national current affairs

1. Bharat Innovates 2026 Pre-Summit to be hosted at IIT Bombay

• “India Innovates 2026” Pre-Summit will be hosted on Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay From 21-22 March 2026.

• The summit will bring together 137 deep-tech startups, investors, policymakers and academic experts.

• This initiative is associated with India-France Innovation Year Program.

• Where will the main innovation showcase take place Nice, France from 14-16 June 2026.

• more than this 4,000 innovation proposals were presented across the country, of which Top 100 innovations selected in 13 sectors Which includes healthcare, robotics, energy and AI.

• The program will include:

  • Startup Exhibitions

  • investor pitch session

  • Reverse pitch session where industry leaders present technical challenges.

2. Make in India SME Regional Summit to be held in Dehradun

• ET Make in India SME Regional Summit 2026 will be held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand 20 March 2026.

• The summit will focus on strengthening Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector.

• Participants include:

  • entrepreneurs

  • industry leaders

  • policy makers

  • Financial institutions.

• Main Objective:

  • Promote regional manufacturing development

  • Encourage digital transformation in SMEs

  • Improve credit access and export potential.

3. RBI canceled registration of many NBFCs

• Reserve Bank of India (RBI) canceled the Certificate of Registration (COR) of 36 Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) Due to non-compliance with regulatory norms.

• moreover, 9 NBFCs voluntarily surrendered their licenses.

• The move aims to strengthen financial sector regulation and ensure the protection of depositors.

4. India’s Export Outlook for FY2026

• as estimated by Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank): :

  • from india Merchandise exports are expected to reach US$125.3 billion in Q4FY26.

  • It represents a 8.7% increase year-on-year.

  • Non-oil exports expected to reach US$113.4 billionis increasing 12.1% year-on-year.

  • Non-Oil and non-gem and Jewelery Exports could reach 98 billion US dollars.

5. India remains the second-largest arms importer globally

• according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Report 2025: :

  • India to remain the world’s second largest arms importer during 2021-2025.

  • account of india 8.2% of global arms imports.

  • Ukraine ranks first globally Due to an increase in defense procurement.

international current affairs

6. Global air travel disruptions affect cricket teams

• Many international cricket teams including South Africa and West Indies faced disruption in travel due to airspaceThe  closures related to Middle East geopolitical tensions.

• The International Cricket Council (ICC) coordinated the safe return of the teams from India.

• Withdrawal process completed. Multiple batches within 36 hours.

7. Expansion of India-France Innovation Partnership

• Below is the India-France Innovation Cooperation Program. A number of joint technology initiatives are being promoted in the following areas:

  • deep technology

  • climate technology

  • Healthcare Innovation.

• This program is part of the broader strategic roadmap between the two countries for technical cooperation.

Banking and Economy

8. Global banks strengthen investment in India

• Including many international banks, Standard Chartered has announced an increase in investment support for India’s development sectors.

• Focus areas include:

  • sustainable finance

  • green energy projects

  • digital financial infrastructure

  • Financial Inclusion Initiative.

9. Inflation risk linked to global oil prices

• Financial analysts have warned that Every 10% increase in crude oil prices could increase inflation by about 50 basis points. This is particularly true for emerging economies such as India.

• Rising oil prices remain a major concern. Monetary policy decisions and economic stability.

sports current affairs

10. India wins ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

• India won ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

• the final was played Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (Gujarat).

• India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs In the last.

• marked this This is India’s third ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title.

• the tournament was 10th edition of T20 World Cup.

11. Indian Wells Tennis Tournament 2026 Final

• indian wells masters 2026 concluded on 15 March 2026.

• Final matchups include:

  • Men’s final: Daniil Medvedev vs Jannik Sinner

  • Women’s Final: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Elena Rybakina.

• The tournament is often called “Tennis’s Unofficial Fifth Grand Slam.”

12. TOISA 2025 Sports Awards Ceremony

• The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2025 will be held at 21 March 2026, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

• Involved in the incident. The Over 45 Award Categories are to recognise the performance of Indian athletes during January-December 2025.

• Categories include:

  • player of the year

  • coach of the year

  • Emerging Player of the Year.

Important personalities and events

13. Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav marries Vanshika Chadha

• Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav married vanshika chaddha But 14 March 2026.

• The wedding ceremony was held in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.

• This event took place after India’s victory ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Important exam-oriented one-liners

• India was ranked 2nd position globally in arms imports during 2021-2025 According to SIPRI.

• India innovates at 2026 pre-summit will be hosted on IIT Bombay (21-22 March 2026).

• TOISA 2025 Awards Ceremony will occur in Lucknow 21 March 2026.

• India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs to win ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

• India Exim Bank projects merchandise exports to reach US$ 125.3 billion in Q4 FY2026.

• RBI canceled registration of 36 NBFCs Due to regulatory violations.