India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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The Narcotics Analysis and Retrieval Augmented Generation-based Investigation Tool (NARIT-AI) is an Artificial Intelligence-based system launched by the Gujarat Police to handle complex narcotics cases. It is designed to assist investigations under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, aiming to improve efficiency and conviction rates. The tool was developed by the Western Railway Police, Vadodara Division in collaboration with Gradiante Creative Services. It operates on a closed database including Supreme Court and High Court judgments and legal codes such as Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).

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Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organised a three-day Chintan Shivir (April 24–26, 2026) in Chandigarh on the theme “Antyodaya ka Sankalp, Amrit Kaal ka Pratibimb – Viksit Bharat @2047”. The objective is to strengthen social justice schemes, improve last-mile delivery, and create a roadmap for inclusive empowerment of marginalised communities. The Shivir focuses on best practices, gap analysis, and actionable recommendations (short-, medium-, long-term). It aims to enhance coordination, digital governance, and community participation in achieving Viksit Bharat @2047.

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The “Har Dwar, Dastak” campaign has been launched in Uttarakhand as part of Census 2027 to ensure door-to-door data collection. Enumerators will visit every household to collect data on 33 parameters related to amenities and assets. The Ministry of Home Affairs has deployed 20,859 enumerators and 3,670 supervisors, trained through 555 batches. This is the first fully mobile app-based digital census in India, marking a major step in digital governance. The campaign aims to ensure accurate, transparent, and real-time data collection across the state.

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The Government of Maharashtra launched the Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026 to boost investment, innovation, and employment. The policy aims to attract ₹10,000 crore investment and create over 1.5 lakh jobs. It includes the establishment of 6 AI Centres of Excellence and 5 AI Innovation Cities. The cabinet meeting was chaired by Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai.

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India deployed Aarogya Maitri portable healthcare infrastructure in Jamaica to strengthen humanitarian diplomacy. The initiative boosts India–Caribbean ties under engagement with CARICOM. It operates within India’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) framework. Aarogya Maitri Health Cube is the world’s first portable hospital, designed indigenously under Project BHISHM. It includes medical equipment like a mini-ICU, operation theatre, cooking station, food, water, power generator, blood test equipment, and an X-ray machine. This innovative hospital can provide essential healthcare in remote and high-altitude areas.

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Karnataka has launched India’s first digital grievance redressal system for gig workers on May 1, 2026. The system allows platform-based workers to report disputes related to pay and working conditions. It has been developed by the Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers Board and the e-Governance Department. The system enables real-time tracking of grievances filed by workers. It addresses issues such as wages, incentives, and working conditions. The initiative aims to ensure faster and more efficient dispute resolution. It seeks to bring transparency and accountability into the gig economy.

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The Andaman and Nicobar Administration set a Guinness World Record by unfurling the largest underwater national flag at Radhanagar Beach. The tricolour measured about 60 × 40 metres and was deployed through a coordinated effort involving multiple agencies and trained divers. Personnel from the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Andaman and Nicobar Police, and Forest Department participated in the operation. The event was officially certified by Guinness World Records adjudicator Rishi Nath in the presence of Lieutenant Governor D. K. Joshi. The achievement highlights the islands’ growing importance as a hub for adventure tourism and marine activities.

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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).

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Recently, an Indian sailor died and several others were injured after a wooden dhow caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz. A Dhow is a traditional wooden sailing vessel used mainly in the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and East African and Middle Eastern coasts. Dhows have long, narrow hulls and are mainly propelled by sails. They are believed to have originated before 600 CE and played a major role in maritime trade and fishing. Countries such as Oman, Yemen, India, and East African coastal regions traditionally used dhows extensively.

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Delhi Pollution Control Committee launched the ‘Road RADAR’ initiative to strengthen monitoring of air pollution across Delhi’s road network. The programme focuses on real-time identification and rapid redressal of pollution hotspots across the city. Under the initiative, 13 field surveyors have been deployed across districts for daily road inspections. The initiative introduces scientific monitoring, real-time reporting, and departmental accountability for controlling dispersed pollution sources.