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Daily Current Affairs 19th March 2026 Daily GK Update
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National News
Ministry of Education and IIT Kanpur Launch Free SATHEE App for Competitive Exam Preparation
- The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, launched the SATHEE (Self-Assessment Test and Help for Entrance Exams) app, a free digital learning platform to help students prepare for major competitive exams.
- The app provides high-quality study resources, including video lectures, mock tests, study material, and previous years’ question papers for exams like JEE, NEET, SSC, IBPS, and CUET.
- Designed with a simple interface, SATHEE ensures that students from rural areas and those who cannot afford expensive coaching can access competitive exam preparation easily.
Arpita Patra Becomes Second Indian Woman to Summit Nevado Ojos del Salado
- Arpita Patra Becomes Second Indian Woman to Summit Nevado Ojos del Salado, World’s Highest Volcanic PeakArpita Patra, a professor at the Indian Institute of Science, became the second Indian woman to summit Nevado Ojos del Salado, the world’s highest volcanic peak (6,893 m).
- She achieved this feat on March 6, marking a significant milestone in Indian mountaineering.
- Earlier, she had climbed the highest volcanic peaks of four continents, including Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Elbrus, Mount Giluwe, and Pico de Orizaba.
Andhra Pradesh Launches ‘Divyang Shakti’ Scheme for Free Bus Travel to Differently Abled Persons
- The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a free bus travel scheme for differently abled persons under the Divyang Shakti scheme.
- The scheme was inaugurated by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravati.
- Persons with 40% or more disability will be eligible for free travel in APSRTC buses, including express services.
About Andhra Pradesh
- Capital – Amaravati
- Chief Minister – N Chandrababu Naidu
- Deputy CM – Pawan Kalyan
- Governor – Abdul Nazeer
Chhattisgarh Launches Gaudham Yojana to Protect Stray Cattle
- Chhattisgarh CM, Vishnu Deo Sai, has launched the Gaudham Yojana in Bilaspur to manage and protect stray cattle.
- The scheme aims to establish 1,460 cattle shelters (Gaudhams) across Chhattisgarh.
- In the first phase, 29 Gaudhams in 11 districts were virtually inaugurated and named “Surabhi Gaudham.”
About Chhattisgarh
- Capital – Raipur
- Chief Minister – Vishnu Deo Sai
- Deputy CM – Arun Sao & Vijay Sharma
- Governor – Raman Deka
Omar Abdullah Inaugurates Asia’s Largest Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden
- Omar Abdullah inaugurated the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, marking the start of the spring tourism season in the Valley.
- The garden, Asia’s largest tulip garden, features over 1.8 million tulips across 70–75 varieties, along with other spring flowers like hyacinths and daffodils.
- Spread over 74 acres near Dal Lake, the garden attracts thousands of tourists annually, with improved facilities and a Tulip Festival planned during peak bloom.
International News
22-Year-Old Indian Americans Become World’s Youngest Self-Made Billionaires
- Three 22-year-old Indian Americans — Brendan Foody, Adarsh Hiremath, and Surya Midha — became the world’s youngest self-made billionaires by co-founding San Francisco-based AI hiring platform Mercor.
- Mercor raised $350 million in Series C funding, valuing the startup at $10 billion, surpassing Mark Zuckerberg’s record of becoming a billionaire at 23.
- Each founder holds over $2 billion in net worth and are Thiel Fellowship recipients, with Foody as CEO, Hiremath as CTO, and Midha as Board Chair.
Banking And Financial News
RBI Imposes ₹2.7 Lakh Penalty on Manappuram Finance for KMP Pay Rule Violation
- Reserve Bank of India imposed a penalty of ₹2.7 lakh on Manappuram Finance for violating guidelines related to compensation of Key Managerial Personnel (KMP).
- The violation involved paying full variable pay upfront without deferral, identified during RBI’s inspection based on the company’s financial position as of March 31, 2025.
Recent Penalties imposed on Financial Institution
- Cashfree Payments India Private Ltd (₹1 lakh) by RBI – for non-compliance with regulatory directions.
- Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services (Rs 11.50 lakh) by RBI – due to violations found during the annual inspection for FY ending March 31, 2025.
- UCO Bank (₹38.60 lakh) by RBI – for non-compliance with certain regulatory directions
- Bank of Maharashtra (₹32.50 lakh) by RBI – for non-compliance with regulatory directions.
- DCB Bank (₹29.60 lakh) by RBI – for non-compliance with regulatory directions.
NPCI International Payments Limited Expands UPI Acceptance in Sri Lanka via LankaQR Codes
- NPCI International Payments Limited plans to expand UPI merchant acceptance in Sri Lanka, allowing payments via LankaQR codes.
- The initiative aims to enhance cross-border payment convenience for Indian tourists and support Sri Lanka’s growing digital economy.
- UPI, developed by the National Payments Corporation of India, enables real-time, secure, account-to-account transactions through mobile apps.
About NIPL
- NPCI International Payments Limited is the international arm of NPCI
- It is a wholly owned subsidiary of NPCI
- Founded – 3 April 2020
- Headquarters- Mumbai, Maharashtra
Jio Payments Bank Launches UPI-Based Cardless Cash Withdrawal Facility to Boost Financial Inclusion
- Jio Payments Bank has introduced UPI-based cash withdrawal at business correspondent (BC) touchpoints to strengthen the digital payments ecosystem.
- The feature allows customers, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, to withdraw cash by scanning a UPI QR code without using debit cards or ATMs.
- This initiative promotes financial inclusion by bridging the gap between digital payments and cash access, offering a secure and assisted experience for first-time UPI users.
RBI Wins ‘Initiative of the Year’ Award for Launching “.bank.in” Domain to Boost Digital Banking Security
- Reserve Bank of India received the “Initiative of the Year” award from Central Banking for launching the “.bank.in” domain to enhance digital banking security in India.
- The initiative was implemented in coordination with multiple stakeholders, including the Government of India, National Internet Exchange of India, Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology, and various banks.
Awards News
“One Battle After Another” Dominates Oscars 2026 with Six Awards; Michael B. Jordan Wins Best Actor
- The 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) were held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, USA, celebrating the best films of 2025.
- The ceremony was hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien.
- One Battle After Another emerged as the biggest winner, securing six awards, while Michael B. Jordan won his first Best Actor Oscar for Sinners.
- Presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), the Oscars remain the most prestigious film awards globally, first held in 1929.
Major Winners
- Best Picture: One Battle After Another
- Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson – One Battle After Another
- Best Actor: Michael B. Jordan – Sinners
- Best Actress: Jessie Buckley – Hamnet
- Best Supporting Actor: Sean Penn – One Battle After Another
- Best Supporting Actress: Amy Madigan – Weapons
Sports News
India Tops Medal Table with 208 Medals at World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026, New Delhi
- India topped the medal table at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 in New Delhi, winning a total of 208 medals — 75 gold, 69 silver, and 64 bronze.
- Russia finished second with 35 medals, while Bosnia and Herzegovina placed third with three medals.
- The event featured 257 athletes from eight countries and served as the second stop of the 13th Grand Prix season, offering key classification opportunities ahead of the 2026 World Para Athletics Championships and 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
Science and Tech News
Gujarat Achieves Space Milestone with First Sounding Rocket Launch at Dholera
- Gujarat achieved a historic milestone in space research with the successful launch of its first sounding rocket at Dholera, reaching an altitude of approximately three kilometres.
- The single-stage sub-orbital rocket, developed by an Ahmedabad-based startup, carried a mini-satellite to collect essential weather data.
- The rocket’s carbon fiber airframe was developed under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, with the launch authorised by IN-SPACe and supported by the Gujarat Spacetech Policy 2025-2030.
Important Days
March 18 Observed as Ordnance Factories Day in India
- Ordnance Factories Day is observed annually on March 18 in India to commemorate the establishment of the first Ordnance Factory in Cossipore, Kolkata, in 1801.
- The day highlights the role of Ordnance Factories in strengthening India’s defence manufacturing and supplying arms, ammunition, and military equipment to the armed forces.
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