Current Affairs · 23–29 March 2026
TNPSC current affairs for the week of 23–29 March 2026, grouped by day.
29 March 2026
9 storiesSunil Narine Becomes Most-Capped Overseas Player in IPL
Kolkata Knight Riders' Sunil Narine surpassed Kieron Pollard to become the most-capped overseas player in IPL history, reaching 190 matches on 29 March.
Great Barrier Reef corals hit by heat stress and black band disease: environment fact for TNPSC
Heat stress and rare black band disease were reported to devastate Great Barrier Reef corals, a climate and environment fact.
X8.3 solar flare in 2026: strongest flare of the year and a science current-affairs fact
The X8.3 solar flare was described as the strongest solar flare of 2026, a direct science fact for TNPSC.
New earthworm species Drawida vazhania discovered in Kerala: biodiversity fact for environment questions
A new earthworm species, Drawida vazhania, was discovered in Kerala, making it a biodiversity fact for TNPSC.
BHEL wins major international contract for Nigeria refinery project: exam facts on PSU and overseas order
BHEL secured a major international contract for a refinery project in Nigeria, a useful PSU and international business fact.
India’s GDP growth at 7.7% in FY 2025-26: economy fact for TNPSC on growth rate and fiscal year
India’s GDP growth was reported at 7.7% in FY 2025-26, a direct economy fact useful for TNPSC.
Tamil Nadu’s first Dark Sky Park at Kolli Hills: TNPSC facts on location, purpose and dark-sky conservation
Tamil Nadu launched its first Dark Sky Park in Kolli Hills, a science-and-environment initiative with MCQ-ready location and conservation facts.
Sangeet Natak Akademi honours 51 artists in Lucknow: award facts for TNPSC
The Sangeet Natak Akademi honoured 51 artists in Lucknow, a national awards fact with a clear number and place.
Bihar to establish India’s first Power Museum in Patna: governance and heritage fact
Bihar announced India’s first Power Museum in Patna, a state-specific infrastructure and heritage fact.
28 March 2026
12 storiesESA Launches First Celeste Navigation Satellites from New Zealand
The European Space Agency launched its first Celeste navigation demonstrator satellites (IOD-1 and IOD-2) from New Zealand on 28 March, to complement Galileo.
TV Rating Policy 2026 replaces 2014 guidelines to improve transparency in audience measurement
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting notified TV Rating Policy 2026 to overhaul television audience measurement and align it with OTT and Connected TVs.
DAY-NRLM releases national compendium on rural livelihoods through convergence
DAY-NRLM launched a national compendium with 24 SRLMs, 67 field stories from 19 states, and a focus on the Lakhpati Didi model.
Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti takes charge as NCBC Chairperson on 18 March 2026
Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti assumed charge as NCBC Chairperson on 18 March 2026, while Kiran Umesh Mahalle joined as Member on 20 March 2026.
India hosts first BRICS Youth Coordination Meeting in virtual format on 25 March 2026
India, as BRICS Chairship 2026, held the first BRICS Youth Coordination Meeting on 25 March 2026 with the theme on resilience and sustainability.
Earth Hour 2026 marks 20 years of WWF’s global climate movement on 28 March
Earth Hour 2026 was observed on 28 March 2026 from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM with the theme “Give an Hour for Earth”.
IAF launches Vayu Baan, India’s first helicopter-dropped drone project in March 2026
The Indian Air Force issued an RFP in March 2026 for Vayu Baan, a helicopter-launched UAS with reconnaissance and strike roles.
Indian Army EME and IITM Pravartak sign MoU to boost defence indigenisation in Chennai
The Indian Army’s EME and IITM Pravartak signed an MoU on 26 March 2026 and set up a Nodal Indigenisation Centre at Avadi, Chennai.
India extends 4% inflation targeting framework till March 2031 under RBI Act Section 45ZA
The Union government extended India’s flexible inflation targeting framework for 2026-2031, keeping the 4% retail inflation target and 2%-6% tolerance band.
Nokia appoints Samar Mittal and Vibha Mehra for India operations from 1 April 2026
Nokia announced two leadership appointments for India, effective 1 April 2026, to strengthen telecom, AI, government relations and CSR focus.
Lakshya AMC gets SEBI approval to enter mutual fund business in Ahmedabad
SEBI approved Lakshya AMC to start mutual fund business, making it the first AMC headquartered in Ahmedabad.
