India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Ministry of Women and Child Development organised the Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat at Kartavya Path, New Delhi to mark International Women’s Day 2026. SheLeadsBharat is a national campaign highlighted through the Shakti Walk initiative. The initiative celebrates the leadership and contributions of women in India. The walk was part of International Women’s Day celebrations by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. The aim is to promote women’s empowerment and leadership across all sectors. It celebrates Nari Shakti and the role of women in nation-building. The initiative aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

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The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar, Asia’s largest tulip garden, was inaugurated on 16 March 2026 by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, marking the start of the spring tourism season. The garden is spread over 74 acres at the foothills of the Zabarwan Range, overlooking Dal Lake. It features over 1.8 million tulips across 70–75 varieties, including imported varieties from the Netherlands. The garden’s vibrant floral display attracts tourists from across India and abroad, turning the valley into a colorful and picturesque landscape.

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As of February 2026, 1,244 Labour Rooms (LRs) and 917 Maternity Operation Theatres (MOTs) in public health facilities are certified under LaQshya. The LaQshya (Labour Room Quality Improvement Initiative) is a program by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare aimed at reducing maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity. It improves the quality of care in public health facility labour rooms and maternity OTs during delivery and the immediate postpartum period, focusing on respectful care and improved clinical processes.

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The Ministry of Mines notified the Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydrocarbon Energy Minerals) Concession (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026. It complements the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act, 1957 (amended in 2025) to enhance mineral self-reliance. The objective is to optimize allocation and improve efficiency in extraction of critical and deep-seated minerals like gold, copper, and lithium. Areal cap fixed at 10% for Mining Lease and 30% for Composite Licence. States must approve inclusion of critical minerals within 30 days.

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A 250-member youth delegation from Jammu and Kashmir met Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan at Uprashtrapati Bhavan. The delegation was part of the ‘Watan Ko Jano’ initiative organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs to promote national integration and exposure. The programme aims to strengthen the spirit of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” through cultural exchange and awareness among youth.

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The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project is a proposed 11,000 Megawatt hydropower project on the Siang River near Geku village in Upper Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh. The Siang River is the upper course of the Brahmaputra River, making the project strategically significant. The project is envisioned as one of India’s largest hydropower reservoirs. It also serves as a strategic response to China’s proposed dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo. The project is being developed by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation and North Eastern Electric Power Corporation.

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The upgraded Prashast 2.0 app has been developed to screen 21 types of disabilities among children. It is launched by the Department of School Education and Literacy. The app helps in early identification, assessment, and certification of Children with Special Needs (CWSN). It connects teachers, school heads, special educators, and students for school-level screening. Identified students are linked to support services under Samagra Shiksha.

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The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has permitted major equipment erection at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project Units 5 and 6. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board is India’s premier authority for nuclear and radiation safety. It was established on November 15, 1983, under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962. Its regulatory powers are derived from the Atomic Energy Act and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The main objective of the Board is to ensure safe use of nuclear energy and ionising radiation without risk to people and the environment. Its headquarters is located in Mumbai.

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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released guidelines for Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) 2.0. Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) was launched in 2013 under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) to improve child health and provide comprehensive care. It targets children from birth to 18 years for screening of four Ds: Defects at birth, Diseases, Deficiencies, and Developmental delays. The programme covers 32 health conditions for early detection and provides free treatment, including surgeries at tertiary care level.

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Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda recently launched the Swasth Bharat Portal during the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity. The portal aims to create an integrated, efficient, and scalable digital public health architecture in India. The Swasth Bharat Portal functions as an aggregator platform using an Application Programming Interface (API)-based federated architecture to ensure interoperability among different national health programmes. It provides a single interface for healthcare workers such as Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs), Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), Community Health Officers (CHOs), and Medical Officers (MOs).