Current Affairs Quiz 12th March 2026 Quiz

Exp. Kavinder Gupta Sworn in as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh

Kavinder Gupta took oath as the 30th Governor of Himachal Pradesh at a ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Shimla.

The oath of office and secrecy was administered by Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia, the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.

About Himachal Pradesh

• Capital – Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
• Chief Minister – Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu
• Deputy Chief Minister – Mukesh Agnihotri
• Governor – Kavinder Gupta

Exp. Jishnu Dev Varma Sworn in as the New Governor of Maharashtra

Jishnu Dev Varma was sworn in as the Governor of Maharashtra at Darbar Hall, Lok Bhavan, Mumbai. The oath was administered by Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay, Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.

Mr. Varma succeeded Acharya Devvrat, who was holding additional charge as Maharashtra Governor.

About Maharashtra

• Capital – Mumbai
• Chief Minister – Devendra Fadnavis (3^rd time)
• Deputy Chief Minister – Eknath Sindhe & Sunetra Pawar
• Governor – Jishnu Dev Varma

Exp. Mojtaba Khamenei Appointed as the Third Supreme Leader of Iran

Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed as the third Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran by Iran’s Assembly of Experts, succeeding his father, Ali Khamenei.

His appointment followed the death of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes earlier in the conflict, creating the vacancy for the country’s highest authority.

The leadership transition marks only the third time in the Islamic Republic’s history that a new Supreme Leader has been named since its establishment in 1979, highlighting continuity amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

About Iran

• Capital – Tehran
• Currency – Rial
• Supreme Leader – Mojtaba Khamenei

Exp. Madurai Airport Declared as an International Airport by the Union Cabinet

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, approved the declaration of Madurai Airport in Madurai, Tamil Nadu as an International Airport.

Madurai Airport, situated in the famous temple city of Madurai, is among the oldest airports in Tamil Nadu, enhancing its role in domestic and international connectivity.

Exp. PB-SHABD Launched by Prasar Bharati to Provide Free, Logo-Free News Content to Media Organisations

PB-SHABD (Prasar Bharati – Shared Audio-Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination) is a news-sharing platform launched by Prasar Bharati to provide authentic news content to media organisations.

The platform offers logo-free news content, allowing media organisations to use the content without giving any credit, promoting ease of dissemination.

Free access to the platform is provided to media organisations until March next year to encourage the wider use of genuine and verified news content.

Exp. Uttar Pradesh Signs MoU with OneOTT Intertainment Ltd to Expand High-Speed Broadband under ‘Project Ganga’

The Uttar Pradesh government signed an initial pact on March 9, 2026, with OneOTT Intertainment Ltd, a subsidiary of the Hinduja Group, to expand high-speed broadband connectivity across the state under ‘Project Ganga’.

The MoU, signed between the State Transformation Commission and OneOTT Intertainment Ltd, aims to provide high-speed internet to over 20 lakh households in the next two to three years.

Under Project Ganga (Government Assisted Network for Growth and Advancement), the initiative is expected to benefit nearly one crore people and promote technology-driven employment opportunities for youth in the state.

About Uttar Pradesh

• Capital – Lucknow
• Chief Minister – Yogi Adityanath
• Governor – Anandiben Patel

Exp. International Malaria Conference 2026 Held in New Delhi

The International Malaria Conference 2026 was held in New Delhi and organised by the ICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research under the Indian Council of Medical Research.

The conference focused on accelerating global efforts for malaria control and elimination, with the theme: “Discovery, Development and Delivery: Driving Malaria Elimination and Beyond.”

India aims to eliminate malaria by 2030 under the National Framework for Malaria Elimination, highlighting the country’s commitment to public health goals.

Exp. NITI Aayog Partners with Tata Electronics Private Limited to Boost Electronics and Semiconductor Manufacturing in India

NITI Aayog partnered with Tata Electronics Private Limited to promote the growth of electronics manufacturing in India, supporting the country’s industrial development goals.

