1) Exercise Sea Dragon 2026
What happened: The Indian Navy is participating in Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 held in Guam, USA, along with other Indo-Pacific countries.
Why important: The exercise focuses on anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and strengthens maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Exam Tip:
Sea Dragon is hosted by the United States Navy.
2) India Meteorological Department heatwave alert
What happened: IMD issued warnings of early heatwave conditions in several parts of India, with temperatures nearing 40°C in March.
Why important: Early heatwaves can impact agriculture, health, and power consumption.
Exam Tip:
Heatwave conditions are declared when temperatures are significantly above normal for consecutive days.
3) Unique Identification Authority of India launches Bug Bounty Programme
What happened: UIDAI launched its first Bug Bounty Programme to identify vulnerabilities in the Aadhaar ecosystem.
Why important: Strengthens cybersecurity and data protection in India’s digital infrastructure.
Exam Tip:
UIDAI works under the Ministry of Electronics and IT.
4) Election Commission of India Rajya Sabha elections
What happened: Elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states are scheduled for 16 March 2026.
Why important: These elections fill vacancies in the upper house of Parliament.
Exam Tip:
Rajya Sabha is known as the Council of States.
5) Indian Council of Agricultural Research hosts global conference
What happened: ICAR organized the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS-2026) in New Delhi.
Why important: Highlights the role of women in agriculture and food security.
Exam Tip:
ICAR Headquarters – New Delhi.
6) World Bank growth projection
What happened: The World Bank projected that India will remain the fastest-growing major economy in 2026.
Why important: Indicates strong economic performance and investor confidence.
Exam Tip:
World Bank HQ – Washington D.C.
7) Reserve Bank of India financial literacy push
What happened: RBI expanded financial literacy programmes to promote digital banking awareness.
Why important: Helps reduce financial fraud and increases inclusion.
Exam Tip:
RBI established – 1935.
8) United Nations Environment Programme climate warning
What happened: UNEP warned that global emissions must decline sharply to prevent severe climate change impacts.
Why important: Climate change is a major global challenge affecting ecosystems and economies.
Exam Tip:
UNEP Headquarters – Nairobi, Kenya.
9) World Health Organization disease surveillance alert
What happened: WHO emphasized strengthening global disease surveillance systems to prevent future pandemics.
Why important: Early detection is critical for controlling outbreaks.
Exam Tip:
WHO Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland.
10) Indian Navy maritime cooperation
What happened: India increased participation in multinational naval exercises in the Indo-Pacific region.
Why important: Enhances maritime security and strategic presence.
Exam Tip:
Indo-Pacific is crucial for global trade routes.