TGPSC (Telangana) Current Affairs — All time
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Fri, 27 Mar 2026
Thu, 26 Mar 2026
Railway Minister reviews Kavach: installed on 3,103 route km, Universal Braking Algorithm and AI platform 'SURAKSHA' developed
On 26 March 2026 Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed Kavach, India's indigenous Automatic Train Protection system, now installed on 3,103 route km with work under way on 24,427 route km.
Seizures in 2026 Assembly elections cross ₹400 crore: ECI
The Election Commission said on 26 March 2026 that illicit inducements worth over ₹408.82 crore had been seized since 26 February in the five poll-bound states/UT and bye-election states.
Health insurance premiums cross ₹1.2 lakh crore in 2024-25; IRDAI cashless claim timelines: 1 hour and 3 hours
The Finance Ministry said on 26 March 2026 that health insurance premiums exceeded ₹1.2 lakh crore in 2024-25, growing about 9%, and that IRDAI requires cashless pre-authorisation within one hour and final authorisation within three hours.
NMET Governing Body reviews critical mineral exploration; Jitendra Singh calls for startup-driven mining ecosystem
On 26 March 2026 the Governing Body of the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust, chaired by Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy, reviewed critical mineral exploration; Dr Jitendra Singh urged faster exploration and startup participation.
National Housing Bank launches Gruh Sugam Portal for home loans to defence and government personnel
On 26 March 2026 the National Housing Bank launched the Gruh Sugam Portal, letting defence, paramilitary and government employees apply for home loans digitally from their place of posting.
Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Cabinet approves Modified UDAN with ₹28,840 crore outlay for 2026-27 to 2035-36
On 25 March 2026 the Union Cabinet approved the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Modified UDAN for ten years (FY 2026-27 to 2035-36) with an outlay of ₹28,840 crore, including 100 new airports and 200 helipads.
Cabinet approves India's NDC for 2031-35: 47% cut in emissions intensity, 60% non-fossil power capacity by 2035
On 25 March 2026 the Union Cabinet approved India's Nationally Determined Contribution for 2031-2035 under the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement, targeting a 47% cut in the emissions intensity of GDP from the 2005 level by 2035.
QS Subject Rankings 2026: India gets a record 27 entries in the global top 50
The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, released on 25 March 2026, gave India a record 27 entries in the global top 50, up from 12 in both 2024 and 2025.
Education Ministry issues 3-year 'Nasha Mukt Vidyalaya' action plan; 500-metre drug-free zones around schools
On 25 March 2026 the Ministry of Education said a joint MHA–Education advisory with a three-year 'Nasha Mukt Vidyalaya' action plan had been sent to all States and UTs, including declaring 500 metres around schools as drug-free zones.
ICAR's IVRI and IARI make maiden entry in QS Subject Rankings 2026
In the QS Subject Rankings 2026 released on 25 March, ICAR-IVRI Bareilly entered the 51-100 band in Veterinary Science – the only Indian university in that top 100 – and ICAR-IARI New Delhi debuted at 151-200 in Agriculture & Forestry.
Cabinet extends IVFRT scheme to March 2031 with ₹1,800 crore outlay
On 25 March 2026 the Union Cabinet approved continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme for five years from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031 with an outlay of ₹1,800 crore.
India has commissioned about 8,000 tonnes a year of green hydrogen capacity, says MNRE
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy told the Rajya Sabha on 25 March 2026 that about 8,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen production capacity had been commissioned in India till February 2026.
Akashvani to broadcast full six-stanza 'Vande Mataram' from 26 March
The I&B Ministry said on 25 March 2026 that all Akashvani stations will broadcast the full six-stanza version of the National Song 'Vande Mataram' (3 minutes 10 seconds) from 26 March 2026, replacing the two-stanza version.
1,043 Indians helped out of Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan; 4.26 lakh back from West Asia since 28 February
The Ministry of External Affairs said at an inter-ministerial briefing on 25 March 2026 that 1,043 Indian nationals, including 717 students, had crossed out of Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan with the Indian Mission's help.
Tue, 24 Mar 2026
ASUSE 2025: unincorporated establishments rise to 7.92 crore; 74.52 lakh jobs added
MoSPI's Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises 2025, released on 24 March 2026, shows establishments up 7.97% to 7.92 crore and employment up 6.18%, with over 74.52 lakh jobs added over ASUSE 2023-24.
