Current Affairs 25 March 2026

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches National AI Skilling Initiative, My WAVES, In built TV Tuner and Advanced EPG
In March 2026, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), launched three major initiatives namely: National AI Skilling Initiative ; MyWAVES and the implementation of Advanced Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) and in-built satellite tuners in Television (TV) sets for enhancing access to Doordarshan(DD) Free Dish services, in New Delhi, Delhi.
Key Details of the Initiatives: 
National AI Skilling Programme: The programme was launched in partnership with Google and YouTube. It is designed to train 15,000 participants from the creative and media sectors.

• It is being implemented through the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT).

MyWaves: It is introduced as a new feature within the WAVES OTT platform that will allow citizens to create, upload and share content.
Advanced EPG & In-built Satellite Tuner in TV Sets:  This new initiative will enable the viewers to watch DD Free Dish channels directly on their TV sets without the need for a separate set-top box, thereby reducing additional costs, wiring, and the hassle of multiple remotes.

MoRD Launches Real-time Internal Audit Portal to Revolutionize Governance and Oversight
In March 2026, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) announced the operationalization of a comprehensive ‘Internal Audit Portal’, aimed at transitioning from conventional manual audit processes to a real-time, centralized digital system.

• This new portal is expected to significantly enhance transparency and institutional accountability across rural development programs.

About Internal Audit Portal:
Developed by: This newly launched  portal is developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) which works under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Integration: The portal integrates Secretary-level access, enabling direct monitoring of audit performance across departments and helping senior leadership identify administrative bottlenecks and make evidence-based decisions.
Key Features: It provides visibility into audit status, Action Taken Reports (ATRs), and pending compliance.

• The portal will generate automated alerts to address delays in compliance. It offers secure, need-based access controls, ensuring data integrity while allowing cross-departmental coordination.

Significance: The operationalization of the portal will reduce the ‘compliance gap’ by enhancing the speed at which audit observations are resolved.

NITI Aayog Sanctions Rs 1.55 Crore to RISE Centre for Skill Development and Women-led Enterprise
In March 2026, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) sanctioned Rs 1.55 crore as financial assistance to support programmes being undertaken at Rural Incubation, Skilling and Entrepreneurship (RISE) Centre at Guntupalli in Ibrahimpatnam mandal, NTR district in Andhra Pradesh (AP).

• This approved financial assistance aims to empower women and help transform women from rural areas into entrepreneurs.

Key Details of Financial Assistance:
Use of Funds: As per NITI Aayog, the funds will be used for carrying out various initiatives such as: Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based skills survey, skill development and training programmes, and strengthening infrastructure at the RISE Centre.
Key Accomplishments: NITI Aayog revealed that over 1,000 women have already been trained in domains like: AI, spoken English, paper crafts, solar panel installation, among others.

• Further, with the support of the initiative, more than 300 families have started their small enterprises.

Aligns with: The initiative is aligned with the AP’s government vision of ‘One family-one Entrepreneur’ and Swarnandhra Vision @2047.

BANKING & FINANCE

SEBI announces major reforms at its 213th board meeting held in Mumbai
In March 2026, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), approved a wide-ranging set of regulatory changes covering market intermediaries, foreign investors, alternative investment funds (AIF), and governance norms at its 213th board meeting held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Social Impact Funds (SIF)
Social Impact Fund (SIF): The SIF is a sub-category of Category-I AIF introduced in July 2022, that primarily invests in Not-for Profit (NPOs) registered or listed on the Social Stock Exchange (SSE) and in for-profit social enterprises.
Minimum Value: The Board approved amendments to SEBI (AIF) Regulations, 2012 to reduce the minimum value of investment by individual investors in SIF of AIF to Rs 1000 from existing Rs 2 lakhs.
Winding Up Schemes
Flexibility: The board has introduced flexibility for AIFs in winding up schemes and surrendering registration.
Procedure: AIFs will now be allowed to retain liquidation proceeds beyond the tenure under specific conditions such as pending litigation, tax liabilities, or operational expenses. To retain funds, AIFs have to either show.

