One Liner Current Affairs: March 2026

National Affairs

1. The proposed IT Rules amendment would let the I&B Ministry send takedown notices directly to individual social media users. Notes ›
2. Vijaypat Singhania, former chairman of the Raymond Group, died on 28 March 2026 aged 87. Notes ›

Government Schemes

3. The Indian Army signed its first-ever capital procurement contract through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). Notes ›

Banking & Finance

4. IRDAI approved amendments requiring all insurers to follow Ind AS in financial statements from 1 April 2026. Notes ›
5. RBI capped banks' Net Open Position at $100 million, but the rupee slipped past ₹95 per dollar. Notes ›
6. A high-level committee led by ex-CVC Pratyush Sinha reviewed SEBI's conflict of interest framework after Hindenburg Research's allegations; it reported in November 2024. Notes ›

Economy

7. India's IIP grew 5.2% in February 2026, up marginally from a revised 5.1% in January (provisional 4.8%). Notes ›
8. The Union government retained the 4% inflation target with a ±2 percentage point band for the next five years. Notes ›

Science & Technology

9. The inaugural meeting of the BRIC-Research Advisory Board was held at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad. Notes ›
10. ESA launched Celeste demonstrators IOD-1 and IOD-2 on 28 March 2026 on a Rocket Lab Electron from New Zealand. Notes ›

Environment & Ecology

11. A Great Indian Bustard chick was born in Kutch, Gujarat, after a decade, through Operation Egg Transfer. Notes ›

Defence & Security

12. A Bill introduced in the Rajya Sabha governs recruitment, promotion and service terms for Group A officers in CAPFs. Notes ›

Reports & Indexes

13. UNESCO's GEM Report 2026 says 273 million children and youth were out of school in 2024, about one in six. Notes ›

Awards & Persons

14. Sheetal Devi from Jammu and Kashmir was named World Archery Para Archer of the Year 2025. Notes ›
15. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan presented the 20th Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards in New Delhi. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. A Lancet report says India has roughly 1 in 10 of all maternal deaths worldwide. Notes ›
2. Alex Fitzpatrick claimed his first DP World Tour title. Notes ›
3. Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) operationalised India's first Port of Refuge in March 2026. Notes ›

Government Schemes

4. The government revised the PM E-DRIVE Scheme, with a total outlay of ₹10,900 crore. Notes ›

Banking & Finance

5. RBI imposed monetary penalties on four entities: Union Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Bank of India and Pine Labs. Notes ›
6. The RBI released Payments Vision 2028, titled 'Shaping India's Payment Frontier'. Notes ›

Economy

7. RBI capped banks' net open forex positions at $100 million, with a deadline of 10 April 2026. Notes ›

International Affairs

8. India's DGCA and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) signed a working arrangement in March 2026. Notes ›

Environment & Ecology

9. The International Day of Zero Waste is observed every year on 30 March, and was first marked in 2023. Notes ›

Defence & Security

10. The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹445 crore contract with JSC Rosoboronexport for the Tunguska 2K22M for the Indian Army. Notes ›
11. The Ministry of Defence issued a request for proposals on 25 March 2026 to integrate ASRAAM on the MiG-29UPG. Notes ›
12. India assumed the Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) for 2026-2028. Notes ›

Reports & Indexes

13. MoSPI released the PLFS Annual Report 2025 with overall LFPR at 59.3% and unemployment at 3.1%. Notes ›

Awards & Persons

14. Indian forward Gurjant Singh retired from international hockey in March 2026. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Jitin Prasada. Notes ›
2. Kerala launched MLATrack.com, described as India's first digital platform tracking MLAs' legislative performance. Notes ›
3. PM Modi inaugurated Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, on 28 March 2026. Notes ›

Government Schemes

4. Union Ministers launched the PRISM-SG Portal on 25 March 2026 in New Delhi. Notes ›
5. A three-year action plan for the Nasha Mukt Vidyalaya Initiative was issued by the Ministry of Education. Notes ›

Banking & Finance

6. The National Housing Bank launched the Gruh Sugam Portal for defence, paramilitary and government personnel. Notes ›
7. In Q4 FY26 RBI bought roughly ₹3.5 trillion of government bonds through OMOs. Notes ›
8. SEBI approved Lakshya Asset Management Company in March 2026 to begin a mutual fund business. Notes ›

Economy

9. The inflation targeting framework now covers 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031. Notes ›

Environment & Ecology

10. Earth Hour 2026 fell on Saturday, 28 March, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm local time. Notes ›

Awards & Persons

11. Nandamuri Balakrishna received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026. Notes ›
12. Spain's Carolina Marin retired from badminton in March 2026 because of persistent knee injuries. Notes ›
13. The 8th Hockey India Annual Awards were held in New Delhi on 27 March 2026. Notes ›
14. Nominations for Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2026 run from 28 March to 11 May 2026. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. Periasamy Kumaran, until now Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, is India's new High Commissioner to the UK. Notes ›

Government Schemes

2. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, approved continuing the IVFRT Scheme for five years, 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031. Notes ›

Banking & Finance

3. SEBI launched the Verified App Label in March 2026, announced by Tuhin Kanta Pandey, to protect investors from fraudulent apps. Notes ›
4. Grameen Credit Score (GCS) is a rural-focused scoring mechanism for borrowers who have no formal credit history. Notes ›

Economy

5. India explored a local currency mechanism for oil trade with Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Notes ›
6. Foreign Portfolio Investors sold a record ₹1.1 lakh crore of Indian assets in March 2026, per NSDL data. Notes ›
7. Indian banks proposed a temporary loan moratorium for MSMEs to RBI and the Government because of West Asia tensions. Notes ›
8. From 1 April 2026, credit cards must be linked with PAN; issuance without PAN is not allowed. Notes ›
9. The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 targets faster insolvency resolution, audit reforms and easier compliance. Notes ›

