Latest Current Affairs 26 March 2026-Daily GK with FAQs
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This Current Affairs March 2026 pillar page provides exam-oriented coverage of the most important national and international developments. Each topic includes facts, background, exam relevance, FAQs, and practice MCQs, making it ideal for Banking, SSC and Insurance exams.
Latest Current Affairs 26 March 2026-Daily GK with FAQs
1. Saraswati Samman 2025
- Awarded to Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay
- For novel: Hara Parvati Katha
- Instituted by K. K. Birla Foundation (1991)
Key Highlights:
- Prize: ₹15 lakh + citation + plaque
- Eligibility: Works published in last 10 years
- Languages: 22 languages (Eighth Schedule)
👉 First winner: Harivansh Rai Bachchan
2. Akasha300 – India’s First Metal 3D Printer
- Developed by:
- IIT Hyderabad (TiHAN)
- Intech Additive Solutions
Technology:
- Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF)
Importance:
- Reduces dependency on imports
- Useful in defense & space sector
3. WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14)
- Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon
- Organized by: World Trade Organization
Key Topics:
- WTO reforms
- E-commerce moratorium
- Agriculture & fisheries subsidies
👉 India represented by Piyush Goyal
4. Inflation Target Retained at 4%
- Government retains 4% target (range: 2–6%)
Key Facts:
- Framework adopted in 2016
- Controlled by Reserve Bank of India
- Last review: 2021
👉 Helps maintain economic stability
5. Tax Exemption on Cooperative Dividend Income
- Announced: March 25, 2026
Key Points:
- 3-year exemption (AY 2026–29)
- For National Cooperative Federations
- Condition: Dividend must be redistributed
👉 Boosts cooperative sector growth
6. Supreme Court Verdict on SC Status
- SC status lost after conversion to:
- Christianity / Islam
Based on:
- Constitution (SC Order, 1950)
Bench:
- Justice P. K. Mishra
- Justice Manmohan
👉 Impacts reservation eligibility
7. India’s New Climate Target (NDC)
- Target: 47% emission intensity reduction by 2035
Background:
- Under Paris Agreement
Goals:
- 50% power from non-fossil fuels by 2030
- Net Zero by 2070
Practice Quiz
- Saraswati Samman 2025 winner:
A) Amitav Ghosh
B) Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay ✅
C) Chetan Bhagat
D) Ruskin Bond - Akasha300 is related to:
A) AI
B) Space tech
C) Metal 3D printing ✅
D) Robotics - WTO MC14 held in:
A) Geneva
B) Nairobi
C) Yaoundé ✅
D) Paris - India’s inflation target is:
A) 2%
B) 3%
C) 4% ✅
D) 6% - SC status is lost after conversion to:
A) Buddhism
B) Sikhism
C) Islam/Christianity ✅
D) Jainism - India’s NDC target (2035):
A) 40%
B) 45%
C) 47% ✅
D) 50%