India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Puducherry deployed a humanoid robot named Nila for the first time during Assembly elections at VOC Government School on 8 April 2026. Nila is an event-based interactive humanoid robot developed by Robo Mirror. The purpose is to create a high-tech, voter-friendly environment and attract young and first-time voters. It was dressed in a traditional saree, welcomed voters with flowers, and guided them inside the polling booth.

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Researchers found a traditional herbal formulation used by the Konyak tribe of Nagaland showing anti-cancer potential, highlighting the importance of indigenous medicinal knowledge. The Konyaks mainly inhabit Mon district of Nagaland. The term “Konyak” is derived from ‘Whao’ (head) and ‘Nyak’ (black), meaning “men with black hair.” They are of Mongoloid origin, and about 95% of the population follows Christianity. Their language belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language family (a major Asian linguistic group).

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Delhi Traffic Police aunched Project SANGAM (Synergistic Action and Networked Governance for Area Mobility) initiative for coordinated traffic management) to improve traffic systems in Delhi. It focuses on community participation and coordinated governance. It brings together Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs: local resident groups), Market Welfare Associations, and civic bodies like Public Works Department (PWD: government infrastructure agency) and Municipal Corporation. It aims at real-time resolution of issues like congestion, unauthorised parking, and pedestrian safety.

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Members of the Matua community reportedly faced voter deletions during Special Intensive Revision in West Bengal. The Matua community is a marginalized Hindu sect with roots in the 19th century. The Matua community is primarily found in the Bengal region, with a significant presence in both West Bengal and Bangladesh. It was founded by Harichand Thakur in the 1860s against caste discrimination. Matuas are the second largest Scheduled Caste (SC) group in West Bengal.

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North India’s water and energy security will improve as the 300 megawatt Lakhwar Hydroelectric Project on the Yamuna River in Uttarakhand progresses after review by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The Lakhwar project is a multipurpose hydroelectric project located near Lohari village in Dehradun district and is being developed by Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam. It includes a 204 metre high concrete gravity dam, three steel-lined penstocks, and an underground powerhouse with three vertical Francis turbines of 100 megawatts each.

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The Ministry of Culture launched “VM Frames” filmmaking competition to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram. The national song was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and symbolizes India’s freedom struggle. The initiative is part of year-long celebrations led by the Government of India. VM Frames invites citizens to express themes of patriotism, unity, and cultural identity. Categories include Reels, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Films, and Short Films. Total prize pool is up to ₹50 lakh across categories. It aims to engage youth and creators in storytelling about New India.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the ‘Abhilekh Patal’ portal of the National Archives of India during Mann Ki Baat, promoting access to India’s historical records. Abhilekh Patal is an official web portal launched by the National Archives of India under the Ministry of Culture to provide online access to historical records. The portal hosts more than 200 million digitised documents, including manuscripts, letters, and archival records of major historical events and personalities.

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Israel recently conducted Operation Wings of Dawn to airlift members of the Bnei Menashe amid West Asia tensions. The Bnei Menashe, also called Shinlung, originate from Mizoram and Manipur and belong to Tibeto-Burman groups like Chin, Kuki, and Mizo. They claim descent from the Biblical tribe of Manasseh, one of the Ten Lost Tribes exiled by the Assyrian Empire in 722 BC. Initially Christians, they later adopted Judaism and celebrate festivals like Sukkot. Migration routes included Persia, Afghanistan, Tibet, and China before reaching India ~300–500 years ago.

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Ladakh has approved the creation of five new districts, increasing the total from 2 to 7. The new districts are Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass. Earlier, Ladakh had only Leh and Kargil as its districts. The move was approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs under Amit Shah in August 2024. The objective is to strengthen grassroots governance, decentralise administration, and improve service delivery. It will enhance opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship, and regional development. Ladakh became a Union Territory in 2019 after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Uttar Pradesh has become the first state to introduce a 10-year ‘warranty’ (Operations & Maintenance commitment) for rural drinking water schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Under the Jal Arpan initiative, ownership and management of water supply schemes have been transferred to Gram Panchayats. The move strengthens decentralised governance and community participation in water management. The state has expanded water quality monitoring infrastructure with district, state, and mobile laboratories (NABL-accredited).