International Affairs

10. Iran allowed selective passage through the Strait of Hormuz to friendly nations: India, China, Russia, Iraq and Pakistan. Notes ›
11. The 6th BRICS CCI Women Empowerment Summit was held in New Delhi from 21 to 23 March 2026. Notes ›
12. Balendra Shah was sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister on 27 March 2026. Notes ›

Environment & Ecology

13. India approved its updated NDC for 2031-2035 under the UNFCCC, as part of the Paris Agreement. Notes ›

Defence & Security

14. India launched Operation Urja Suraksha amid West Asia tensions to protect energy supply routes. Notes ›

Reports & Indexes

15. Quacquarelli Symonds released the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026; India debuted in the global Marketing ranking. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. Indian Railways added five reforms under 'Reform Express', making nine in 2026. Notes ›
2. Nitin Gadkari and Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the Portal for Rail-Road Inspection and Stages Management. Notes ›

Government Schemes

3. Revamped UDAN extends the subsidy period from 3 years to 5 years. Notes ›

Banking & Finance

4. The RBI cancelled a Treasury Bill auction after rejecting all bids because yields were high. Notes ›
5. SEBI and Google are working together to monitor finfluencers. Notes ›
6. RBI proposed that MSME loans up to ₹20 lakh need no mandatory collateral. Notes ›

Agriculture & Rural

7. The Agriculture Ministry set up a Special Cell to monitor availability of farm inputs amid global supply disruption. Notes ›

Science & Technology

8. Union Budget 2026 promoted biologics under the Biopharma SHAKTI strategy. Notes ›
9. Agnikul Cosmos tested its 'Agnite' rocket engine at its launchpad in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Notes ›

Environment & Ecology

10. India updated its climate commitments under the Paris Agreement through its Nationally Determined Contributions. Notes ›

Defence & Security

11. The Indian Air Force launched Vayu Baan, billed as India's first helicopter-launched drone system. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. The Ministry of Rural Development launched a real-time Internal Audit Portal. Notes ›
2. Lok Sabha passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 by voice vote amid an Opposition walkout. Notes ›

Government Schemes

3. The Jal Seva Aankalan Framework is now running under Jal Jeevan Mission to monitor rural drinking water services. Notes ›
4. Union Health Minister J P Nadda launched the 100-day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan at Greater Noida on World TB Day 2026. Notes ›

Banking & Finance

5. SEBI proposed Gift Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) that can be bought and gifted for investing in mutual fund units. Notes ›
6. RBI proposed an interoperable system showing all recurring payment mandates in one dashboard. Notes ›

Economy

7. The government restored full RoDTEP benefits by withdrawing the earlier 50% restriction on rates and caps. Notes ›
8. NHAI-sponsored Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange. Notes ›

Agriculture & Rural

9. The UN declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer; India hosts the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS–2026). Notes ›

Reports & Indexes

10. The Institute for Economics and Peace released the Global Terrorism Index 2026; Pakistan is the most affected country. Notes ›
11. Transparency International's CPI 2025 gave India a score of 39/100 and rank 91 among 182 countries. Notes ›

Awards & Persons

12. Karnataka Grameena Bank won the National Award for Outstanding Performance in SHG-Bank Linkage 2024-25 from the Ministry of Rural Development. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. The Centre plans changes to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 in this Parliament session. Notes ›

Government Schemes

2. SWAMIH Investment Fund II has a ₹15,000-crore corpus to finish stalled housing. Notes ›
3. A National AI Skilling Initiative aims to train 15,000 youth free of cost in AI for media and creative fields. Notes ›
4. CGSMFI-2.0 was launched in March 2026 to add ₹20,000 crore liquidity to microfinance. Notes ›

Banking & Finance

5. SEBI approved key recommendations of its High-Level Committee on Conflict of Interest. Notes ›
6. RBI is in discussions with 4-5 countries, Asian and European, on cross-border payment systems based on CBDC. Notes ›
7. Jose Joseph Kattoor became Non-Executive Part-Time Chairman of South Indian Bank from 23 March 2026. Notes ›

Economy

8. Net FDI was about -$1.4 billion in January 2026, negative for the fifth consecutive month, per RBI. Notes ›
9. China overtook the Netherlands to become India's third-largest export destination in February 2026. Notes ›

International Affairs

10. The proposed Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) pipeline is 2,775 km long, from Iran's South Pars gas field. Notes ›
11. World Tuberculosis Day is observed on 24 March every year. Notes ›

Agriculture & Rural

12. Agri-Photovoltaics (AgriPV) combines solar generation and farming on the same land to balance energy and food security. Notes ›

Defence & Security

13. The Indian Navy is to commission the stealth frigate Taragiri (F41) on 3 April 2026 at Visakhapatnam. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. Nirmala Sitharaman was to introduce the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. Notes ›
2. The Ministry of Mines scheduled the National DMF Summit 2026 for 23-24 March 2026 at SCOPE Convention Centre. Notes ›

Banking & Finance

3. SEBI's board was set to consider netting of funds for Foreign Portfolio Investors. Notes ›
4. In March 2026 Bank of Baroda introduced a UPI-linked overdraft for verified women SHG members with PMJDY accounts. Notes ›
5. In March 2026 RBI penalised HSBC India ₹31.80 lakh for lapses on inoperative accounts and unclaimed deposits. Notes ›
6. RBI's Central Board approved its 2026-27 budget and the Medium-Term Strategy Framework Utkarsh 3.0 (2026-29). Notes ›

International Affairs

7. World Meteorological Day is observed every year on 23 March. Notes ›

Agriculture & Rural

8. Real-time crop monitoring uses AI analytics, IoT sensors and satellite or digital farm platforms. Notes ›
9. A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution raised concern over rice and wheat procurement. Notes ›

Science & Technology

10. The National Institute of Ocean Technology tested an indigenous Floating LiDAR buoy off the Tamil Nadu coast. Notes ›

Defence & Security

11. Exercise Lamitiye 2026 is a bilateral India–Seychelles military exercise held in March 2026; Lamitiye means 'friendship' in Creole. Notes ›

