Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974: The U.S. government has launched two major Section 301 investigations against India and several other nations to probe allegations of excess manufacturing capacity and forced labor. Section 301 is a powerful U.S. trade law that grants the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) the authority […]
The Sejjil Ballistic Missile
The Sejjil Ballistic Missile: Iran officially deployed the Sejjil ballistic missile for the first time in active combat during Wave 54 of its military operations against US and Israeli positions.The missile, nicknamed the dancing missile for its evasive maneuvers, reportedly struck strategic infrastructure.The Sejjil (also known as Sajjil or Ashura) is an indigenous, two-stage, medium-range […]
Sujal Gaon ID
Sujal Gaon ID: The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched Sujal Gaon ID, a unique digital identifier for mapping rural piped water supply schemes across India. Sujal Gaon ID is a scheme-based unique digital identifier assigned to each rural piped drinking water supply scheme in India. It enables digital mapping of rural water supply […]
Chandrika Pujari Wins Gold at World Boxing Futures Cup 2026
Chandrika Pujari Wins Gold at World Boxing Futures Cup 2026: India secured five medals at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, led by Chandrika Pujari’s gold in the women’s 51kg category. Indian boxers also won three silver and one bronze, strengthening the country’s youth boxing presence ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic […]
Oscars 2026
Oscars 2026: The 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) celebrated the best films of 2025 and were held on March 15, 2026, at the famous Dolby Theatre. The ceremony was hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien and featured awards in 24 categories. The film One Battle After Another was the biggest winner with six awards, including Best […]
China’s rapid construction of 628 “Xiaokang” villages along the Line of Actual Control
China’s rapid construction of 628 “Xiaokang” villages along the Line of Actual Control: India’s Military leadership warned that China’s rapid construction of 628 “Xiaokang” villages along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), particularly the 90% cluster facing Arunachal Pradesh, is a strategic move to solidify territorial claims through civilian settlement.These dual-use villages in contested areas […]
Balirajgarh Fort
Balirajgarh Fort: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has granted fresh approval for renewed scientific excavation at Balirajgarh Fort (officially the “Remains of Ancient Fort of Garh”) in Madhubani district, Bihar.It is a centrally protected national monument dating to around 200 BCE, offering insights into the Mithila region’s early civilisation and its legendary links to […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 16th March 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 16th March 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project
Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project: The Prime Minister virtually inaugurated the 120 MW Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project recently. It is a 120 MW run-of-river hydropower project planned on the Kopili River basin in Assam. The project is situated in the West Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao (also known as North Cachar Hills) Autonomous District Council (ADC) […]
United Nations Environment Programme
United Nations Environment Programme: In a new report, Safe disposal of unused medicines by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warned that the improper disposal of medicines poses serious risks to both environmental and public health. It is the leading global authority on the environment. It was founded in 1972 after a UN General Assembly […]
