National Current Affairs
1. Political Science Conclave 2026 Held in New Delhi
The Political Science Conclave 2026 was organized on 12–13 March 2026 at the India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi.
The event brought together policy makers, political scientists, academicians and researchers from across India.
The conference focused on themes such as:
Evolution of Indian democratic institutions
Role of public policy in governance
Future of political thought in India.
The conclave served as a platform for dialogue between scholars and policymakers on strengthening democratic governance in India.
2. President Announces Major Governor Appointments
The President of India Droupadi Murmu approved appointments and transfers of Governors across several states and union territories.
Key appointment:
Lt. Gen. Syed Ata Hasnain appointed Governor of Bihar, succeeding Arif Mohammed Khan.
The reshuffle aims to strengthen administrative coordination between the Centre and states.
3. India Strengthens Financial Cooperation with Japan
State Bank of India (SBI) signed a strategic partnership agreement with MUFG Bank of Japan.
Key objectives of the partnership:
Enhance India–Japan financial cooperation.
Increase cross-border financing opportunities.
Facilitate investment and infrastructure funding in India.
MUFG is one of the largest banking groups in the world headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Economy and Banking Current Affairs
4. Fitch Revises India’s Economic Growth Forecast
Fitch Ratings raised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2025-26 to 7.5%, up from 7.4% earlier.
Key reasons behind the upward revision:
Strong domestic consumption demand
Stable investment growth
Resilient services sector expansion.
Despite global uncertainties, India remains one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world.
5. India Maintains Strong Position in Global Economy
India’s economic resilience is supported by:
Rapid digital financial expansion
Growth in manufacturing and infrastructure
Continued government capital expenditure.
India is expected to remain a major driver of global economic growth during FY2026.
International Current Affairs
6. Global Economic Stability Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Global economic conditions remain uncertain due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia and rising oil prices.
International financial institutions expect:
Moderate global growth
Continued volatility in energy markets.
India’s economic stability is viewed as a positive factor in the global economic landscape.
7. Rare Tie at the 98th Academy Awards 2026
The 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) were held on 15 March 2026.
A rare tie occurred in the Best Live Action Short Film category.
Two films shared the award:
“The Singers”
“Two People Exchanging Saliva”
This was only the 7th tie in the history of the Academy Awards, highlighting the extremely close voting outcome.
Defence and Strategic Developments
8. India Enhances Defence Coordination
The Indian armed forces continue modernization and leadership restructuring to strengthen defence readiness.
Leadership appointments and institutional reforms aim to enhance:
Operational preparedness
Strategic planning
Joint military coordination.
Sports Current Affairs
9. India Wins ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final was held on 8 March 2026.
India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final.
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Key highlights:
India won the 10th edition of the tournament.
The victory strengthened India’s position as a dominant force in T20 cricket.
10. BCCI Naman Awards 2026 Announced
The BCCI Naman Awards 2026 recognized outstanding performances in Indian cricket.
Major winners:
Shubman Gill – Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men).
Smriti Mandhana – Best International Cricketer (Women).
Smriti Mandhana created history by winning the award for the fifth time, the highest by any player.
11. BCCI Honours T20 World Cup Winning Team
The Indian cricket team that won the T20 World Cup 2026 was honoured during the awards ceremony.
Team leadership:
Captain – Suryakumar Yadav
Head Coach – Gautam Gambhir.
The ceremony also recognized five ICC title-winning Indian teams.
12. IPL 2026 Injury Update
Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler Harshit Rana was seen on crutches during the awards event.
His injury has raised concerns regarding his availability for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season.
Awards and Honours
13. META Lifetime Achievement Award 2026
Veteran actor and filmmaker Amol Palekar will receive the META Lifetime Achievement Award 2026.
The award will be presented at the 21st Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META).
Event schedule:
19–25 March 2026
Location: New Delhi.
The award recognizes his contribution to Indian theatre and cinema.
14. Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025
The 8th edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will be held on 21 March 2026 in Lucknow.
The event will honour athletes for performances between 1 January and 31 December 2025.
More than 45 categories of sports awards will be presented.
Important Historical Event in Sports
15. Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th International Century
On 16 March 2012, Sachin Tendulkar scored his 100th international century.
Match: India vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup.
Venue: Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur.
He remains the only cricketer in history with 100 international centuries.
Important Days and Events
16. Significance of Mid-March Global Observances
March includes several globally recognized observances:
World Consumer Rights Day – 15 March
International Day of Happiness – 20 March
These observances highlight social awareness and international cooperation.
Key Facts for Competitive Exams
India GDP Forecast FY26: 7.5% (Fitch Ratings).
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Winner: India.
Final Result: India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs.
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
BCCI Best International Cricketer (Men): Shubman Gill.
BCCI Best International Cricketer (Women): Smriti Mandhana.
META Lifetime Achievement Award 2026: Amol Palekar.
Governor of Bihar (2026): Lt. Gen. Syed Ata Hasnain.
