Current Affairs · 31 March 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 31 March 2026.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

CSIR Promotes 'Bio-Bitumen' for Industrial Adoption

CSIR organised an event in New Delhi on 31 March for large-scale industrial adoption of its 'Bio-Bitumen' technology, which converts agricultural waste into a road-building material.

Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu

Sheetal Devi named World Archery Para Archer of the Year 2025

Sheetal Devi of Jammu and Kashmir was honoured by World Archery for her 2025 achievements in para archery.

EconomyThe Hindu

RBI caps banks’ net open position in INR at $100 million to curb forex volatility

The RBI ordered banks to keep their onshore deliverable NOP-INR within $100 million by April 10, 2026.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

Artemis II to be NASA’s first crewed Moon mission since Apollo; launch set for April 1, 2026

NASA’s Artemis II mission is scheduled for April 1, 2026, with four astronauts aboard the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft.

EconomyThe Hindu

RBI caps banks’ net open position in rupees at $100 million to curb forex volatility

RBI ordered banks to keep their net open position in Indian rupees within $100 million by April 10, 2026.

DefenceThe Hindu

India’s tri-service Dweep Shakti exercise ran from March 24 to 28, 2026 to strengthen amphibious and island defence

India conducted the Dweep Shakti tri-service exercise from March 24 to 28, 2026 to improve coastal and island defence readiness.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

NASA’s Artemis II to be first crewed Moon mission in 53 years with four astronauts and April 2026 launch

NASA’s Artemis II is set for April 1, 2026, as the first crewed Moon mission in over five decades with four astronauts.

Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu

Sheetal Devi named World Archery Para Archer of the Year 2025 after Gwangju gold and Paris Paralympics bronze

Sheetal Devi won the World Archery Para Archer of the Year 2025 title after a gold in Gwangju and a bronze at the Paris Paralympics.

Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu

Karan Dhanelia of Indore wins Bartender of the Year 2026 at Diageo India World Class finals

Karan Dhanelia from Indore won Bartender of the Year 2026 at the 12th Diageo India World Class finals in Gurgaon.

NationalThe Hindu

Veer Sahara app by Jaipur students aims to simplify scheme access for defence families

Two Grade 11 students in Jaipur built Veer Sahara, a bilingual digital platform for defence families to find and apply for welfare schemes.

Reports IndicesThe Hindu

YES BANK becomes highest-rated Indian bank in S&P Global CSA 2025 with score of 79

YES BANK topped Indian banks in the S&P Global CSA 2025 with a score of 79 and entered the 2026 Sustainability Yearbook.

InternationalThe Hindu

Zimbabwe launches 500 MW floating solar project at Kariba Dam with 250 MW pilot and 20-year PPA

Zimbabwe launched a 500 MW floating solar project at Kariba Dam, backed by a 250 MW pilot and a 20-year power purchase agreement.