Current affairs for March 15, 2026

Current affairs for March 15, 2026:

  • Pi Day Celebrated (March 14): National and International Pi Day was observed on March 14, corresponding to the mathematical value of Pi (3.14). Note that Pi Approximation Day is celebrated on July 22 (22/7).
  • Joint Military Exercise 'Freedom Shield': A large-scale joint military exercise between the United States and South Korea has commenced to strengthen regional security and defense cooperation.
  • HDFC Ergo Appoints New MD & CEO: Parthaneel Ghosh has officially taken charge as the Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Ergo General Insurance.
  • Gujarat's Natural Farming Initiative: The Gujarat government announced a plan to develop 500 high-potential villages as "Natural Farming Villages" to eliminate the use of chemicals in agriculture.
  • Special 'Purple Fest' at Rashtrapati Bhavan: A special edition of Purple Fest, an initiative celebrating the resilience of persons with disabilities, was organized at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
  • PMFMIE Incubation Center in Assam: Union Minister Chirag Paswan inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFMIE) Incubation Center in Assam to boost food processing startups.
  • India’s 94th Grandmaster: Mayank Chakraborty from Assam has become India's 94th Chess Grandmaster. He is the first player from Assam to achieve this prestigious title.
  • India Tops World Para Athletics Grand Prix: India secured the first position in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix held in New Delhi, winning a record total of 208 medals.
  • National Award for 'Dhwani Spandana' Initiative: The Karnataka government received a national award for its Dhwani Spandana (Sound Vibration) innovation, which assists visually impaired passengers during bus travel.
  • Youngest Self-Made Billionaire: Sur Medha, aged 22, has become the world’s youngest self-made billionaire. He is the founder of the AI-based recruitment startup, Marker.

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