One Liner Current Affairs: 26 March 2026
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. |