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Daily Current Affairs 31st March 2026 Daily GK Update
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National News
Education & Home Ministries Launch Nationwide School Drive Under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan to Create Drug-Free Zones
- The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs, has issued a joint advisory to implement the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan in schools nationwide.
- The advisory has been sent to Chief Secretaries of all States and UTs for mission-mode implementation over a 3-year period to ensure effective execution.
- The initiative aims to create a drug-free India by preventing substance abuse among students, mandating schools to declare a 500-metre radius as drug-free zones and promote awareness.
Culture Ministry Signs MoU with YouTube to Promote Indian Folk and Tribal Music Globally
- The Ministry of Culture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with YouTube to promote India’s folk and tribal music on a global platform.
- The MoU was signed in the presence of Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Vivek Aggarwal (Culture Secretary), and Gunjan Soni (MD, YouTube India).
NCW Partners with Truecaller to Launch ‘TrueCyberSakhi’ Digital Safety Initiative for Women
- The National Commission for Women (NCW) has partnered with Truecaller to launch a digital safety initiative for women.
- The initiative aims to raise awareness about online risks and enhance access to support systems, including the NCW 24×7 helpline.
- A special toolkit named “TrueCyberSakhi: A Digital Safety Toolkit, Created for Her” has been launched to empower women with online safety knowledge.
IIM Ahmedabad Launches Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence
- Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad launched the Krishnamurthy Tandon School of Artificial Intelligence.
- The initiative is backed by a 100 crore endowment. The funding is provided by Chandrika Krishnamurthy Tandon and Ranjan Tandon.
Adani Ports Operationalises India’s First Port of Refuge to Assist Ships in Distress
- Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd has operationalised India’s first Port of Refuge to assist ships in distress, strengthening maritime safety infrastructure.
- The initiative establishes a structured system to provide emergency support to vessels, addressing a major gap in India’s maritime ecosystem.
- Two ports identified are Dighi Port (West Coast – Arabian Sea & Persian Gulf routes) and Gopalpur Port (East Coast – Bay of Bengal & Malacca Strait routes).
Banking And Financial News
SEBI Launches ‘Verified App Label’ Initiative to Protect Investors from Fraudulent Apps
- Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairperson of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), launched the ‘Verified App Label’ initiative to enhance investor safety in digital platforms.
- The initiative aims to protect investors from fraudulent mobile apps by promoting the principle “First verify, then invest” and ensuring safe digital investing.
- Apps of SEBI-registered intermediaries, starting with stockbrokers, will display a verified badge on the Google Play Store, helping users easily identify genuine apps and prevent impersonation.
About Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
- Founded – 12 April 1988
- Statutory Status- January 30, 1992
- Headquarters – Mumbai
- Chairman – Tuhin Kanta Pandey (replace Madhabi Puri Buch)
- SEBI Set up – Uday Kotak committee
Lakshya Asset Management Company Gets SEBI Approval to Launch Mutual Fund Business
- Lakshya Asset Management Company has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India to launch its mutual fund business in India.
- Sponsored by Wealth First Portfolio Managers (listed on NSE and BSE), it will become the first Asset Management Company headquartered in Ahmedabad.
Awards News
Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay’s Hara Parbati Katha Selected for Saraswati Samman 2025
- Bengali novel Hara Parbati Katha by Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay has been selected for the 35th Saraswati Samman for 2025.
- The Saraswati Samman was instituted in 1991 by the K. K. Birla Foundation and is awarded annually for outstanding literary works in any Indian language published in the last 10 years.
- The award carries a cash prize of ₹15 lakh along with a citation and a plaque.
About Saraswati Samman
- Saraswati Samman was instituted in 1991 by the K. K. Birla Foundation. The award is named after Saraswati, symbolising knowledge and learning.
- It is considered one of India’s highest literary honours and is awarded for outstanding works published in the last 10 years in any of the 22 languages of the Eighth Schedule.
- The award carries a cash prize of ₹15 lakh along with a citation and a plaque.
Nandamuri Balakrishna Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at IFFD 2026
- Nandamuri Balakrishna was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Film Festival of Delhi 2026 for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema over five decades.
- The award ceremony was held at Bharat Mandapam, recognising his 50-year-long film career and significant impact on Telugu cinema.
- His film Bhagavanth Kesari, directed by Anil Ravipudi, was screened at the festival and had earlier won the Best Telugu Film award at the 71st National Film Awards.
Sports News
Gurjant Singh Announces Retirement from International Hockey After Decorated Career
- Gurjant Singh has announced his retirement from international hockey at the Hockey India Awards, ending a distinguished career of nearly a decade with 130 caps and 33 goals.
- He played a key role in India’s success, including the 2016 Junior World Cup victory, and was part of the Olympic bronze medal-winning teams at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024.
- Gurjant also contributed to major wins like the 2022 Asian Games (gold) and 2017 Asia Cup (gold), and was honoured with the Arjuna Award in 2021 for his achievements.
Recently Retired Players
- Sarfaraz Ahmed (Pakistan) – International Cricket
- Saina Nehwal (India) – Badminton
- Alyssa Healy (Australia)- All forms of international cricket
- Jinson Johnson (Kerala, India) – Middle-distance Runner
- Usman Khawaja (Australia) – International cricket
Carolina Marín Announces Retirement from Badminton After Historic Career
- Carolina Marín announced her retirement from professional badminton at the age of 32 due to a serious knee injury.
- She was an Spanish Olympic and World Champion, and one of the greatest badminton players.
- – She won the Olympic gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming the first non-Asian woman to win women’s singles badminton.
- – She won the World Championships three times in 2014, 2015, and 2018, becoming the first woman to achieve this record.
Defence News
IAF Launches ‘Vayu Baan’: India’s First Helicopter-Launched Drone System for Long-Range Stand-off Strikes
- The Indian Air Force launched ‘Vayu Baan’ in March 2026, marking India’s first helicopter-launched drone project, strengthening indigenous defence innovation.
- With this development, India joins elite nations like the USA and China in advanced aerial drone-launch capabilities.
- The system allows drones to be released mid-air from helicopters and conduct stand-off strikes beyond 50 km, enhancing operational safety against enemy air defence systems.
Defence Ministry Signs ₹858 Crore Deals for Air Defence Systems and P-8I Aircraft Maintenance
- The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹858 crore for procurement of the Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and maintenance of P-8I aircraft, boosting India’s defence capabilities.
- A ₹445 crore deal with JSC Rosoboronexport will supply Tunguska systems to the Indian Army, strengthening multi-layered air defence against aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles while enhancing India-Russia defence ties.
- Another ₹413 crore contract with Boeing India Defense Private Ltd covers depot-level maintenance of P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft for the Indian Navy under the Buy Indian category, supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat and in-country MRO facilities.
Important Days
31 March – Eiffel Tower Day
- 31 March is observed as Eiffel Tower Day, marking the inauguration of the iconic Eiffel Tower in 1889.
- The tower was designed by Gustave Eiffel for the Exposition Universelle 1889 held in Paris.
- It is one of the most famous landmarks in the world and a symbol of Paris and French cultural heritage.
30 March – International Day of Zero Waste
- The International Day of Zero Waste is observed globally on March 30 to raise awareness about reducing waste and promoting sustainable living practices.
- Theme 2026 – Tackling Food Waste Through Circular Economy Practices
- This year’s focus is on reducing food waste and encouraging sustainable consumption habits.
- Nearly 1 billion tonnes of food is wasted every year worldwide, accounting for about one-fifth of all food available to consumers.
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