Current Affairs — 29 March 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Mann Ki Baat 132nd episode: Gyan Bharatam manuscript survey, water conservation, sports achievers
In the 132nd episode of Mann Ki Baat on 29 March 2026, PM Modi urged people to join the Gyan Bharatam Survey of manuscripts and highlighted water conservation, sports achievers and community seed banks.
Punjab Cabinet approves Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana: ₹1,000 a month for women, ₹1,500 for SC women
On 29 March 2026 the Punjab Cabinet approved the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, giving ₹1,000 a month to women and ₹1,500 to Scheduled Caste women through DBT.
Jannik Sinner wins Miami Open 2026, completes 'Sunshine Double' without dropping a set
On 29 March 2026 Jannik Sinner beat Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-4 to win the Miami Open and become the first man to complete the Indian Wells–Miami 'Sunshine Double' without dropping a set.
Piyush Goyal meets EU, UK, Canada and New Zealand trade ministers at WTO MC14
On 29 March 2026, on the sidelines of WTO MC14 in Yaoundé, Piyush Goyal met trade ministers of the EU, UK, Canada and New Zealand to review India's FTAs and trade talks.
IndiaSkills National Competition 2025–26 opens in Greater Noida with 650+ youth in 63 skills
The IndiaSkills National Competition 2025–26 began in Greater Noida on 29 March 2026, with over 650 skilled youth competing in 63 skill categories.
Emmanuel Grégoire elected Mayor of Paris, succeeding Anne Hidalgo
On 29 March 2026 the Paris city council elected Emmanuel Grégoire as Mayor of Paris with 103 votes, succeeding Anne Hidalgo.
PM greets people on Madhavpur Mela in Porbandar, symbol of Gujarat–Northeast bond
On 29 March 2026 PM Modi greeted people on the ongoing Madhavpur Mela in Porbandar, Gujarat, saying it reinforces the cultural bond between Gujarat and the Northeast.
Vice President addresses National Consultation 2026 on Tele-Law under DISHA scheme
On 29 March 2026 Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the National Consultation 2026 on the Tele-Law initiative of the DISHA scheme, organised by the Ministry of Law and Justice in New Delhi.
Van Dhan Conclave held at Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 in New Delhi
On 29 March 2026 MoS Durgadas Uikey inaugurated the Van Dhan Conclave, themed 'Sustainable Livelihoods for Tribal India', at the Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi.