March ca

RANKS AND INDEX

• Corruption Perception Index
    - Rank: 91st
    - Released by: Transparency International

• Global Terrorism Index
    - Rank: 13th
    - Released by: Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)

• World Happiness Report
    - Rank: 116th
    - Released by: UN

• Network Readiness Index
    - Rank: 45th
    - Released by: Portulans Institute

• Military Power Rank
    - Rank: 4th
    - Released by: Global Firepower

• Arms Import Rank
    - Rank: 2nd
    - Released by: SIPRI

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS

• AI Impact Summit
    - Location: India
    - Focus: Artificial Intelligence

• G7 Summit
    - Location: France

• Big Cats Conference
    - Location: India

• BRICS Sherpa Meet
    - Future Location: New Delhi, March 2026

• Commonwealth Youth Games
    - Future Location: Malta, 2027

GOVERNMENT SCHEMES

• PRARAMBH 2026
    - Focus: Tax awareness
    - Ministry: Finance

• RELIEF Scheme
    - Purpose: Support exporters facing logistics crisis

• DURGA Scheme
    - Focus: Employment for women and transgender individuals
    - Location: Delhi

• Lakhpati Didi
    - Focus: Women's income scheme targeting ₹1 lakh

• SHINE App
    - Purpose: Women safety (Indian Railways)

• Jal Jeevan Mission
    - Focus: Provide rural tap water
    - Launched: 2019

SCIENCE AND TECH

• CBDC
    - Full form: Central Bank Digital Currency
    - Name: Digital Rupee
    - Issued by: RBI, Gandhinagar

• Vayu Baan
    - Type: Drone system
    - Developed by: Indian Air Force

• OTEC
    - Full form: Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
    - Location: Lakshadweep

• Microalgae Purifier
    - Purpose: Air cleaning
    - Location: New Delhi

• Starlink Deal
    - Purpose: Satellite internet
    - Location: Gujarat

INFRASTRUCTURE

• Underwater Tunnel
    - Location: Brahmaputra

• Ring Metro
    - Location: Delhi

• LNG DEMU Train
    - Location: Ahmedabad
    - Type: Dual fuel

• Emergency Landing Facility
    - Location: Assam

• Musical Road
    - Location: Mumbai
    - Type: Vibration alert system

APPOINTMENTS

• Ambassador to China
    - Name: Vikram D Doraiswami

• Deputy CM Maharashtra
    - Name: Sunetra Pawar

• Prime Minister Nepal
    - Name: Balen Shah

• Supreme Leader Iran
    - Name: Mojtaba Khamenei

• UN Road Safety Champion
    - Name: Sachin Tendulkar

AWARDS

• BBC Sportswoman
    - Recipient: Smriti Mandhana

• Crafoord Prize
    - Recipient: V. Ramanathan

• Global Teacher Prize
    - Recipient: Rouble Nagi

• Saraswati Samman
    - Recipient: Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay

• Legion of Honour
    - Recipient: Javed Ashraf

ENVIRONMENT AND GEOGRAPHY

• Ramsar Sites Recognized
    - Patna Bird Sanctuary
    - Chhari-Dhand

• Geo-heritage Site
    - Location: Kalinjar, Uttar Pradesh

• Mud Volcano
    - Location: Baratang Island

• Strait of Hormuz
    - Description: Oil chokepoint for global trade

• Tidal Flooding
    - Declared a disaster in Kerala

SPORTS

• U-19 Cricket World Cup
    - Winner: India

• Australian Open
    - Winner: Carlos Alcaraz

• T20 Record
    - Holder: Rashid Khan (700 wickets)

BOOKS

• Karuna
    - Author: Kailash Satyarthi

• Narayana Guru
    - Author: Shashi Tharoor

• Vajpayee Book
    - Author: Vijay Goel

• Four Stars of Destiny
    - Author: Manoj Narawane

DEFENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

• BrahMos Export
    - Destination: Indonesia (2nd country)

• Tunguska System
    - Type: Deal with Russia

• Operation Suraksha
    - Conducted by: Indian Navy

• Pax Silica
    - Type: Tech alliance (AI, semiconductors)

• Arctic Sentry
    - Type: NATO mission

REVISION POINTS

• Corruption Index → 91st

• Terrorism Index → 13th

• CBDC → RBI

• BrahMos → Indonesia

• Ring Metro → Delhi

• OTEC → Lakshadweep

• UCC → Gujarat (2nd state)

• AI Summit → India

• Rashid Khan → 700 wickets

• Rouble Nagi → Teacher Prize

QUESTION AND ANSWER SECTION

Q1

In which country did Sanae Takaichi win the election for Prime Minister?
Answer: Japan

• Significance: Highlights low global female representation in top political levels.

