Current affairs for March 11, 2026

Current affairs for March 11, 2026

• India Ranks 2nd in SIPRI Arms Importer Report: According to the 2026 report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India is the second-largest global arms importer for the 2021–2025 period, accounting for 8.2% of global imports. Ukraine ranks first with 9.7%.
• Top Arms Suppliers to India: Russia remains India's largest arms supplier, providing 40% of its total imports, followed by France (29%) and Israel (15%).
• Global Arms Exporters: The USA remains the world's largest arms exporter, accounting for 42% of global exports, followed by France and Russia.
• First Woman to Lead an Operational Nuclear Power Plant: R.M. Nachmai has been appointed as the first female head of an operational nuclear power plant in India. She will lead Units 3 and 4 of the Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant in Karnataka, starting March 15, 2026.
• Balen Shah (Balendra Shah) Emerges as Nepal's Next PM: Following general elections, Balen Shah's Rashtriya Swatantra Party emerged as the largest party, winning 125 out of 165 directly elected seats. He is set to become the first Prime Minister of Nepal from the Madhesi community.
• New Vice Chief of Army Staff: Lieutenant General Dheeraj Seth has been appointed as the Vice Chief of the Indian Army, succeeding Lt. Gen. P.P. Singh. He will officially assume charge on April 1, 2026.
• International Day of Women Jages (March 10): Observed annually to promote gender equality in the judiciary. The 2026 theme is: "Women Jages on the Bench and Beyond: Protecting Access to Justice."
• Denmark Achieves HIV/Syphilis Milestone: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Denmark as the first European Union country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and Syphilis.
• Indian Railways Launches 'SHINE' App: The Ministry of Railways introduced the SHINE (Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Employment Empowerment) app to provide a secure and quick platform for female employees to report workplace harassment.
• International Malaria Conference 2026: Hosted in New Delhi from March 7 to 9, the conference focused on global elimination strategies for malaria. India aims to be malaria-free by 2030.
• Passing of Footballer Syed Habibul Hasan Hameed: The former Indian footballer, who represented India in the 1960 Rome Olympics, passed away at 85. He was a prominent figure in tournaments like the Aga Khan Gold Cup and the Rovers Cup.
• 'Nirbhaya Nisha' Initiative in Kerala: Launched by the Kerala Police, this initiative aims to ensure the safety of women traveling at night through enhanced patrolling (Pink Patrol) and AI-powered CCTV monitoring.
• Nuclear Power Targets: The Indian government aims to achieve a nuclear power capacity of 100 GW by 2047 to boost clean energy.
• Judiciary History: Anna Chandy was the first female judge in an Indian High Court (1937, Kerala), and Justice Fathima Beevi was the first female judge of the Supreme Court of India (1989).
• Nepal Election Structure: The Nepal Parliament has 275 seats, with 165 members elected through direct voting and 110 through proportional representation.