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Current Affairs for April 1, 2026 Passing of Chandrika Prasad Santokhi: The Indian-origin former President of Suriname (2020–2025) and 2021 Pravasi Bharatiya Samman recipient passed away at 67. Madhavpur Mela 2026: This annual cultural fair in Porbandar, Gujarat, celebrated the marriage of Lord Krishna and Rukmini, with participation from Arunachal Pradesh’s Mishmi tribe. Energy Statistics India 2026 Report: Released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the report highlights India's renewable energy capacity exceeding 4.7 lakh MW, with solar energy contributing 71%. RBI's 91st Foundation Day: Established on April 1, 1935, based on the Hilton Young Commission, the Reserve Bank of India celebrated 91 years of central banking today. Exercise 'Dweep Shakti' 2026: A major tri-service exercise involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force was successfully conducted in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands to test joint operational capabilities. 'Pride of Hills' Schem...

Current Affairs for March 31, 2026 Hockey India Annual Awards 2025: Hardik Singh (Punjab) and Navneet Kaur (Haryana) were named the Men's and Women's Player of the Year, respectively. Grand Prize for World Peace: Telangana’s Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao was honored at the International Buddhist Conference in Hyderabad for promoting Buddhist tourism and peace. Earth Hour 2026 (March 28): Observed globally by the WWF from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM to raise awareness about climate change and energy conservation. IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) 2026: The Indian Navy hosted the second edition of the multi-lateral maritime exercise in Kochi, Kerala, with participation from 12 Indian Ocean nations. PM E-DRIVE Scheme Extended: The government extended subsidies for electric two-wheelers until July 31, 2026, and for e-rickshaws until March 2028. Para Archer of the Year 2025: Indian archer Sheetal Devi, a Jammu & Kashmir native and two-time gold medalist, was named the World Para ...

Current Affairs for March 30, 2026 Ramnath Goenka Excellence Awards 2026: Awarded to 24 journalists across 19 categories for fearless and democratic journalism in New Delhi. Food Security Index 2026: Iceland ranked 1st globally, while India scored 5.31; the report warns global warming could further lower India's food security. ' Vayu Baan' Initiative: The Indian Air Force is developing its first helicopter-launched autonomous drone system with a strike range of 50-80 km. International Day of Zero Waste (March 30): Observed globally to promote sustainable consumption and effective waste management; the 2026 theme is "Food Waste". Gurjant Singh Retires: The veteran Indian hockey forward and two-time Olympic bronze medalist from Punjab announced his retirement from international hockey. 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan: A powerful earthquake struck the east coast of Honshu Island, Japan's largest and most populated island. Vision Payment 2028: The RBI launch...

Current Affairs for March 29, 2026 Kailash Satyarthi’s New Book: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi released his new book "Karuna: The Power of Compassion" . Global Terrorism Index 2026: India ranks 13th ; Pakistan has emerged as the most affected country by terrorism globally. Lionel Messi’s 900th Career Goal: Messi became the second male footballer to score 900 goals, reaching the milestone in 1,142 matches. 35th Saraswati Samman 2025: Bengali author Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay was honored for his novel "Hara Parvati Katha" . Abel Prize 2026: German mathematician Gerd Faltings received the prize, often called the "Nobel of Mathematics," for his work in arithmetic geometry. New Chairperson of NCBC: Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes. Top Textile Exporter State: Tamil Nadu emerged as India's largest textile exporter for the financial year 2024-25. Relief Schem...

Current Affairs for March 28, 2026 Abel Prize 2026: German mathematician Gerd Faltings was awarded the "Nobel Prize of Mathematics" for his extraordinary contributions to arithmetic geometry. New Chairperson of NCBC: Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti , a former Union Minister, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). Bangladesh Independence Day (March 26): Bangladesh celebrated its independence anniversary, marking the day in 1971 when Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared freedom from Pakistan. Operation Urja Suraksha: The Indian Navy launched this operation to ensure the safe passage of Indian oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz amidst regional conflict. India's First 'Pink Stand' in Cricket: A new stadium in Dwarka, Delhi, features the country's first "Pink Stand" named after woman cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur to promote women's participation. 14th WTO Ministerial Conference: Held in...

Current Affairs for March 27, 2026 World Air Quality Report 2025: India ranks 6th globally in air pollution, an improvement from 5th last year. Pakistan is the most polluted country, while New Delhi remains the world's most polluted capital. 35th Saraswati Samman 2025: Bengali author Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay has been selected for this prestigious literary award for his novel "Hara Parvati Katha". Delhi's First International Film Festival: The capital city is hosting its first-ever international film festival (March 25–31) to promote film tourism and global collaboration. World Theatre Day (March 27): Observed annually to honor theatre artists; the 2026 theme is "Theatre and a Culture of Peace". Supreme Court Ruling on SC Status: The Court ruled that individuals from Scheduled Castes (SC) who convert to Islam or Christianity will lose their SC status and associated benefits, as the status is restricted to Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists. First Cold Desert River Ban...

Current Affairs for March 26, 2026 ​ Gujarat Adopts Uniform Civil Code (UCC): Gujarat has become the second state in post-independence India to pass a UCC bill, following Uttarakhand. ​ Trailblazer Award 2026 for Kalpana Soren: The Jharkhand MLA was honored by BRICS CCI for her contributions to women's empowerment in tribal communities. ​ Passing of Folk Legend Turi Kumeru Govinda Bhat: The veteran Yakshagana artist, a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, passed away at 89. ​ Anahat Singh Wins Indian Open Squash: The 18-year-old secured her second consecutive women’s title in Mumbai; Abhay Singh won the men's category. ​ India Hosts 12th GlobE Network Meeting: New Delhi hosted the steering committee of this global anti-corruption law enforcement network. ​ Malta to Host 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games: The 8th edition of the games will be held across Malta and Gozo islands for athletes aged 14–18. ​ Bank of Baroda’s UPI-Linked Overdraft: India's first ...

