Current Affairs · 9–15 March 2026
TNPSC current affairs for the week of 9–15 March 2026, grouped by day.
15 March 2026
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10 storiesNASA DART mission changed the orbit of Dimorphos and the Didymos system
New research says NASA’s DART impact in September 2022 measurably altered the orbit of the asteroid system Didymos-Dimorphos.
C-DOT’s FraudPro reaches GLOMO 2026 finals for AI-based telecom fraud prevention
C-DOT’s AI-driven FraudPro was named a top finalist at the GLOMO Awards 2026 in Barcelona.
BHEL Haridwar milestones: 5 MW solar plant, 30-ton EAF and upgraded SRGM flagged off
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy visited BHEL Haridwar and flagged off key clean energy and defence equipment.
ISA marks 10th Foundation Day in New Delhi; India-France solar alliance targets $1 trillion by 2030
The International Solar Alliance celebrated its 10th Foundation Day in New Delhi on 11 March 2026.
NHAI awards 7 km Gangaikonda Cholapuram bypass in Tamil Nadu to protect heritage corridor
NHAI issued an LOA for a 7 km greenfield bypass near Gangaikonda Cholapuram on NH-81 in Tamil Nadu.
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Mambalam among 8 stations redeveloped; 180 stations completed nationwide
Indian Railways has redeveloped 180 stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, including Mambalam in Tamil Nadu.
V.O. Chidambaranar Port’s Digital Twin: India’s first major port to adopt real-time maritime management
V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority launched India’s first Digital Twin platform for a major port on 23 February 2026.
MSDE–GATI Foundation MoU to support overseas skilling and global mobility of Indian workers
MSDE signed a 3-year MoU with GATI Foundation to build a framework for overseas employment and global skill mobility.
DEPwD and Coalition of the Willing launch integrated life-cycle support model for hearing-impaired persons
DEPwD partnered with the Coalition of the Willing to build a national support ecosystem for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons.
Oil India–NSTFDC MoU to upgrade healthcare facilities in tribal Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh
Oil India Limited signed an MoU with NSTFDC to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh.
13 March 2026
10 storiesKavach 4.0 Commissioned on Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah Routes
Indian Railways commissioned the indigenous Kavach 4.0 Automatic Train Protection system across 1,452 route km on the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah routes.
NITI Aayog Releases Fiscal Health Index 2026
NITI Aayog released the Fiscal Health Index 2026, evaluating the fiscal performance of states, now including North-Eastern and Himalayan states alongside major states.
ISRO and AIIMS New Delhi Collaborate on Space Medicine
ISRO and AIIMS New Delhi signed an MoU for space medicine research to support the Gaganyaan crewed missions and the planned Bharatiya Antariksh Station.
Bharat Tex 2026 Announced as World's Largest Textile Fair
Bharat Tex 2026, billed as the world's largest textile fair, was announced to be held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, showcasing the entire textile value chain.
Kavach 4.0 commissioned on Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah routes; 1,452 RKm covered
Railways commissioned Kavach 4.0 on 1,452 route km across two high-density corridors in March 2026.
Yoga Mahotsav 2026 marks 100-day countdown to 12th International Day of Yoga
MDNIY organized Yoga Mahotsav 2026 on 13 March 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan for the 100-day countdown to IDY 2026.
NITI Aayog releases Fiscal Health Index 2026 covering 18 major states and 10 NE-Himalayan states
The second annual Fiscal Health Index 2026 evaluates fiscal performance of Indian states with a separate ranking for NE and Himalayan states.
Bharat Tex 2026 launched; 14–17 July 2026 fair to host 1,30,000 visitors
Bharat Tex 2026 was launched as a global textile fair to be held in New Delhi in July 2026.
NASA’s Van Allen Probe A re-entered atmosphere on 11 March 2026 after nearly 14 years
Van Allen Probe A re-entered Earth’s atmosphere on 11 March 2026 after a mission launched in 2012.
Essential Commodities Act, 1955 invoked to protect domestic LPG supply
India invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 amid commercial LPG shortages and global energy uncertainty.
12 March 2026
12 storiesGlobal 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.
11 March 2026
11 storiesNASA's Van Allen Probe A Re-enters Earth's Atmosphere
NASA's Van Allen Probe A re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 March, 14 years after launch, having studied the planet's radiation belts.
CISF marks 57th Raising Day in 2026 with ₹890 crore infrastructure push and 1969 legacy
CISF celebrated its 57th Raising Day on March 10, 2026 in Mundali, Odisha.
AAHAR 2026 opens at Bharat Mandapam with Italy as partner country and 1,800 exhibitors
Piyush Goyal inaugurated AAHAR 2026 in New Delhi from March 10 to 14, 2026.
Romania ratifies the International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement, boosting India-led solar diplomacy
Romania ratified the International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement in March 2026.
ISRO and ESA sign Earth-observation pact to support FLEX, Chandrayaan and Aditya missions
ISRO and ESA signed an agreement on March 4 to deepen Earth-observation cooperation.
SCOVA’s 35th meeting in New Delhi reviews pensioners’ welfare under a 1986 forum
Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired the 35th SCOVA meeting on March 10, 2026 in New Delhi.
India and New Zealand mark 100 years of sporting ties with a 2026 cooperation programme
India and New Zealand discussed a centenary sports cooperation programme in New Delhi.
SIPRI says India remains the world’s second-largest arms importer with 8.3% share in 2021-25
SIPRI’s latest report says India is still the world’s second-largest arms importer.
