On 24 March 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of seven empowered groups to tackle the potential long-term impacts of the West Asia conflict on India. The move aims to address challenges related to fuel, fertilisers, gas supply, supply chains, and inflation. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, the Prime Minister emphasized a “Team…
Q. World Tuberculosis Day, observed annually on 24 March, commemorates the discovery of the tuberculosis-causing bacterium by which scientist?प्रश्न. विश्व क्षय रोग दिवस, जो हर वर्ष 24 मार्च को मनाया जाता है, क्षय रोग (टीबी) के जीवाणु की खोज किस वैज्ञानिक द्वारा किए जाने की स्मृति में मनाया जाता है? A. Louis Pasteur / लुई…
The Women’s Reservation Act (106th Constitutional Amendment, 2023) is being fast-tracked for implementation by 2029, aiming to ensure greater representation of women in Indian legislatures. The government is considering using 2011 Census data for delimitation, instead of waiting for the next Census, to avoid delays. Key Provisions Proposed Changes Reason for Fast-Tracking Originally, the Act’s…
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed every year on 24 March to raise awareness about the global burden of tuberculosis and efforts to eliminate the disease. The day is marked by the World Health Organization (WHO) and commemorates the discovery of the TB-causing bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Dr. Robert Koch in 1882. Key Facts about…
Q. On 22 March 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the longest-serving head of an elected government in India by surpassing which former leader?प्रश्न . 22 मार्च 2026 को प्रधानमंत्री Narendra Modi भारत में निर्वाचित सरकार के सबसे लंबे समय तक सेवा देने वाले प्रमुख बने, उन्होंने किस पूर्व नेता का रिकॉर्ड तोड़ा? A. Jyoti…
Parsi New Year, or Navroz, was celebrated on Saturday, 21 March 2026, marking the spring equinox and symbolizing renewal, prosperity, and new beginnings. In India, especially in Mumbai and Gujarat, the Parsi community celebrated the festival with prayers, festive meals, and cultural gatherings. Significance of Navroz Navroz, meaning “new day” (from Persian nav – new,…
On 22 March 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi achieved a historic milestone by becoming the longest-serving head of an elected government in India. He completed 8,931 days in office, surpassing Pawan Kumar Chamling, the former Chief Minister of Sikkim, who held the record with 8,930 days. This achievement combines PM Modi’s tenure as Chief Minister…
Q. Under the Income Tax Rules, 2026, standardized formula-based valuation and fair market value (FMV) rules have been prescribed for taxation of which of the following?प्रश्न. आयकर नियम, 2026 के अंतर्गत मानकीकृत सूत्र-आधारित मूल्यांकन और उचित बाजार मूल्य (FMV) नियम निम्नलिखित में से किसके कराधान के लिए निर्धारित किए गए हैं? A. Only listed shares…
Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 was celebrated in India on 21 March 2026, following the sighting of the crescent moon on 20 March in Mumbai. In Saudi Arabia and several Gulf countries, the festival was observed earlier on 20 March 2026. The occasion marked the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawwal (1447…
The Government of India has notified the Income Tax Rules, 2026, which will come into effect from 1 April 2026. These rules introduce a major overhaul in procedural and compliance systems under direct taxation and implement provisions of the Income-tax Act, 2025. Key Highlights Capital Gains & Investment Reforms Cross-Border & Digital Taxation Other Changes
Q. The Hindu New Year in 2026 began on 19 March, marking the start of which Vikram Samvat year?प्रश्न . 2026 में हिंदू नव वर्ष 19 मार्च को शुरू हुआ, जो किस विक्रम संवत वर्ष की शुरुआत को दर्शाता है? A. Vikram Samvat 2080 / विक्रम संवत 2080B. Vikram Samvat 2081 / विक्रम संवत 2081C….
