March 2026 Current Affairs
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4- RBSE Declares Class 12 Results on March 31, 2026; Overall Pass Percentage Stands at 96.30%
- ISRO Conducts Successful 165-Second Full-Power Test of CE20 Cryogenic Rocket Engine
- India AI Impact Summit 2026: 92 Nations Endorse Declaration, $200 Billion Investments Pledged
- India Approves Updated NDC: 47% Emissions Intensity Cut and 60% Clean Power by 2035
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RBSE Declares Class 12 Results on March 31, 2026; Overall Pass Percentage Stands at 96.30%
RBSE declared Class 12 results on March 31, 2026, with an overall pass percentage of 96.30% across ~8.2 lakh students. Arts topped at 97.54%, Science recorded 97.52%, and Commerce recorded 93.64%. Gir
Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 Notified; Four-Stream Segregation Mandatory from April 1, 2026, Replacing 2016 Rules
SWM Rules, 2026 notified effective April 1, 2026, replacing 2016 rules. Mandatory 4-stream segregation (wet/dry/sanitary/special), bulk generators (>100 kg/day) must process organic waste on-site, RDF
Project Great Indian Bustard: Conservation-Breeding Count Reaches 73, Operation Egg Transfer Achieves Inter-State Breakthrough
Project GIB's captive population reached 70 in March 2026 as two new chicks hatched in Jaisalmer's Sam Breeding Centre. A pioneering Operation Egg Transfer saw a fertilised egg transported 19 hours fr
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27: Diya Kumari Allocates ₹6,800 Crore for Tap Water, ₹3,000 Crore for Solar Parks
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 presented by FM Diya Kumari allocates ₹6,800 cr for tap water, ₹3,000 cr for solar parks, housing for 28 lakh families, and interest-free youth entrepreneurship loans.
Great Indian Bustard Chick Hatches in Gujarat After a Decade Using Egg from Rajasthan Breeding Centre
Gujarat welcomed its first GIB chick in a decade using an egg transported 770 km from Rajasthan's Jaisalmer breeding centre, demonstrating the "jumpstart approach" conservation technique.
Rajasthan Launches Nai Kiran Nasha Mukti Yojana on March 29 to Combat Drug Abuse
Rajasthan launched the Nai Kiran Nasha Mukti Yojana on March 29, 2026 to provide de-addiction and rehabilitation services, aligning with central NMBA framework and addressing high drug abuse prevalenc
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India Approves Updated NDC: 47% Emissions Intensity Cut and 60% Clean Power by 2035
India Cabinet approved updated NDC on March 25, 2026 targeting 47% emissions intensity reduction and 60% non-fossil electricity capacity by 2035, with net-zero goal by 2070. India already achieves 52.
Union Cabinet Approves India's Updated NDC for 2031–2035: 47% Emissions Intensity Reduction and 60% Non-Fossil Power by 2035
The Union Cabinet on March 25, 2026 approved India's NDC 3.0 for 2031–2035, targeting 60% non-fossil electricity capacity, 47% emissions intensity cut from 2005 levels, and a 3.5–4 billion tonne carbo
Cabinet Approves Renaming State of Kerala to 'Keralam'
The Union Cabinet approved the renaming of Kerala to 'Keralam', reverting to the traditional Malayalam spelling. The President will now refer the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 to the State Le
Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 Notified; Four-Stream Segregation Mandatory from April 1, 2026, Replacing 2016 Rules
SWM Rules, 2026 notified effective April 1, 2026, replacing 2016 rules. Mandatory 4-stream segregation (wet/dry/sanitary/special), bulk generators (>100 kg/day) must process organic waste on-site, RDF
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026: Assets of De-registered NGOs to Vest in Government
Parliament introduced the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, which vests all assets of de-registered NGOs in the Central Government. Kerala CM opposed the bill, citing state autonomy concerns. The bill has bee
India Achieves Naxal-Free Status by March 31 Deadline; Home Minister Amit Shah Announces End of Maoist Insurgency
India met its March 31, 2026 Naxal-free deadline, with HM Amit Shah announcing that the entire 21-member CPI (Maoist) leadership has been neutralised, affected districts reduced to just two, through a
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India-Iran Crisis: Indian Ships Stranded at Strait of Hormuz as Chabahar Port Project Faces US Sanctions Pressure
Indian ships stranded at Strait of Hormuz due to US-Israel action against Iran; India reduces Chabahar Port funding after US waiver denial; India navigates delicate diplomatic balance as BRICS chair 2
WTO MC14 Concludes in Yaoundé: India's Position on Consensus, Agriculture, and Digital Trade Upheld
India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal led the Indian delegation at WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon (March 26–30, 2026). India upheld consensus-based decision-making, opp
India Chairs BRICS 2026 Summit: Balances Relations with Global South, US Trade Pressure, and Xi Jinping Visit
India holds BRICS 2026 chairmanship; Xi Jinping's India visit possible at BRICS summit; US tariff pressure eased under a February 2026 framework applying an 18% reciprocal tariff; Canadian PM Carney m
Balen Shah Sworn in as Nepal's Youngest PM at 35; PM Modi Pledges India-Nepal Partnership
Balen Shah, 35-year-old former rapper and Kathmandu mayor, was sworn in as Nepal's youngest PM on March 27, 2026 after his RSP party won 182/275 seats. He is Nepal's first Madhesi PM. PM Modi called t
India Navigates Diplomatic Tightrope Amid Iran Oil Crisis and BRICS Dynamics
India balances Iran oil crisis (Chabahar Port, Hormuz shipping) with BRICS dynamics (China pushing cooperation) and strained US ties amid tariffs and H-1B curbs.
