Current Affairs Compiled for Competitive Exams: 1- 31 March 2026, Daily Roundup

Current Affairs Compiled for Competitive Exams: 1- 31 March 2026, Daily Roundup

Current Affairs Compiled – 1-31 March 2026

Major Global Theme — West Asia (Iran–Israel) Conflict

Core Developments

• Israel–Iran conflict intensified; Strait of Hormuz blockade disrupted oil trade.
• Brent crude crossed $100/barrel.
• Iran targeted Gulf infrastructure, including Qatar LNG facilities.
• India launched Operation Urja Suraksha to escort tankers.
• UN and G7 backed maritime security operations.
• Global shipping invoked Force Majeure clauses.
• Bab el-Mandeb Strait emerged as another key chokepoint.

Exam Value

• Strait of Hormuz handles ~20% global oil trade.
• Led to inflation, rupee depreciation, supply disruptions.
• Major example of strategic maritime chokepoints.

Likely Questions

• Strategic importance of Hormuz
• Energy security policies
• Maritime coalition operations

Major National Policies & Governance

Key Laws & Government Actions

• Finance Bill 2026 passed (inflation target 4% till 2031).
• Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026 introduced.
• EPS-2026 Pension Scheme replaced 1995 EPS.
• Transgender Persons Amendment Bill introduced.
• Digital Census 2027 finalised (caste enumeration included).
• PRARAMBH 2026 Campaign launched for Income Tax Act rollout.
• Internal Audit Portal launched for rural schemes.

Important Supreme Court Judgments

• Adoptive mothers are granted 12 weeks of maternity leave.
• Passive euthanasia reaffirmed under Right to Die with Dignity.
• SC status restricted to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists only.

Economy & Infrastructure

Major Economic Developments

• India unemployment rate: ~4.9%.
• Forex reserves remained strong (~$710 billion).
• Rupee depreciated to ₹93–₹95/$ during crisis.
• Excise duty reduced by ₹10/litre on petrol & diesel.

Major Infrastructure Projects

• Noida International Airport (Jewar) inaugurated
  ➜ India’s first net-zero airport.
• 100 Industrial Parks approved under BHAVYA Plan.
• High-speed internet expansion to 1 lakh villages.
• Hydrogen-powered train prototype unveiled.

Defence & Security

Major Defence Developments

• Agni-3 missile successfully tested.
• Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) validated.
• Pinaka rocket expansion planned along borders.
• Indigenous defence manufacturing expanded.
• Ports of Refuge operationalised (Dighi & Gopalpur).
• India assumed IONS Chairmanship (2026–28).

Key Military Exercises

• Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 (US-led ASW exercise).
• Exercise Amogh Jwala conducted in Babina.
• Exercise LAMITIYE-2026 (India–Seychelles).

Science & Technology

Space & Technology

• Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) landing success.
• India operationalised CALM-Brain Repository.
• NavIC satellite failure reported.
• Proton accelerator approved (Visakhapatnam).
• India’s National Quantum Mission expanded.

Scientific Discoveries

• Rare gynandromorph crab discovered.
• CERN transported antiprotons in portable trap.
• New earthworm & catfish species discovered.

Environment & Agriculture

Major Environmental Developments

• Nagoya Protocol Report submitted by India.
• Miyawaki forest planted 2.5 lakh saplings in Varanasi.
• ISRO warned about glacier flood risks.
• New geo-heritage site declared at Kalinjar Fort (UP).

Agriculture Developments

• Fertiliser supply regulated under Essential Commodities Act.
• Women farmer initiatives expanded under Krishi Sakhi.

International Relations

Major Diplomatic Developments

• India hosted AI Impact Summit.
• India–Bhutan signed Postal MoU.
• India–Iran dialogues ensured fuel passage.
• India participated in G7 discussions.
• India promoted multipolar world diplomacy.

Global Leadership Changes

• Nepal elected Balendra Shah as the youngest PM.
• Argentina withdrew from the WHO.

Defence Technology & Strategic Industry

Key Developments

• Sixth-generation fighter cooperation explored.
• Indigenous maritime escort missions expanded.
• Autonomous shipbuilding centre established.
• Defence Vision 2047 roadmap released.

Artificial Intelligence & Digital Governance

Major Digital Developments

• AI-based tax audit uncovered ₹70,000 crore fraud.
• MyWAVES AI platform launched.
• AI regulation initiated for election content.
• Digital health expansion crossed 86 crore ABHA IDs.

Health & Social Sector

Major Health Developments

• India reaffirmed TB elimination target by 2025.
• Digital health records crossed 90 crore entries.
• Bioeconomy grew to $195 billion.
• Shigellosis outbreak reported in Kerala.

Sports Highlights

Major Achievements

• India topped World Para Athletics Grand Prix medal tally.
• Sumit Antil won gold in javelin.
• India won medals in Asia Cup Archery.
• Mayank Chakraborty became India’s 94th Grandmaster.
• Bhubaneswar selected to host World Indoor Athletics 2028.

Awards & Recognitions

• Abel Prize 2026 — Gerd Faltings.
• Jnanpith Award — R. Vairamuthu.
• Sangeeta Kalanidhi — Jayanthi Kumaresh.
• Stockholm Water Prize — Kaveh Madani.

Important Discoveries & Geography

Revise These Carefully:

• Strait of Hormuz
• Bab el-Mandeb Strait
• South Pars Gas Field
• Kalinjar Geo-Heritage Site
• Dharali Glacier Region

Important Observances (Highly Asked)

⭐ Most Important Personalities (March 2026)

• Balendra Shah — PM of Nepal
• Syed Ata Hasnain — Governor of Bihar
• Gerd Faltings — Abel Prize Winner
• Jayanthi Kumaresh — Sangeeta Kalanidhi Award

Most Important Schemes & Initiatives

Revise These Carefully:

• Operation Urja Suraksha
• National Quantum Mission
• BHAVYA Industrial Parks Plan
• PRARAMBH 2026 Campaign
• MyWAVES AI Platform
• Internal Audit Portal
• Digital Census 2027

Most Probable Exam Questions (March Focus)

1. Strait of Hormuz significance
2. Finance Bill 2026 provisions
3. Digital Census 2027 features
4. National Quantum Mission goals
5. Noida International Airport significance
6. SFDR missile technology
7. Operation Urja Suraksha
8. EPS-2026 pension reform
9. Nagoya Protocol report
10. India’s digital health milestones

Ultra-Short Final Revision (10-Line Memory Boost)

• Strait of Hormuz crisis dominated global news.
• Finance Bill 2026 passed.
• Digital Census 2027 finalised.
• Noida International Airport inaugurated.
• Agni-3 missile tested successfully.
• National Quantum Mission expanded.
• India topped Para Athletics medal tally.
• India launched Operation Urja Suraksha.
• Kalinjar declared Geo-Heritage Site.
• Forex reserves remained ~$710 billion.

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