Current Affairs for March 24, 2026

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, 2026, Bihar celebrated its 114th Foundation Day, commemorating its separation from the Bengal Province in 1912.
  • ​'Prarambh 2026' Campaign: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched this awareness campaign for the Income Tax Act, 2025, which simplifies the tax system from April 1, 2026.
  • ​Indiramma Family Insurance Scheme: The Telangana government launched this scheme to provide ₹5 lakh life insurance coverage to over 1.15 crore families.
  • ​India's First LPG ATM: Established in Gurugram, Haryana, by BPCL, this 24/7 "Insta LPG" facility allows users to collect 10kg gas cylinders via a machine.

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