Latest Current Affairs 10 March 2026-Daily GK with FAQs
1. Exercise LAMITIYE-2026: India-Seychelles Joint Military Exercise
India has sent a joint contingent of the Army, Navy and Air Force to Seychelles to participate in the 11th edition of Exercise LAMITIYE-2026.
Key Points
- Exercise held between India and Seychelles Defence Forces
- Duration: 12 days
- Meaning of Lamitiye: Friendship (Creole language)
- Focus: Sub-conventional operations in semi-urban areas
- Started in 2001
- Conducted biennially
Importance
The exercise strengthens defence cooperation and maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.
2. “Say No To Proxy Sarpanch” Campaign
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the “Say No To Proxy Sarpanch” campaign during a conference in New Delhi.
Objective
To eliminate the ‘Sarpanch Pati’ culture, where husbands of elected women representatives exercise power.
Key Features
- Ensures women leaders take independent decisions
- Promotes digital literacy and leadership training
- Based on 73rd Constitutional Amendment
Reservation in Panchayats
- Minimum reservation: 33%
- In many states: 50%
3. India Wins T20 World Cup for the Third Time
India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs in the final played in Ahmedabad.
Major Records
- India scored 255 runs in the final
- Highest score in T20 World Cup final history
- India hit 106 sixes in the tournament
- First team to cross 100 sixes in a single T20 World Cup
Historical Note
The first T20 World Cup was held in 2007, where India won under MS Dhoni’s leadership.
4. Government Forms Committee to Revive SEZs
The government has constituted a 17-member committee to reform India’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs).
Key Objectives
- Review provisions of the DESH Bill
- Convert SEZs into economic hubs
- Simplify duty structure for domestic sales
What is an SEZ?
A Special Economic Zone is a designated area where economic laws are more liberal to promote investment and exports.
5. India Sends Rice Aid to Malawi
India sent 1,000 metric tons of rice to Malawi to help tackle food shortages caused by drought and climate change.
Important Points
- Rice shipped from Nhava Sheva Port
- Crisis caused by El Niño weather phenomenon
- Part of India’s Global South support policy
Policy Alignment
- Neighborhood First
- SAGAR Vision
6. Tamil Nadu Women Entrepreneurs Empowerment Scheme
The Tamil Nadu government launched TWEES (Tamil Nadu Women Entrepreneurs Empowerment Scheme).
Key Benefits
- Loans between ₹5 lakh and ₹25 lakh
- Interest subsidy: 3%–5%
- Training in:
- Digital marketing
- Financial management
- Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
Target
Create 1 lakh women entrepreneurs in two years.
7. No Penalty on Minimum Balance in BSBDA Accounts
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that 72 crore Basic Savings Bank Deposit Accounts will not face penalties for not maintaining minimum balance.
New RBI Rules (Effective 1 April 2026)
Banks must provide:
- Free digital banking
- Debit card on demand
- Cheque book with 25 leaves annually
8. Assam’s Dipali Das Receives Citizenship under CAA
Dipali Das from Assam became the first person declared a foreigner earlier to receive citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
Key Facts
- Originally from Sylhet, Bangladesh
- Came to India in 1988
- Applied under CAA in February 2025
- Citizenship considered effective from 1988 entry date
CAA Overview
Passed by Parliament on 11 December 2019.
Applies to refugees from:
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
Practice Quiz
Q1. Exercise LAMITIYE-2026 is conducted between which countries?
A. India and Maldives
B. India and Seychelles
C. India and Sri Lanka
D. India and Mauritius
Answer: B
Q2. The “Say No To Proxy Sarpanch” campaign is related to which ministry?
A. Rural Development
B. Panchayati Raj
C. Women and Child Development
D. Home Affairs
Answer: B
Q3. Which country did India defeat in the 2026 T20 World Cup final?
A. Australia
B. England
C. New Zealand
D. South Africa
Answer: C
Q4. What does SEZ stand for?
Answer: Special Economic Zone
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Exercise LAMITIYE?
It is a biennial joint military exercise between India and Seychelles aimed at improving defence cooperation.
What is the purpose of the Proxy Sarpanch campaign?
The campaign ensures that elected women leaders independently exercise their authority in Panchayats.
What is the goal of the Tamil Nadu Women Entrepreneurs Scheme?
The scheme aims to create 1 lakh women entrepreneurs by providing loans and skill training.