🌟 Weekly Current Affairs Blast: 9 March – 14 March 2026 🌟
Prepare for SSC, SBI, and IBPS exams with the best current affairs from 9 to 14 March 2026. Includes India's T20 WC win, SEBI's Sudarshan AI tool, and March 2026 GK.
🌟 Weekly Current Affairs Blast: 9 March – 14 March 2026 🌟
The Ultimate Guide for Banking (IBPS/SBI/RBI) & SSC Exams
🏦 1. Banking, Economy & Finance (Most Important)
Focus: SEBI, ADB, and Market Trends
| Event | Key Highlight | Impact/Value |
| SEBI 'Sudarshan' | New AI tool to track unregistered Finfluencers. | 🛡️ Investor Protection |
| Bank of Baroda | Issued first-ever Green Infrastructure Bonds. | 🌱 ₹10,000 Crore |
| SBI Social Loan | Syndicated social term loan for women’s empowerment. | 👩🎓 $500 Million |
| ADB & MOHFL | Housing finance via Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs). | 🏠 $100 Million |
🚩 Exam Alert: The 16th Finance Commission has officially recommended maintaining the 41% vertical devolution of taxes to states for the upcoming fiscal year.
🎖️ 2. Appointments & Awards (Who's Who)
Focus: SSC CGL & Railway Exams
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👤 New VCOAS: The Government of India finalized the appointment of the next Vice Chief of the Army Staff, effective April 1, 2026.
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🏆 K.V. Subramanian: Awarded the Chicago Alumni Award for his strategic contribution to India's $5 Trillion economy goal.
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💰 Hurun India Rich List 2026:
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#1 Mukesh Ambani: (Net worth: ₹9.8 Lakh Crore).
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#3 Roshni Nadar Malhotra: First Indian woman to enter the Top 3.
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🇮🇳 3. National & Governance News
Focus: Policy and Supreme Court Judgments
🤖 IndiaAI Mission Update
The Cabinet confirmed an outlay of ₹10,372 Crore.
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Goal: 2 Lakh GPUs for sovereign AI.
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Focus: Healthcare, Agriculture, and Governance.
⚖️ Legal Landmark (Article 21)
The Supreme Court (Harish Rana Case) ruled that the Right to Die with Dignity includes Passive Euthanasia, allowing the withdrawal of life support for patients in a permanent vegetative state.
🍼 Population Policy (Andhra Pradesh)
CM Chandrababu Naidu announced a ₹25,000 incentive for families with more than two children to balance the state’s aging demographic.
🏏 4. Sports: The Golden Week of Indian Cricket
Focus: All Competitive Exams
🏆 ICC T20 World Cup 2026
India is the World Champion! India defeated New Zealand in a high-octane final at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
🏅 BCCI NAMAN AWARDS 2026
| Award Category | Winner |
| Polly Umrigar (Best Male) | 🏏 Shubman Gill |
| Best Female Cricketer | 🏏 Smriti Mandhana |
| C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement | 👴 Rahul Dravid & Roger Binny |
| Women's Lifetime Achievement | 👵 Mithali Raj |
📅 5. Important Days (Theme-Based)
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March 8: International Women's Day 🚺 (Theme: Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress)
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March 10: CISF Raising Day 🛡️ (57th Foundation Day)
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March 14: Pi Day / Int. Day of Mathematics 🥧 (Value of $\pi \approx 3.14$)
🚀 6. Quick Revision: One-Liner "Power Shots"
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Which bank raised ₹10,000 Cr via Green Bonds? ➔ Bank of Baroda.
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The 'G-Spider' robot is used for what? ➔ Canal cleaning in Thiruvananthapuram.
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What is the new Rupee value (approx)? ➔ ₹92.3 per USD.
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Who is the Polly Umrigar awardee for 2026? ➔ Shubman Gill.
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What is the IndiaAI Mission budget? ➔ ₹10,372 Crore.
