🇮🇳National

• Project Cheetah Update: The Ministry of Environment announced that India's cheetah population has reached 53, following the birth of five cubs to a cheetah named Jwala in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh.
• Project Ganga Launched: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath initiated 'Project Ganga' to provide digital connectivity to 20 lakh rural households, aiming to create 1 lakh jobs in the state.
• Essential Commodities Act: The Government of India has invoked the Essential Commodities Act (ECA), 1955, specifically to secure and safeguard the supply of LPG across the country.
• Anavaran Portal News: The Forest Survey of India (FSI) has updated its protocols for the Anavaran Deforestation Alert System, which uses satellite data and Machine Learning to monitor forest cover loss.

2. 🌍International

• New Supreme Leader in Iran: Following the passing of Ali Khamenei, his son Mojtaba Khamenei has been elected by the Assembly of Experts as the new Supreme Leader of Iran.
• NATO Arctic Exercise: NATO has commenced its biennial military exercise, 'Cold Response 2026', in the Arctic region with approximately 25,000 troops from 14 countries.
• BrahMos Export: Indonesia is finalizing the acquisition of the BrahMos Missile System from India for an estimated $200–$350 million to bolster its maritime defence.

3. 💰Economy

• Fiscal Deficit Revision: The Government of India has revised the fiscal deficit ratios for the financial years 2022-23 to 2024-25 following an update to the GDP Base Year.
• New Base Year for GDP/IIP: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has officially transitioned to a new base year for calculating the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Index of Industrial Production (IIP).
• Tata-Ramco Partnership: Tata Advanced Systems has partnered with Ramco Systems to develop a digital maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility for the Indian Air Force’s C-130J aircraft.

4. 🗓️Date’s importance

• Dandi March Anniversary: On this day in 1930, Mahatma Gandhi began the iconic Salt March (Dandi March) from Sabarmati Ashram, a 240-mile journey that became a turning point in the Indian independence movement.
• Mauritius Day: Mauritius celebrates its Independence Day (1968) and Republic Day (1992) on 12 March.
• World Kidney Day 2026: Observed on the second Thursday of March to raise awareness about the importance of kidney health.

5. 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day

• Amol Palekar: The veteran actor and filmmaker has been selected to receive the META (Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards) Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 for his extraordinary contribution to Indian theatre.

6. 🏅Sports

• ICC Women’s ODI Rankings: Indian opener Smriti Mandhana has successfully retained her No. 1 spot in the latest ICC Women's ODI batting rankings.
• World Para Athletics Grand Prix: New Delhi is hosting the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026, featuring over 250 international athletes.
• Sri Lanka Cricket Coach: Former Indian World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the Head Coach of the Sri Lanka men's national team.

7. 🏆Awards

• PPVFRA Protection: The Nagauri Pan Methi from Rajasthan has been granted a patent/protection by the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority (PPVFRA).
• BIOFACH 2026: India has been honoured with the 'Country of the Year' title at BIOFACH 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for organic food held in Germany.

8. ⭐️Other important significance

• Sheshnaag-150: India is developing a long-range swarm attack drone named Sheshnaag-150, capable of carrying 25–40 kg payloads for deep-strike missions.
• Exercise Lamitiye-2026: A joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Seychelles Defence Forceshas commenced to enhance interoperability in sub-conventional operations.

9. 📚Word of the day

• Keen (Adjective)
  • Meaning: Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm; sharp or penetrating.
  • Synonyms: Eager, Ardent, Acute, Sharp.
  • Antonyms: Reluctant, Apathetic, Dull.
  • Example: Candidates must have a keen interest in current affairs to clear competitive exams.