L&T Finance Becomes Signatory to United Nations Global Compact
In March 2026, L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF) became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), marking a key step in strengthening its sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework.
About UNGC Alignment:
Strategic Commitment: The move reaffirms LTF’s ethical practices and aligns its long-term strategy with UNGC principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.
Annual Reporting: As part of its participation in the UNGC, LTF will report annually on its progress in implementing the ‘Ten Principles of the Global Compact.’
Climate Commitment: LTF is also a signatory to the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) to measure and manage financed emissions.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Goldman Sachs Lowers India’s GDP Growth Rate Forecast to 5.9% for CY26
In March 2026, Goldman Sachs lowered India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast to 5.9% in Calendar Year 2026 (CY26) over its pre-Iran war forecast of 7%.
Key Projections:
Inflation: Goldman Sachs report also projected India’s inflation to increase to 4.6% in CY26 compared to its previous forecast of 3.9%.
CAD: As per the report, India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) is expected to widen to 2% of GDP in CY26.
South Asia Growth: The bank has lowered its growth projection for the South Asian economy to 6.5% in CY26.

Razorpay Partners with Sarvam AI to Launch Voice-Led Multilingual Digital Commerce in India
In March 2026, Razorpay, an Indian fintech company, partnered with Sarvam AI, an Indian Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup, to introduce voice-led, multilingual digital commerce solutions in India.
Key Details of Partnership
Purpose: The collaboration aims to enable users to discover products, place orders and complete payments through voice commands in their preferred language.
Technology Integration: Under the partnership, Sarvam AI’s models and agentic technology stack will be integrated with Razorpay’s payment infrastructure to enable AI agents that understand multilingual conversational inputs and execute real-time transactions.
Pilot & Rollout: The feature will initially roll out on Sarvam AI’s Indus Application(App), with Swiggy as an early partner enabling voice-based food ordering, while a pilot is already live on The Derma Co website for voice-based product browsing and purchases.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Karnataka Grameena Bank Receives National Award for SHG-Bank Linkage 2024-25
In March 2026, the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) conferred the National Award for Outstanding Performance in Self-Help Groups (SHG)-Bank Linkage 2024-25 to Karnataka Grameena Bank(KGB) for its significant contribution to rural economic empowerment and financial inclusion.
About KGB Achievement:
Award Presentation: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, MoRD, presented the award to V. M. Rukmini Devi, General Manager (GM) of KGB, during the National Conference on Financial Literacy and Capacity Building and the 25th Central Level Coordination Committee (CLCC) meeting held in Hyderabad, Telangana.
SHG Support: Aligned with the objectives of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), the bank has extended Rs 2,835 crore credit to 80,904 SHGs.
About KGB: It is a Regional Rural Bank (RRB) formed on 1 May 2025 through the amalgamation of Karnataka Gramin Bank and Karnataka Vikas Grameena Bank; it is headquartered in Ballari, Karnataka, and sponsored by Canara Bank.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

CA P.V. Narayana Rao Appointed Co-opted Member of ICAI’s SRSB for 2026-27
On 23rd March 2026, Chartered Accountant (CA) P.V. Narayana Rao was appointed as a Co-opted Member of the Sustainability Reporting Standards Board (SRSB) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the term 2026-27.

• As a co-opted member, he will contribute to the development and strengthening of sustainability reporting standards in India.

About P.V. Narayana Rao:
Key Roles: He served as Chairman of the ICAI Warangal Branch in 2015 and was later appointed as a Co-opted Member of the Public Relations Committee of ICAI (Central Council) in 2016.
Current Role: He is currently serving as Vice President of the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Tax Bar Association (TAPTB Association).
About SRSB: The ICAI, a statutory body established under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949, established the SRSB in February 2020 to develop globally aligned sustainability frameworks and reporting standards.

• These standards aim to help Indian corporates align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030.

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

Svatantra Microfin Completes Amalgamation with CIFCPL & Svatantra Holding
In March 2026, Svatantra Microfin Private Limited (SMPL) completed its amalgamation with Chaitanya India Fin Credit Private Limited (CIFCPL) and Svatantra Holding Private Limited (SHPL), forming the 2nd largest Non-Banking Financial Company–Microfinance Institution (NBFC-MFI) in India.
Amalgamation Overview:
Approval : The merger was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai, Maharashtra, along with clearances from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Competition Commission of India (CCI), and BSE Limited.
Integration: The merger integrates the operations of Svatantra Microfin, CIFCPL, and its holding entity.
Corporate Restructuring: As part of the restructuring, Svatantra Micro Housing Finance Corporation Limited (SMHFCL) became a wholly owned subsidiary of SMPL, enabling the group to offer a wider product portfolio including microloans and secured housing finance.