📝 Weekly Current Affairs Mock Test (9–14 March 2026)
Test your knowledge for SBI PO, IBPS, SSC CGL, and RRB NTPC
Instructions:
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Total Questions: 15
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Time Allotted: 10 Minutes
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Target Score: 12+ for Banking Aspirants | 10+ for SSC Aspirants
🕒 The Quiz Challenge
Q1. Which regulatory body launched the AI-based monitoring tool 'Sudarshan' to track unregistered Finfluencers?
A) RBI
B) IRDAI
C) SEBI
D) PFRDA
Q2. What is the total financial outlay approved for the 'IndiaAI Mission' to establish sovereign AI infrastructure?
A) ₹5,000 Crore
B) ₹10,372 Crore
C) ₹15,200 Crore
D) ₹8,500 Crore
Q3. Which Indian bank successfully raised ₹10,000 crore through its first-ever Green Infrastructure Bond issuance?
A) State Bank of India
B) HDFC Bank
C) Bank of Baroda
D) Punjab National Bank
Q4. As per the 16th Finance Commission, what is the vertical devolution of taxes recommended for states?
A) 32%
B) 45%
C) 41%
D) 39%
Q5. Who recently became the first Indian woman to enter the overall Top 3 of the Hurun India Rich List?
A) Falguni Nayar
B) Roshni Nadar Malhotra
C) Savitri Jindal
D) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Q6. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the Supreme Court clarify the "Right to Die with Dignity" in the passive euthanasia ruling?
A) Article 14
B) Article 19
C) Article 21
D) Article 32
Q7. India defeated which country to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?
A) Australia
B) South Africa
C) New Zealand
D) England
Q8. Who has been conferred with the 'Polly Umrigar Award' for the Best Male Cricketer (2024-25) at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026?
A) Virat Kohli
B) Rohit Sharma
C) Shubman Gill
D) Jasprit Bumrah
Q9. Which state government announced a ₹25,000 incentive for families having a 2nd or 3rd child to combat declining fertility?
A) Kerala
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Karnataka
Q10. The 'G-Spider' robotic system, used for hazardous canal cleaning, was deployed in which city?
A) Bengaluru
B) Thiruvananthapuram
C) Hyderabad
D) Chennai
Q11. Who is the recipient of the C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 BCCI Awards?
A) Sunil Gavaskar
B) Rahul Dravid & Roger Binny
C) Sourav Ganguly
) Sachin Tendulkar
Q12. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) provided a $100 million loan to which Indian company for affordable housing?
A) LIC Housing Finance
B) Motilal Oswal Home Finance
C) Aavas Financiers
D) Piramal Finance
Q13. What is the theme for International Women’s Day (March 8, 2026)?
A) Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow
B) Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress
C) DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality
D) Women in Leadership
Q14. In March 2026, the Indian Rupee (INR) touched a significant low against the USD due to global oil prices. What was the approximate value?
A) ₹85.5
B) ₹88.2
C) ₹92.3
D) ₹95.0
Q15. Which paramilitary force celebrated its Raising Day on March 10?
A) CRPF
B) BSF
C) CISF
D) ITBP
✅ Answer Key & Explanations
| Q.No | Answer | Quick Logic/Tip |
| 1 | C | SEBI controls the stock market; hence 'Sudarshan' targets financial influencers. |
| 2 | B | Remember the digit '10' – ₹10,372 Cr is a massive figure for AI. |
| 3 | C | BoB (Bank of Baroda) is leading in Green Bond initiatives this year. |
| 4 | C | Vertical devolution remained unchanged at 41%. |
| 5 | B | HCL Tech's Roshni Nadar is the leading woman in Indian wealth rankings. |
| 6 | C | Article 21 = Right to Life (and Dignity). |
| 7 | C | NZ were the runners-up in the 2026 T20 WC. |
| 8 | C | Shubman Gill’s consistent performance across formats won him the Polly Umrigar. |
| 9 | C | AP (Andhra) is the first southern state to offer cash for more children. |
| 10 | B | G-Spider is a Kerala-based tech innovation for urban sanitation. |
| 11 | B | Both the former coach (Dravid) and President (Binny) were honored together. |
| 12 | B | ADB focus is on private sector housing in India through MOHFL. |
| 13 | B | Focus for 2026 is on "Investment" in women. |
| 14 | C | Forex volatility was high due to the West Asia conflict. |
| 15 | C | CISF protects industrial units; established on March 10. |
🏦 1. Banking & Economy (The Financial Blueprint)
Crucial for IBPS, SBI, and RBI Grade B.