Transparency International CPI 2025: Global Corruption at Record Low; India Ranks 96th
Transparency International's CPI 2025 placed India at 96th (score 38) and showed the global average at a record low of 42. The index highlights governance, transparency, and anti-corruption challenges
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Union Cabinet Approves India's Updated NDC for 2031–2035: 47% Emissions Intensity Reduction and 60% Non-Fossil Power by 2035
The Union Cabinet on March 25, 2026 approved India's NDC 3.0 for 2031–2035, targeting 60% non-fossil electricity capacity, 47% emissions intensity cut from 2005 levels, and a 3.5–4 billion tonne carbo
WTO MC14 Concludes in Yaoundé: India's Position on Consensus, Agriculture, and Digital Trade Upheld
India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal led the Indian delegation at WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon (March 26–30, 2026). India upheld consensus-based decision-making, opp
India GDP Grows at 7.8% in October-December 2025 Quarter, Remains World's Fastest-Growing Major Economy
India GDP grew 7.8% in Q3 FY2026 (Oct-Dec 2025), beating forecasts. Full-year FY2026 growth projected at 7.4-7.6%; net direct tax collections rose 7.19% YoY to ₹22.80 trillion.
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27: Diya Kumari Allocates ₹6,800 Crore for Tap Water, ₹3,000 Crore for Solar Parks
Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 presented by FM Diya Kumari allocates ₹6,800 cr for tap water, ₹3,000 cr for solar parks, housing for 28 lakh families, and interest-free youth entrepreneurship loans.
Reliance Industries Announces ₹10 Trillion AI Investment to Build India's Sovereign Compute Infrastructure
Reliance Industries announces ₹10 trillion AI investment to build India's sovereign compute infrastructure, aligning with IndiaAI Mission; India's AI industry projected at ₹2.47 lakh crore with 45% CA
India's First Hydrogen-Powered Train Completes Oscillation Trials on Jind–Sonipat Route; Zero Emissions at 70 kmph
India's first hydrogen train, built by ICF Chennai, successfully completed oscillation trials on the Jind–Sonipat (Haryana) route, covering 20 km at 70 kmph with zero carbon emissions. The 10-coach tr
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ISRO Conducts Successful 165-Second Full-Power Test of CE20 Cryogenic Rocket Engine
ISRO successfully conducted a 165-second full-power test of the CE20 cryogenic engine at Mahendragiri on March 10, 2026, a key milestone for the Gaganyaan crewed spaceflight programme.
India AI Impact Summit 2026: 92 Nations Endorse Declaration, $200 Billion Investments Pledged
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 (Feb 16-21) saw 92 nations endorse the India AI Declaration, ~6 lakh in-person attendees, a Guinness World Record for AI pledges, and over $200 billion in AI investment
Union Cabinet Approves India's Updated NDC for 2031–2035: 47% Emissions Intensity Reduction and 60% Non-Fossil Power by 2035
The Union Cabinet on March 25, 2026 approved India's NDC 3.0 for 2031–2035, targeting 60% non-fossil electricity capacity, 47% emissions intensity cut from 2005 levels, and a 3.5–4 billion tonne carbo
Great Indian Bustard Chick Hatched in Gujarat's Kutch After a Decade via First-Ever Inter-State 'Jumpstart' Initiative from Rajasthan
India's first inter-state 'jumpstart' GIB conservation initiative successfully hatched a chick in Gujarat's Kutch on March 26, 2026 — after a decade — by transporting a fertile egg 770 km from Sam, Ra
Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 Notified; Four-Stream Segregation Mandatory from April 1, 2026, Replacing 2016 Rules
SWM Rules, 2026 notified effective April 1, 2026, replacing 2016 rules. Mandatory 4-stream segregation (wet/dry/sanitary/special), bulk generators (>100 kg/day) must process organic waste on-site, RDF
Project Great Indian Bustard: Conservation-Breeding Count Reaches 73, Operation Egg Transfer Achieves Inter-State Breakthrough
Project GIB's captive population reached 70 in March 2026 as two new chicks hatched in Jaisalmer's Sam Breeding Centre. A pioneering Operation Egg Transfer saw a fertilised egg transported 19 hours fr
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Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 Hosted by Chhattisgarh Across Three Cities
Chhattisgarh is hosting Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 (March 25–April 3) across Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Surguja with 6,000+ participants including 2,300 athletes. Karnataka leads with 15 gold medals.