Awards & Persons

12. Bhupathiraju Anmish Varma holds the Guinness record for the quickest Seven Volcanic Summits climb. Notes ›
13. Dalrymple's "The Golden Road" won the 2026 Mark Lynton History Prize. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off 300 electric buses. Notes ›
2. In Gurugram, Haryana, BPCL opened the country's first LPG ATM, branded BharatGas Insta LPG. Notes ›
3. World Athletics awarded India the hosting rights for the World Indoor Athletics Championships (WIAC) 2028. Notes ›
4. World Oral Health Day is observed on 20 March. Notes ›

Government Schemes

5. NACO under the Health Ministry organised Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala to sharpen district HIV/AIDS response. Notes ›
6. PRARAMBH 2026 is a nationwide awareness campaign for the new Income Tax Act, 2025. Notes ›

Economy

7. India amended export credit interest subvention rules, part of a ₹25,060 crore export promotion mission. Notes ›
8. RBI's board met for the 622nd time to weigh West Asia tensions, its first review since the late-February escalation. Notes ›

International Affairs

9. WTO projected global merchandise trade growth at 1.9% in 2026, a slowdown. Notes ›

Agriculture & Rural

10. AIC unveiled Krishi Sakhi for women farmers, centred on crop insurance awareness. Notes ›

Science & Technology

11. Chandigarh University opened a Smart Healthcare Centre of Excellence in Uttar Pradesh. Notes ›

Defence & Security

12. The Indian Army held Exercise Amogh Jwala at the Babina Field Firing Ranges in Uttar Pradesh. Notes ›

Reports & Indexes

13. Elon Musk topped the Forbes Billionaires List 2026; Mukesh Ambani stayed India's richest person. Notes ›
14. The UN marks the International Day of Happiness on 20 March. Notes ›

Awards & Persons

15. Kaveh Madani received the Stockholm Water Prize 2026 for water governance. Notes ›
16. The United Kingdom awarded Natarajan Chandrasekaran the honorary KBE. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy extended the ALMM framework to solar ingots and wafers, effective 1 June 2028. Notes ›

Government Schemes

2. The Cabinet approved BHAVYA, ₹33,660 crore, to create 100 ready-to-use industrial parks. Notes ›
3. Union Cabinet approved the SHP Development Scheme for FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31 with ₹2,584.60 crore outlay. Notes ›
4. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, approved the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme for FY27–FY31 with ₹2,584.60 crore. Notes ›
5. Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu started Fare Se Fursat by flagging off a Rewa-Raipur service. Notes ›
6. Punjab launched Sikhya Kranti 2.0 with World Bank support and an outlay of ₹3,500 crore. Notes ›

Banking & Finance

7. HDFC Bank's board will consider reappointing MD and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan. Notes ›
8. Edelweiss Asset Management introduced India's first passive hybrid index fund holding equity and G-Secs. Notes ›
9. The Reserve Bank of India approved a ₹4,385 crore investment by Bain Capital in Manappuram Finance. Notes ›

Economy

10. RBI injected ₹25,101 crore through a 3-day Variable Rate Repo auction on 20 March 2026. Notes ›
11. The rupee fell to a record low of ₹93.72 per dollar, a 1.15% one-day drop, the steepest since the 2022 Russia-Ukraine war. Notes ›

International Affairs

12. Argentina's formal exit from WHO took place in March 2026, once a one-year notice period ended. Notes ›

Agriculture & Rural

13. Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited launched Krishi Sakhi for women in agriculture. Notes ›
14. Strait of Hormuz disruption lifted global energy prices, with adverse effects expected on Indian agriculture. Notes ›
15. CCEA cleared ₹1,718.56 crore of cotton MSP support, channelled via Cotton Corporation of India. Notes ›

Environment & Ecology

16. The Geological Survey of India declared Kalinjar Fort hill in Uttar Pradesh a National Geo-Heritage Site. Notes ›
17. Reliance Industries' Metropolis project in Jhajjar became India's first to receive LEED Platinum pre-certification. Notes ›
18. SCI contracted Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited to build a vessel that can burn methanol or another fuel. Notes ›
19. Global Recycling Day is observed on 18 March. Notes ›

Defence & Security

20. Ordnance Factory Day was observed on March 18, 2026. Notes ›

Reports & Indexes

21. World Happiness Report 2026 has the theme 'Happiness and Social Media'. Notes ›

Awards & Persons

22. Jawed Ashraf was given France's Legion of Honour at the Commandeur rank. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. Parliament passed the Appropriation Bill 2026, authorising Consolidated Fund of India withdrawals for 2026-27. Notes ›
2. The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha to amend the 2019 Act. Notes ›
3. The British Council signed an MoU to support the SPARK 100K Collective. Notes ›
4. Kushal Das, former General Secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), died at the age of 66. Notes ›

Government Schemes

5. Union Cabinet approved Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) with an outlay of ₹33,660 crore. Notes ›
6. The Ministry of Culture started the Gyan Bharatam National Manuscript Survey nationwide. Notes ›

Banking & Finance

7. RBI said HDFC Bank remains a D-SIB after its chairman resigned. Notes ›
8. Mahendra Singh Dhoni was appointed brand ambassador of the BHIM Payments App. Notes ›

Economy

9. ₹57,381 crore was set aside for the Economic Stabilisation Fund to face global shocks such as the West Asia conflict and oil volatility. Notes ›
10. India's overall unemployment rate edged down to 4.9% in February 2026, per the NSO's PLFS bulletin. Notes ›

International Affairs

11. World Consumer Rights Day is observed on 15 March to raise awareness of consumer protection and rights worldwide. Notes ›

Agriculture & Rural

12. The Coconut Promotion Scheme, a Central Sector Scheme in Union Budget 2026-27, targets replantation, better varieties and value addition. Notes ›
13. Estimates labelled FE 2024-25 and FAE 2025-26 from the Agriculture Ministry show horticulture growing. Notes ›

