India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Delhi Cantonment Board launched the Swachhata Monitoring & Automated Reporting Tool (SMART) to improve sanitation and civic service monitoring. SMART automates data collection, reporting and performance tracking, replacing manual systems that caused delays and fragmented monitoring. The system uses a four-tier monitoring structure: Supervisors submit updates, ASIs verify, Officers In-Charge track, and CEO reviews consolidated reports. AI-enabled analytics are being integrated to minimise human intervention, identify recurring issues, classify problems, generate intelligent alerts, and prioritise critical areas.

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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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RISA: Timeless Tribal is a premium national brand launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to promote and preserve India’s tribal crafts, textiles, and embroidery. The scheme is implemented by TRIFED (Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India) to support Vocal for Local and the Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative by adding value to tribal products. The brand aims to showcase India’s indigenous craftsmanship in both domestic and international premium markets, positioning tribal products as high-end and globally competitive.

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Atomic Energy Regulatory Board approved excavation for Units 1 & 2 of Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Nuclear Power Project. It is located in Banswara, Rajasthan, near Mahi Dam on Mahi River. It is developed by Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Limited, a joint venture of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited and National Thermal Power Corporation Limited. It is part of India’s “fleet mode” initiative—standardized construction of 10 identical 700 megawatt reactors for efficiency.

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The 47th Raising Day of Project Chetak was celebrated in Bikaner, Rajasthan by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Project Chetak was established in 1980 in the strategically important western sector of India. It plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining infrastructure across Rajasthan, Punjab, and northern Gujarat. The project has significantly contributed to border connectivity, national security, and regional development. It is one of the largest BRO projects in terms of geographical coverage.

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The Maharashtra government has launched the “Majha Gaon, Arogyasampann Gaon” (My Village, Healthy Village) initiative to provide accessible, preventive healthcare services directly to rural and remote areas. With a budget of ₹65.25 crore, this initiative focuses on improving sanitation, nutrition, and controlling lifestyle diseases while empowering villages to become self-sufficient in health management. It prioritizes maternal and child health, alongside mental health awareness. The initiative involves creating committees from state to village levels to monitor progress, aiming for active public participation.

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The Jammu and Kashmir government is reviving the historic Mohra Power Project to boost hydropower development amid the Indus Waters Treaty remaining in abeyance. The Mohra (Mahura) Power Project is located on the Jhelum River in Uri, Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir. It was commissioned in 1905 and is regarded as the first hydroelectric power plant in the Kashmir Valley. The project was originally designed as a run-of-the-river hydropower plant with a capacity of about 5 MW. It is now being upgraded to a capacity of 10.5 MW to enhance power generation.

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Food Safety and Standards Authority of India conducted nearly 4 lakh inspections across food establishments in 2025-26. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. FSSAI operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

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The State Health Agency of Tripura was recognised as the best small state for fast settlement of suspicious claims in FY 2025–26. The achievement was under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and the Chief Minister Jan Arogya Yojana. The award was presented at a two-day Chintan Shivir held in Pune. The state recorded the fastest turnaround time in processing and resolving suspicious insurance claims. The recognition reflects strong coordination among state agencies, districts, and stakeholders. It highlights efficient implementation and improved healthcare service delivery for beneficiaries.

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Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology established a Coastal Atmospheric Research Testbed (C-ART) at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam. The initiative is under the Ministry of Earth Sciences as part of Mission Mausam. It aims to enhance coastal weather observation, forecasting, and research collaboration. Advanced instruments like disdrometers, Automatic Weather Stations (AWS), and eddy covariance towers are installed. It will improve monsoon studies, numerical weather prediction models, and data assimilation. The facility will strengthen early warning systems for cyclones and extreme weather events.