Today’s Current Affairs: 24th March 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme
Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme: The Government has modified the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme (MCGS) to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Manufacturers and Exporters in line with Budget 2025-26. It provides 60 % guarantee coverage by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) to Member Lending Institutions for credit facilities up to 100 crore […]
World Water Day 2026
World Water Day 2026: The Prime Minister of India conveyed his greetings to the people on the occasion of World Water Day. World Water Day held on March 22 every year since 1993. It is an annual United Nations Observance focusing on the importance of fresh water. The idea of World Water Day was […]
PRARAMBH 2026
PRARAMBH 2026: The Union Minister for Finance launched ‘PRARAMBH 2026’ initiative. PRARAMBH (Policy Reform and Responsible Action for Mission Viksit Bharat) is a nationwide awareness campaign on Income Tax Act, 2025. It is aimed at familiarising citizens with the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 2025, set to come into effect from April 1, 2026. […]
Actinidia Indica : New Species Of Wild Kiwi
Actinidia Indica : New Species Of Wild Kiwi Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new species of wild kiwi, Actinidia indica (Actinidiaceae), in Arunachal Pradesh. Actinidia Indica is a new species of wild kiwi. The species has been recorded only from a narrow stretch near Ziro Valley. It thrives in […]
Sarhul Festival 2026
Sarhul Festival 2026: The President of India extended greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of the Sarhul festival. Sarhul, literally “worship of the Sal tree”, is among the most revered Adivasi festivals. It is rooted in nature worship and celebrates the symbolic union of the Sun and the Earth. Sarhul marks the renewal of […]
INS Taragiri
INS Taragiri: The Indian Navy is preparing to commission its latest stealth Frigate, Taragiri (F41), on 03 Apr 2026. It is the fourth ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A) built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL). It is a reincarnation of the erstwhile INS Taragiri, a Leander-class frigate that was part of the Indian Naval […]
Global Terrorism Index 2026
Global Terrorism Index 2026: The Global Terrorism Index, 2026 was published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). Highlights of Global Terrorism Index 2026: Deaths from terrorism fell by 28 per cent and incidents decreased by 22 per cent Six of the ten countries most impacted by terrorism are in sub-Saharan Africa, maintaining its […]
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0: The Government of India has introduced Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0). It aims to provide guarantee cover to Banks/ FIs through National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC). It provides guarantee against expected losses on the financial assistance extended by them to Non-Banking Financial Company-Microfinance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) […]
BRICS Presidency 2026
BRICS Presidency 2026: India assumed the BRICS Presidency in 2026 under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, bringing Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) to the forefront of the bloc’s agenda. The expansion into BRICS+ and the 2025 BRICS Rio de Janeiro Declaration further highlight a shift towards deep-tech collaboration, governance, and technology […]
