Latest Current Affairs 2026: Daily National, International, Economy, Environment & Security Updates for Competitive Exams
17&18 March 2026 Explore the latest current affairs of 2026 with daily updates covering important developments from India and across the world. This section provides concise and reliable news on national events, international relations, economy,…
Public Insurance Registry (PIR): IRDAI’s Digital Reform for India’s Insurance Sector
Source: Economic Times Context: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has proposed the creation of a Public Insurance Registry (PIR) to modernise India’s insurance data infrastructure. The proposal was discussed at a…
Bima Sugam 2026: IRDAI’s Plan to Launch Standardised Insurance Products in India
Source: Business Standard Context: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is set to launch standardised insurance products on the Bima Sugam digital platform in 2026. The roadmap was finalised during a meeting between IRDAI…
RBI Wins “Initiative of the Year” for .bank.in Domain: Enhancing Cybersecurity in Digital Banking
Source: Economic Times Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been awarded the “Initiative of the Year” by Central Banking for launching the .bank.in domain, a dedicated internet domain for India’s banking sector. This recognition highlights…
Dual-Sex Crab (Vela carli): First Case of Gynandromorphy in Gecarcinucidae
Source: The Hindu What is the Dual-Sex Crab (Vela carli)? The dual-sex crab (Vela carli) is a rare freshwater crab species in which scientists have observed gynandromorphy—a biological condition where a single organism exhibits both male and female…
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 Withdrawn: Key Details, Reasons and Significance
Source: TOI Context: The Government of India has withdrawn the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 from the Lok Sabha to incorporate further changes and improvements. The withdrawal motion was moved by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush…
Exercise Sea Dragon 2026: US-Led Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise in Indo-Pacific
Source: TOI What is Exercise Sea Dragon? Exercise Sea Dragon is a United States Navy-led multinational Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercise conducted annually in the Western Pacific Ocean near Guam. It focuses on enhancing coordination among maritime…
24 Speed Post: India Post’s Next-Day Guaranteed Delivery Service (2026)
Source: The Hindu What is 24 Speed Post? 24 Speed Post is a premium next-day (D+1) guaranteed delivery service launched by the Department of Posts under the Ministry of Communications on 17 March 2026. It is designed to provide fast, secure, and…
Sharansthli Initiative
Context: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir distributed compassionate appointment letters to 50 next of kin of terrorism victims in Srinagar under the Sharansthli initiative, aimed at supporting families affected by terrorism. About…
Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) System
Source: The New Indian Express Context: The Indian Army has operationalised its seventh Pinaka regiment and is raising an eighth regiment, with plans to expand the fleet to ten regiments by next year. This expansion strengthens India’s long-range…