India joins Seychelles in LAMITIYE-2026, the 11th tri-service military exercise since 2001
Indian Armed Forces are participating in the 11th LAMITIYE exercise in Seychelles from March 9 to 20, 2026.
Project Cheetah reaches 53 animals after Jwala’s five cubs are born at Kuno National Park
India’s cheetah population rose to 53 after five cubs were born to Jwala at Kuno National Park.
NHAI’s NH-GCI 2025-26 uses ISRO-NRSC satellite data to rank green cover on 30,000 km of highways
NHAI released its first annual Green Cover Index report for 2025-26 with ISRO-NRSC support.
10 March 2026
11 storiesArmy Hospital Delhi Performs World-First Glaucoma Surgery
Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi performed a world-first glaucoma surgery using a Hydrus Microstent guided by aqueous angiography on 10 March.
India’s 3rd T20 World Cup title and back-to-back wins in 2024, 2026
India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final at Ahmedabad to become the first team to defend the title.
IIT Guwahati and Coventry University Group sign MoU for AI and healthcare collaboration
IIT Guwahati signed an MoU with Coventry University Group to deepen research, mobility and joint degree work in AI and healthcare.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj launches digital campaign against ‘Sarpanch Pati’ culture
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched a TVF-backed campaign under Sashakt Panchayat Netri Abhiyan to empower elected women sarpanches.
RBI approves Ketan Merchant as interim CEO of Fino Payments Bank
RBI approved Fino Payments Bank CFO Ketan Merchant as interim CEO for three months from 27 February 2026.
DRDO sanctions ₹99.15 lakh antidote research project to Bharathiar University
DRDO approved a ₹99.15 lakh project for Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, to develop novel antidotes for toxic organophosphorous compounds.
RM Nachammai becomes India’s first woman Chief Superintendent of an operational nuclear power plant
RM Nachammai took charge of Kaiga Generating Station Units 3 and 4 in Karnataka on 15 March 2026 under NPCIL.
CEA marks 6th Lineman Diwas in New Delhi with safety initiatives
The Central Electricity Authority organised the 6th Lineman Diwas in New Delhi on 7 March 2026 with a safety pocketbook and awareness video.
MY Bharat launches Phase 2 of Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect in Delhi
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports launched Phase 2 of Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme in Delhi from 9 March 2026.
NHDC’s Virasat Shakti handloom expo at Handloom Haat, New Delhi
NHDC inaugurated the 8-day Virasat Shakti handloom expo at Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi, from 7 to 14 March 2026.
Sabrina Wittmann becomes Germany’s first female head coach of a professional men’s football team
Sabrina Wittmann, born in 1991, became Germany’s first female head coach of a professional men’s football team at FC Ingolstadt 04.
9 March 2026
12 storiesIndian Army Central Command holds first Strategic Communication Conclave in Lucknow on 7 March 2026
The Indian Army’s Central Command organised its first Strategic Communication Conclave in Lucknow on 7 March 2026 with nearly 500 participants.
NHA concludes NHCX Hackathon on 6–7 March 2026 to standardise health insurance claims under ABDM
The National Health Authority held the NHCX Hackathon finale at IIT Hyderabad on 6–7 March 2026 under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
Andhra Pradesh announces ₹25,000 incentive for second and third child from 1 April 2026 to raise fertility rate
Andhra Pradesh announced a population policy with ₹25,000 delivery incentive for the second and third child from 1 April 2026.
India ranks third in Hurun Global Rich List 2026 with 308 billionaires; Elon Musk tops the world
The Hurun Global Rich List 2026 placed India third with 308 billionaires and Elon Musk as the world’s richest person.
CAA citizenship milestone in Assam: first declared foreigner gets Indian citizenship on 7 March 2026
A 59-year-old woman from Assam became the first declared foreigner to receive Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act.
MNRE notifies Green Ammonia and Green Methanol standards on 27 February 2026 under National Green Hydrogen Mission
India notified Green Ammonia and Green Methanol standards on 27 February 2026 to support trade in green hydrogen derivatives.
Jal Mahotsav 2026 begins on 8 March to 22 March under Jal Jeevan Mission with focus on women and village water governance
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation will run Jal Mahotsav 2026 from 8 to 22 March 2026 to strengthen rural drinking water governance under JJM.
Madras High Court gets 55th Chief Justice: Justice S.A. Dharmadhikari appointed in March 2026
The Centre cleared Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari as the 55th Chief Justice of the Madras High Court in March 2026.
Tamil Nadu launches TWEES on 8 March 2026 to back women-led MSMEs with loans, training and market access
Tamil Nadu launched the Women Entrepreneur Empowerment Scheme (TWEES) on International Women’s Day 2026 to support one lakh women entrepreneurs in five years.
First declared foreigner in Assam gets Indian citizenship under CAA on 7 March 2026
A 59-year-old woman from Assam became the first declared foreigner in India to receive citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act.
Tamil Nadu launches TWEES on 8 March 2026 to support 1 lakh women entrepreneurs
Tamil Nadu launched the Women Entrepreneur Empowerment Scheme (TWEES) on International Women’s Day 2026 to promote women-led entrepreneurship.
Maharashtra signs MoU with Finnish firms to modernise Sassoon Dock fishing harbour
Maharashtra signed an MoU with three Finland-based firms to modernise Sassoon Dock into a technology-driven fishing harbour.