Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 30 March 2026, Daily Roundup
Current Affairs- 30 March 2026
India strengthened internal security operations and expanded Global South engagement, alongside rising tensions in West Asia.
National
• War on Naxalism:
HM Amit Shah stated Maoism is nearly eradicated in Bastar (Chhattisgarh), crediting CAPF and CoBRA forces, with the region now entering the development phase.
• Lok Sabha Expansion Proposal: The government proposed increasing Lok Sabha seats to about 816, enabling implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act without reducing state representation by 2029.
• IBC Amendment Bill Passed: Lok Sabha passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to reduce delays and improve corporate resolution.
• CAPF Administration Bill: Introduced in Rajya Sabha to regulate CAPF recruitment and service rules, including formal IPS deputation to senior posts.
International Affairs- Current Affairs
• India–Netherlands Dialogue: PM Narendra Modi held talks with Dutch PM Rob Jetten on talent mobility, semiconductors, and green hydrogen, and urged peace in West Asia.
• G7 Meeting Participation: EAM S. Jaishankar attended the G7 meet in France, advocating UNSC reforms and highlighting food and energy security issues.
• Nepal Leadership Change: Balendra Shah sworn in as the youngest elected PM of Nepal, signalling regional political change.
Global Geopolitical Crisis
• West Asia Conflict: Israel expanded its security zone in Lebanon, despite calls for a ceasefire.
• Bab el-Mandeb Focus: Global attention shifted to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key maritime chokepoint.
• Afghanistan–Pakistan Tensions: Afghanistan accused Pakistan of shelling border areas, causing civilian casualties.
• Food Security Index 2026: Iceland ranked first, while India remained vulnerable to global food price shocks (score: 5.31).
• Operation Energy Security: India launched operations to safeguard energy routes near Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
Defence
• IMEX TTX 2026: The Indian Navy hosted a maritime tabletop exercise in Kochi with 12 nations, including France and Indonesia.
• Tunguska-M1 Deal: India is nearing an agreement with Russia for the Tunguska-M1 short-range air defence system.
• Ports of Refuge: India operationalised its first Ports of Refuge at Dighi and Gopalpur for distressed vessels.
• IONS Chairmanship: India assumed leadership of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (2026–2028).
Science & Technology
• AI Brain Race Ranking: India ranked 6th globally in AI innovation and patents.
• Project Sun Catcher: Google launched a pilot space-based AI data centre project using solar energy.
• C-DOT–Delhi Police Pact: Agreement signed to deploy 9 AI tools, including facial recognition and SAMVAD secure communication.
Sports
• Hockey India Awards: Hardik Singh and Navneet Kaur named Players of the Year; Zafar Iqbal received Lifetime Achievement Award.
• IPL Record: Virat Kohli became the first player to score 4,000 runs in IPL run chases.
• Hockey Retirement: Indian hockey player Gurjant Singh retired from international hockey.
Global Observance
• International Day of Zero Waste: Theme “Recipe for Change”, focusing on reducing food waste, which contributes nearly 10% of global emissions.
Miscellaneous One-Liners Current Affairs
• Arunachal Pradesh: New butterfly species Euthalia zubeengargi discovered.
• Punjab: White Paper released on groundwater contamination, showing high nitrates in 20% samples.
• Gujarat: Great Indian Bustard chick successfully hatched in Kutch.
• Tamil Nadu: DMK promised ₹8,000 appliance coupon for homemakers in its election manifesto.
• EV Policy: PM E-DRIVE scheme extended till 31 March 2028; 2-wheeler subsidies capped till July 2026.
• NCBC: Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti assumed charge as Chairperson of the National Commission for Backwards Classes.
