National Current Affairs
1. Prime Minister Inaugurates Micron Semiconductor Facility in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Micron Technology’s semiconductor Assembly, Test, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) facility at Sanand, Gujarat.
The facility is part of India’s Semiconductor Mission aimed at building domestic chip manufacturing capability.
Micron Technology announced an investment of about $2.75 billion (approximately ₹22,500 crore) in the project.
The semiconductor plant will focus on assembly and testing of DRAM and NAND memory chips.
The project is expected to create 5,000 direct jobs and around 15,000 indirect jobs in the technology sector.
The initiative strengthens India’s objective of becoming a major global semiconductor manufacturing hub.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Conferred Israel’s Parliamentary Honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the “Speaker of the Knesset Medal”, the highest honour of the Parliament of Israel (Knesset).
The honour was awarded following his historic address to the Israeli Parliament.
The award recognizes his role in strengthening India–Israel strategic partnership.
India and Israel established full diplomatic relations in 1992, and cooperation has expanded in defence, agriculture, water management, and technology sectors.
3. Rajya Sabha Elections 2026
Elections for 72 seats of the Rajya Sabha are scheduled during March 2026.
Members of the Rajya Sabha serve a six-year term, with one-third of members retiring every two years.
The Rajya Sabha currently has 245 members, including 233 elected and 12 nominated by the President of India.
The elections are conducted using the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system through proportional representation.
International Current Affairs
4. Opening of the 2026 Winter Paralympics
The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games opened on 6 March 2026 in Italy.
The event is hosted across Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
The opening ceremony is held at Arena di Verona, while the closing ceremony is scheduled for 15 March 2026.
Approximately 665 athletes from around 50 countries are participating.
A total of 79 medal events are being contested across six sports:
Para Alpine Skiing
Para Biathlon
Para Cross-Country Skiing
Para Ice Hockey
Para Snowboard
Wheelchair Curling
Wheelchair Curling Mixed Doubles is introduced as a new event in 2026.
5. U.S. Launches Military Operation “Epic Fury”
The United States launched a military campaign named “Operation Epic Fury” against Iran in February 2026.
The operation was carried out with support from Israel.
The campaign marks a major escalation of tensions in the Middle East region.
The development has raised concerns about global oil supply disruptions and geopolitical instability.
Economy and Banking Current Affairs
6. India Strengthens Semiconductor Manufacturing Ecosystem
India has launched several initiatives under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).
The government announced ₹76,000 crore incentive scheme to promote semiconductor manufacturing and design.
Key objectives of the mission:
Develop semiconductor fabrication plants (fabs)
Establish chip packaging and testing facilities
Promote electronics manufacturing and supply chain resilience
The initiative aims to reduce India’s dependence on imported chips, particularly from East Asian markets.
Sports Current Affairs
7. DP World PGTI “The League” Golf Finals 2026
The final of DP World PGTI’s team-based golf tournament “The League” was held on 6 March 2026.
Venue: Qutab Golf Course, New Delhi.
Finalists:
Rajasthan Regals
UP Prometheans
Prize money:
Winning Team – ₹1 crore
Runner-up – ₹50 lakh
The league featured six teams with 10 professional golfers each, making it India’s first team-based professional golf competition.
8. Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2026
The 8th edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will be held on 21 March 2026.
Host City: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
The awards honour India’s top athletes across various sports disciplines.
Categories include:
Sportsperson of the Year
Team of the Year
Coach of the Year
Emerging Player of the Year.
9. UK Open Darts Championship 2026
The UK Open Darts Championship 2026 is scheduled from 6–8 March 2026 in Minehead, England.
The tournament features over 150 players including 128 PDC Tour Card holders.
Defending champion: Luke Littler (England).
Top seeds including Luke Humphries and Gian van Veen enter from the fourth round stage.
10. Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 Nominations
The Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 ceremony will be held on 20 April 2026 in Madrid, Spain.
Notable nominations:
Luke Littler – nominated for Breakthrough of the Year after winning multiple PDC titles.
Lando Norris – Formula One champion with seven Grand Prix wins in 2025.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – NBA MVP candidate.
Joao Fonseca – emerging tennis star.
The Indian Women’s Cricket Team has been nominated for the Laureus Team of the Year Award.
Important Upcoming Global Sports Event
11. World Athletics Indoor Championships 2026
The 21st World Athletics Indoor Championships will take place from 20–22 March 2026.
Host City: Toruń, Poland.
Venue: Kujawsko-Pomorska Arena.
Total events: 27 indoor athletics disciplines.
Poland previously hosted the championship in 2014 at Sopot.
Important Days and Observations
12. Global Observances in March
3 March – World Wildlife Day
8 March – International Women’s Day
21 March – International Day of Forests
22 March – World Water Day
These observances are frequently asked in SSC, UPSC, and Banking examinations.
Key Exam Takeaways
Micron Semiconductor ATMP Plant – Sanand, Gujarat – $2.75 billion investment
2026 Winter Paralympics – Milan & Cortina, Italy – 6–15 March 2026
DP World PGTI League Final – Qutab Golf Course, New Delhi – ₹1 crore prize
TOISA Awards 2026 – Lucknow – 21 March 2026
Laureus World Sports Awards – Madrid – 20 April 2026
World Athletics Indoor Championships – Toruń, Poland – 20–22 March 2026