The partnership aligns with government initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat, aiming to strengthen domestic capabilities in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing.

NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India)

• Founded – 1st January 2015
• Preceding – Planning Commission (15th March 1950)
• Headquarters – New Delhi
• Chairperson – Narendra Modi
• Vice Chairperson – Suman K Bery
• CEO – Nidhi Chhibber (replaec B. V. R. Subrahmanyam)
• NITI Aayog comes under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Exp. Swiggy and HDFC Bank Launch Two New Co-Branded Credit Cards — BLCK and Ornge

Swiggy and HDFC Bank launched two new co-branded credit cards— the Swiggy BLCK HDFC Bank Credit Card and the Swiggy Ornge HDFC Bank Credit Card — expanding their partnership that began in 2023.

The BLCK card targets lifestyle and premium spenders, offering 10% cashback on Swiggy transactions, up to 5% cashback on entertainment, travel, and e-commerce, along with a three-month complimentary Swiggy One BLCK membership.

The Ornge card is designed for everyday shoppers, providing 5% cashback on Swiggy and other online categories like travel and local cabs, a 12-month Swiggy One membership, and 1% cashback on all other transactions.

Exp. SBI Named Strongest Indian Bank with AAA+ Brand Rating

State Bank of India (SBI) has been named the strongest Indian bank and the 16th strongest globally, earning the AAA+ brand strength rating, highlighting its reputation, customer trust, and brand resilience in the global banking sector.

HDFC Bank remains India’s most valuable banking brand, valued at $12.4 billion, despite a 7% YoY decline, and improved its global brand strength ranking, reflecting strong customer confidence and influence.

ICICI Bank showed a 19% YoY increase in brand value to $5.5 billion and improved its global rank to 76th, indicating a strong growth trajectory among Indian private sector banks.

Exp. National Highways Authority of India Signs MoU with Commercial Vehicle Aggregator Platforms to Enhance Safety and Efficiency on National Highways

The National Highways Authority of India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with commercial vehicle aggregator platforms to enhance commuting ease, safety, and efficiency for commercial vehicle drivers and fleet operators on National Highways in New Delhi.

Under the agreement, aggregator platforms will integrate the Rajmargyatra App and a dedicated Call 1033 feature, enabling timely safety communication and one-click access to the National Highway Helpline.

The initiative will also include Vishisht Saarthi commercial driver recognition to encourage safe driving, along with Jan Bhagidari – Driver-Led Reporting, allowing geo-tagged reporting of National Highway issues to be integrated with the Rajmargyatra ecosystem for centralized resolution.

Exp. BCCI Announces Record ₹131 Crore Cash Reward for Suryakumar Yadav and India’s T20 World Cup-Winning Team

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a record ₹131 crore cash reward for Suryakumar Yadav and the T20 World Cup-winning Indian team following their historic triumph in Ahmedabad.

This reward is the highest ever in Indian cricket, surpassing the ₹125 crore awarded to Rohit Sharma and his team after winning the T20 World Cup in Barbados two years ago.

For context, India’s Champions Trophy-winning team received ₹58 crore, and last year’s Women’s World Cup-winning team was awarded ₹51 crore, highlighting the scale of the new reward.

Exp. Sri Lanka Cricket Appoints Former South African Cricketer Gary Kirsten as Head Coach of Men’s National Team

Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed former South African cricketer Gary Kirsten as the head coach of the national men’s team, effective from 15th April 2026, for a two-year term ending 14th April 2028.

Kirsten previously served as India men’s national team head coach (2008–2011), leading them to the 2011 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup victory, and as South Africa head coach (2011–2013), guiding them to become the number 1-ranked team in all formats in 2013.

During his international playing career (1993–2004), Kirsten scored 14,087 runs across Tests and ODIs, including 21 Test centuries and 13 ODI centuries, highlighting his distinguished cricketing record.