World TB Day 2026: Nadda launches 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign; TB incidence down 21% in a decade
At the World TB Day 2026 national event in Greater Noida on 24 March, Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched an intensified 100-day TB Mukt Bharat campaign covering 1.58 lakh villages and urban wards, and said India's TB incidence fell 21% and mortality 25% over the past decade.
India's total exports reach USD 714.73 billion in April–January FY 2025-26, up 5.26%
The Commerce Ministry said on 24 March 2026 that India's total merchandise and services exports rose 5.26% to USD 714.73 billion in April–January of FY 2025-26, from USD 679.02 billion a year earlier.
RBI revising rules on unauthorised e-banking transactions; MuleHunter.AI live in 26 banks
The Finance Ministry told Parliament on 24 March 2026 that RBI has proposed revised instructions on unauthorised electronic banking transactions, including compensation for small-value frauds, and that its MuleHunter.AI mule-account detection tool is live in 26 banks.
Ayush Ministry and DBT announce clinical study on Ayurveda as adjunct therapy for TB
On World TB Day, 24 March 2026, the Ministry of Ayush and the Department of Biotechnology announced a collaborative 'Clinical Study on Ayurveda as an Adjunct Therapy for Tuberculosis' at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
AgriStack Farmers Registry crosses 9.20 crore Farmer IDs
The Agriculture Ministry said on 24 March 2026 that more than 9.20 crore Farmer IDs had been generated under the AgriStack Farmers Registry as of 19 March 2026, including 47.63 lakh in Bihar.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026
NSO CAPEX survey: private corporate capex estimated at ₹11.44 lakh crore for 2025-26
The NSO's Forward-Looking Survey on Private Corporate Sector CAPEX, released on 23 March 2026, estimates aggregate provisional capex of ₹11,43,879 crore for 2025-26 and investment intentions of ₹9,55,281 crore for 2026-27.
Government restores full RoDTEP rates and value caps for exporters amid West Asia disruption
On 23 March 2026 the Government restored RoDTEP rates and value caps for all eligible export products to the levels of 22 February 2026, withdrawing the 50% cut imposed a month earlier, to help exporters hit by West Asia shipping disruption.
Telangana Cabinet clears hate speech Bill, Parents Support Bill and gig workers Bill
On 23 March 2026 the Telangana Cabinet under CM A. Revanth Reddy approved the Hate Speech and Hate Crime Prevention Bill, a Parents Support Bill deducting up to 15% of salary (or ₹10,000) from employees who neglect parents, and a gig workers' welfare Bill.
Ministry of Mines launches seventh tranche of critical and strategic mineral auctions with 19 blocks
Union Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy launched the 7th tranche of e-auction of critical and strategic mineral blocks on 23 March 2026, offering 19 blocks in 10 States, with Bihar offering the most (4).
Shaheed Diwas: nation pays tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev
On 23 March 2026, Shaheed Diwas, the PM and Rajya Sabha paid tribute to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, who were martyred on 23 March 1931; Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia's birth anniversary was also observed the same day.
ECI issues digital time vouchers for free party broadcasts on Doordarshan and AIR
On 23 March 2026 the Election Commission issued digital time vouchers to recognised National and State parties for free broadcast and telecast time on Doordarshan and All India Radio for the Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
MoSPI's MCP server links AI tools to official statistics; now covers 21 products
The Government told the Rajya Sabha on 23 March 2026 that MoSPI's Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, which lets AI tools access verified official data via the eSankhyiki portal, has been extended from 7 to 21 statistical products.
GARBH-INi: India's largest pregnancy cohort of 12,000 women to build AI tools for preterm birth
On 23 March 2026 Dr. Jitendra Singh said the DBT's GARBH-INi programme has enrolled around 12,000 pregnant women – India's largest pregnancy cohort – to develop indigenous AI-driven tools for predicting preterm births.
National DMF Summit 2026 focuses on using mineral funds in aspirational districts and blocks
Union Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the two-day National District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Summit 2026 in New Delhi on 23 March, themed on effective use of DMF funds in Aspirational District and Block Programme areas.