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21-22 March 2026 Current Affairs: UPSC SSC Daily GK Update
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21-22 March 2026 Current Affairs for UPSC SSC: WIAC 2028 Bhubaneswar, World Water Day Gender theme, PRARAMBH 2026, KBE to Chandrasekaran and more key GK updates.
📅 21 – 22 मार्च 2026 | Current Affairs
🇮🇳 राष्ट्रीय समाचार | National News
🚀Bharat Innovates Deep-Tech Pre-Summit – IIT Bombay
UPSCSSCScience and TechKey Facts (English)
- The Ministry of Education organised the Bharat Innovates Deep-Tech Pre-Summit at IIT Bombay Research Park on 21-22 March 2026.
- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed a special session.
- The event serves as a national selection launchpad for India global innovation delegation.
- Announced by PM Modi during the India-France Year of Innovation inauguration.
- Strategic oversight by the Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI.
- Objective: Act as a global accelerator for Indian deep-tech, bridging higher education research with global stakeholders.
भारत इनोवेट्स डीप-टेक प्री-समिट – हिंदी सारांश
- शिक्षा मंत्रालय ने 21-22 मार्च 2026 को IIT बॉम्बे रिसर्च पार्क में भारत इनोवेट्स डीप-टेक प्री-समिट का आयोजन किया।
- केंद्रीय शिक्षा मंत्री धर्मेंद्र प्रधान ने विशेष सत्र को संबोधित किया।
- यह भारत-फ्रांस नवाचार वर्ष की पहल के तहत घोषित किया गया था।
💼PRARAMBH 2026 – New Income Tax Act Awareness Campaign
EconomyUPSCSSCKey Facts (English)
- Government of India launched PRARAMBH 2026 — a nationwide awareness campaign for the new Income Tax Act, 2025, effective from 1 April 2026.
- Full form: Policy Reform and Responsible Action for Mission Viksit Bharat.
- Nodal body: Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) under Ministry of Finance.
- Reflects shift toward simplified, technology-driven, citizen-centric tax administration.
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| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | PRARAMBH 2026 |
| Full Form | Policy Reform and Responsible Action for Mission Viksit Bharat |
| Effective Date | 1 April 2026 |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Finance (CBDT) |
PRARAMBH 2026 – हिंदी सारांश
- भारत सरकार ने नए आयकर अधिनियम 2025 के लिए PRARAMBH 2026 अभियान शुरू किया।
- पूरा नाम: Policy Reform and Responsible Action for Mission Viksit Bharat
- CBDT नोडल संस्था है; 1 अप्रैल 2026 से प्रभावी।
🛡️CAPF (General Administration) Bill, 2026
PolityUPSCState PSCKey Facts (English)
- The CAPF (General Administration) Bill, 2026 was tabled in Rajya Sabha on 21 March 2026.
- Proposes statutory reservation of senior posts for IPS officers on deputation in CAPFs.
- Seeks to override the Supreme Court judgment (23 May 2025) on IPS deputation reduction.
- CAPFs include: BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB — all under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
CAPF विधेयक 2026 – हिंदी सारांश
- CAPF Bill 2026 को राज्यसभा में पेश किया गया — IPS अधिकारियों के लिए वरिष्ठ पदों पर आरक्षण का प्रस्ताव।
- यह सुप्रीम कोर्ट के 23 मई 2025 के फैसले को पलटने की कोशिश करता है।
💰 अर्थव्यवस्था | Economy
📦RELIEF Scheme – Export Support Amid West Asia Conflict
EconomyUPSCSSCKey Facts (English)
- DGFT launched the RELIEF scheme — Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation.
- Purpose: Mitigate rising logistics costs and war-related risks affecting exports via the Gulf region.
- RBI conducted a 3-day Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auction injecting Rs 25,101 crore; cut-off rate 5.26%.
RELIEF योजना एवं RBI VRR – हिंदी सारांश
- DGFT ने RELIEF योजना लॉन्च की — पश्चिम एशिया संघर्ष से प्रभावित निर्यातकों को राहत।
- RBI ने 3-दिवसीय VRR के जरिए Rs 25,101 करोड़ की तरलता इंजेक्ट की।
🧵NIRYAT Data FY25 – Tamil Nadu Tops Textile Exports
EconomySSCKey Facts (English)
- Tamil Nadu topped India textile exports: USD 7,997.17 million (21.84% of total).
- India Power Sector Outlook 2035-36: Solar PV 509 GW (45%), Coal 315 GW (28%), Wind 155 GW (14%).
- Non-fossil capacity to reach 786 GW (~70%) by 2035-36.
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| Energy Source | Capacity (GW) | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV | 509 | 45% |
| Coal | 315 | 28% |
| Wind | 155 | 14% |
| Hydropower | 77 | 7% |
NIRYAT FY25 – हिंदी सारांश
- तमिलनाडु कपड़ा निर्यात में भारत का शीर्ष राज्य — USD 7,997.17 मिलियन (21.84%)।
- 2035-36 तक गैर-जीवाश्म ऊर्जा 786 GW (~70%) तक पहुँचेगी।
🌍 अंतर्राष्ट्रीय समाचार | International News
🏅N Chandrasekaran Awarded Honorary KBE by UK
InternationalUPSCSSCKey Facts (English)
- Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Group, awarded Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) by King Charles III.
- Recognises his role in strengthening India-UK business relations.
- World Happiness Report 2026: Finland ranked 1st; India ranked 116th.
- Stockholm Water Prize 2026: Kaveh Madani (Iran) — youngest recipient (age 44) and first UN official to win.
