Current Affairs Quiz 13th March 2026 Quiz

Exp. DRDO and Indian Navy Successfully Conduct In-Flight Trials of Indigenous ADC-150 Air Droppable Container from P-8I Aircraft

DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully conducted four in-flight release trials of the indigenous Air Droppable Container (ADC-150) from the P-8I aircraft off the coast of Goa.

The ADC-150 is designed to deliver up to 150 kg payload, enabling quick supply of critical equipment, medical aid, and stores to naval ships deployed in deep sea during emergencies.

The system was developed with contributions from Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (Visakhapatnam), Aerial Delivery Research & Development Establishment (Agra) for the parachute system, and Centre for Military Airworthiness & Certification (Bengaluru) for flight clearance.

Exp. Pieter Elbers Steps Down as IndiGo CEO; Rahul Bhatia to Oversee Operations Temporarily

Pieter Elbers has stepped down as the CEO of IndiGo with immediate effect, following operational challenges faced by the airline in December 2025.

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, the parent company of IndiGo, announced that Managing Director Rahul Bhatia will temporarily oversee the airline’s management until a new CEO is appointed.

Pieter Elbers had taken charge as CEO of IndiGo in September 2022, after a long and distinguished career with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

Exp. India and New Zealand Discuss Expanding Sports Cooperation as 2026 Marks 100 Years of Sporting Ties

Mansukh Mandaviya, India’s Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi with a New Zealand sports delegation to discuss expanding bilateral sports cooperation between the two countries.

The year 2026 will mark 100 years of sporting ties between India and New Zealand, tracing back to the historic 1926 Indian Army hockey tour to New Zealand, one of the earliest sporting engagements between the two nations.

The delegation was led by Chris Bishop and included former cricketer Ross Taylor; both countries agreed to form a Joint Working Group to strengthen sports collaboration and monitor future initiatives.

Exp. Indian Railways Launches ‘SHINE’ App to Empower Women and Report Workplace Harassment

Indian Railways has launched a customised mobile application “SHINE” (Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment) to help women employees report sexual harassment complaints at the workplace.

The SHINE app was launched on the occasion of International Women’s Day (8 March 2026), aiming to strengthen safety and empowerment for women staff in the railway system.

The app allows complaints through the Human Resources Management System (HRMS) and can also be used to report incidents involving visitors, contractual staff, students, and others, ensuring confidential and faster grievance redressal.  

Exp. Anant Rana Creates History by Completing Ironman New Zealand Triathlon in 11 Hours 50 Minutes

Anant Rana created history by completing the Ironman New Zealand triathlon in 11 hours and 50 minutes in Taupo, becoming one of the notable Indian athletes to finish the challenging endurance event.

The triathlon included 3.8 km swimming, 180 km cycling, and a 42 km marathon run, which he successfully completed within the 17-hour time limit.

The 33-year-old athlete from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, associated with the Tata Steel Adventure Foundation, finished swimming in 1h 28m, cycling in 6h 19m, and the marathon in 3h 46m.  

Exp. Shiv Pratap Shukla Sworn in as 5th Governor of Telangana, Replaces Jishnu Dev Varma

Shiv Pratap Shukla took oath as the Governor of Telangana at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan.

The oath of office was administered by Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh, Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court.

He replaced Jishnu Dev Varma, who was transferred as Governor of Maharashtra, and became the 5th Governor of Telangana since the state was formed in 2014.

About Telangana

• Established – 2 June 2014
• Capital – Hyderabad
• Chief Minister – Revanth Reddy
• Deputy CM – Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka
• Governor – Shiv Pratap Shukla

Exp. NITI Aayog Releases Second Edition of Fiscal Health Index 2026 to Assess Financial Performance of Indian States

Suman Bery, Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, and Nidhi Chhibber, CEO of NITI Aayog, released the second edition of the “Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2026” in New Delhi.

The Fiscal Health Index provides a data-driven assessment of the fiscal performance of Indian states, helping evaluate fiscal soundness, guide reforms, and support evidence-based policymaking.

