1) Unique Identification Authority of India launches Bug Bounty Programme
What happened: UIDAI launched its first Bug Bounty Programme to strengthen the security of the Aadhaar ecosystem.
Why important: The initiative invites ethical hackers and cybersecurity experts to identify vulnerabilities in Aadhaar systems.
Exam Tip:
UIDAI works under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
2) Zoological Survey of India discovers new moth species
What happened: Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India discovered two new species of lichen moths in the Eastern Himalayas.
Why important: The discovery highlights the rich biodiversity of the Himalayan ecosystem.
Exam Tip:
ZSI Headquarters – Kolkata.
3) World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan expanding in India
What happened: The Government of India is expanding the World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in the Cooperative Sector to improve rural storage infrastructure.
Why important: The scheme aims to reduce post-harvest losses and strengthen food security.
Exam Tip:
The plan is implemented through the Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) network.
4) India Meteorological Department issues heatwave warning for Mumbai
What happened: IMD issued a heatwave alert for Mumbai and surrounding regions for 13–14 March 2026.
Why important: Heatwave warnings help authorities take precautionary measures to protect public health.
Exam Tip:
IMD functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
5) Times of India Sports Awards to be held in Lucknow
What happened: The 8th edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will be held in Lucknow on 21 March 2026.
Why important: The awards recognize top Indian athletes for performances in 2025.
Exam Tip:
The awards include over 45 categories honoring sporting excellence.
6) Mamata Banerjee announces DA arrears for employees
What happened: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced that the state will release pending Dearness Allowance arrears from March 2026.
Why important: The move will benefit state government employees and pensioners.
Exam Tip:
Dearness Allowance (DA) helps offset inflation for government employees.
7) JK Paper AutHer Awards shortlist announced
What happened: The shortlist for the JK Paper AutHer Awards 2026 was announced, recognizing outstanding women authors in India.
Why important: The award celebrates excellence in fiction, non-fiction, children’s literature, and debut writing.
Exam Tip:
Around 3,000 entries were received for the awards.
8) Global energy tensions affecting Indian economy
What happened: Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia have pushed global crude oil prices above $100 per barrel, impacting the Indian rupee and financial markets.
Why important: Higher oil prices can increase inflation and import costs for India.
Exam Tip:
India imports over 80% of its crude oil requirements.
9) India seeks safe passage for ships near Strait of Hormuz
What happened: India requested safe passage for 22 Indian vessels stranded near the Strait of Hormuz due to regional conflict.
Why important: The strait is a key global oil transit route carrying about 20% of the world’s oil supply.
Exam Tip:
The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman.
10) Domestic LPG cylinder prices increased in India
What happened: The price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder in New Delhi increased to ₹913, reflecting global energy price pressures.
Why important: LPG price changes directly affect household expenses and inflation levels.
Exam Tip:
Domestic LPG cylinders in India usually weigh 14.2 kg.