Science & Technology

14. The Government cleared quantum labs in 23 institutions under the National Quantum Mission. Notes ›

Environment & Ecology

15. Budget 2026-27 set aside ₹20,000 crore for a carbon credit programme aimed chiefly at industrial CCUS, not farmers. Notes ›
16. MNRE extended the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) to solar ingots and wafers from June 2028. Notes ›
17. Tata Steel signed an MoU with USTB, China on sustainable steel technologies. Notes ›
18. Researchers discovered the new earthworm species Drawida vazhania in Kerala. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. The Government withdrew the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 from the Lok Sabha so that changes could be made. Notes ›
2. India Post launched 24 Speed Post on 17 March 2026, promising D+1 delivery for urgent consignments. Notes ›
3. Health Ministry's food safety reforms apply from April 2026. Notes ›
4. The Government of India approved an IT Special Economic Zone in Puducherry, on 21.30 acres. Notes ›
5. World Sleep Day fell on 13 March 2026 and promotes awareness of healthy sleep. Notes ›

Banking & Finance

6. IRDAI proposed a Public Insurance Registry (PIR) to modernise insurance information infrastructure. Notes ›
7. Central Banking gave RBI its Initiative of the Year award for the .bank.in domain launch. Notes ›
8. RBI imposed a ₹2.70 lakh penalty on NBFC Manappuram Finance Limited. Notes ›
9. NBFCs are postponing External Commercial Borrowings as hedging costs climb amid West Asia tensions. Notes ›
10. Banks may now fund acquisitions of strategic control by Indian non-financial corporates, subject to net worth and profit conditions. Notes ›
11. SEBI proposed making nomination the default for demat accounts and mutual fund folios, with an opt-out declaration. Notes ›
12. IRDAI plans standardised insurance products on Bima Sugam, introduced in phases during 2026. Notes ›
13. BHIM aims for around 5% of India's UPI transaction volume within the next three years. Notes ›

Economy

14. Fitch's Global Economic Outlook (March 2026) projects India's FY26 GDP growth at 7.5%. Notes ›
15. Reliance Industries signed a long-term green ammonia supply agreement with South Korea's Samsung C&T Corporation. Notes ›

International Affairs

16. The Asia-Africa Agri Alliance (AAAA) was launched to deepen farm trade, investment, technology and policy cooperation between the two continents. Notes ›

Agriculture & Rural

17. ICRIER's paper urges India to use West Asia disruptions to reform its fertiliser subsidy and supply system. Notes ›
18. The Himachal Pradesh government signed three agreements with the National Dairy Development Board to upgrade dairy infrastructure. Notes ›

Science & Technology

19. Omspace Rocket and Exploration Private Limited's sounding rocket lifted off near Dholera, Gujarat. Notes ›

Environment & Ecology

20. India submitted its First National Report (NR1) on the Nagoya Protocol to the CBD Secretariat. Notes ›
21. A dual-sex freshwater crab, Vela carli, was discovered in Silent Valley National Park, Kerala. Notes ›
22. The World Bank approved a USD 300 million loan for clean air work in Uttar Pradesh. Notes ›
23. ZSI researchers described Caulocera hollowayi and Asura buxa, two lichen moths new to science. Notes ›

Defence & Security

24. Exercise Sea Dragon is a multinational anti-submarine warfare exercise led by the US Navy. Notes ›

Reports & Indexes

25. Azim Premji University's State of Working India 2026: about 67% of unemployed youth aged 20-29 were graduates in 2023. Notes ›
26. UNEP's 2026 report 'Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines' proposes a global framework built on the One Health approach. Notes ›

Awards & Persons

27. BCCI held its Naman Awards in New Delhi. Notes ›
28. Sahitya Akademi announced its 2025 awards across 24 Indian languages. Notes ›
29. Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes-AMG Petronas won the 2026 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. PM Narendra Modi toured Assam and West Bengal on 13-14 March 2026, launching projects worth over ₹66,280 crore. Notes ›
2. IISc Bengaluru professor Arpita Patra summited the 6,893 m Nevado Ojos del Salado, billed as the highest volcano. Notes ›
3. India led the medal table in the New Delhi round of the 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, winning 208 medals (75 gold). Notes ›

Government Schemes

4. The Ministry of Jal Shakti launched Sujal Gaon ID, a unique digital identifier for each rural piped drinking water scheme. Notes ›
5. Vishnu Deo Sai launched the Gaudham Yojana in Chhattisgarh to set up 1,460 cattle shelters. Notes ›

Banking & Finance

6. SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey outlined measures for investment advisers at the ARIA Aspire 2026 conclave. Notes ›

Economy

7. The Ministry of Finance revised Minimum Public Shareholding rules under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957. Notes ›

Agriculture & Rural

8. Rajiv Ranjan Singh announced an Integrated Aqua Park costing ₹100 crore in Anantnag, J&K. Notes ›

Science & Technology

9. ISRO reported failure of an atomic clock on the navigation satellite IRNSS-1F, part of NavIC, reducing fully working satellites. Notes ›
10. Sagar Defence Engineering laid the foundation stone of an Autonomous Maritime Shipbuilding and Systems Centre. Notes ›
11. International Day of Mathematics is observed every year on 14 March. Notes ›

Environment & Ecology

12. ZSI scientists recorded nine species new to science, among 977 species, in Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary. Notes ›
13. Gauhati University researchers found a new plant species, Osbeckia zubeengargiana, in Manas National Park, Assam. Notes ›
14. The International Day of Action for Rivers falls on 14 March each year; its 2026 theme is 'Protect Rivers, Protect People'. Notes ›

