Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 15 March 2026, Daily Roundup
Current Affairs – 15 March 2026
On March 15, 2026, global attention remained on the West Asian conflict, affecting energy markets and travel. Meanwhile, India focused on elections, infrastructure projects, and internal stability.
National
• Assam Development Projects: PM Narendra Modi launched projects worth ₹47,800 crore in Assam, focusing on infrastructure, connectivity, healthcare, and a ₹600 crore pharma facility in Kathua.
• West Bengal Election Schedule: The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the West Bengal Assembly election schedule. Earlier, the Mamata Banerjee government cleared DA arrears for employees and pensioners from March 2026.
• Transgender Persons Amendment Bill: Introduced in Parliament to strengthen welfare and legal protections for transgender persons.
• PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi: The Centre released the 22nd instalment, providing direct financial support to farmers.
• West Bengal Connectivity Projects: PM Modi launched ₹18,680 crore connectivity projects, including the 231-km Kharagpur–Moregram economic corridor.
• BHEL Haridwar Projects: Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy inaugurated a 5 MW solar plant and 30-ton Electric Arc Furnace and flagged off an upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) for the Navy.
• Election Commission of India : Assembly elections in Assam, Keralam, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu will be held in a single phase, while polling in West Bengal will take place in two phases. Voting in Assam, Keralam and Puducherry will be held on the 9th of April, while in Tamil Nadu, polling will take place on the 23rd. West Bengal, in two phases on the 23rd and 29th of April. All results on 4th May 2026
International Affairs
• India Week in Sri Lanka: India Week 2026 began in Colombo with a three-day film festival, promoting cultural ties.
• Iranian Sailors Repatriation: Sri Lanka returned the remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed in a U.S. submarine strike earlier this month.
• Chile Presidency: José Antonio Kast was sworn in as the 38th President of Chile.
Global Geopolitical Crisis
• Trump’s “No Deal” Statement: U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. is not ready for a peace deal with Iran, warning of further strikes on Kharg Island.
• Strait of Hormuz Security: The U.S. urged allies to deploy warships to secure shipping lanes. India’s EAM S. Jaishankar said dialogue with Iran ensured safe passage for Indian vessels.
• Drone Attack in Dubai: A drone strike near Dubai International Airport caused a fire, showing the expanding conflict.
Defence
• Defence Forces Vision 2047: The Ministry of Defence released a roadmap to make India’s military future-ready, emphasising AI and advanced technologies.
• Indian Navy Deployment: INS Sudarshini reached Malta to strengthen Mediterranean ties, while other Indian vessels operated in the Arabian Sea against drone threats.
• India–Seychelles Exercise: The 11th Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026” continued in Seychelles, focusing on counter-insurgency and interoperability.
Science & Technology
• Aadhaar Bug Bounty Program: UIDAI launched a bug bounty initiative inviting cybersecurity experts to detect vulnerabilities in Aadhaar systems.
• NASA Artemis II Mission: NASA set April 1, 2026, as the launch date for the Artemis II crewed lunar mission.
• C-DOT FraudPro: India’s AI-based telecom fraud detection system became a finalist at the Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards.
Sports
• FIFA World Cup 2026 Concern: The West Asian crisis may affect Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
• World Para Athletics Grand Prix: In New Delhi, Sumit Antil won gold in javelin with 69.25m. India also secured clean sweeps in men’s wheelchair 400m and Long Jump T42/T63.
Global Observance
• World Consumer Rights Day: Observed globally to promote consumer protection and digital marketplace safety.
Miscellaneous One-Liners Current Affairs
• Fuel Policy: Individuals with PNG connections cannot keep LPG connections during the fuel crisis.
• Ladakh: Protests demanding Sixth Schedule status scheduled for March 16.
• Delhi Weather: Temperature 9°C above normal, IMD predicts a warmer March.
• Uttar Pradesh: Great Indian Bustard breeding program recorded two hatchlings.
• Karnataka: KSRTC won a national award for the ‘Dhwani Spandana’ accessibility innovation.
• Aviation: Air India announced extra Gulf flights to assist stranded Indians.
• Social Reform Tribute: India remembered Savitribai Phule on her death anniversary.