Current Affairs for March 25, 2026 ​ India Achieves 1 Billion Tonne Coal Milestone: For the second consecutive year (2025-26), India's coal production has surpassed 1 billion tonnes, reducing import dependency. ​ Slovenia Implements Fuel Rationing: Facing an energy crisis, Slovenia has become the first EU country to ration fuel, limiting citizens to 50 liters of petrol/diesel per day. ​ 3rd North East India Film Festival: The two-day festival was held in Imphal, Manipur , to showcase and promote the rich cultural heritage and cinema of the eight NE states. ​ ICC Players of the Month (February): India's Arundhati Reddy was named Women's Player of the Month; Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan won the Men's category. ​ International Day of Remembrance for Slavery Victims (March 25): Observed globally to honor those who suffered under the transatlantic slave trade and to combat modern racism. ​ CAPF General Administration Bill 2026: Home Minister Amit Shah intro...

Current Affairs for March 24, 2026 ​ Global Terrorism Index 2026: India ranks 13th out of 163 countries; Pakistan has topped the list as the most affected nation by terrorism. ​ Online Gaming Sites Blocked: The Government blocked 300 illegal gambling websites under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. ​ World TB Day (March 24): Observed annually to raise awareness about tuberculosis; the 2026 theme is "Yes! We can end TB" . ​ Credit Guarantee Scheme 2.0: A new credit guarantee scheme was launched for Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) to improve loan access for small rural borrowers. ​ India's Largest Greenfield Steel Plant: The foundation stone for the country’s largest greenfield integrated steel plant was laid in Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh . ​ Sarhul Festival: The major tribal cultural festival dedicated to nature and the "Sal" tree was celebrated primarily in the state of Jharkhand . ​ Bihar Statehood Day: On March 22, 20...

Current Affairs for March 23, 2026 Kailash Satyarthi’s New Book: The Nobel Peace Prize winner has released his latest book titled "Karuna: The Power of Compassion". Lionel Messi’s 900th Goal: Argentina's Lionel Messi became the second male footballer to score 900 career goals, achieving this feat in fewer matches (1,142) than Cristiano Ronaldo. Top Textile Exporter State: Tamil Nadu has emerged as India's largest textile exporter for the financial year 2024-25, contributing 21.8% to the national total. Relief Scheme for Exporters: The Indian Government activated the Relief Scheme (managed by ECGC) with a ₹497 crore budget to protect exporters from losses due to the West Asia maritime conflict. World Water Day (March 22): Observed globally with the 2026 theme "Water and Gender" to highlight the importance of fresh water and sustainable management. Exercise Amogh Jwala: The Indian Army successfully conducted the 13-day Exercise Amogh Jwala at the Babina Field ...

Current Affairs for March 22, 2026 International Day of Forests Observed (March 21): Celebrated annually to raise awareness about the importance of all types of forests; this year, it was one of six significant days observed on March 21. Indiramma Family Insurance Scheme Launched: The Telangana government announced this scheme to provide life insurance coverage of up to ₹5 lakh to 1.15 crore families in the state. India-Myanmar Pulse Import Agreement: India extended its agreement with Myanmar for the import of pigeon peas (Arhar) and black gram (Urad) for another five years. Women's Empowerment Award for Rituparna Sengupta: The renowned Indian actress was honored with this award in the United Kingdom for her contributions to women's causes and cinema. Malta to Host 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games: The Commonwealth Games Federation announced that the small island nation of Malta will be the host for the upcoming 2027 edition of the youth games. New Director (Personnel) of NMDC: Kr...

  100 Golden Rules of English Grammar For Error Detection & Sentence Improvement A. Subject-Verb Agreement Multiple Subjects with 'And': Two or more singular subjects connected by and usually take a plural verb. Incorrect: Hari and Ram is here. Correct: Hari and Ram are here. Same Person or Thing: If two singular nouns refer to the same person or thing, the verb must be singular . Incorrect: The Secretary and Principal are coming. Correct: The Secretary and Principal is coming. (Here, the same person is both Secretary and Principal). Each or Every: If singular subjects are preceded by each or every , the verb is usually singular . Incorrect: Every boy and girl were ready. Correct: Every boy and girl was ready. Or/Nor/Either/Neither: Two or more singular subjects connected by or, nor, either... or, neither... nor take a singular verb. Incorrect: Neither he nor I were there. Correct: Neither he nor I was there. Different Numbers: When subjects joined by ...

Current affairs for March 21, 2026 ​ Kalinjar Fort Area Declared National Geo-Heritage Site: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has officially designated the area around Kalinjar Fort in Uttar Pradesh as a National Geo-Heritage Site to preserve its 2.5-billion-year-old rocks. ​ Kaveh Madani Wins Stockholm Water Prize 2026: Iranian scientist Kaveh Madani, aged 44, has become the youngest recipient of the prestigious award, often called the "Nobel Prize of Water." ​ MS Dhoni Named Brand Ambassador for BHIM App: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has appointed former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the brand ambassador for the BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) application. ​ World Day for Glaciers Observed (March 21): First established in 2025, this day highlights the importance of glacier preservation. The UN has also declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation. ​ N. Chandrasekaran Receives Honorary Knighthood: Tata...

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