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Daily Current Affairs 10th March 2026 Daily GK Update
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National News
NITI Aayog Signs Statement of Intent with UNICEF India to Strengthen Health and Nutrition in Aspirational Districts
- NITI Aayog signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) with UNICEF India to strengthen health and nutrition interventions in Aspirational Districts and Blocks across India.
- The partnership aims to improve maternal and child nutrition outcomes in underserved regions by combining the expertise and institutional capacities of both organisations.
- The agreement was signed by Rohit Kumar and Arjan de Wagt, focusing on data-driven strategies to enhance healthcare delivery and nutrition services at the grassroots level.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Signs MoU with Bajaj Auto Limited to Boost Automotive Skills Training
- The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, through the Directorate General of Training, signed a Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bajaj Auto Limited.
- The partnership aims to provide industry-integrated training to youth in advanced automotive manufacturing systems at facilities in Maharashtra and Uttarakhand.
Punjab Launches Mukh Mantri Mawan Dhian Satikar Yojna to Provide Monthly Financial Aid to Women
- The Punjab Government launched the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dhian Satikar Yojna in the 2026–27 Budget on International Women’s Day to provide financial assistance to women across the state.
- Under the scheme, eligible women will receive ₹1,000 per month, while women from the Scheduled Caste (SC) community will get ₹1,500 per month, directly transferred to their bank accounts.
- The scheme, a pre-poll promise of the Aam Aadmi Party, aims to help women manage household expenses and children’s education, with the state allocating ₹9,300 crore for FY 2026–27.
About Punjab
- Capital – Chandigarh
- Chief Minister – Bhagwant Mann
- Governor – Gulab Chand Kataria
Cabinet approves extension of Jal Jeevan Mission up to December 2028
- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, approved the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission till December 2028, with the scheme being restructured to shift focus from infrastructure creation to improved water service delivery.
- The Cabinet enhanced the total outlay of the Jal Jeevan Mission to ₹8.69 lakh crore, including ₹3.59 lakh crore central assistance, and approved a national digital framework “Sujalam Bharat” to digitally map drinking water supply systems in villages.
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs cleared several infrastructure projects, including a 31.42 km connectivity corridor to Noida International Airport (Jewar Airport) and major railway line expansion projects, aimed at improving transport connectivity and logistics efficiency across the region.
Banking And Financial News
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India Approves Registration for Allianz Jio Reinsurance and Kiwi General Insurance
- The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) approved the certificate of registration for Allianz Jio Reinsurance and Kiwi General Insurance during its 134th meeting.
- Allianz Jio Reinsurance is an equal joint venture between Jio Financial Services and Allianz Group, incorporated in September 2025, to operate in the reinsurance business.
- The regulator also discussed the new regulatory framework after the enactment of the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Act, 2025, which amended the Insurance Act, 1938 and IRDA Act, 1999, and approved drafting of new regulations for stakeholder consultation.
State Bank of India Launches $500 Million Social Loan Facility to Promote Women’s Empowerment
- State Bank of India (SBI) launched a $500 million syndicated social term loan facility with a greenshoe option, aimed at promoting women’s empowerment, on the eve of International Women’s Day.
- The initiative supports the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) financing framework and aims to reduce the gender gap while enhancing social impact.
- According to C. S. Setty, Chairman of State Bank of India, the loan aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal – SDG 5: Gender Equality, focusing on empowering women and promoting inclusive growth.
Appointment News
Lt Gen Dheeraj Seth to Become Next Vice Chief of Army Staff from April 1
- Lt Gen Dheeraj Seth will take charge as the Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS) from 1 April 2026 in New Delhi, while the current VCOAS Lt Gen PP Singh will become the Western Army Commander on the same day.
- Lt Gen VMB Krishnan will assume charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of Eastern Army Command, and Lt Gen Sandeep Jain will take over as the Southern Army Commander from 1 April 2026.
Recent Appointments in Defence Sector
- GOC-in-C of Western Command – Lt Gen Pushpendra Pal Singh
- Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) –P. Singh (replace Divakar Jayant)
- DG of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) – Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor
- DG of the Border Security Force (BSF) – Praveen Kumar (till Sep 2030)
- DG of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) – Rakesh Aggarwal (till Aug 2028)
Balendra “Balen” Shah Set to Become Nepal’s Next Prime Minister
- Balendra “Balen” Shah, leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is set to become Nepal’s next Prime Minister after strong results in the parliamentary elections.
- The 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician earlier served as the Mayor of Kathmandu and rose to national prominence through anti-establishment politics.
- The election followed the 2025 Gen Z Protests in Nepal, which led to the fall of the government led by KP Sharma Oli; the RSP, founded on 1 July 2022, has since emerged as a major political force in Nepal.
About Nepal
- Capital- Kathmandu
- Currency- Nepalese rupee
- President– Ram Chandra Paudel
- Prime minister– Balendra “Balen” Shah
Sports News
Chhattisgarh to Host First Khelo India Tribal Games 2026
- The first Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 will be held from 25 March to 6 April 2026 in Chhattisgarh. The Games will be organised across three cities — Raipur, Jagdalpur and Surguja.
- The event will feature seven medal sports — athletics, football, hockey, weightlifting, archery, swimming and wrestling, while Mallakhamb and Kabaddi will be included as demonstration sports.
- The Games will be organised jointly by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sports Authority of India, Indian Olympic Association, National Sports Federations and the Chhattisgarh state organising committee.
Defence News
Exercise Lamitiye 2026 Between India and Seychelles Begins to Strengthen Defence Cooperation
- The 11th edition of Exercise Lamitiye 2026 between India and Seychelles is being conducted from 9–20 March 2026 at the Seychelles Defence Academy to strengthen military cooperation.
- The Indian contingent includes personnel from the Assam Regiment, along with participation from the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, including INS Trikand and a Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft.
- The biennial exercise LAMITIYE (meaning “Friendship” in Creole) aims to enhance joint operational capabilities, peacekeeping cooperation, and interoperability between the armed forces of both countries.
Important Days
11 March 2026 – No Smoking Day
- No Smoking Day is observed every year on the second Wednesday of March. This year, it falls on 11 March in 2026.
- The day encourages smokers to quit smoking and promotes healthier lifestyles through awareness campaigns and public initiatives.
- It was first observed in 1984 in the United Kingdom and is now supported by health organisations worldwide to reduce tobacco consumption.
7 March – Jan Aushadhi Diwas
- Jan Aushadhi Diwas is observed every year on 7 March to raise awareness of affordable generic medicines and promote the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
- Week-long celebrations are organised across India from 1 March to 7 March, and in 2026, the programme was flagged off on 1 March in the National Capital Region (NCR) to increase awareness about the scheme.
- The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, launched in November 2008 by the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, provides quality medicines at affordable prices through Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs).
10 March – International Day of Women Judges
- International Day of Women Judges is observed every year on 10 March to highlight the importance of gender equality and women’s participation in judicial systems worldwide.
- The day aims to promote the full and equal participation of women in the judiciary, encouraging more women to pursue careers as judges and legal professionals.
Obituary News
Syed Habibul Hassan, Former 1960 Summer Olympics Footballer, Passes Away
- Former Indian Olympian footballer Syed Habibul Hassan, popularly known as Hamid, passed away in Hyderabad at the age of 85 after a prolonged illness.
- He represented India in the 1960 Rome Olympics, one of the significant international tournaments for Indian football during that era.
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