Current Affairs · 12 March 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 12 March 2026.
Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems Held in Delhi
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems in New Delhi (12-14 March) during the International Year for Women Farmers.
Cabinet extends Jal Jeevan Mission to December 2028 with ₹8.69 lakh crore outlay
The Union Cabinet approved JJM 2.0, shifting the mission to a utility-based service delivery model and targeting all rural households by December 2028.
PM Modi inaugurates ₹16,450 crore projects in Kerala and Tamil Nadu; new Amrit Bharat trains flagged off
On 11 March 2026, PM Narendra Modi launched projects worth over ₹16,450 crore in Kerala and Tamil Nadu and flagged off several new train services.
Cabinet clears Madurai Airport international status, JJM 2.0 and FDI rule changes on 12 March 2026
On 12 March 2026, the Union Cabinet approved Madurai Airport’s international status, extended Jal Jeevan Mission to December 2028, and amended FDI rules for land-border countries.
NHAI-backed IHMCL signs MoU with vehicle aggregator platforms to improve highway safety
IHMCL signed an MoU with commercial vehicle aggregator platforms to integrate Rajmargyatra App alerts, Call 1033 and driver reporting tools.
DRDO and Indian Navy complete ADC-150 indigenous air-droppable container release trials off Goa
DRDO and the Indian Navy conducted four in-flight release trials of the indigenous ADC-150 from a P8I aircraft between 21 February and 1 March 2026.
NDSA opens new office in New Delhi and launches NETRA, RBSD and DHARMA digital dam-safety tools
Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Paatil inaugurated the NDSA office in New Delhi and launched digital platforms for dam safety governance.
Cabinet approves new railway multitracking projects in West Bengal and Jharkhand worth ₹4,474 crore
The CCEA approved two multitracking railway projects covering 192 km across five districts in West Bengal and Jharkhand.
Cabinet clears ₹3,630.77 crore greenfield link to Jewar International Airport
The CCEA approved a revised cost estimate for a 31.42 km corridor connecting Jewar International Airport to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
Cabinet approves ₹3,839.42 crore 4-laning of Badnawar-Petlawad-Thandla-Timarwani NH-752D corridor
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved an 80.45 km 4-lane corridor in Madhya Pradesh under the Hybrid Annuity Mode.
Union Health Ministry proposes drug rule changes to align blood product testing with global pharmacopoeias
The Health Ministry issued a draft notification to amend the Drugs Rules, 1945, and align blood product testing with BP, USP and EP standards.
IICA and DGR launch 4th batch of Directors’ Certification for Defence Officers at Manesar
The 4th batch of the Directors’ Certification in Corporate Governance for Defence Officers began on 9 March 2026 at IICA, Manesar.