Current Affairs · 26 March 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 26 March 2026.
Akashvani Begins Broadcasting Full Six-Stanza 'Vande Mataram'
From 26 March, all Akashvani (All India Radio) stations began broadcasting the full six-stanza version of the national song 'Vande Mataram', replacing the two-stanza version.
DPIIT and Razorpay sign MoU to support startups through Startup Sahayak platform
DPIIT signed an MoU with Razorpay to support startups, and launched Startup Sahayak for incorporation, funding and scheme access.
Cabinet extends IVFRT Scheme from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031 with ₹1,800 crore budget
The Union Cabinet approved continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking Scheme for five years from 1 April 2026.
Union Cabinet approves Modified UDAN for 2026-27 to 2035-36 with ₹28,840 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet approved Modified UDAN for ten years from FY 2026-27 to 2035-36 with an outlay of ₹28,840 crore.
India ranks 6th in IQAir World Air Quality Report 2025; Loni and New Delhi remain key pollution markers
IQAir’s 2025 World Air Quality Report ranked India 6th among the world’s most polluted countries, with Loni and New Delhi featuring prominently.
NCW and Truecaller launch Women’s Digital Safety Awareness Initiative with verified 24x7 helpline
NCW and Truecaller launched a digital safety initiative in New Delhi on 21 March 2026, with a toolkit and verified 24x7 helpline support.
Gujarat becomes second state to adopt Uniform Civil Code with Article 44-linked bill
The Gujarat Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026 on 24 March 2026, making Gujarat the second state after Uttarakhand to adopt a UCC.
Lok Sabha passes Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 with revised identity and certification rules
The Lok Sabha passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 on 24 March 2026, changing identity definitions and District Magistrate scrutiny for identity certificates.
Ministry of Culture signs MoU with YouTube on 25 March 2026 to promote India’s heritage and folk music
The Ministry of Culture exchanged an MoU with YouTube in New Delhi on 25 March 2026 to promote India’s heritage, folk and tribal music globally.
9th PharmaMed 2026 to be held in New Delhi on 27 March with theme on healthcare equity
The 9th PharmaMed 2026 will be held in New Delhi on 27 March 2026 with the theme “Healthcare Equity: Reaching Every Citizen of Viksit Bharat.”
SPJIMR Dean Varun Nagaraj becomes first Indian business school representative on AACSB Board
Varun Nagaraj of SPJIMR was appointed to the AACSB Board of Directors for a three-year term starting 1 July 2026.