PPSC (Punjab) Current Affairs — All time
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Tue, 17 Mar 2026
Indian-flagged LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi reach Mundra and Kandla after crossing Strait of Hormuz
Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on 17 March 2026 thanked the crews of Indian-flagged LPG carriers MT Shivalik and MT Nanda Devi, which crossed the Strait of Hormuz with about 92,712 tonnes of LPG and reached Mundra and Kandla on 16 and 17 March.
National Highways Fee (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026 come into force with e-notices and double charge for unpaid toll
The National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026 came into effect on 17 March 2026, introducing e-notices for unpaid tolls, a charge of twice the toll if not paid within 72 hours, and VAHAN-linked restrictions after 15 days.
Keel laid for two Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels of the Indian Coast Guard at Ratnagiri
The keels of Yard 16402 and 16403, the second and third of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Indian Coast Guard, were laid at YMPL, Ratnagiri on 17 March 2026.
Over 1 lakh of 2.12 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups have at least one woman director or partner
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry told Parliament on 17 March 2026 that 1,02,054 of the 2,12,283 startups recognised by DPIIT as on 31 January 2026 have at least one woman director or partner.
India Post launches 24 Speed Post, 48 Speed Post and 24 Speed Post Parcel for time-definite delivery between six metros
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on 17 March 2026 launched India Post's 24 Speed Post, 48 Speed Post and 24 Speed Post Parcel services, offering guaranteed next-day or two-day delivery between six metro cities.
President Droupadi Murmu attends event marking Akshaya Patra Foundation's five billion meals
President Droupadi Murmu on 17 March 2026 attended an event at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre to commemorate five billion meals served by the Akshaya Patra Foundation.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026
India's total exports for April–February 2025-26 estimated at US$ 790.86 billion, up 5.79%
India's total exports of goods and services during April–February 2025-26 are estimated at US$ 790.86 billion, 5.79% higher than a year earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on 16 March 2026.
Horticulture production hits 3,707.38 lakh tonnes in 2024-25; 2025-26 projected at 3,708.46 lakh tonnes
The Agriculture Ministry on 16 March 2026 released final estimates showing horticulture production of 3,707.38 lakh tonnes in 2024-25 and first advance estimates projecting 3,708.46 lakh tonnes for 2025-26.
Quantum teaching labs approved in 23 institutions under National Quantum Mission; Pune proposed for IISF 2026
Approval has been granted for quantum teaching laboratories in 23 academic institutions under the National Quantum Mission, with 100 more under consideration, the Science Ministry said on 16 March 2026.
Centre raises commission for Arthiyas and cooperative societies in wheat and paddy procurement from RMS 2026-27
The Centre on 16 March 2026 approved higher commission rates for Arthiyas and cooperative societies procuring wheat and paddy on its behalf from Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27, raising the Arthiya commission on wheat in Punjab and Haryana to ₹50.75 per quintal.
PLFS February 2026: urban unemployment falls to 6.6%, female LFPR rises to 35.3%
The Periodic Labour Force Survey monthly bulletin released on 16 March 2026 shows urban unemployment for persons aged 15+ fell to 6.6% in February 2026 from 7.0% in January, while overall LFPR stayed at 55.9%.
Indian Embassy in Tehran tells nationals not to cross Iran's land borders without its coordination
The Embassy of India in Tehran on 16 March 2026 advised all Indian nationals in Iran not to approach or try to cross any land border of Iran without prior and explicit coordination with the Embassy.
WPI inflation rises to 2.13% in February 2026
Annual inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index rose to 2.13% (provisional) in February 2026 from 1.81% in January, the Commerce Ministry said on 16 March 2026.
CCI holds 11th National Conference on Economics of Competition Law; NITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba gives keynote
The Competition Commission of India held the 11th National Conference on Economics of Competition Law in New Delhi on 16 March 2026, with NITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba as keynote speaker.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026
Election Commission announces Assembly polls in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry; counting on 4 May
The Election Commission of India on 15 March 2026 announced Assembly elections in four States and Puducherry, with polling from 9 to 29 April and counting on 4 May 2026.
Chandrika Pujari wins gold as India finish with five medals at World Boxing Futures Cup 2026
India's youth boxers ended the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, held from 8 to 15 March, with five medals, led by Chandrika Pujari's gold in the women's 51 kg category.
Jannik Sinner wins Indian Wells 2026, completes set of all six Masters 1000 hard-court titles
Italy's Jannik Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev 7-6(6), 7-6(4) in the Indian Wells final on 15 March 2026 to become only the third man, after Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, to win all six ATP Masters 1000 hard-court titles.
FASTag Annual Pass fee raised to ₹3,075 from 1 April 2026
The National Highways Authority of India said on 15 March 2026 that the FASTag Annual Pass fee will rise from ₹3,000 to ₹3,075 for 2026-27, effective 1 April 2026.
Nominations for Padma Awards 2027 open; last date 31 July 2026
The Ministry of Home Affairs opened online nominations for the Padma Awards 2027 on 15 March 2026 on the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal, with 31 July 2026 as the last date.
Rajnath Singh says polo can be designated India's 'Heritage Sport' at Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup final
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said at the final of the Aditya Birla Memorial Polo Cup in New Delhi on 15 March 2026 that polo can rightfully be designated a 'Heritage Sport' of India and called for more public-private partnership in sport.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026
LPG Control Order amended: households with PNG must surrender domestic LPG connections
The Centre on 14 March 2026 amended the LPG (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Order, 2000, requiring households with piped natural gas to surrender their domestic LPG connections and barring new LPG connections for them.
Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026 notified to clarify captive power framework
The Ministry of Power on 14 March 2026 notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 2005 on captive generating plants to reduce ambiguity and ease business.
GCWAS-2026 ends with Delhi Declaration calling for Global Alliance on Women in Agri-Food Systems
The Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS-2026) concluded in New Delhi on 14 March 2026 with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration, which calls for a Global Alliance on Women in Agri-Food Systems.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026
PM-KISAN 22nd instalment: ₹18,640 crore released to 9.32 crore farmers from Guwahati
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 22nd instalment of PM-KISAN, about ₹18,640 crore to over 9.32 crore farmers, from Guwahati, Assam, on 13 March 2026.
Two years of India–EFTA TEPA: Goyal urges industry to use $100-billion investment pledge
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged industry on 13 March 2026, at a session marking two years since the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement was signed, to use its $100-billion investment commitment.
HLC under Amit Shah approves ₹1,912.99 crore from NDRF for five States and J&K hit by 2025 disasters
A High-Level Committee chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah approved ₹1,912.99 crore of additional central assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund for Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Jammu & Kashmir, the Home Ministry said on 13 March 2026.
Food safety reforms: perpetual FSSAI licences, registration limit raised to ₹1.5 crore, street vendors deemed registered
The Union Health Ministry approved food-safety reforms on 13 March 2026, including perpetual validity of FSSAI registrations and licences and a higher turnover limit for basic registration.
Sujal Gaon ID launched to digitally map rural piped water schemes; Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 runs to December 2028
Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Paatil released the Sujal Gaon ID, a unique digital identifier for every rural piped water supply scheme, on 13 March 2026.
NMDC becomes India's first mining company to produce 50 million tonnes of iron ore in a year
NMDC Limited became the first mining company in India to produce 50 million tonnes of iron ore in a single financial year, the Steel Ministry announced on 13 March 2026.
Accounts & Audit Module launched on UMEED Central Portal for Waqf institutions
The Ministry of Minority Affairs launched an Accounts & Audit Module on the UMEED Central Portal for Waqf institutions on 13 March 2026.