1) ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 won by India
What happened: India defeated New Zealand to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final played on 8 March 2026.
Why important: The victory adds another ICC title to India’s record and highlights the country’s dominance in international cricket.
Exam Tip:
ICC Headquarters – Dubai, UAE.
2) Election Commission of India announces Rajya Sabha elections
What happened: The Election Commission announced biennial elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states to be held on 16 March 2026.
Why important: These elections fill vacancies in the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
Exam Tip:
Rajya Sabha Maximum Strength – 250 members.
3) Indian Space Research Organisation preparing next Gaganyaan mission test
What happened: ISRO is preparing uncrewed test flights for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme.
Why important: India aims to become the fourth country to independently send humans into space.
Exam Tip:
ISRO Headquarters – Bengaluru.
4) India Meteorological Department predicts heatwaves in summer 2026
What happened: IMD forecast above-normal temperatures and heatwave conditions in several parts of India during summer 2026.
Why important: Heatwaves affect agriculture, water resources and public health.
Exam Tip:
IMD works under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
5) World Bank projects strong growth for India
What happened: The World Bank projected that India will remain the fastest-growing major economy in 2026.
Why important: This strengthens India’s global economic standing and investment attractiveness.
Exam Tip:
World Bank Headquarters – Washington D.C., USA.
6) National Disaster Management Authority launches disaster preparedness campaign
What happened: NDMA launched a nationwide awareness campaign on disaster preparedness and early warning systems.
Why important: The campaign aims to improve readiness for earthquakes, floods and cyclones.
Exam Tip:
NDMA established – 2005.
7) United Nations Environment Programme warns about climate change
What happened: UNEP highlighted the need for rapid reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions to control climate change.
Why important: Climate change mitigation is one of the biggest global challenges.
Exam Tip:
UNEP Headquarters – Nairobi, Kenya.
8) International Monetary Fund praises India’s economic resilience
What happened: IMF praised India’s economic reforms and strong growth outlook in its latest report.
Why important: IMF reports influence global investor confidence and economic policy.
Exam Tip:
IMF established – 1944.
9) World Health Organization stresses global disease surveillance
What happened: WHO urged countries to strengthen global disease monitoring systems to prevent future pandemics.
Why important: Early detection of outbreaks helps control diseases before they spread widely.
Exam Tip:
WHO Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland.
10) Tsomgo Lake located in Sikkim
What happened: Tsomgo (Changu) Lake in Sikkim continues to attract attention as an important high-altitude glacial lake and tourist destination.
Why important: It is a significant geographical and ecological site near the Indo-China border.
Exam Tip:
Altitude – about 3,753 metres above sea level.