IIMA inaugurates Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence with ₹100 crore donation
IIM Ahmedabad inaugurated the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence with a ₹100 crore contribution from Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon and Ranjan Tandon.
27 March 2026
9 storiesFirst World Buddhist Peace Conference Held in Telangana
The first World Buddhist Peace Conference was held in Hyderabad and Buddhavanam (Nagarjunasagar) on 27-29 March, with 150 delegates from 22 countries.
Noida airport Phase I, Delhi station redevelopment and Uttarakhand air connectivity: March 2026 infrastructure updates
March 2026 infrastructure news included Noida International Airport Phase I, Amrit Bharat Station Scheme works in Delhi, and new air links in Uttarakhand.
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme advances redevelopment of 13 Delhi railway stations
The Railways is redeveloping 13 Delhi-region stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
China Mobile opens Global Intelligence Center in Hong Kong as a major AI computing hub
China Mobile inaugurated its Global Intelligence Center in Hong Kong, described as the city’s largest standalone intelligent computing hub.
Uttarakhand expands regional air connectivity with Dehradun–Pithoragarh flight and heliport growth
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off the Dehradun–Pithoragarh flight service using a 42-seater aircraft.
Noida International Airport Phase I set for inauguration on 28 March 2026 with 12 MPPA capacity
PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar on 28 March 2026.
Union Cabinet approves 101.5-km NH 927 corridor to improve access to Shravasti Buddhist circuit
The Union Cabinet approved a 4-lane, access-controlled 101.5-km Barabanki–Bahraich section of NH 927.
IICA-NLUJA Assam launch two-year LL.M. in Corporate Law and Management in New Delhi
On 24 March 2026, IICA and NLUJA Assam launched a two-year residential LL.M. in Corporate Law and Management.
Strait of Hormuz coalition, NHB Gruh Sugam and DPIIT-KRAFTON MoU: key March 2026 governance and economy updates
March 2026 saw a 22-nation Hormuz coalition, NHB’s Gruh Sugam portal, and a DPIIT–KRAFTON startup MoU.
26 March 2026
11 storiesAkashvani 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.
25 March 2026
10 storiesPM announces seven empowered groups to assess West Asia conflict impact on India’s economy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Rajya Sabha that seven empowered groups led by secretary-level officers will monitor the long-term impact of the West Asia conflict.
DPIIT signs MoU with Blue Star to support manufacturing startups in HVAC and advanced manufacturing
DPIIT and Blue Star Limited signed an MoU to help startups in manufacturing, HVAC technologies and supply-chain innovation.
Haryana tops 24th National Para Athletics Championships; Tamil Nadu finishes second in Bhubaneswar
Held in Bhubaneswar from 17 to 21 March 2026, the championships saw Haryana top the medals table and Tamil Nadu finish second.
ICAR-IVRI produces five Sahiwal calves using OPU-IVF-ET technology in first successful protocol application
ICAR-IVRI in Izatnagar produced five healthy Sahiwal calves using OPU-IVF-ET, marking its first successful application of the protocol for this breed.
Ayush-DBT joint clinical study on Ayurveda as adjunct therapy for tuberculosis announced on World TB Day 2026
The Ministry of Ayush and DBT announced a 24-month multi-centre clinical study on Ayurveda as an adjunct to TB treatment.
Indian Railways announces five reforms under Reform Express for cargo, construction and passengers
Railways approved five reforms in 2026, taking the year’s total to nine, with changes in wagon design, bidding norms and ticketing.
Delhi Budget 2026-27: Green Budget earmarks ₹22,236 crore for green development and pollution control
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta presented a Green Budget with 21.44% of the outlay for green development, pollution control and waste management.
India launches 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign; funding rises to ₹6,356 crore in 2025-26
Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda launched a 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign on World TB Day 2026 with major gains in detection, treatment and funding.
24th National Para Athletics Championships 2026: Haryana tops, Tamil Nadu second
At Bhubaneswar from 17–21 March 2026, Haryana topped the 24th National Para Athletics Championships and Tamil Nadu finished second.
ICAR-IVRI’s OPU-IVF-ET breakthrough in Sahiwal calves: key facts for TNPSC
ICAR-IVRI in Bareilly produced five Sahiwal calves using OPU-IVF-ET, marking a first for the institute in this breed.
24 March 2026
12 storiesGujarat Passes Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026
The Gujarat Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026 on 24 March, making Gujarat the second state to adopt a UCC after Uttarakhand.
