1) Total Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan 2026)
What happened: A total lunar eclipse occurred on 3 March 2026 — the Moon passed fully into Earth’s shadow, producing a “blood moon” visible from many regions worldwide.
Why important: Lunar eclipses are key astronomical events studied in Geography & Science. This eclipse will be the last total lunar eclipse until 2028.
Exam Tip: A lunar eclipse always occurs at full moon when Earth lies between the Sun and Moon.
2) HCLTech and IIT Kanpur Sign AI & Tech MoU
What happened: HCL Technologies and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur signed an MoU to drive deep-tech innovation focusing on AI, next-gen networks and robotics.
Why important: Strengthens industry-academia collaboration and boosts India’s global technology footprint.
Exam Tip: Industry–academic partnerships accelerate R&D and skill development.
3) Nagaland Signs Weather MoU with IMD
What happened: Nagaland’s Higher Education Dept. signed an MoU with India Meteorological Department to enhance forecasting and disaster preparedness.
Why important: Boosts weather science education, capacity building and climate resilience in the northeast.
Exam Tip: IMD functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
4) India–EU to Grant MFN Status to Each Other
What happened: India and the European Union agreed to grant each other Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status for five years upon their upcoming Free Trade Agreement.
Why important: MFN status promotes fairer trade and tariff equality, benefiting exporters.
Exam Tip: MFN is a principle under WTO trade rules.
5) National Arogya Fair 2026 Held in Maharashtra
What happened: The National Arogya Fair 2026 was organized in Shegaon, Maharashtra to promote health awareness and wellness initiatives.
Why important: Encourages health education and preventive care, aligning with public health goals.
Exam Tip: Public health fairs improve grassroots awareness about wellness.
6) Prabhaar: India’s National Counter-Terror Policy
What happened: The Govt. of India introduced PRAHAAR, its first comprehensive counter-terror strategy integrating terrorism response, cybersecurity and de-radicalisation.
Why important: Enhances India’s security response and coordination mechanisms.
Exam Tip: Understand the objectives and pillars behind national security policies.
7) IMF GDP Projection: FY26 Growth at 7.6 % (MoSPI)
What happened: The Government’s statistics arm MoSPI released new GDP series projecting 7.6% growth for FY2026.
Why important: Indicates strong economic recovery and performance outlook.
Exam Tip: GDP figures reflect economic health and influence policy decisions.
8) RBI Penalty on Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services
What happened: Reserve Bank of India imposed a ₹11.50 lakh penalty on Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services for regulatory non-compliance.
Why important: Shows RBI’s commitment to financial regulation and stability.
Exam Tip: RBI enforces compliance to ensure financial discipline.
9) Bringing Secure RCS Messaging to India
What happened: Bharti Airtel and Google partnered to launch secure RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging in India.
Why important: Enhances communication security and user experience over mobile networks.
Exam Tip: RCS is the next-gen messaging protocol replacing SMS.
10) Senior Iranian Cleric Named Interim Supreme Leader
What happened: After the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Alireza Arafi was named interim supreme leader amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
Why important: Impacts geopolitical stability and global diplomatic dynamics.
Exam Tip: Leadership changes in key nations influence international relations.
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