📋 Contents
① National Affairs
② Economy & Schemes
③ International Affairs
④ Science & Technology
⑤ Environment & Ecology
⑥ Sports
⑦ Awards & Appointments
⑧ Important Days
⑨ J&K Special Affairs
⑩ Practice MCQs
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Section 1
National Affairs
🏏 India Wins ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
- India beat New Zealand by 96 runs in the final on 8 March 2026 at a venue in India
- Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka; tournament ran 7 Feb – 8 March 2026
- First team to win back-to-back T20 World Cups
- First team to win the T20 WC as home hosts
- First team to win the title three times — India becomes the most successful T20 WC nation
🗳️ Rajya Sabha Elections 2026
- Elections commenced mid-March 2026 to elect 72 members of the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament)
- Bihar CM Nitish Kumar resigned to contest Rajya Sabha elections
- Yumnam Khemchand Singh took oath as Chief Minister of Manipur after President's rule ended (4 Feb 2026)
🏭 End of Naxalite Insurgency
Home Minister Amit Shah declared the end of the Naxalite (Left Wing Extremism) insurgency on 30 March 2026, following intensified security operations resulting in killings, arrests and surrenders of remaining Naxal fighters. Considered a historic milestone in India's internal security.
🏛️ Governor Reshuffle & Key Appointments
- President Droupadi Murmu announced a major Governor reshuffle affecting 7 states and 2 Union Territories in early March 2026
- BJP's Nitin Nabin elected as National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party in January 2026
- Supreme Court ruled in favour of removing life support for Harish Rana — first time such a ruling was made in India (landmark euthanasia judgment)
💉 National HPV Vaccination Drive
India launched a nationwide HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination drive to eliminate cervical cancer as part of the National Cancer Mission. Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among Indian women.
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Section 2
Economy & Government Schemes
🏗️ BHAVYA Scheme — ₹33,660 Crore Industrial Parks
- Full name: Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA)
- Approved by Union Cabinet (PM Narendra Modi) on 18 March 2026
- Outlay: ₹33,660 crore to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across India
- Structured on the success of Industrial Smart Cities under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP)
- Implemented in partnership with states and the private sector — aims to unlock manufacturing potential and drive India's growth story
🛢️ India–US Trade Deal & Oil Diplomacy
- US President Trump announced a trade agreement (2 Feb 2026): US tariffs on Indian exports reduced to 18% in exchange for India limiting Russian oil purchases
- On 4 March 2026, USA allowed India to continue buying Russian oil until 4 April 2026 via temporary waiver
- India maintained a neutral stance on the Iran conflict; explored alternative oil suppliers (USA, Norway, Russia)
- Despite global oil price rise, India maintained stability in domestic fuel rates
📋 Key Economic Data Points
| Govt. Borrowing FY 2026–27 | ₹17.2 trillion (planned market borrowings) |
| MSP for Raw Jute (2026–27) | ₹5,925 per quintal |
| Cotton MSP Support | ₹1,718.56 crore approved for Cotton Corporation of India (2023–24 season) |
| EV Charging Stations (March 2026) | 27,737 installed; 22,753 operational — highest in UP, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu |
| India's 1st Hybrid Passive Index Fund | Launched by Edelweiss AMC — "Nifty LargeMidcap250 Plus 8–13yr G-sec 70:30" |
🌐 WTO 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14)
- Held in Yaoundé, Cameroon in March 2026 — the only global body dealing with trade rules between nations
- Argentina formally withdrew from the WHO in March 2026 — completing its 1-year notice under Vienna Convention on Law of Treaties; followed US exit (January 2026)
- UPI transactions continued record growth — NPCI data released March 2026
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Section 3
International Affairs
⚔️ Death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
- Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in an attack on Tehran by Israel and the US — Iran confirmed his death in early March 2026
- 40 days of national mourning declared by Iran; statues of founding leader Khomeini toppled in some areas amid mixed public reaction
- Iran launched two ballistic missiles toward Cyprus — both intercepted; Turkey and NATO forces shot down an Iranian missile violating Turkish airspace (debris fell in Gaziantep Province)
- Indian Navy vessel IRIS Lavan docked at Kochi on humanitarian grounds (7 March 2026) — reflecting India's neutral diplomacy
- India urged de-escalation and maintained a neutral stance throughout the Iran conflict
🤝 India–Canada Relations Restored
PM Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney agreed to strengthen their economic partnership in March 2026 — marking a revival of ties after 2 years of diplomatic strain (stemming from the Nijjar killing controversy).
🌐 Other Global Developments
- France nuclear build-up: President Macron announced France will increase its nuclear stockpile for the first time in decades — citing Russia, China and changing US defence priorities; Denmark–France strategic nuclear deterrence agreement signed
- NATO Greenland Drills: Military exercises conducted with 25,000+ troops from 14 nations (until 19 March) to de-escalate US annexation pressure on Greenland
- US sanctions on Rwanda: State Department imposed sanctions on Rwandan military for allegedly supporting the M23 movement in DRC, violating a peace agreement
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Section 4
Science & Technology
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Section 5
Environment & Ecology
- Earth Hour 2026 (29 March): Observed worldwide — lights switched off from 8:30–9:30 PM globally to support environmental awareness and climate action
- Global Recycling Day (18 March): Observed annually to promote recycling and conservation of natural resources
- Zero Prize: India launched its first results-based environmental award to incentivise measurable, verifiable pollution reduction outcomes
- NITI Aayog–UNICEF MoU: Statement of Intent signed to improve nutrition in Aspirational Districts — these are 112 least-developed districts identified by NITI Aayog
- Argentina WHO Exit (March 2026): Argentina formally completed withdrawal from WHO — a growing global trend of decentralised health governance, following the US exit in January 2026
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Section 6
Sports
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Section 7
Awards & Appointments
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Section 8
Important Days — March
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Section 9 — Most Important for JKPSC & JKSSB
J&K Special Current Affairs
🏛️ J&K Budget Session 2026 — Key Highlights
CM Omar Abdullah (who also holds the Finance portfolio) presented the J&K Budget 2026–27 in the Legislative Assembly, describing it as a roadmap for sustainable growth, social harmony, and economic prosperity.
