Daily Current Affairs: 12th March 2026
INTERNATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS Balendra Shah: Nepal’s Youngest Prime Minister Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old structural engineer and former rapper popularly known as Balen, is set to
K. V. Subramanian: First Indian Economist to Win Chicago Alumni Award
The University of Chicago has honoured Krishnamurthy Venkata Subramanian with the Alumni Award for Professional Achievement, making him the first Indian economist to receive the
Indigenous Air Droppable Container ‘ADC-150’ Successfully Tested
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted four in-flight release trials of the indigenous Air Droppable Container (ADC-150) from
Top 10 Richest Persons in the World – 2026 (Forbes Billionaires)
According to the 40th annual edition of the Forbes World’s Billionaires List (2026), global wealth among billionaires has increased sharply. At the top of the
Chile Eliminates Leprosy: Verified by WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) have officially verified that Chile has eliminated leprosy (Hansen’s disease) as a public
BEL–Bellatrix Aerospace Collaboration for VLEO Satellite Systems
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Bengaluru-based space startup Bellatrix Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design, development, and manufacturing
World’s First Franchise-Based Road Cycling League
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has unveiled the logo of the Cycling League of India (CLI), marking the launch of the world’s first
India’s First Integrated Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Plant
India is establishing its first integrated Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)–based desalination plant on Kavaratti Island in Lakshadweep. The facility will simultaneously generate electricity and
Indonesia Bans Social Media for Children Under 16
The government of Indonesia has announced a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 16, aiming to protect young users
Andhra Pradesh Unveils India’s First Draft Population Policy
The government of Andhra Pradesh has introduced India’s first draft population management policy, aiming to encourage childbirth and address declining fertility rates in the state.
Daily Current Affairs: 12th March 2026
INTERNATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS Balendra Shah: Nepal’s Youngest Prime Minister Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old structural engineer and former rapper popularly known as Balen, is set to
K. V. Subramanian: First Indian Economist to Win Chicago Alumni Award
The University of Chicago has honoured Krishnamurthy Venkata Subramanian with the Alumni Award for Professional Achievement, making him the first Indian economist to receive the
Indigenous Air Droppable Container ‘ADC-150’ Successfully Tested
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted four in-flight release trials of the indigenous Air Droppable Container (ADC-150) from
Top 10 Richest Persons in the World – 2026 (Forbes Billionaires)
According to the 40th annual edition of the Forbes World’s Billionaires List (2026), global wealth among billionaires has increased sharply. At the top of the
Chile Eliminates Leprosy: Verified by WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) have officially verified that Chile has eliminated leprosy (Hansen’s disease) as a public
BEL–Bellatrix Aerospace Collaboration for VLEO Satellite Systems
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Bengaluru-based space startup Bellatrix Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design, development, and manufacturing
World’s First Franchise-Based Road Cycling League
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has unveiled the logo of the Cycling League of India (CLI), marking the launch of the world’s first
India’s First Integrated Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Plant
India is establishing its first integrated Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)–based desalination plant on Kavaratti Island in Lakshadweep. The facility will simultaneously generate electricity and
Indonesia Bans Social Media for Children Under 16
The government of Indonesia has announced a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 16, aiming to protect young users
Andhra Pradesh Unveils India’s First Draft Population Policy
The government of Andhra Pradesh has introduced India’s first draft population management policy, aiming to encourage childbirth and address declining fertility rates in the state.