India Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026
Over 2.37 lakh electors in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry approved for home voting
ECI said on 30 March 2026 that over 2.37 lakh elderly (85+) and PwD electors in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry had been approved for home voting for the 9 April 2026 polls.
Stealth frigate 'Dunagiri', fifth Project 17A ship, delivered to Navy at GRSE Kolkata
Dunagiri (Yard 3023), the fifth Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) stealth frigate and the second built by GRSE, was delivered to the Indian Navy at Kolkata on 30 March 2026.
Green ammonia purchase and supply agreements exchanged for fertiliser sector under Green Hydrogen Mission
On 30 March 2026 SECI, industry and fertiliser companies exchanged 10-year Green Ammonia Purchase and Supply Agreements under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, covering about 7.24 lakh tonnes per annum.
Telangana Assembly passes Platform Based Gig Workers Bill, 2026
On 30 March 2026 the Telangana Assembly passed the Telangana Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026, requiring aggregators to pay 1–2% of transaction value into a welfare fund.
CSIR transfers indigenous bio-bitumen technology that turns crop residue into road binder
On 30 March 2026 Dr Jitendra Singh said bio-bitumen from crop residue, using technology by CSIR-CRRI and CSIR-IIP, could save India about ₹40,000 crore of imports a year.
GRSE delivers 'Agray', fourth Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, to Navy
Agray, the fourth of eight ASW Shallow Water Craft designed and built by GRSE, Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 30 March 2026.
Record 30 mineral blocks operationalised in FY 2025-26
The Ministry of Mines said on 30 March 2026 that a record 30 mineral blocks were operationalised in FY 2025-26, the highest ever in a single year.
Rajasthan CM transfers ₹1,000 each to 1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers; 10% honorarium hike from 1 April
On 30 March 2026 Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma transferred ₹1,000 each through DBT to 1.22 lakh Anganwadi workers and helpers for two uniforms, and announced a 10% honorarium increase from 1 April 2026.
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.
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.
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.
Sat, 28 Mar 2026
PM inaugurates Phase I of Noida International Airport at Jewar, built at about ₹11,200 crore
On 28 March 2026 PM Modi inaugurated Phase I of the Noida International Airport at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, developed with an investment of around ₹11,200 crore, and laid the foundation stone of an MRO facility there.
Telangana launches 'Tholi Mudda' breakfast scheme for Anganwadi children
On 28 March 2026 Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy launched 'Tholi Mudda', a breakfast scheme for Anganwadi children, and flagged off distribution of mobile phones to Anganwadi teachers.
Former Raymond chairman and aviator Vijaypat Singhania dies at 87
Vijaypat Singhania, who led the Raymond Group for two decades and held a world record for the highest hot-air balloon altitude, died in Mumbai on 28 March 2026 at the age of 87.
Nominations open for Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2026 in four categories
On 28 March 2026 the government opened nominations for the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2026 on the awards.gov.in portal till 11 May 2026, in four categories including Vigyan Ratna.
Rajnath Singh chairs first meeting of Informal Group of Ministers on West Asia situation
On 28 March 2026 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the first meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers set up to monitor the West Asia situation and its impact on India.
NHAI awards ₹1,734 crore contract to four-lane Gudebellur–Mahabubnagar stretch of NH-167 in Telangana
On 28 March 2026 NHAI awarded KNR Constructions a ₹1,734 crore Hybrid Annuity Mode contract to four-lane the 80 km Gudebellur–Mahabubnagar section of NH-167, part of the Hyderabad–Panaji Economic Corridor.
Vice President addresses 15th Annual Convocation of IIM Ranchi
On 28 March 2026 Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, a former Governor of Jharkhand, addressed the 15th Annual Convocation of IIM Ranchi.
MoEFCC and WWF-India mark 20 years of Earth Hour with campaign in Gwalior
On 28 March 2026 WWF-India and the Environment Ministry marked the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour with awareness activities in Gwalior and a nationwide 8:30–9:30 pm switch-off.
C-DOT signs MoU with Delhi Police to deploy nine indigenous smart-policing solutions
On 28 March 2026 C-DOT, the telecom R&D centre under DoT, signed an MoU with Delhi Police to deploy nine indigenous solutions including facial recognition, secure communication and cybersecurity tools.
NHAI awards contract for flyovers and underpasses at Jaipur Bypass Junction on NH-48
On 28 March 2026 NHAI awarded a ₹130.65 crore EPC contract for two flyovers and two underpasses at the 200 Feet Jaipur Bypass Junction on the Delhi–Jaipur–Ajmer stretch of NH-48.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026
Centre cuts excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 a litre; pump prices unchanged
On 27 March 2026 the Centre cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre to offset oil companies' losses as crude rose from about $70 to $122 a barrel; retail prices were kept unchanged.
DAC clears proposals worth ₹2.38 lakh crore, including S-400 and Medium Transport Aircraft
On 27 March 2026 the Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Rajnath Singh granted Acceptance of Necessity for proposals worth about ₹2.38 lakh crore for the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard.
PLFS Annual Report 2025: unemployment rate 3.1%, LFPR 59.3%, youth unemployment falls to 9.9%
The PLFS Annual Report for calendar year 2025, released on 27 March 2026, put the usual-status unemployment rate at 3.1% and LFPR at 59.3%, with youth unemployment down to 9.9%.
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 introduced: 784 provisions of 79 Acts to be amended
On 27 March 2026 MoS Jitin Prasada introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, proposing to amend 784 provisions of 79 Central Acts and decriminalise 717 of them.
Indian Navy hosts IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 in Kochi
On 27 March 2026 the Indian Navy hosted the IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, with 12 countries, as India took over the IONS chairmanship for 2026–28.