Latest Current Affairs 09 March 2026-Daily GK with FAQs
MOHFL Raises $100 Million from ADB for Affordable Housing
Motilal Oswal Home Finance Limited has raised US$100 million (about ₹840 crore) from the Asian Development Bank through Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs).
Key Highlights
Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
Funding Amount | $100 million |
Instrument | Non-Convertible Debentures |
Purpose | Affordable housing loans |
Target Borrowers | Women borrowers |
Green Housing Allocation | Minimum 10% |
Objective
- Promote women’s property ownership
- Expand affordable housing access
- Encourage sustainable housing projects
Green Building Standards
Projects funded must meet certifications such as:
- GRIHA
- IGBC
- EDGE
SEBI Deploys ‘Sudarshan’ AI Tool to Monitor Finfluencers
Securities and Exchange Board of India has strengthened its crackdown on unregistered financial influencers (finfluencers) spreading misleading investment advice.
Key Actions
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Posts Removed | Over 1.2 lakh |
Monitoring Tool | Sudarshan AI |
Content Monitored | Text, audio, video, images, live streams |
About Sudarshan
- Indigenous AI-based monitoring system
- Detects misleading financial promotions
- Enhances investor protection in digital markets
Bank of Baroda Issues ₹10,000 Crore Green Infrastructure Bonds
Bank of Baroda raised ₹10,000 crore through its first Green Infrastructure Bond issuance.
Key Facts
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
Amount Raised | ₹10,000 crore |
Issue Date | March 6, 2026 |
Credit Rating | AAA (Stable) |
Rating Agencies | CRISIL, ICRA, India Ratings |
Purpose
Funds will support:
- Renewable energy projects
- Sustainable infrastructure
- Climate-resilient initiatives
G-Spider Robot for Canal Cleaning
The municipal corporation of Thiruvananthapuram deployed the G-Spider robotic system for cleaning hazardous canals.
The robot was developed by Genrobotic Innovations.
Features
Feature | Description |
|---|---|
Technology | Cable-driven parallel robotics |
Special Tool | Biomimetic claw |
Goal | Human-free canal cleaning |
Mission | Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 |
International Women’s Day 2026
International Women's Day is celebrated globally on March 8.
Important Facts
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
First Official Celebration | 1975 |
Declared By | United Nations |
Theme 2026 | “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.” |
The theme emphasizes gender equality, legal reforms, and empowerment of women worldwide.
Nepal Political Update
Balen Shah of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) achieved a major victory in Nepal’s general elections.
Key Points
- Won Jhapa-5 constituency
- Defeated former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli
- Could become youngest Prime Minister of Nepal
India Wins T20 World Cup 2026
India defeated New Zealand in the final held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Match Highlights
Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
India Score | 255/5 |
New Zealand Score | 159 |
Victory Margin | 96 runs |
Key Records
- Highest score in a T20 World Cup final
- India became first team to win two consecutive T20 World Cups
Current Affairs Practice Quiz
Q1. MOHFL raised $100 million from which organization?
A. World Bank
B. Asian Development Bank
C. IMF
D. RBI
✔ Answer: Asian Development Bank
Q2. What is the name of SEBI’s AI monitoring tool?
A. Netra
B. Sudarshan
C. Chakra
D. Astra
✔ Answer: Sudarshan
Q3. Which bank issued ₹10,000 crore green infrastructure bonds?
A. SBI
B. PNB
C. Bank of Baroda
D. Canara Bank
✔ Answer: Bank of Baroda
Q4. Which city deployed the G-Spider robot?
A. Kochi
B. Chennai
C. Thiruvananthapuram
D. Bengaluru
✔ Answer: Thiruvananthapuram
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is SEBI Sudarshan AI?
It is an AI-based monitoring system used to detect misleading financial content and finfluencers online.
Who organizes International Women’s Day?
The United Nations officially promotes and coordinates the global observance.