India has been awarded the hosting rights for the World Indoor Athletics Championships 2028, marking the first time the country will host this prestigious global event. The championship will be held at the state-of-the-art indoor facility at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The decision was taken by World Athletics during its Council meeting held in…
The Hindu New Year 2026 began on 19 March 2026, marking the start of Vikram Samvat 2083. This auspicious occasion is celebrated across India with great enthusiasm under different regional names such as Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Puthandu, and Poila Baisakh. Despite regional variations, the festival symbolizes new beginnings, prosperity, and spiritual renewal. The Hindu New…
Q. As per the government statement in March 2026, Aadhaar is recognized as:प्रश्न . मार्च 2026 में सरकार के बयान के अनुसार, आधार को किस रूप में मान्यता दी गई है? A. India’s first digital ID system / भारत की पहली डिजिटल पहचान प्रणालीB. World’s largest biometric identity system / दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी बायोमेट्रिक…
On 18 March 2026, the Union Cabinet approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA), a major step to boost India’s manufacturing sector. With a total outlay of ₹33,660 crore, the scheme focuses on developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country. Announcing the decision in New Delhi, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the…
On 18 March 2026, the government informed Parliament that Aadhaar has become the world’s largest biometric identity system, with nearly 134 crore active users. Over 17,000 crore authentication transactions have been completed so far, highlighting its massive scale and widespread usage across India. Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada, in a…
The Indian-flagged LPG tanker Nanda Devi safely reached Kandla and Vadinar ports in Gujarat on 17 March 2026, carrying around 46,500 metric tons of LPG from Qatar via the Strait of Hormuz, despite ongoing tensions in West Asia. This marks the second successful LPG shipment (after Shivalik) within a week, highlighting India’s ability to maintain…
Q. Which film won the Best Picture award at the 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026), held in March 2026?98वें अकादमी अवॉर्ड्स (ऑस्कर 2026) में मार्च 2026 में आयोजित समारोह में किस फिल्म ने Best Picture का पुरस्कार जीता? A) Sinners / सिनर्सB) Frankenstein / फ्रेंकेंस्टीनC) One Battle After Another / वन बैटल आफ्टर अनदरD) The…
The Sahitya Akademi announced the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025 on 16 March 2026, honoring outstanding literary works across 24 Indian languages. The awards cover diverse genres such as poetry, novels, short stories, essays, literary criticism, autobiography, and memoirs. This year’s selections include 8 poetry collections, 4 novels, 6 short story collections, 2 essay volumes, 1…
The Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar, Asia’s largest tulip garden, opened on March 16, 2026, marking the beginning of the Kashmir Tulip Festival 2026. Spread across 74 acres at the foothills of the Zabarwan Range overlooking Dal Lake, the garden features over 1.8 million tulips in 70–75 varieties, creating a vibrant spring attraction….
The 98th Academy Awards were held on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Conan O’Brien. The film One Battle After Another dominated the ceremony, winning Best Picture and six awards overall. Michael B. Jordan (Sinners) won Best Actor, while Jessie Buckley (One Battle After Another) won Best Actress, and…
Q. Assembly elections scheduled in April 2026 will be held in which of the following States and Union Territory?अप्रैल 2026 में निर्धारित विधानसभा चुनाव निम्नलिखित में से किन राज्यों और केंद्र शासित प्रदेश में होंगे? A. West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry / पश्चिम बंगाल, तमिलनाडु, केरल, असम और पुडुचेरीB. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana,…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on 15 March 2026 that Assembly elections will be held in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The first phase in West Bengal will cover 152 constituencies, while the second phase will cover 142 constituencies. The counting of votes for all five…
Sweden officially joined North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on 7 March 2024, becoming the 32nd member of the military alliance. This historic move ended Sweden’s over 200-year policy of military non-alignment, which had been in place since the Napoleonic Wars. Sweden formally completed the process by depositing its instrument of accession in Washington, D.C., thereby…
India exported its first-ever consignment of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Joha rice from Assam on 12 March 2026, marking an important step in promoting India’s specialty agricultural products in global markets. The shipment consisted of 25 metric tonnes of Joha rice, exported to the United Kingdom and Italy. The export was facilitated by the Agricultural and…
Q. The Strait of Hormuz, which handles nearly 20% of global oil trade daily and was in the news in March 2026 due to its closure by Iran, is located between:प्रश्न: होरमुज़ जलसंधि, जो वैश्विक तेल व्यापार का लगभग 20% प्रतिदिन संभालता है और मार्च 2026 में Iran द्वारा बंद किए जाने के कारण चर्चा…
India is facing a severe shortage of domestic LPG cylinders in March 2026, with long queues, delivery delays of up to 25 days, and rising black-market activity. The crisis is linked to disruptions in energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz following the Iran–US–Israel conflict, causing supply constraints and price hikes. 🔑 Key Facts About…
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow but vital waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. It is in the news in 2026 because Iran has closed it following US–Israel strikes, triggering a global oil and gas price surge. Iran controls the strait through its geographic position, military…
Q. Who was named the Cricketer of the Year at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Annual Awards 2026?प्रश्न. 2026 के Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) वार्षिक पुरस्कारों में किसे ‘Cricketer of the Year’ नामित किया गया? A. Virat Kohli / विराट कोहलीB. Rohit Sharma / रोहित शर्माC. Shubman…
BHASHINI (BHASHa INterface for India) has enabled the availability of advanced AI models, including the open-sourced Sarvam models, on its platform to strengthen India’s capacity to build population-scale artificial intelligence systems. Operated by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, BHASHINI’s National Hub for Language Technologies runs on India’s first vendor- and cloud-agnostic AI Sovereign…