One Liner Current Affairs

March 26, 2026

One Liner Current Affairs provides crisp, concise, and exam-focused updates covering important national and international events. Designed for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, Banking, and State PCS, it helps in quick revision and better retention of key facts.

S. No.	Topic	Key Highlights
1	United Nations Global Compact – L&T Finance	L&T Finance became signatory aligning with ESG principles (human rights, labour, environment, anti-corruption); joined PCAF for emissions tracking and annual reporting commitment.
2	Goldman Sachs GDP Forecast	India’s GDP growth revised to 5.9% (CY26); inflation projected at 4.6% and CAD at 2% amid global uncertainties.
3	Razorpay – Sarvam AI Partnership	Enables multilingual voice-based digital commerce; early rollout on Indus App and Swiggy with real-time AI transaction integration.
4	Karnataka Grameena Bank Award	Received National Award (2024–25) from Ministry of Rural Development for SHG linkage; ₹2,835 crore credit extended to SHGs.
5	ICAI Sustainability Board Appointment	P V Narayana Rao appointed to SRSB of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for 2026–27.
6	NBFC-MFI Merger	Svatantra Microfin merger created 2nd largest NBFC-MFI; approvals from Reserve Bank of India and National Company Law Tribunal.
7	New Species Discovery	Zoological Survey of India discovered ‘Neoloboptera peninsularis’ in Pune using DNA taxonomy.
8	Obituary	Former French PM Lionel Jospin passed away; known for 35-hour workweek reforms.
9	International Nowruz Day	Observed by UN to promote peace, cultural heritage, and global solidarity.
10	World Poetry Day 2026	Theme: “Poetry as a Bridge for Peace and Inclusion”; promotes linguistic diversity and endangered languages.
11	World Glacier Day	Highlights urgency of glacier preservation and climate change impacts.
12	International Day of Forests	Theme: “Forests and Economies”; emphasizes role in livelihoods and sustainability.
13	MoRD Internal Audit Portal	National Informatics Centre developed real-time audit system; features ATR tracking, alerts, improved governance.
14	NITI Aayog – RISE Centre	₹1.55 crore sanctioned for AI-based women entrepreneurship; benefits 1,000+ women and 300+ families.
15	PMKVY 4.0	Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched scheme for upskilling, reskilling, and short-term training.
16	NBA Internship Programme	National Biodiversity Authority launched 3-month internship for UG/PG students in biodiversity sector.
17	S&P Global Growth Forecast	India’s GDP projected at 7.1% in FY27, indicating resilience despite geopolitical tensions.