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On 27th March 2026, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) organised a Niveshak Shivir in Bhubaneswar. The camp was held in collaboration with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

RBI Unveils Payments Vision 2028

On 27th March 2026, the Reserve Bank of India has released its Payments Vision 2028 document, outlining a roadmap to expand and secure India’s digital payments ecosystem under the theme “Shaping India’s Payment Frontier.”

Next-Generation Coordination Polymers

In March 2026, a team of Indian researchers from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) and CHRIST (Deemed to be University) has developed next-generation coordination polymers that could significantly boost energy storage and green hydrogen production.

Meghalaya Signs MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

On 27th March 2026, Meghalaya signed a reform-linked MoU with the Union Government under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0. It became the 12th state to join the new framework.

Hockey India Annual Awards 2026

On 27th March 2026, Navneet Kaur and Hardik Singh were named Players of the Year. They received the Hockey India Balbir Singh Sr. Award (₹20 lakh each)

WEF: India Emerging as Global Electro-Tech Manufacturing Hub

On 26th March 2026, a report by the World Economic Forum has highlighted that India is positioning itself as a global electro-tech manufacturing hub, leveraging clean energy to achieve energy sovereignty and sustainable industrial growth.

Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade

On 26th March 2026, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed an agreement with KRAFTON India Pvt. Ltd..

PM Narendra Modi

In March 2026, Narendra Modi was ranked as the world’s most popular leader. He secured a 68% approval rating in the latest survey. The survey was conducted by Morning Consult.

P. Kumaran

On 26th March 2026, India appointed Periasamy Kumaran as High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. He is a 1992-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer.

OECD Projects India as Fastest-Growing Major Economy

On 26th March 2026, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in its interim Economic Outlook has projected strong growth for India, while warning of global risks due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Cabinet Approves Modified UDAN Scheme with ₹28,840 Cr Outlay

On 25th March 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the revamped Regional Connectivity Scheme - Modified UDAN, with a total outlay of ₹28,840 crore for implementation from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36.

Gujarat Passes Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill

On 24th March 2026, the Gujarat Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026. The Bill aims to ensure equality and uniform legal framework.

Centre Releases ₹4,383 Crore to PRIs Under XV-FC Grants

On 24th March 2026, the Union Government disbursed ₹4,383.98 crore as 15th Finance Commission (XV-FC) grants to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra to strengthen rural local governance.

India Launches Global Study on Ayurveda TB Integration

On 24th March 2026, marking World Tuberculosis Day, India launched a first-of-its-kind global clinical study to evaluate the integration of Ayurveda with standard tuberculosis treatment.

Cabinet Approves Continuation of IVFRT Scheme Till 2031

On 25th March 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme for 5 years (2026-2031) with an outlay of ₹1,800 crore.

Cabinet Approves India Updated NDC Targets for 2031 2035

On 25th March 2026, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved India’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2031-2035 under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement.

SC Status Limited to Hindus, Sikhs & Buddhists: Apex Court

On 24th March 2026, the Supreme Court ruled that only individuals belonging to Hindu, Sikh, or Buddhist faiths are eligible for Scheduled Caste (SC) status, reaffirming constitutional provisions on the matter.

NASA Revises Artemis, Prioritises Moon Base & Mars Mission

On 24th March 2026, NASA announced major changes to its Artemis programme, scrapping plans for a lunar-orbit space station (Lunar Gateway) and instead focusing on building a permanent base on the Moon’s surface, along with a nuclear-powered mission to Mars.

Railways Launches 5 Reforms Under Reform Express Initiative

On 24th March 2026, Union Minister for Railways announced five new reforms under the “Reform Express” initiative, taking the total number of reforms in 2026 to nine, aimed at improving cargo efficiency, infrastructure quality, and passenger services.

Pakistan Ranked Most Polluted Country in 2025: IQAir Report

On 24th March 2026, a report by Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir ranked Pakistan as the most polluted country in 2025, highlighting severe global air quality challenges.