- ₹18,382 crore in pending liabilities cleared up to March 2026 (₹12,561 cr bills + ₹5,821 cr GPF)
- 25,000 vacancies committed to be filled in FY 2026–27
- Gulmarg STP: ₹46.50 crore Sewage Treatment Plant (2 MLD capacity) approved — carrying capacity & environmental sustainability a stated priority
- 7 CAG Reports tabled — including on Public Health Infrastructure, University of Jammu, and Lakes Conservation in J&K
- Tourism expansion: New destinations in Doda District being notified — Lal Draman, Guldanda, Khaleni Top, Padri, Dedni, Galadhar
- J&K included under Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment scheme (central support for capital projects)
⚖️ NIA Court — Asiya Andrabi Sentenced to Life
A special NIA (National Investigation Agency) court sentenced Asiya Andrabi to life imprisonment on 24 March 2026 for terrorist activities in Kashmir. Andrabi is the founder of Dukhtaran-e-Millat (Daughters of the Nation).
NIA was established in 2008 under the NIA Act; it is India's premier anti-terror investigation agency operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
🌊 High-Risk Glacial Lakes Identified in Kashmir Himalayas
A scientific study identified high-risk GLOF (Glacial Lake Outburst Flood)-prone lakes in the Kashmir Himalayas, posing serious flood threats to downstream areas. J&K also recorded a rainfall deficit in March 2026.
Related: The Jhelum Flood Mitigation Master Plan (₹1,632 crore) includes deep de-silting, spill channels, and embankment strengthening under PMDP-II.
🏗️ Other J&K Governance & Infrastructure Updates
- 40,661 government posts vacant in J&K — CS Atal Dulloo chaired a review meeting (10 March) directing fast-track filling; highest vacancies in Health & Medical Education, School Education departments
- Farooq Abdullah, former J&K Chief Minister, survived an assassination attempt at a marriage function in Jammu
- Sports stadiums in J&K: ₹93.77 crore earmarked for construction of stadiums across J&K
- Rs 93.77 crore earmarked for sports infrastructure; school timings in Kashmir Division revised from April 1
- Daily wagers regularisation: CM Omar announced daily wagers to be regularised in phases during the current fiscal year
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Section 10 — Practice
MCQ Practice Questions
Based on March 2026 current affairs — modelled on actual JKPSC & JKSSB question patterns. ★ = High probability topics.
Q1 ★ India won the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup by defeating which team in the final?
A) AustraliaB) EnglandC) New ZealandD) South Africa
Q2 ★ Which city was selected to host the 2028 World Athletics Indoor Championships — making India the 4th Asian nation to host the event?
A) MumbaiB) HyderabadC) BhubaneswarD) Bengaluru
Q3 ★ The BHAVYA scheme, approved in March 2026, aims to develop how many plug-and-play industrial parks across India?
A) 50B) 75C) 100D) 150
Q4 ★ India's first Riverine Lighthouses are to be constructed on which river?
A) GangaB) YamunaC) GodavariD) Brahmaputra
Q5 ★ World Water Day is observed on which date every year?
A) 20 MarchB) 21 MarchC) 22 MarchD) 23 March
Q6 ★ The 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize (considered the "Nobel of Architecture") was awarded to which architect?
A) Bjarke IngelsB) Smiljan RadićC) Balkrishna DoshiD) Norman Foster
Q7 ★ Which country formally withdrew from the WHO in March 2026, following the US exit in January 2026?
A) BrazilB) HungaryC) ArgentinaD) Israel
Q8 ★ A special NIA court sentenced which Kashmiri separatist to life imprisonment on 24 March 2026?
A) Yasin MalikB) Mirwaiz Omar FarooqC) Asiya AndrabiD) Shabir Shah
Q9 ★ Earth Hour 2026 was observed on which date, with lights switched off from 8:30–9:30 PM globally?
A) 22 MarchB) 25 MarchC) 27 MarchD) 29 March
Q10 ★ How much did the J&K government clear in total financial liabilities (bills + GPF) as stated in the J&K Budget Session 2026?
A) ₹12,561 croreB) ₹18,382 croreC) ₹5,821 croreD) ₹25,000 crore
Q11 What is the full form of BHAVYA scheme approved by Union Cabinet in March 2026?
A) Bharat Audyogik Vikas YojnaB) Bharat Awaas Vikas YojnaC) Bharat Audyogik Vikash AbhiyanD) Bharat Avsar Vikas Yojna
Q12 ★ The Jahan-e-Khusrau Sufi Music Festival 2026 was held at which historic monument in New Delhi?
A) Red FortB) Qutub Minar ComplexC) Purana QilaD) Humayun's Tomb
✅ Answer Key
Q1 → C
Q2 → C
Q3 → C
Q4 → D
Q5 → C
Q6 → B
Q7 → C
Q8 → C
Q9 → D
Q10 → B
Q11 → A
Q12 → C
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