India Conducts 'Dweep Shakti' Tri-Service Exercise
India's armed forces conducted the 'Dweep Shakti' tri-service amphibious and maritime exercise during 24-28 March to test island and coastal defence capabilities.
World TB Day Observed (24 March)
World Tuberculosis Day was observed on 24 March to raise awareness about TB and efforts to eliminate it.
GARBH-INi pregnancy cohort: India’s largest study with 12,000 women and AI tools
Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled outcomes of GARBH-INi, India’s largest pregnancy cohort study involving 12,000 women.
Madhya Pradesh AI Mission to be rolled out in three phases from 2026-27
Madhya Pradesh announced a phased AI Mission after the Bhopal Regional AI Impact Conference in January 2026.
Manipur’s Ningol Van Initiative launched on International Day of Forests 2026
Manipur launched the Ningol Van Initiative on 21 March 2026 to strengthen community participation in forest conservation.
NBA expert committee on invasive alien species under Biological Diversity Act, 2002
The National Biodiversity Authority formed a two-year expert committee on invasive alien species following NGT directions.
Kavach ATP commissioned on Prayagraj–Kanpur section to support 160 kmph rail operations
Indian Railways commissioned Kavach on the 190 route-km Prayagraj–Kanpur section, a key part of the Delhi–Howrah corridor.
NHM tribal healthcare norms relaxed: SHC, PHC, CHC and MMU thresholds revised
The Health Ministry has relaxed NHM norms for tribal and remote areas, lowering population thresholds and expanding MMUs and AAMs.
India’s trade shift in February 2026: China overtakes Netherlands as third-largest export market
In February 2026, China became India’s third-largest export destination as exports rose 32.4% to $1.67 billion.
Khelo India Tribal Games 2026: Chhattisgarh host, venues, mascot and scale
Chhattisgarh will host the first Khelo India Tribal Games from 25 March to 3 April 2026 across Raipur, Jagdalpur and Surguja.
World TB Day 2026: India’s TB elimination target, theme and NTEP facts
World TB Day 2026 on 24 March highlights the theme ‘Yes! We can end TB!’ and India’s NTEP-led goal to eliminate TB by 2025.
23 March 2026
12 storiesShaheed Diwas: Martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru (23 March)
Shaheed Diwas was observed on 23 March, marking the 1931 execution of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru.
MCGS-MSME modified to expand service-sector eligibility and 10-year guarantee tenure
The government modified the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs to widen eligibility and support manufacturing and exports.
CGSMFI-2.0 launched to guarantee microfinance loans up to ₹20,000 crore for small borrowers
The government launched CGSMFI-2.0 to support microfinance institutions and small borrowers with guarantees up to ₹20,000 crore.
WII Society AGM reviews cheetah recovery, Great Indian Bustard breeding and NH-72A wildlife crossings
The 27th AGM of the Wildlife Institute of India Society in Dehradun reviewed cheetah conservation and wildlife mitigation work.
Critical mineral auction 7th tranche launched under MMDR Act framework with 19 blocks
The Ministry of Mines launched the 7th tranche of critical and strategic mineral block auctions on 23 March 2026.
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 guidelines released on World Water Day with extension till December 2028
Union Minister C.R. Patil released the operational guidelines for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 on 22 March 2026.
Telangana announces Indiramma Family Life Insurance Scheme with ₹5 lakh cover for 1.15 crore families
Telangana announced a ₹5 lakh life insurance cover for about 1.15 crore families under the Indiramma Family Life Insurance Scheme.
World Water Day 2026 highlights water and gender under UN-Water coordination
World Water Day 2026 was observed on 22 March with the theme Water and Gender under UN-Water coordination.
India and Seychelles hold first tri-services Exercise Lamitiye 2026 with INS Trikand
INS Trikand took part in the first tri-services edition of Exercise Lamitiye 2026 with Seychelles Defence Forces.
Global Terrorism Index 2026 ranks Pakistan first; India placed 13th
The Global Terrorism Index 2026 ranked Pakistan first among 163 countries and India 13th.
PRARAMBH 2026 launched for Income Tax Act 2025 awareness and CBDT chatbot Kar Saathi
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched PRARAMBH 2026 in New Delhi for awareness on the Income Tax Act, 2025.
NHAI to deploy AI dashcam analytics across 40,000 km of highways for weekly defect audits
NHAI will use AI/ML-based dashcam analytics on about 40,000 km of highways for weekly and monthly road-condition audits.