Q2

Thanya C Nathan has been appointed as the first visually impaired Women Judge of which state?
Answer: Kerala

• Significance: Reflects increasing inclusivity in legal institutions.

Q3

Who issued India's first fully digital foreign portfolio investor license?
Answer: Kotak Mahindra Bank

• Significance: Simplifies entry into Indian markets for foreign investments.

Q4

Who has written the recently launched books 'Ae Mati Katha Kahe' and 'Bakshi Jagabandhu: The Great Commander'?
Answer: Biswabhushan Harichandan

• Significance: These works preserve Odisha’s literary and historical heritage.

Q5

Which state signed an agreement with Starlink for satellite-based internet in remote areas?
Answer: Gujarat

• Significance: Aims to bridge the digital divide in rural and tribal areas.

Q6

Who has become India's youngest male analog astronaut?
Answer: Aditya Pandey

• Significance: Used by space agencies for space-like simulations.

Q7

What is India's rank in Corruption Perceptions Index 2025?
Answer: 91st

• Significance: Reflects governance challenges in the country.

Q8

Where was India's first musical road started?
Answer: Mumbai, Maharashtra

• Significance: Designed for driver safety using sound vibrations.

Q9

Whose autobiography is 'Four Stars of Destiny'?
Answer: Manoj Mukund Narawane

• Significance: Provides insights into defense leadership.

Q10

Which district is chosen as the pilot district for the largest grain storage plan?
Answer: Balaghat

• Significance: Aims to strengthen decentralized food systems.

Q11

Which major port received the IGBC platinum rating for sustainable design?
Answer: V.O. Chidambaranar Port

• Significance: Promotes sustainable port infrastructure.

Q12

Who is the Chairperson of the Kimberly Process for 2026?
Answer: India

• Significance: Regulates trade of conflict diamonds.

Q13

Which country appointed Mia Amor Mottley as Prime Minister?
Answer: Barbados

• Significance: Important for global climate change policy.

Q14

In which state is the Northeast's first emergency landing facility inaugurated?
Answer: Assam

• Significance: Allows aircraft to land on highways in emergencies.

Q15

Which assembly uses AI-powered face-recognition for attendance?
Answer: Andra Pradesh

• Significance: Enhances attendance transparency.

Q16

Which country launched the first national biobank for rare diseases?
Answer: India

• Significance: Stores samples for research on rare diseases.

Q17

India's second Tulip Garden is established where?
Answer: Himachal Pradesh

• Significance: Promotes eco-tourism and floriculture.

Q18

Which country hosts the Global South AI Impact Summit 2026?
Answer: India

• Significance: Strengthens AI collaboration among developing nations.

Q19

Where was India's first central bank digital currency launched?
Answer: Gandhinagar

• Significance: Modernizes payment systems.

Q20

In which state is India's first private helicopter assembly line launched?
Answer: Karnataka

• Significance: Supports domestic aerospace manufacturing.

Q21

Who won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025 award?
Answer: Smriti Mandhana

• Significance: Recognition through public voting for women's sports excellence.

ADDITIONAL CONTEXTUAL POINTS

Index of Current Affairs by Categories

• Government schemes demonstrate ongoing efforts for women's empowerment, rural development, and digital infrastructure.

• Military rankings highlight India's strategic defense capabilities in the global landscape.

• International relations are marked by key diplomatic appointments and cooperation agreements with major economies.

• Environmental initiatives like Ramsar site recognitions emphasize conservation efforts in strategically vital areas.

• Technological advancements in AI and digital currency reflect a broader shift toward modernization in administrative and economic frameworks.