Defence & Security

15. The Army operationalised its seventh Pinaka regiment and is raising an eighth, targeting ten by next year. Notes ›

Awards & Persons

16. Venue of the 98th Academy Awards: Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles. Notes ›
17. Vairamuthu was picked for the 60th Jnanpith Award, for the year 2025. Notes ›
18. Mayank Chakraborty became India's 94th chess Grandmaster at age 17. Notes ›
19. Sarfaraz Ahmed, once Pakistan's captain, has retired from international cricket. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. Rashtrapati Bhavan recently hosted Purple Fest, celebrating the talent and achievements of Divyangjan (persons with disabilities). Notes ›
2. The Centre issued Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending the Electricity Rules, 2005, to clarify captive power norms. Notes ›
3. Phase VI of mandatory gold hallmarking under the Bureau of Indian Standards regime began on 2 March 2026. Notes ›
4. India Post released a special cover in Kolkata for the birth centenary of musician Annapurna Devi. Notes ›
5. Oil India Limited signed an MoU with NSTFDC to improve healthcare infrastructure in Madhya Pradesh. Notes ›

Government Schemes

6. DRAP is a targeted one-year programme to speed up clearing of old garbage dumpsites in Indian cities. Notes ›
7. The pilot offers combined physical and digital services in rural India. Notes ›
8. MSDE entered into an MoU with the GATI Foundation covering global skill mobility. Notes ›
9. India's first integrated model of support for hearing impairment was launched by DEPwD together with the Coalition of the Willing. Notes ›

Banking & Finance

10. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra launched a pilot 'Awareness Program on Digital Payments' in March 2026. Notes ›
11. Over 26,000 unfair-practice complaints on insurance were logged in FY25; mis-selling is about one-fifth of life insurance grievances. Notes ›
12. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved K. V. Ramana Murty as a Whole-Time Member of SEBI. Notes ›

Economy

13. RBI is expected to inject liquidity before the financial year ends to stop short-term rates from jumping. Notes ›

International Affairs

14. IIT Guwahati and Japan's Gifu University signed a Letter of Intent for a new academic and research consortium. Notes ›
15. Jose Antonio Kast was sworn in as the 38th President of Chile. Notes ›
16. Rotary International marks World Rotaract Day every year on 13 March. Notes ›

Agriculture & Rural

17. GTRI warns that a long West Asia conflict could reduce farmer earnings and agricultural exports. Notes ›
18. Per the Economic Survey, livestock grew 7.1% and fisheries 8.8% yearly over the decade to 2024-25, against 3.5% for crops. Notes ›
19. The Supreme Court asked the Union government to revisit its agricultural policy framework. Notes ›

Science & Technology

20. C. R. Patil opened the National Dam Safety Authority's (NDSA) new New Delhi office. Notes ›
21. The National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB) partnered with TraceXero Technologies on carbon capture and utilisation. Notes ›
22. T-Hub partnered with the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) to boost collaboration between Indian and Japanese startups. Notes ›
23. ISRO successfully hot-tested the CE20 cryogenic engine at sea level at 22-tonne thrust. Notes ›

Environment & Ecology

24. The captive breeding programme for the Great Indian Bustard entered its fourth year after two chicks hatched in Rajasthan. Notes ›
25. India recorded 166 tiger deaths in 2025, as per National Tiger Conservation Authority data. Notes ›

Defence & Security

26. H. D. Kumaraswamy inaugurated infrastructure projects at BHEL's Haridwar unit in Uttarakhand. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. The Supreme Court used its passive euthanasia framework for the first time, for Harish Rana, in a vegetative state for 13 years. Notes ›
2. PM Narendra Modi visited Ernakulam (Kerala) and Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) on 11 March 2026. Notes ›
3. Giriraj Singh launched Bharat Tex 2026, described as India's flagship global textile event. Notes ›
4. DPIIT signed an MoU with Voltas Limited to support startups in cooling and smart appliance technologies. Notes ›
5. The WHO Foundation partnered with Novo Nordisk to address childhood obesity in India. Notes ›
6. Asia Cup Archery 2027 will have its second leg in New Delhi, as announced by World Archery Asia. Notes ›

Government Schemes

7. Cabinet extended Jal Jeevan Mission to 2028 as JJM 2.0. Notes ›
8. Union Budget 2026-27 allocated ₹2,500 crore to fisheries under PMMSY. Notes ›
9. EPFO approved EPS 2026, ending the option of pension on higher salary. Notes ›

Banking & Finance

10. Central Bank of India partnered with IIFL Finance for co-lending. Notes ›
11. Government and RBI are weighing fixed tenures for chiefs of upper-layer NBFCs as a governance reform. Notes ›
12. RBI revised its capital adequacy rules to improve handling of counterparty credit risk. Notes ›
13. RBI cancelled the certificates of registration of 36 Non-Banking Financial Companies. Notes ›
14. SBI entered a strategic partnership with Japan's MUFG Bank through a signed agreement. Notes ›
15. RBI authorised CRED to function as a Payment Aggregator. Notes ›
16. HDFC ERGO General Insurance appointed Parthanil Ghosh as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Notes ›

Economy

17. RBI has asked banks for granular data on direct, indirect and contingent exposure to Middle Eastern countries. Notes ›
18. Economists expect RBI to hold policy rates at its next review, staying cautious. Notes ›
19. CRISIL projects India's GDP growth at 7.1% for FY27. Notes ›
20. Nomura Holdings cut its India GDP growth forecast for FY27 to 7%. Notes ›

International Affairs

21. India co-sponsored a UNSC resolution demanding that Iran stop attacking Gulf countries. Notes ›
22. The U.S. launched a fresh investigation into 60 countries, India among them, over forced-labour goods imports. Notes ›
23. World Kidney Day falls on the second Thursday of March each year to promote kidney health awareness. Notes ›

Agriculture & Rural

24. The Centre approved Madhya Pradesh's proposal to extend Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana to mustard procurement. Notes ›
25. Assam's GI-tagged Joha rice, 25 metric tonnes in all, was exported to the UK and Italy. Notes ›
26. Shivraj Singh Chouhan released the second advance estimates of major crop production for 2025–26. Notes ›