चंद्रशेखरन KBE | विश्व प्रसन्नता रिपोर्ट | स्टॉकहोम जल पुरस्कार – हिंदी सारांश
- टाटा समूह के चेयरमैन N. चंद्रशेखरन को UK ने मानद KBE से सम्मानित किया।
- विश्व प्रसन्नता रिपोर्ट 2026 — फिनलैंड प्रथम, भारत 116वाँ।
- कावेह मदानी (ईरान) को स्टॉकहोम जल पुरस्कार 2026।
🏆 खेल | Sports
🏟️India to Host World Indoor Athletics Championships (WIAC) 2028
SportsUPSCSSCKey Facts (English)
- World Athletics awarded India hosting of WIAC 2028 (22nd edition).
- Venue: Kalinga Indoor Athletics Stadium (KIAS), Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
- India will be 4th Asian nation after Japan, Qatar, China to host WIAC.
- WIAC 2026 being held in Torun, Poland (20-22 March 2026).
- WIAC 2030 awarded to Astana, Kazakhstan.
- Alakh Pandey (Physics Wallah co-founder) featured in Forbes Billionaires List 2026.
WIAC 2028 | Forbes सूची – हिंदी सारांश
- वर्ल्ड एथलेटिक्स ने WIAC 2028 की मेजबानी भुवनेश्वर, ओडिशा को दी।
- भारत पहली बार यह आयोजन करेगा — 4था एशियाई देश।
- आलोख पांडेय Forbes Billionaires List 2026 में शामिल।
💧 पर्यावरण | Environment
💧World Water Day 2026 – 22 March | Theme: Water and Gender
EnvironmentUPSCState PSCKey Facts (English)
- World Water Day observed every year on 22 March since 1993.
- First proposed in Agenda 21 at UN Conference on Environment and Development (Rio de Janeiro, 1992).
- Theme 2026: Water and Gender — highlighting role of women and girls in water management.
- Focuses on achieving SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for all by 2030.
- India has 18% of world population but only 4% of freshwater resources.
- Per capita water availability fell from 1,816 cubic metres (2001) to 1,486 cubic metres (2021).
- Key schemes: Jal Jeevan Mission, Atal Bhujal Yojana, AMRUT 2.0.
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| Year | Theme |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Water and Gender |
| 2025 | Glacier Preservation |
| 2024 | Water for Peace |
| 2023 | Accelerating Change |
विश्व जल दिवस 2026 – हिंदी सारांश
- हर वर्ष 22 मार्च को विश्व जल दिवस मनाया जाता है (1993 से)।
- थीम 2026: Water and Gender — महिलाओं की जल प्रबंधन में भूमिका।
- भारत में 18% आबादी, केवल 4% मीठा जल।
- प्रमुख योजनाएँ: जल जीवन मिशन, अटल भूजल योजना, AMRUT 2.0।
🤝 द्विपक्षीय संबंध | Bilateral Affairs
📮India-Bhutan Postal MoU | Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala
InternationalUPSCKey Facts (English)
- Landmark MoU on Postal Cooperation signed between India and Bhutan covering postal operations, technology, logistics, and philately.
- Bhutanese postal officials to train at Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy.
- Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala organised by NACO (National AIDS Control Organisation).
- Aims to achieve 95:95:95 targets: 95% diagnosed, 95% on treatment, 95% virally suppressed.
- India goal: End HIV/AIDS by 2027-2030.
भारत-भूटान MoU | सुरक्षा संकल्प कार्यशाला – हिंदी सारांश
- भारत-भूटान के बीच डाक सहयोग MoU हस्ताक्षरित।
- NACO की सुरक्षा संकल्प कार्यशाला — जिला स्तर पर HIV/AIDS प्रबंधन।
- लक्ष्य: 95:95:95 — 2027-2030 तक HIV/AIDS समाप्त।
📅 महत्वपूर्ण दिवस | Important Days
🌳Important Days – 21 and 22 March 2026
MiscellaneousSSC- 21 March – International Day of Forests: Theme 2026: Forests and Food.
- 21 March – World Down Syndrome Day.
- 21 March – International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
- 22 March – World Water Day: Theme 2026: Water and Gender.
महत्वपूर्ण दिवस – हिंदी सारांश
- 21 मार्च – अंतर्राष्ट्रीय वन दिवस | 21 मार्च – विश्व डाउन सिंड्रोम दिवस
- 21 मार्च – नस्लीय भेदभाव उन्मूलन दिवस | 22 मार्च – विश्व जल दिवस
FAQs
What is the theme of World Water Day 2026?
The theme of World Water Day 2026 is Water and Gender, highlighting the important role of women and girls in water management.
Where will WIAC 2028 be hosted in India?
The World Indoor Athletics Championships 2028 will be hosted at Kalinga Indoor Athletics Stadium (KIAS), Bhubaneswar, Odisha. India will be hosting this event for the first time.
What is PRARAMBH 2026?
PRARAMBH 2026 stands for Policy Reform and Responsible Action for Mission Viksit Bharat. It is a nationwide awareness campaign by CBDT for the new Income Tax Act 2025, effective from 1 April 2026.
Who received the Stockholm Water Prize 2026?
Kaveh Madani (Iran) received the Stockholm Water Prize 2026. He is the youngest recipient (age 44) and the first UN official to win this award.
What is the RELIEF scheme launched in March 2026?
RELIEF stands for Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation. Launched by DGFT, it supports Indian exporters affected by rising logistics costs due to the West Asia conflict.
What is the Bharat Innovates Deep-Tech Pre-Summit 2026?
Organised by the Ministry of Education at IIT Bombay Research Park on 21-22 March 2026, it is a national selection launchpad for India global innovation delegation under the India-France Year of Innovation.
By: Arpita Namdev