The 2026 edition expanded coverage from 18 major states to include 10 North-Eastern and Himalayan states, which are evaluated separately due to structural differences.

The report highlights key priorities such as enhancing revenue mobilisation, improving capital expenditure quality, rationalising committed expenditure, and strengthening fiscal management to ensure long-term macroeconomic stability in India.

Exp. Piyush Goyal Inaugurates 40th AAHAR International Food and Hospitality Fair in New Delhi

Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, inaugurated the 40th edition of the AAHAR International Food and Hospitality Fair in New Delhi.

The event is jointly organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries and the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO).

Italy is the Country Partner for the 40th AAHAR International Food and Hospitality Fair.

Exp. Kirti Vardhan Singh Represents India at Chile Presidential Inauguration as José Antonio Kast Takes Office

Kirti Vardhan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs, arrived in Santiago, Chile to represent India at the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony.

During the visit, India aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation with Chile in areas such as trade, critical minerals, energy, and people-to-people ties.

José Antonio Kast became the President of Chile, succeeding Gabriel Boric, who served as President from 2022 to 2026.

About Chile

• Capital- Santiago
• Official language- Spanish
• Continent- South America

Exp. Donald Trump Announces $300 Billion ‘America First Refining’ Project with Reliance Industries in the US

Donald Trump, President of the United States, announced a $300 billion partnership with Reliance Industries to establish a new oil refinery project called “America First Refining.”

The project aims to build the first major new oil refinery in the United States in nearly 50 years, marking a significant development in the country’s energy sector.

The refinery will be located at the Port of Brownsville in Texas, United States.

With an estimated value of $300 billion, the project is being described as one of the largest investment initiatives in U.S. history.  

Exp. AIIMS New Delhi and ISRO Sign MoU to Collaborate on Space Medicine Research

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed an MoU to collaborate on research in space medicine.

The collaboration will focus on ground-based and space-based research in areas such as human physiology, cardiovascular regulation, musculoskeletal health in microgravity, microbiome, genomics, and behavioural health to support India’s human spaceflight programme.

Exp. FATF Adds Kuwait and Papua New Guinea to Grey List

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) added Kuwait and Papua New Guinea to its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, commonly known as the Grey List.

With this addition, the total number of countries on the FATF Grey List increased to 22.

About Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

• Founded – 1989
• Headquarters – Paris, France
• Membership – 40
• President – Elisa de Anda Madrazo (Mexico)

Exp. SBI and MUFG Bank Sign Strategic Partnership to Strengthen India–Japan Economic Corridor

State Bank of India (SBI) and Japan’s MUFG Bank signed a strategic partnership agreement to enhance bilateral financial collaboration and strengthen the India–Japan economic corridor.

The agreement aims to facilitate cross-border capital flows, create synergistic financing opportunities, and support sustainable economic growth across two of Asia’s largest economies.

The partnership will support Japanese corporates expanding in India and Indian enterprises pursuing international growth, including entry into Japan and other global markets.

Exp. PhonePe Limited Launches RuPay ‘On-The-Go’ Card to Promote Contactless Public Transport Payments

PhonePe Limited launched the RuPay ‘On-The-Go’ Card, a National Common Mobility Card for contactless payments in public transport.

The card supports the Government of India’s “One Nation One Card” initiative, aiming to create a single interoperable transit payment system.

Exp. Nashik Municipal Corporation Becomes Maharashtra’s First to List Green Municipal Bond on National Stock Exchange

Nashik Municipal Corporation became Maharashtra’s first urban local body to list its Green Municipal Bond public issue on the National Stock Exchange.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis rang the ceremonial bell at the NSE in Mumbai to mark the occasion, celebrating this historic milestone in urban finance.

The Green Municipal Bond initiative will mobilise resources for public welfare projects, strengthen Nashik’s urban infrastructure, and support preparations for the upcoming Nashik Kumbh Mela.

About Maharashtra

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