Science & Technology

27. The Unique Identification Authority of India launched its first structured Bug Bounty Programme. Notes ›

Reports & Indexes

28. NITI Aayog released the second Fiscal Health Index, covering states' performance in FY 2023-24. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. The Ministry of Women and Child Development held the #SheLeadsBharat Shakti Walk at Kartavya Path. Notes ›
2. Opposition INDIA bloc parties led by the All India Trinamool Congress reportedly plan an impeachment motion against Gyanesh Kumar. Notes ›
3. Uttarakhand ranked first in ICJS 2.0 implementation, scoring 93.46. Notes ›
4. Rajasthan Assembly passed a Bill removing the two-child norm for urban local body (ULB) elections. Notes ›
5. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth ₹33,500 crore in New Delhi. Notes ›
6. NITI Aayog teamed up with Tata Electronics to build up Indian electronics manufacturing. Notes ›
7. India beat New Zealand by 96 runs to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Notes ›

Government Schemes

8. Jal Mahotsav 2026 was inaugurated by C. R. Patil at Navsari in Gujarat. Notes ›

Banking & Finance

9. RBI's final norms cap bank dividends at 75% of net profit in a financial year. Notes ›
10. RBI clarified that NBFCs and ARCs may count quarterly profits in net owned funds and Tier-1 capital. Notes ›
11. Bank of Baroda mobilised ₹10,000 crore in March 2026 by selling Series-I green bonds meant for infrastructure, with a long tenure. Notes ›
12. Nirmala Sitharaman told Parliament that BSBDAs, including Jan Dhan accounts, carry no penalty for a low balance. Notes ›
13. RBI capped bank dividends at 75% of PAT from FY27, tied to capital adequacy and asset quality. Notes ›
14. HDFC Bank and Swiggy launched two co-branded credit cards named Swiggy BLCK and Swiggy Ornge. Notes ›
15. RBI approved Ketan Merchant as interim CEO of Fino Payments Bank. Notes ›
16. PhonePe introduced the RuPay 'On-The-Go' card, a National Common Mobility Card for digital transit payments. Notes ›
17. IRDAI granted registration certificates to Allianz Jio Reinsurance Limited and Kiwi General Insurance Limited. Notes ›

Economy

18. RBI bought government securities worth ₹50,000 crore through Open Market Operations to ease liquidity in the banking system. Notes ›
19. The Cabinet eased Press Note 3 (2020) for FDI from countries sharing a land border with India. Notes ›
20. The Government of India formed a 17-member committee for Special Economic Zones policy reform. Notes ›
21. Pramod Sawant presented Goa's FY2026-27 budget of ₹30,195 crore in the state Legislative Assembly. Notes ›
22. Harpal Singh Cheema presented Punjab's ₹2.60 lakh crore budget for FY27 in the state assembly. Notes ›

International Affairs

23. The Commission on the Status of Women is the main global intergovernmental body for gender equality and women's empowerment. Notes ›
24. India and Uzbekistan launched a trade corridor for pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, aimed at the CIS and wider Eurasian healthcare market. Notes ›
25. Finland's President Alexander Stubb made a state visit to India from 4 to 7 March 2026. Notes ›
26. Romania ratified the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance (ISA). Notes ›
27. The Assembly of Experts appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's Supreme Leader. Notes ›
28. International Women's Day is observed by the United Nations every year on 8 March. Notes ›
29. The 11th Raisina Dialogue was held in New Delhi from 5 to 7 March 2026 and was inaugurated by Narendra Modi. Notes ›
30. FATF added Kuwait and Papua New Guinea to its grey list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring. Notes ›
31. The UN observes the International Day of Women Judges each year on 10 March. Notes ›

Agriculture & Rural

32. The FAO named 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer, highlighting women's role and climate resilience. Notes ›

Science & Technology

33. ESA lost contact with Proba-3's Coronagraph spacecraft after a power failure put it in survival mode. Notes ›
34. ISRO and the European Space Agency signed an agreement to deepen cooperation in Earth observation missions. Notes ›
35. AIIMS and ISRO signed an MoU to advance space medicine research. Notes ›

Environment & Ecology

36. The Energy and Resources Institute unveiled LaBL 2.0, or Lighting a Billion Lives 2.0, in New Delhi. Notes ›

Defence & Security

37. The 11th edition of India-Seychelles exercise LAMITIYE-2026 began at the Seychelles Defence Academy in Victoria. Notes ›
38. NATO began the biennial Arctic exercise Cold Response 2026 in Finland and Norway. Notes ›
39. AquaAirX Autonomous Systems unveiled AVATAAR, described as India's first amphibious surveillance drone. Notes ›

Reports & Indexes

40. SIPRI's 'Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2025' covers the period 2021-2025. Notes ›

Awards & Persons

41. K. G. George, Vir Chakra awardee and 1965 Indo-Pakistani War veteran, died aged 95 in Kerala. Notes ›
42. George Russell of Mercedes-AMG Petronas won the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park, Melbourne. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. Indian Railways launched the SHINE app on 8 March, International Women's Day, for women staff to report workplace harassment. Notes ›
2. PM Narendra Modi greeted the nation on International Women's Day, observed on March 8. Notes ›
3. Chhattisgarh will host the first-ever Khelo India Tribal Games between 25 March and 6 April 2026. Notes ›
4. The Centre invoked the ECA, 1955 after an Iran-linked energy crisis, to regulate supply and stop hoarding. Notes ›

Government Schemes

5. GeM marked seven years of SWAYATT on 6 March 2026 in New Delhi. Notes ›
6. Jan Aushadhi Diwas is observed every year on 7 March in India. Notes ›

Banking & Finance

7. RBI removed the mandatory NOFHC requirement for AU Small Finance Bank's move to universal bank status. Notes ›
8. Upper Layer NBFCs asked RBI to lower risk weights, mainly on retail loans, citing stricter scrutiny and higher capital needs. Notes ›
9. State Bank of India launched a USD 500 million syndicated social loan to promote women's economic empowerment. Notes ›

Economy

10. Siddaramaiah presented Karnataka's FY2026-27 budget of ₹4.48 lakh crore in the state Legislative Assembly. Notes ›

Agriculture & Rural

11. NABARD launched the National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge in March 2026 with Gates Foundation and Dalberg Advisors. Notes ›

