Current Affairs — 22 March 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
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Narendra Modi becomes the longest-serving head of a government in India, passing Pawan Kumar Chamling
On 22 March 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi surpassed former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling's record of 8,930 days to become the longest-serving head of a government in India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said.
PM chairs CCS meeting on West Asia conflict; group of Ministers and Secretaries to steer whole-of-government response
On 22 March 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting to review the impact of the West Asia conflict and directed that a group of Ministers and Secretaries be created to work in a whole-of-government approach.
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 operational guidelines released as Jal Mahotsav 2026 ends on World Water Day
On World Water Day, 22 March 2026, the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation released the Operational Guidelines of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, which has been extended till December 2028, at the culmination of the 15-day Jal Mahotsav 2026.
Coal gasification key to energy security, says Kishan Reddy; mission targets 100 MT by 2030
Addressing the Bharat Electricity Summit on 22 March 2026, Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy said coal gasification will cut import dependence, noting the National Coal Gasification Mission's target of 100 million tonnes by 2030 and a ₹8,500 crore incentive framework.
Odisha CM unveils 141 water projects worth ₹2,612 crore on World Water Day, launches 'Bindu' chatbot
On World Water Day, 22 March 2026, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled 141 water resources projects worth ₹2,612 crore in Bhubaneswar and launched the pilot of 'Bindu', an AI-powered citizen feedback chatbot.
Maiden Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 concludes with 35,000+ exhibition attendees
The first Bharat Electricity Summit concluded on 22 March 2026 with over 35,000 exhibition attendees, 28 States/UTs, 200+ exhibiting companies and 6,000+ delegates, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal giving the valedictory address.
Kavach commissioned on 190 route km of Prayagraj–Kanpur section of Delhi–Howrah corridor
On 22 March 2026 Indian Railways commissioned the indigenous Kavach Automatic Train Protection system on the 190 route-km Prayagraj–Kanpur section in Uttar Pradesh, paving the way for 160 kmph operations on the Delhi–Howrah high-density corridor.
Telangana CM releases first tranche of Rythu Bharosa, opens oil palm factory at Narmetta
On 22 March 2026 Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy released the first tranche of Rythu Bharosa investment support at Narmetta in Siddipet district, promising ₹9,000 crore to about 70 lakh farmers within 45 days, and inaugurated an oil palm processing factory there.
ECI orders Assured Minimum Facilities at all 2,18,807 polling stations for 2026 polls
On 22 March 2026 the Election Commission directed Chief Electoral Officers to ensure Assured Minimum Facilities and voter assistance at each of the 2,18,807 polling stations for the Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal and the bye-elections.
Bihar celebrates 114th foundation day with theme 'Unnat Bihar, Ujjwal Bihar'
Bihar marked its 114th foundation day on 22 March 2026, recalling its creation from the Bengal Presidency on 22 March 1912, with a three-day state celebration at Gandhi Maidan, Patna, on the theme 'Unnat Bihar, Ujjwal Bihar'.
Haryana CM hands over housing keys to 2,709 beneficiaries in Gurugram
On 22 March 2026 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini handed over housing allotment keys to 2,709 beneficiaries at the Viksit Badshahpur Maharally in Kakrola village, Gurugram, and announced infrastructure projects for Badshahpur.