1. Lt Gen Dheeraj Seth to become Vice Chief of Army Staff What happened: Lt Gen Dheeraj Seth will assume charge as Vice Chief of Army Staff on 1 April 2026. Why important: This is a top leadership position in the Indian Army, influencing strategic and operational decisions. Exam Tip: Important for defence-related questions and top military appointments.
2. India launches new Semiconductor Mission phase What happened: Government announced Phase 2 of India Semiconductor Mission to boost chip manufacturing. Why important: Reduces dependency on imports and strengthens India’s tech ecosystem. Exam Tip: Link with “Atmanirbhar Bharat” and electronics manufacturing.
3. ISRO prepares for Gaganyaan test missions What happened: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is conducting final test missions for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program. Why important: India aims to become a human spaceflight nation. Exam Tip: Remember Gaganyaan = India’s first manned mission.
4. Global Climate Report 2026 released What happened: New global report highlighted rising temperatures and extreme weather events. Why important: Impacts environment, agriculture, and policy decisions worldwide. Exam Tip: Questions often come from climate change reports and COP discussions.
5. RBI keeps repo rate unchanged What happened: Reserve Bank of India decided to keep repo rate stable to control inflation. Why important: Affects loans, EMIs, and economic growth. Exam Tip: Repo rate = rate at which RBI lends to banks.
6. India–France defence cooperation strengthened What happened: India and France signed new agreements to boost defence ties. Why important: Enhances military strength and strategic partnership. Exam Tip: Focus on bilateral agreements and defence deals.
7. Digital India initiative expanded What happened: Government announced new services under Digital India program. Why important: Promotes e-governance and digital accessibility. Exam Tip: Link with governance and technology-based schemes.
8. Asian Games 2026 preparations begin What happened: Host country Japan accelerated preparations for upcoming Asian Games. Why important: Major international sports event. Exam Tip: Remember host country and year.
9. New education policy implementation update What happened: States reported progress in implementing National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 reforms. Why important: Affects school structure, curriculum, and exams. Exam Tip: Key features: 5+3+3+4 system.
10. India’s GDP growth forecast revised What happened: International agencies revised India’s GDP growth projections upward. Why important: Indicates strong economic performance. Exam Tip: GDP trends are frequently asked in exams.
Final Note for Students
Revise these points daily, practice multiple-choice questions weekly, and discuss current affairs aloud to improve confidence for written exams as well as interviews.