Current Affairs Quiz 7th and 8th March 2026 Quiz

Exp. SEBI Removes 1.2 Lakh Misleading Finfluencer Posts; Deploys ‘Sudarshan’ AI Tool for Digital Surveillance

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) removed over 1.2 lakh misleading social media posts linked to unregistered financial influencers (finfluencers) to protect investors.

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced that SEBI has introduced an in-house AI tool “Sudarshan” to strengthen digital surveillance in financial markets.

The “Sudarshan” AI system helps SEBI track misleading financial content online, monitor unregistered finfluencers, and detect violations of SEBI regulations.

Exp. Sunil Bharti Mittal Receives GSMA Lifetime Achievement Award at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from GSMA at the Mobile World Congress held in Barcelona.

The rare honour recognised Mittal’s contribution to transforming the global telecom industry and expanding connectivity worldwide; the award ceremony was attended by Felipe VI, Pedro Sánchez, and Salvador Illa.

About Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA)

• It is an international organisation that represents the interests of mobile network operators and telecom companies worldwide.
• Established- 1995
• Headquarters- London, United Kingdom

Exp. Axis Bank Partners with Tesla to Offer Tailored EV Financing Solutions in India

Axis Bank has partnered with Tesla to become its preferred financing partner, offering customised loan solutions and a better financing experience for Tesla electric vehicle buyers in India.

Under the partnership, customers purchasing Tesla EVs can access vehicle loans with a tenure of up to 10 years, helping reduce monthly EMI and providing flexible schemes suited to different financial profiles.

Recent MoUs Signed in Banking Sector

• Central Bank of India Partners with Canara Robeco AMC to Distribute Mutual Fund Products
• NTT DATA Business Solutions Partners with NPCI Bharat Connect to Simplify B2B Payments for SAP Enterprises
• Equitas Small Finance Bank Partners with Bharti AXA Life for Bancassurance Services
• Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) Partners with TechFini to Strengthen Scalable UPI Payment and Collection Solutions

Exp. India women’s national cricket team nominated for Laureus World Team of the Year Award 2026

The India women’s national cricket team has been nominated for the Laureus World Team of the Year Award 2026 after winning their first-ever Women’s Cricket World Cup title.

India has become the first women’s cricket team ever to be shortlisted for the prestigious Laureus award in the World Team of the Year category.

The nomination places the team among notable Indian athletes previously recognised at the Laureus Awards, including Vinesh Phogat (2019), Neeraj Chopra (2022), and Rishabh Pant (2025).

Earlier, Sachin Tendulkar won the Laureus Sporting Moment Award (2020) for his iconic victory lap following India’s triumph in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.

The winners will be announced at the Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony at Cibeles Palace, Madrid, Spain.

Exp. Ministry of Defence Signs ₹5,083 Crore Defence Deals for ALH Mk-III Helicopters and Shtil Missiles for Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy

The Ministry of Defence signed defence contracts worth ₹5,083 crore for acquiring six Advanced Light Helicopter Mk-III (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and Shtil Surface-to-Air Missile System for the Indian Navy.

A ₹2,901 crore contract for the helicopters was signed with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, which will enhance maritime surveillance, offshore security, and protection of fishermen and marine environments.

Another ₹2,182 crore contract was signed with JSC Rosoboronexport (Russia) for Shtil surface-to-air missiles, strengthening the air defence capabilities of Indian Navy warships and highlighting the strong India–Russia defence partnership.  

Exp. H. K. Dua, Veteran Journalist and Rajya Sabha MP, Passes Away at 88

Veteran journalist and former H. K. Dua, who also served as a Rajya Sabha MP, passed away at the age of 88.

He held key editorial roles as Editor of Hindustan Times (1987–94), Editor-in-Chief of The Indian Express (1994–96), and Editor of The Tribune (2003–09).

A Padma Bhushan awardee, he also served as media adviser to former Prime Ministers Atal Bihari Vajpayee and H. D. Deve Gowda, and as India’s Ambassador to Denmark (2001–03).

Exp. Andhra Pradesh Launches Project HANUMAN to Reduce Human-Wildlife Conflict

Pawan Kalyan, Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, launched Project HANUMAN on World Wildlife Day to tackle increasing human–wildlife conflict in the state.

The initiative was launched at the Andhra Pradesh Special Police 6th Battalion Parade Grounds in Mangalagiri, located in Guntur district.

Project HANUMAN (Healing and Nurturing Units for Monitoring, Aid and Nursing of Wildlife) focuses on rapid response teams, wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, and technology-based monitoring to protect both people and wildlife in forest-bordering regions.

About Andhra Pradesh

• Capital – Amaravati
• Chief Minister – N Chandrababu Naidu
• Deputy CM – Pawan Kalyan
• Governor – Abdul Nazeer

Exp. Tripura Launches State Innovation Mission Under Atal Innovation Mission 2.0 to Boost Startups and Innovation

Tripura launched the State Innovation Mission under Atal Innovation Mission 2.0 of NITI Aayog to promote innovation, startups, and entrepreneurship as part of the state’s long-term development strategy.