India Defeats England in T20 World Cup 2026 Semifinal; Sanju Samson Blasts 89* off 42 Balls
India beat England in T20 WC 2026 semifinal at Wankhede; Sanju Samson 89*(42) starred; India scored 253/7; Bumrah key with the ball; India enters T20 WC 2026 final.
IPL 2026 Opener: Mumbai Indians Beat KKR as Rohit Sharma Hits 78 off 38 Balls at Wankhede
MI beat KKR in IPL 2026 opener at Wankhede; Rohit Sharma 78(38), Rickelton 81(43); MI chased 221 in 19.1 overs; Aditya Birla Group buys RCB for ₹16,706 crore.
Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 Underway in Chhattisgarh with Around 3,800 Participants from Across India
Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 held March 25 – April 3 in Raipur, Jagdalpur and Surguja (Chhattisgarh) with around 3,800 participants, including athletes, coaches and officials celebrating indigenous s
First-Ever Khelo India Tribal Games Began in Chhattisgarh on March 25
First-ever Khelo India Tribal Games started March 25 across Raipur, Jagdalpur and Sarguja in Chhattisgarh; runs till April 3 with 9 sports disciplines focusing on tribal athletes.
Hockey India 8th Annual Awards 2025: Hardik Singh and Navneet Kaur Named Players of the Year; Gurjant Singh Retires
Hockey India's 8th Annual Awards 2025 (March 27, 2026) named Hardik Singh and Navneet Kaur as Players of the Year (₹20 lakh each). Zafar Iqbal won the Lifetime Achievement Award (₹25 lakh). Two-time O
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RBSE Class 12 Result 2026 to Be Declared on March 31 for Over 8 Lakh Students
RBSE Class 12 Result 2026 to be declared on March 31 for over 8 lakh students at rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in; merit scholarships for students scoring above 90%.
India's 2026 Delimitation Exercise: North-South Divide and Lok Sabha Seat Expansion Debate
India's post-1971 Lok Sabha seat freeze is expiring, prompting a major delimitation that may expand seats from 543 to 816 and shift political power northward, raising concerns about penalising souther
Indian Navy to Commission Indigenous Stealth Frigate INS Taragiri on April 3
INS Taragiri (F41), the fourth Project 17A stealth frigate with over 75% indigenous content built by MDL Mumbai, will be commissioned on April 3, 2026 at Visakhapatnam by Defence Minister Rajnath Sing
RBSE Class 10 Results 2026 Declared: Over 10.68 Lakh Students Registered Across Rajasthan
RBSE declared Class 10 results on March 24, 2026 for 10.68 lakh students. Class 5 pass percentage stands at 97.75%, with girls outperforming boys.
Ram Navami 2026: Nation Celebrates Birth of Lord Rama; Banks, Markets Closed
India celebrated Ram Navami on March 26, marking Lord Rama's birth anniversary, with grand celebrations at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir and temples across the nation. Banks and stock markets remained closed.
RBSE Class 10 Results 2026 Declared: Rajasthan Board Creates History with March Results
RBSE declared Class 10 results on March 24, creating history by releasing results in March for the first time. The Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 also announced ₹20,000 e-vouchers for students of Classes 8,
Nalanda University Hosts International Seminar on India's Soft Power and Youth Diplomacy
Nalanda University is hosting a three-day international seminar on 'India on the World Stage: Soft Power, Policy & Youth Diplomacy' from March 26-28 at Rajgir, Bihar, bringing together young scholars
Rajya Sabha Passes Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026, Removes Self-Identification Clause
Rajya Sabha passed the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill 2026 on March 25 (LS passed March 24). Removes self-identification from the 2019 Act; adds socio-cultural identities (kinner, hijra, aravani);
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