunno Sutra, a multilingual, voice-first, open-source handheld AI device developed jointly by BHASHINI and Current AI.

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The Andhra Pradesh Government recently launched ‘Shishu Maapan’, an AI-powered mobile application for assessing newborn health parameters without physical contact. The app has been developed in partnership with Wadhwani AI and integrates with existing health-worker platforms. Frontline health workers such as ASHA workers and ANMs can record a short video of an infant using a smartphone. The AI system automatically measures weight, height, head circumference, chest circumference, and shoulder width. The application generates alerts if it detects growth deficiencies or developmental abnormalities, enabling timely medical intervention.

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The Ministry of Ayush has launched the Yoga Park Portal to transform parks across India into community wellness hubs. The portal was launched by Prataprao Jadhav during the 25-day countdown event for the International Day of Yoga 2026 at Khajuraho. The initiative aims to promote yoga, meditation, preventive healthcare, and healthy lifestyles through existing public parks. Panchayati Raj Institutions, Urban Local Bodies, Resident Welfare Associations, NGOs, and corporate entities can participate in developing Yoga Parks.

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Under Operation DRISHTI, the Indian Army and Indian Air Force have launched a Mega Advanced Surgical Eye Camp at Military Hospital Namkum, Ranchi. The camp is conducted from June 15–19, 2026, to provide free advanced eye surgeries to more than 200 beneficiaries. Operation DRISHTI is a flagship humanitarian healthcare initiative of the Armed Forces Medical Services and the Indian Army. The initiative focuses on providing advanced ophthalmic treatment and free sight-restoring surgeries. It aims to deliver specialised eye care services to remote, underserved, and difficult regions across India.