Science & Technology

12. India announced standards for green ammonia and green methanol under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Notes ›
13. BEL and Bellatrix Aerospace signed an MoU for Very Low Earth Orbit satellites. Notes ›

Defence & Security

14. An IAF Su-30MKI crashed at Inglong Ekopi Hill, Assam, on 5 March 2026 during routine training. Notes ›
15. Bharat Electronics Limited signed an MoU with SASMOS HET Technologies Limited to strengthen indigenous defence manufacturing and exports. Notes ›
16. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth was appointed the next Vice Chief of Army Staff. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. Pragati (female) and Vikas (male) are the enumerator mascots for Census 2027, unveiled by the Union Home Minister. Notes ›
2. Oxford's Ashmolean Museum will return a 16th-century bronze Tirumankai Alvar idol to Soundarrajaperumal Temple, Thadikombu, Tamil Nadu. Notes ›
3. Sarbananda Sonowal initiated work on the country's first lighthouses built on a river. Notes ›
4. Indian Culture Portal 2.0 was unveiled in New Delhi by the Ministry of Culture. Notes ›
5. President Droupadi Murmu announced appointments and transfers of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across nine states and UTs. Notes ›
6. Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the logo of the Cycling League of India. Notes ›

Government Schemes

7. The Tamil Nadu Women Entrepreneur Empowerment Scheme (TWEES) was launched by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. Notes ›
8. NITI Aayog and UNICEF India signed a Statement of Intent to improve nutrition and health in aspirational districts and blocks. Notes ›

Banking & Finance

9. A ₹590-crore fraud hit Haryana government accounts at IDFC First Bank's Chandigarh branch. Notes ›
10. RBI proposed paying compensation within five days of reporting to victims of small-value digital fraud. Notes ›
11. SEBI introduced a voluntary debit freeze (lock) facility letting investors block all debits from their mutual fund folio. Notes ›
12. SWIFT announced a framework to make cross-border retail payments faster, cheaper and more predictable. Notes ›
13. RBI and the UAE's central bank are working to link the e-Rupee and Digital Dirham. Notes ›
14. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is planning a major branding revamp. Notes ›
15. SBI General Insurance appointed actor Pankaj Tripathi as its brand ambassador. Notes ›
16. YES Bank introduced YES Essence, a salary account designed for working women. Notes ›

Economy

17. Income-tax (Amendment) Rules, 2026, issued by CBDT, bring crypto assets, CBDCs and e-money into account reporting. Notes ›
18. MSMEs exporting through e-commerce can get credit support under the ₹25,060 crore Export Promotion Mission (EPM). Notes ›

International Affairs

19. WHO verified Chile as having eliminated leprosy as a public health problem. Notes ›
20. The UN marks the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness every year on 5 March. Notes ›

Science & Technology

21. Sanand 2.0 describes Sanand's shift from an auto hub to a semiconductor ecosystem. Notes ›
22. At its ISDL campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka, IBM inaugurated the Sangam Infrastructure Innovation Center. Notes ›
23. Mobile World Congress 2026 ran 2-5 March 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. Notes ›

Environment & Ecology

24. India filed its 7th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity, reviewing progress against the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Notes ›

Reports & Indexes

25. Hurun Research Institute's Global Rich List 2026 covers 4,020 billionaires from 73 countries. Notes ›

Awards & Persons

26. K. V. Subramanian received the University of Chicago's Alumni Award for Professional Achievement. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. Debate on the 16th Finance Commission centres on earmarking funds directly for panchayats and municipalities. Notes ›
2. A nationwide ASMITA Athletics League for women was announced to mark International Women's Day. Notes ›
3. KP Unnikrishnan, a former Union Minister, has passed away. Notes ›
4. The Vice President released a set of 16 books centred on Tamil scholars and cultural heritage. Notes ›
5. The book "Mahatma: A Great Communicator" was released in New Delhi. Notes ›
6. Civil Accounts Day is marked on 1 March and recalls the creation of ICAS in 1976. Notes ›

Government Schemes

7. From 1 March, facial recognition became mandatory for MGNREGS attendance on the NMMS app. Notes ›
8. The 25th Foundation Day of BEE was observed on 1 March 2026 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Notes ›
9. Maharashtra launched the AI-driven skill census Saksham in Mumbai, called India's first of its kind. Notes ›

Banking & Finance

10. IRDAI floated a consultation paper to move insurers from IGAAP to Ind AS, aligned with IFRS. Notes ›
11. SEBI capped portfolio overlap between thematic or sectoral funds and other equity schemes at 50%, excluding large-cap funds. Notes ›
12. Short-term CDs issued in December to February will mature, possibly squeezing bank liquidity in the March quarter. Notes ›
13. RBI permitted SBI Mutual Fund to acquire up to 9.99% of paid-up capital or voting rights in Bandhan Bank and RBL Bank. Notes ›
14. India INX GA has teamed up with HSBC IBU to open up foreign investing for Indian residents. Notes ›

Economy

15. India and Japan renewed their bilateral swap arrangement worth USD 75 billion. Notes ›

International Affairs

16. The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran in the north and Oman in the south. Notes ›
17. India proposed a permanent food security solution, protection for small fishers and trade dispute system reform. Notes ›
18. NITI Aayog and JICA signed the Record of Discussions for Phase II in March 2026. Notes ›

Agriculture & Rural

19. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the New Seed Act 2026 and Revised Pesticide Act 2026 at Mussoorie on 1 March 2026. Notes ›
20. Assam sent a 1.2-tonne trial lot of GI-tagged ginger from Karbi Anglong to London. Notes ›

Science & Technology

21. Survey of India and Kerala Digital University signed an MoU on geospatial research. Notes ›
22. MeitY launched an indigenous 30 kW integrated drive system for electric vehicles. Notes ›

