India Current Affairs [Nation & States] MCQs

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Delhi Government launched CM Shri Schools as India’s first Artificial Intelligence-driven comprehensive education model. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the first school at Sarojini Nagar and laid foundation for 75 schools. The initiative aligns with National Education Policy to provide technology-integrated and globally competitive education in government schools. Schools will function as Centres of Excellence with modern infrastructure and holistic development.

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Three terrorists were killed in joint security operation “Trashi-I” in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. Operation was launched on specific intelligence about presence of three Pakistani terrorists in Passerkoot area of Chatroo belt. Terrorists hiding in mudhouse opened fire, leading to intense gunfight in difficult terrain. Joint teams of Army 11 Rashtriya Rifles, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted operation. Contact was re-established around 11 AM and all three terrorists were neutralised. Two AK-47 rifles and other warlike materials were recovered.

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The process of obtaining passports has been made easier for residents of Kutch district in Gujarat. The Regional Passport Office Ahmedabad launched a three-day Mobile Passport Van service in Bhuj from 25 February. The Mobile Passport Seva Van is a citizen-centric, doorstep initiative launched by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, aimed at improving last-mile delivery of passport services. It is specifically designed to assist residents in rural, remote, and underserved areas where Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) are not readily available, allowing them to apply for fresh or renewed passports without traveling to distant cities

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Varanasi entered the Guinness World Records by planting 2,51,446 saplings in one hour at Sujabad Domari, surpassing China’s 2018 record of 1,53,981 saplings. The record was verified by Guinness World Records adjudicator Rishinath using drone surveillance and a digital counting system. Certificate presented to Mayor Ashok Kumar Tiwari and Municipal Commissioner Himanshu Nagpal. Plantation covered nearly 350 bighas, developed as an urban forest with coordination among the Municipal Corporation, government departments, institutions, and social organisations.

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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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NITI Aayog signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) with UNICEF India to support strategic interventions in Aspirational Districts and Blocks. The agreement aims to leverage both institutions’ strengths to improve maternal and child nutrition in underserved areas. UNICEF India, via IMPAct4Nutrition (I4N), will provide technical expertise and engage businesses, public sector enterprises, and industry associations to channel Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) investments into nutrition-focused initiatives. IMPAct4Nutrition (I4N) is primarily an initiative of UNICEF India.

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The Government of Andhra Pradesh has released a Draft Population Management Policy to address declining fertility rates and future demographic challenges. The policy aims to increase the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) from 1.5 to the replacement level of 2.1, encouraging families to have a third child through financial and social incentives. Total Fertility Rate (TFR) indicates the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime; 2.1 is considered necessary to maintain a stable population. The policy proposes a “Poshana – Shiksha – Suraksha” incentive package.

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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), India launched the ‘Say No To Proxy Sarpanch’ social media campaign to address the practice of proxy leadership in Gram Panchayats. The campaign, coinciding with International Women’s Day, runs until 18 March 2026 and encourages citizens to celebrate real women Sarpanches and speak against the “Sarpanch Pati Culture.” It targets situations where elected women leaders are sidelined, and male relatives like husbands (“Sarpanch Patis”) exercise authority in their place. The initiative seeks to raise nationwide awareness, amplify village voices, and promote authentic grassroots leadership.

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The Government of Uttar Pradesh has launched Project GANGA (Government Assisted Network for Growth & Advancement) to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to over 2 million households within 2–3 years. An Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the State Transformation Commission (STC) and One OTT Entertainment Limited (OIL) in Lucknow. The project aims to expand digital connectivity in rural and semi-urban areas and generate over 1 lakh jobs. Around 8,000–10,000 Digital Service Providers (DSPs) will be developed at the Nyaya Panchayat level to deliver broadband and digital services in villages.

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Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated India’s first Samriddhi Centre at Umri village in Guna district, Madhya Pradesh. The centre is an integrated rural service hub designed to improve service delivery and digital access in villages. It provides multiple services like healthcare, education, banking, agriculture support, and other citizen services at one place. It is part of the Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Project, combining physical infrastructure with digital technology. The centre aims to ensure seamless and efficient service delivery in rural areas.