ENVIRONMENT

ZSI Scientists Discover New Cockroach Species ‘Neoloboptera peninsularis‘ in Maharashtra
In March 2026, scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovered a new species of cockroach, named ‘Neoloboptera peninsularis’, in the agricultural areas of the Deccan Peninsula, specifically in Nathachiwadi, Pune (Maharashtra).

• The discovery was published in a scientific journal ‘Records of ZSI’.

About Neoloboptera peninsularis:
Naming: The newly discovered cockroach species was named after Peninsular India.
Method: The study used integrative taxonomy, combining morphological analysis, genitalic study, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) barcoding, and phylogenetic analysis, marking it as the first DNA-based cockroach identification in India.
Features: The species, belonging to the genus Neoloboptera, features a glossy yellowish-brown body, fully developed wings, asymmetrical cerci, and a distinctive whip-like male genital structure.
Records: It is the third species of the genus Neoloboptera recorded in India , raising the total cockroach species count to 190, about 3.8% of global cockroach diversity, and confirming it as endemic to India.

OBITUARY

French Former PM Lionel Jospin, Architect of 35-hour Week, Passed Away
In March 2026, former Prime Minister (PM) of France Lionel Robert Jospin passed away at the age of 88 in Paris, France. He was born on 12 July 1937 in Meudon, near Paris, France.
About Lionel Robert Jospin:
Political Career: In 1981, he was appointed head of the Socialist Party by President François Mitterrand.

• He served as the PM of France from 1997 to 2002 under President Jacques Chirac.

Key Reforms: He enacted the Parity Law and introduced Civil Unions (CU) for both Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual/Aromantic(LGBTQ+) and heterosexual couples.

• He also reduced the work week from 39 hours to 35 hours.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Nowruz Day 2026 – March 21
The United Nations (UN’s) International Nowruz Day is observed annually across the world on 21 March to promote cultural exchange, peace, solidarity, and good neighbourliness.
Background:
UN Resolution: On 23 February 2010, the UNGA adopted Resolution A/RES/64/253, officially declaring 21 March as International Nowruz Day.
First Celebration: The inaugural International Nowruz Day was celebrated on 21 March 2010.
UNESCO Recognition: Nowruz was inscribed on United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009.

World Poetry Day 2026 – March 21
The United Nations (UN) observed World Poetry Day every year across the world on 21 March to promote linguistic diversity and support endangered languages through poetry.

• 21 March 2026 marks the observance of the 27th World Poetry Day.
• 2026 Theme: “Poetry as a Bridge for Peace and Inclusion”

Background:
UNESCO Proclamation: In 1999, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) proclaimed 21 March (first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere) as World Poetry Day during its 30th General Conference in Paris, France.
First Observance: The first World Poetry Day was observed on 21 March 2000.

World Glacier Day 2026 – March 21
The United Nations (UN’s) World Glacier Day is observed annually across the globe on March 21 to highlight the urgent need to protect glaciers, emphasizing their vital role in ecosystems, freshwater supply, and climate stability.

•  21 March 2026 marks the 2nd World Glacier Day.

Background:
UN Declaration: The UN General Assembly (UNGA), through Resolution A/RES/77/158 (2022), declared 21 March as World Glacier Day.
International Year: The UNGA proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation.
First Observance: The day was first observed on 21 March 2025.
Co-Facilitators: The initiative is supported by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

International Day of Forests 2026 – March 21
The United Nations (UN’s) International Day of Forests (IDF) is observed annually across the globe on March 21 to celebrate all types of forests and raise global awareness about their importance and the need to protect them.

• 21 March 2026 marks the 14th observance of IDF
• Theme 2026: “Forests and Economies.”

Background:
Proclamation: The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed March 21 as IDF through Resolution A/RES/67/200 on December 21, 2012.
First: The first IDF was observed on March 21, 2013.
Organization: IDF is organized annually by the UN Forum on Forests (UNFF) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of UN in collaboration with global partners.

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