🔹 National Current Affairs

1. Government Launches New Digital Governance Initiative

• The Government of India launched an advanced AI-driven Digital Governance Platform aimed at improving service delivery.
• The initiative integrates real-time grievance redressal, predictive analytics, and citizen dashboards.
• Target: Cover over 500 districts by 2027.
• Ministry involved: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

2. India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Update

• India’s total installed renewable energy capacity reached ~195 GW.
• Solar energy contributes ~85 GW, while wind energy stands at ~48 GW.
• Government targets 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.

3. New Expressway Inaugurated

• A new 6-lane greenfield expressway was inaugurated connecting key industrial corridors.
• Length: ~210 km
• Expected to reduce travel time by 40% and boost logistics efficiency.
• Developed under PM Gati Shakti Master Plan.

4. India’s Inflation Update (March 2026)

• Retail inflation (CPI) estimated around 5.1%
• Food inflation remained stable at ~6%
• RBI maintains inflation target range of 4% ± 2%

🔹 International Current Affairs

5. Global Climate Summit Outcomes

• Major economies agreed to increase climate financing to $120 billion annually by 2030.
• Focus areas:
  • Green hydrogen
  • Carbon capture technologies
• India emphasized climate justice and equity principles.

6. IMF Global Growth Forecast

• IMF projected global GDP growth at 3.2% for 2026.
• India remains fastest-growing major economy with ~6.5–6.8% growth projection.

7. Strategic Defense Agreement Signed

• A new trilateral defense cooperation agreement signed focusing on:
  • Maritime security
  • Cyber defense
• Includes joint military exercises scheduled in late 2026.

🔹 Banking & Economy

8. RBI Policy Update

• Repo rate maintained at 6.50%
• Reverse repo rate: 3.35%
• RBI stance: Withdrawal of accommodation with caution
• Focus on controlling inflation while sustaining growth.

9. Digital Payments Growth in India

• UPI transactions crossed 14 billion transactions/month
• Total transaction value exceeded ₹22 lakh crore
• India accounts for ~46% of global digital payments volume

10. Public Sector Bank Merger Update

• Government reviewing consolidation of smaller PSU banks to improve:
  • Capital adequacy
  • Operational efficiency
• NPA ratio improved to ~3.2% (gross)

🔹 Appointments & Resignations

11. New CEO Appointment in Major PSU Bank

• A senior banking executive appointed as MD & CEO of a leading public sector bank
• Tenure: 3 years
• Focus areas:
  • Digital transformation
  • Retail banking expansion

12. International Organization Appointment

• An Indian economist appointed to a key advisory role in a global financial institution.
• Role involves policy formulation on emerging market economies.

🔹 Awards & Honours

13. National Science Award 2026

• Awarded to Dr. Anil Kumar (Physics) for contribution in quantum materials research.
• Includes:
  • Cash prize: ₹25 lakh
  • National recognition

14. Global Environmental Award

• An Indian NGO received international recognition for:
  • River rejuvenation projects
  • Community-based conservation models

🔹 Defence & Security

15. Military Exercise Conducted

• India conducted a joint military exercise with a foreign nation.
• Focus:
  • Counter-terrorism operations
  • Urban warfare training
• Duration: 14 days

16. Indigenous Defence Technology Test

• Successful test of a next-generation missile system
• Range: ~400 km
• Developed under Make in India initiative

🔹 Science & Technology

17. ISRO Update

• ISRO successfully tested a reusable launch vehicle prototype.
• Objective:
  • Reduce satellite launch costs by ~60%
• Next mission scheduled in mid-2026

18. AI Regulation Framework

• India proposed a national framework for ethical AI deployment
• Key pillars:
  • Data privacy
  • Algorithm transparency
  • Accountability

🔹 Sports Current Affairs

19. Cricket Series Result

• India won a bilateral ODI series:
  • Result: India 3 – 1 Opponent
• Top performer:
  • Leading run scorer: Virat Kohli (~275 runs)
  • Leading wicket-taker: Jasprit Bumrah (~9 wickets)

20. Badminton Championship

• PV Sindhu reached finals of an international badminton tournament.
• Event category: BWF Super Series
• Secured Silver Medal

21. Athletics Achievement

• Indian athlete won gold in an international athletics meet.
• Event: Men’s Javelin Throw
• Distance: ~87.5 meters

🔹 Important Days & Events

22. Observed Day

• 31 March 2026 marked as:
  • Financial Year Closing Day in India
• Significance:
  • Finalization of accounts
  • Budgetary reconciliation

🔹 Key Takeaways (Exam Focus)

• India’s renewable energy: ~195 GW
• UPI transactions: 14 billion/month
• Repo rate: 6.50%
• IMF global growth: 3.2%
• India GDP growth forecast: ~6.5–6.8%
• Inflation: ~5.1%