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Union Budget 2026-27 Highlights:
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Fiscal Deficit Target: Aimed at 4.3% of GDP.
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Expenditure: Total proposed spending of ₹53.47 Lakh Crore.
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Income Tax: No major changes in tax slabs; focus on simplifying compliance.
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RBI Monetary Policy (Feb 2026):
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Repo Rate: Maintained at 5.25% (Neutral stance).
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GDP Growth Projection: Estimated at 7.6% for FY 2025-26.
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Collateral-Free Loans: RBI enhanced the limit for collateral-free loans to MSEs from ₹10 Lakh to ₹20 Lakh.
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GIFT City Leadership: Uday Kotak was appointed Chairman of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).
🎖️ 2. Appointments & Resignations (Who’s Who)
Focus: SSC CGL, CHSL, and Railways.
| Name | Position / Organization | Key Detail |
| Nidhi Chhibber | Interim CEO, NITI Aayog | Replaced BVR Subrahmanyam. |
| Vinay Tonse | MD & CEO, YES Bank | Approved by RBI for 3 years. |
| Arvind KC | Chief People Officer, OpenAI | Strategic global AI hire. |
| Sachin Tendulkar | UN Global Champion | Road Safety Ambassador. |
| Deepak Gupta | CMD, GAIL (India) Ltd | Assumed charge on March 2. |
| Rob Jetten | Prime Minister, Netherlands | Youngest and first openly gay PM. |
🇮🇳 3. National News & Governance
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Article 21 & Menstrual Health: The Supreme Court ruled that Menstrual Health is a Fundamental Right under Article 21 (Right to Life).
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India-World Bank Pact: Signed a $10 Billion growth framework for 2026-31 targeting rural development and climate resilience.
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Namo Gaurav Park: India's first tech-theme park dedicated to indigenous innovations was inaugurated.
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Ramsar Sites: India added two more wetlands to the Ramsar list (Check regional specific updates for Kerala/Tamil Nadu).
🏆 4. Sports & Awards (The Winners' Circle)
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ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026: India reached the finals (Check match result vs Australia/Pakistan depending on the specific date of the final).
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Winter Olympics 2026: Kickstarted in Milano-Cortina, Italy (Feb 6–22).
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BAFTA 2026: The Indian film 'Boong' won the award for Best Children’s & Family Film.
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Khelo India Winter Games: 6th edition concluded with a focus on mountain sports in Gulmarg/Leh.
🌍 5. Important Days & Themes (Quick Revision)
| Date | Day | Theme / Significance |
| Feb 1 | Indian Coast Guard Day | 49th Raising Day. |
| Feb 2 | World Wetlands Day | Importance of Biodiversity. |
| Feb 4 | World Cancer Day | "Close the Care Gap." |
| Feb 10 | World Pulses Day | Pulses for a Sustainable Future. |
| Feb 11 | Women & Girls in Science | Breaking barriers in STEM. |
| Feb 13 | National Women's Day | Birth Anniversary of Sarojini Naidu. |
| Feb 28 | National Science Day | Commemorating the Raman Effect. |
🚀 6. One-Liner Power Shots
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Which state launched 'Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana'? — Delhi.
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First visualy challenged woman judge in Kerala? — Thanya Nathan.
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India’s first National Counter-Terrorism Policy? — 'PRAHAAR'.
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Miniratna Category-I status granted to? — Yantra India Limited.
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New base for CPI Inflation? — RBI shifted the base year (Expected shift to 2022-23).