RAS Current Affairs — March 2026
RAS current affairs monthly brief for March 2026 covering 303 RAS-scoped articles. The dominant themes this month are the West Asia crisis and India's BRICS chairmanship, the updated NDC 2031-2035 climate targets, and Rajasthan's new industrial, AI-ML and semiconductor policies alongside the state budget.
1 March 2026 – 31 March 2026
27 qualifying articles· 22 sources· 1 coverage areas
Articles in this archive
Rajasthan Government Unveils Dedicated Semiconductor Policy to Attract Global Investment
Rajasthan launched a dedicated semiconductor policy in March 2026 aligning with Make in India and India Semiconductor Mission, offering capital subsidies and single-window clearances to attract chip manufacturing investment.
30 March 2026 · Indian Infrastructure
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.
30 March 2026 · India TV News
Rajasthan Unveils Semiconductor Policy 2026 to Attract Investment and Create Jobs
Rajasthan Semiconductor Policy 2026 unveiled on March 24 to attract OSAT, ATMP and sensor manufacturing investments, aligning with India Semiconductor Mission 2.0.
29 March 2026 · Newsgram
Rajasthan Introduces Industrial Park Promotion Policy 2026 to Boost Investment and Employment
Rajasthan's Industrial Park Promotion Policy 2026 (March 25, 2026) allows private, hybrid, and PPP (Public-Private Partnership) mode industrial parks; private parks require a minimum of 50 acres and 10 units. Key incentives include 50% reimbursement of Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) costs, renewable energy duty exemption, stamp duty concessions, and single-window clearance through the Raj Nivesh Portal. The policy is aligned with Make in India and the outcomes of the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024.
29 March 2026 · Business Standard / Daily Pioneer / Tribune India
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 prevalence in border districts.
29 March 2026 · DIPR Rajasthan / Rajasthan Patrika
Rajasthan Braces for Severe Dust Storms and Gusty Winds Up to 50 km/h
Rajasthan braces for dust storms with winds of 40-50 km/h across multiple divisions starting March 28, following extreme heatwave conditions, with IMD warnings for agriculture and transportation disruptions.
28 March 2026 · DNP India / IMD
Rajasthan Launches Industrial Park Promotion Policy 2026 to Attract Investment and Generate Employment
Rajasthan launched the Industrial Park Promotion Policy 2026 under CM Bhajanlal Sharma, featuring 4 development models (including PPP), 50-acre minimum with 10 units for private parks, 50% CETP reimbursement, and Raj Nivesh Portal single-window clearance — building on ₹35 lakh crore investment pledges from Rising Rajasthan 2024.
28 March 2026 · Business Standard / Tribune India / The Hans India
NITI Aayog Fiscal Health Index 2026: Rajasthan Improves to Front Runner on Quality of Expenditure
NITI Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2026 ranks Indian states on fiscal performance using CAG-audited data. Rajasthan improved to Front Runner tier on Quality of Expenditure, though it remains an overall Performer state. Odisha tops the composite index.
28 March 2026 · NITI Aayog / PIB
Rajasthan Launches Industrial Park Promotion Policy 2026 with Single-Window 'Raj Nivesh Portal' to Attract Investment
Rajasthan notified the Industrial Park Promotion Policy 2026 on March 6 and it was reported on March 25, requiring min. 50 acres, offering PPP/private/hybrid models, electricity-duty exemptions, CETP reimbursements up to 50%, and single-window approvals via the Raj Nivesh Portal to boost investment and employment.
26 March 2026 · Business Standard / The Tribune
Rajasthan Launches Industrial Park Promotion Policy 2026 to Attract Investment with Four Development Models
Rajasthan's Bhajanlal Sharma government launched the Industrial Park Promotion Policy 2026 with four RIICO-linked development models, minimum 50-acre park size, subsidies up to ₹40 crore for large investments, and single-window RajNivesh portal approvals, to attract industrial investment and generate employment.
24 March 2026 · Daily Pioneer / Business Standard / Tribune India
Government Modifies Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme to Boost MSME Manufacturing
Government modified MCGS to provide higher credit guarantee for MSME manufacturers, benefiting 2 lakh+ enterprises including in Rajasthan.
23 March 2026 · PIB
NITI Aayog Fiscal Health Index 2026: Odisha Tops Major States, Rajasthan Ranked 14th
NITI Aayog FHI 2026 (second edition, FY 2023-24, CAG data) evaluates states on 5 pillars. Odisha tops major states for second consecutive year; Arunachal Pradesh leads NE/Himalayan category. Rajasthan faces fiscal stress from DISCOM liabilities, high subsidies, and pension burden.
22 March 2026 · NITI Aayog