The mission was launched at the Hapania International Exhibition Centre in Agartala in the presence of Manik Saha, Suman Bery, Jitendra Singh, and V. K. Saraswat.

The initiative will be delivered through the Tripura Institution for Transformation (TIFT) and will include the launch of T-NEST, an incubation centre to support startups and promote the “Make from Tripura” concept.

About Tripura

• Capital – Agartala
• Chief Minister – Manik Sarkar
• Governor – Indra Sena Reddy Nallu

Exp. NHA and ESIC Sign MoU to Integrate Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana with ESI Scheme

National Health Authority (NHA) and Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) with the ESI Scheme.

National Health Authority is the implementing agency of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, the flagship health insurance scheme of the Government of India.

Under this integration, workers covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation scheme will be able to receive treatment in empanelled government and private hospitals under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana across India.

Exp. 5 March – International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness

International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness is observed every year on 5 March to raise awareness about the importance of eliminating weapons of mass destruction and promoting global peace.

The day highlights the need to prevent the spread of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, encouraging countries to strengthen international cooperation and disarmament efforts.

The observance was established by the United Nations to educate people, especially youth, about the dangers of arms proliferation and the importance of building a safer and more secure world.

Exp. Amit Shah Unveils Mascots ‘Pragati’ and ‘Vikas’ for India’s First Digital Census 2027

Amit Shah launched mascots Pragati and Vikas for Census 2027, symbolising equal participation of female and male enumerators in India’s first fully digital census.

The upcoming Census 2027 will be conducted for the first time using digital tools, allowing citizens to complete self-enumeration through a secure web portal in 16 languages before the door-to-door survey begins.

Four digital systems were introduced to support the census process, including the Houselisting Block Creator App, HLO Mobile Application, Self-Enumeration Portal, and Census Management and Monitoring System for real-time tracking.

The nationwide exercise will be conducted in two phases—the Houselisting and Housing Census (2026) and Population Enumeration (February 2027)—with over 30 lakh enumerators and officials deployed across India.  

Exp. PM Modi Inaugurates Two New Delhi Metro Corridors and Launch Phase-V Expansion Projects in Delhi

PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated two new Delhi Metro corridors—Majlis Park to Maujpur-Babarpur (Pink Line) and Deepali Chowk to Majlis Park (Magenta Line)—to strengthen public transport connectivity in the national capital.

The 12.3-km Majlis Park–Maujpur-Babarpur stretch includes eight elevated stations, extending the Pink Line to about 71.56 km and making Delhi home to India’s first fully operational Ring Metro.

The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for three new corridors under Delhi Metro Phase-V, including Ramakrishna Ashram Marg–Indraprastha Central Vista, Aerocity–IGI Airport Terminal-1, and Tughlakabad–Kalindi Kunj, aimed at reducing congestion and improving connectivity across the NCR.

Exp. World’s Largest Acidic Geyser Erupts Again in Yellowstone National Park After Six Years

World’s largest acidic geyser, Echinus Geyser, located in Yellowstone National Park, USA, erupted again after remaining dormant for about six years since 2020.

The geyser’s acidic water is formed by a mix of acidic gases and neutral water, giving it red-colored deposits due to iron, aluminium, and arsenic compound.

Exp. Motilal Oswal Home Finance Limited Secures $100 Million Funding from ADB to Boost Affordable Housing

Motilal Oswal Home Finance Limited secured $100 million in debt financing from the Asian Development Bank to expand lending in the affordable housing segment.

The funds, raised through rupee-equivalent Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs), will mainly be used to provide affordable home loans to women borrowers, promoting financial inclusion.

Around 10% of the funding will support green-certified residential projects, encouraging environmentally sustainable housing construction in India.

Exp. Yes Bank Launches ‘YES Essence’ Women’s Salary Account Ahead of International Women’s Day

Yes Bank launched the “YES Essence Women’s Salary Account” ahead of International Women’s Day to support the financial and lifestyle needs of working women.

The account offers a bundle of benefits on a single platform, including financial protection, preventive healthcare, lifestyle privileges, and wealth-creation services.

Key features include a free locker facility for the first year, ₹5 lakh complimentary top-up health insurance for one year, and an annual preventive health check-up.

Account holders will also receive a complimentary Elegance Debit Card with 5% cashback (up to ₹6,000 per year) on selected spending categories.

About Yes Bank

• Founded – 2003
• Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
• MD & CEO – Vinay Muralidhar Tonse
• Chairman – Rama Subramaniam Gandhi
• Tagline – Experience our Expertise

Exp. 8 March – International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on 8 March to recognise the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide.

Theme 2026 – Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls

The day also highlights the importance of gender equality and women’s rights, encouraging action to remove discrimination and empower women globally.

United Nations officially began celebrating International Women’s Day in 1975, which was also declared as the International Women’s Year.