India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Delhi has become the 29th State/Union Territory to implement Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN), also known as Bhu-Aadhaar. The aim is to ensure clear land ownership records and reduce land disputes. ULPIN was started in 2021 under Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP). DILRMP means Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme of the Central Government. New digital land maps will be created using drone surveys and high-resolution imaging.

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The Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, launched the CM Jan Sunwai Portal and a mobile app to enable citizens to submit complaints online. The portal serves as an integrated, user-friendly platform where people can register grievances related to any government department without technical difficulties. Complaints, jurisdictions, and departmental officers have been pre-mapped in the system to ensure clarity and faster resolution. Citizens can file complaints through four modes: the portal, mobile app, call centre (1902), and offline submission at the Chief Minister’s Office. A three-tier grievance redressal system has been introduced, comprising a Grievance Redressal Officer, an Appellate Authority, and a Final Appellate Authority.

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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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South Central Railway (SCR) launched the next-generation Rail Parcel Application, a digital e-marketplace for door-to-door parcel booking and delivery via trains. The app was formally launched by Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, General Manager, SCR, at a Rail Parcel Logistics conclave. SCR is the first Indian Railways zone to implement this app, marking a digital transformation of the parcel business. The app eliminates physical forms and queues, offering faster, reliable parcel movement, increased transparency, and enhanced customer convenience. It integrates first mile (pick-up), mid-mile (rail transport), and last mile (delivery) services into a single platform.

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Mumbai’s suburban district launched the ‘Saksham Skill Survey’, the first initiative of its kind in India, to assess the skills of youth aged 18–40 and enhance employability. The survey will cover 55,000 households in the H-West ward of Mumbai. Conducted door-to-door using AI, it will collect data on educational qualifications, skill interests, and training needs for employment. It is based on survey results, candidates will be provided a list of government-approved institutions and relevant courses. The aim is to train at least 15,000 candidates by next year and make 5,000 self-reliant through employment or entrepreneurship.

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The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government is working to make the state a ‘green state’ through large scale sapling plantations. The ‘Green Choupal’ initiative engages public participation in more than 15,000 villages through monthly Gram Sabha meetings led by Gram Pradhans. It was launched by Uttar Pradesh government. Over the past nine years, more than 242 crore saplings have been planted, increasing forest cover by 559.19 sq km according to India State of Forest Report 2023.

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Tamil Nadu leads India in deceased organ donation under Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu. The state recorded 57 deceased organ donors in the first two months of 2026, almost one per day. Tamil Nadu began a structured deceased organ donation system as early as 2008, ahead of many states. Though slowed during Covid years, the programme was later strengthened through coordination of policymakers, bureaucracy, technocrats, media and civil society. The model is now considered sustainable, based on scientific approach and strong ethical values.

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The Kerala Health Department has launched the MeHEALTH mobile application to help citizens access information about nearby government healthcare facilities. The app enables users to locate government hospitals within a 10-kilometre radius, making it easier for patients to identify accessible medical services. Through the platform, users can view detailed information about hospitals. A key feature of the app is the facility to book doctor appointments online, allowing patients to schedule consultations in advance. MeHEALTH app aims to improve accessibility, transparency, and convenience in public healthcare services in Kerala.

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Gujarat is establishing its first hi-tech nursery in Davas village, Deesa taluka, Banaskantha district to boost afforestation and conserve rare plant species. The project will cover 13 acres at an estimated cost of Rs 3.5 crore, implemented by the Gujarat Forest Department and Social Forestry Department, under Forest and Environment Minister Pravin Mali. The nursery aims to produce high-quality, disease-free, and robust saplings using advanced technologies, controlled environments, and scientific cultivation methods.

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Kavach 4.0 has been successfully commissioned on 1,452 route km of Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors. Kavach is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system that prevents train collisions by automatically controlling speed and braking if the loco pilot fails. It is developed by Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) in collaboration with Indian industry. The system aims for Zero Accidents by preventing Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD), controlling overspeeding, and ensuring safety in adverse weather like fog.