Environment & Ecology

23. Villagers of Mudh in Ladakh have guarded the Ruddy Shelduck for over twenty years. Notes ›
24. India planned to make the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) compulsory for steel companies as part of cutting industrial emissions. Notes ›
25. The Dusky Eagle-Owl was sighted in Phato tourism zone, Terai West Forest Division, Uttarakhand, after nearly 15 years. Notes ›

Defence & Security

26. The Defence Ministry signed contracts worth ₹5,083 crore to boost maritime security, including Shtil missile systems for Indian Navy frontline warships. Notes ›
27. Operation Sankalp is an Indian Navy maritime security mission launched on 19 June 2019. Notes ›

Awards & Persons

28. Safeena Husain was named in TIME's Women of the Year 2026 list for her work on girls' education. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. National Arogya Fair 2026 was held from 25 to 28 February 2026 at Shegaon in Buldhana district, Maharashtra. Notes ›
2. PM Modi launched the nationwide HPV vaccination programme at Ajmer, Rajasthan, for girls aged 14 using single-dose Gardasil-4. Notes ›
3. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced three tribal festivals for March 2026. Notes ›
4. Jammu & Kashmir won its first Ranji Trophy title in the 2025-26 season. Notes ›

Government Schemes

5. President Droupadi Murmu dedicated four welfare schemes in Delhi under the banner Sashakt Nari Samriddh Delhi. Notes ›

Banking & Finance

6. SEBI's circular makes registered intermediaries disclose their registered name and SEBI registration number on securities-related social media content. Notes ›
7. RBI penalised Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited (MMFSL) ₹11.50 lakh in February 2026. Notes ›
8. Fino Payments Bank holds RBI in-principle approval to become a Small Finance Bank and says the plan stays on schedule. Notes ›
9. SEBI strengthened its surveillance and technology-driven enforcement to counter pre-investment scams. Notes ›
10. SEBI limited thematic and sectoral schemes of a single fund house to 50% common holdings. Notes ›

Economy

11. IIP growth eased to 4.8% in January 2026, the lowest in three months. Notes ›
12. EPFO recommended 8.25% EPF interest for FY 2025-26, unchanged for a second year. Notes ›
13. Rising West Asia tensions led reinsurers to withdraw marine hull war risk cover for high-risk sea zones. Notes ›

International Affairs

14. The US and Israel attacked Iran in Operation Epic Fury (Operation Genesis), targeting nuclear and ballistic missile infrastructure. Notes ›
15. India and Canada signed a civil nuclear agreement and recommitted to concluding a CEPA after Modi-Carney talks. Notes ›
16. India and the European Union agreed to extend most-favoured-nation treatment to each other under their free trade agreement. Notes ›
17. Ayatollah Alireza Arafi was appointed Iran's interim Supreme Leader after Ali Khamenei's death. Notes ›

Science & Technology

18. Jitendra Singh, a Union Minister, opened the Central Facility for Recombinant Cells and Sensors at RGCB in Kerala. Notes ›
19. Nagaland's Higher Education Department and IMD entered a 20-year MoU. Notes ›

Environment & Ecology

20. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) signed an FFA with IIT Delhi in March 2026. Notes ›

Defence & Security

21. Legacy Thrust Territories (LTTs) are former Naxal-hit districts kept under watch with focused development. Notes ›

National Affairs

1. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal opened three inland waterway projects on National Waterway 2 (River Brahmaputra) at Dibrugarh, Assam. Notes ›
2. Tamil Nadu's first Dark Sky Park opened inside Ariyur Shola Reserve Forest, Kolli Hills, in Namakkal district. Notes ›
3. J. P. Nadda was named chairman of the reconstituted Hindi Advisory Committee of the Chemicals & Fertilizers Ministry. Notes ›
4. West Bengal Cabinet approved projects worth ₹4,648 crore with support from ADB. Notes ›

Government Schemes

5. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari launched RAJMARG PRAVESH Version 2.0. Notes ›

Banking & Finance

6. The Controller General of Accounts launched a live Government Bank Dashboard and a uniform Government Bank Manual. Notes ›
7. IIFL Home Finance obtained a USD 300 million loan from the Asian Development Bank to widen affordable housing finance. Notes ›
8. Jio Financial Services Limited introduced the AI-driven 'Finsider' feature on its JioFinance app. Notes ›
9. Central Bank of India agreed a mutual fund distribution tie-up with Canara Robeco AMC. Notes ›
10. Sri Lanka's first-ever Blue Bond was listed on NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) at GIFT City, in a dual listing. Notes ›

Economy

11. Roughly 5% of India's international trade is now carried out in rupees, with the RBI tracking the share. Notes ›

International Affairs

12. Pakistan's Operation Ghazab lil-Haq moved tensions with Afghanistan to conventional warfare. Notes ›
13. Modi made a two-day state visit to Israel in February 2026 and addressed the Knesset. Notes ›

Agriculture & Rural

14. Fortified rice supply under welfare schemes was paused temporarily over doubts about nutrient stability in long storage. Notes ›
15. World Bank's Valerie Hickey: farm subsidies cost about $2 billion daily, and 14% are tied to deforestation. Notes ›

Science & Technology

16. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Micron Technology's ATMP semiconductor facility at Sanand in Gujarat. Notes ›
17. NHA introduced eSushrut@Clinic, a free platform for small and mid-sized clinics. Notes ›
18. National Science Day falls on 28 February and recalls C.V. Raman's discovery of the Raman Effect. Notes ›

Defence & Security

19. LCH Prachand is India's first indigenously designed and developed dedicated combat helicopter. Notes ›
20. Kalari Leap was held by the Southern Air Command of the Indian Air Force in the Arabian Sea region. Notes ›
21. Vayushakti-26 was an Indian Air Force exercise staged at the Pokhran range in Rajasthan. Notes ›
22. DRDO carried out successful flight trials of the VSHORADS missile at Chandipur, Odisha. Notes ›

Awards & Persons

23. Padma Shri awardee Utsav Charan Das died in Odisha at the age of 80. Notes ›