- On March 3, 2026, Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan launched Project HANUMAN (Healing and Nurturing Units for Monitoring, Aid and Nursing of Wildlife) on World Wildlife Day. It deploys 100 GPS-enabled vehicles, 4 rescue hubs, and AI-based monitoring systems with a dedicated Hanuman Digital App.
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- On March 5, 2026, NITI Aayog and UNICEF India signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to strengthen nutrition and health outcomes in India’s Aspirational Districts and Blocks, focusing on maternal and child nutrition.
- On March 6, 2026, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the newly commissioned Sulphuric Acid Plant‑III (SAP‑III) at IFFCO’s Paradeep unit in Odisha, built at a cost of about ₹700–750 crore. The plant significantly boosts India’s fertiliser infrastructure and supports millions of farmers nationwide.
- The UK government has opened a public consultation, running from 2 March to 26 May 2026, on whether to ban social media use for children under 16. Organized by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the consultation invites views from parents, young people, and civil society groups.
- On March 2, 2026, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey announced the successful deployment of the in-house AI tool Sudarshan. The system has already identified and scrubbed over 1.2 lakh misleading posts by finfluencers across multiple Indian languages.
- On March 3, 2026, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved Central Bank of India’s stake hike in Generali Insurance joint ventures. The bank raised its shareholding to 26% in Generali Central Insurance Company Limited (GCICL) and Generali Central Life Insurance Company Limited (GCLICL).
- German development finance institution DEG and Citi announced on March 4, 2026, a USD 76 million co‑financing package for Shriram Finance Ltd, aimed at boosting rural development, smallholder farmer support, women entrepreneurs, and climate‑aligned mobility across India.
- Motilal Oswal Home Finance Limited (MOHFL) signed a landmark USD 100 million Non‑Convertible Debenture (NCD) deal with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on March 4, 2026, in Mumbai. The funding will expand women‑centric, affordable, and green housing initiatives across India.
- On 5 March 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah soft‑launched four digital tools for Census 2027. Mascots Pragati (female) and Vikas (male) were unveiled to symbolize equal participation in nation‑building. The tools include HLBC, HLO App, Self‑Enumeration Portal, and CMMS, enabling India’s first fully digital census.
- World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation is observed every year on March 4 to raise awareness against sexual abuse, trafficking, and exploitation of vulnerable groups. The day emphasizes stronger laws, victim rehabilitation, and global cooperation to combat exploitation.
- World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026 was celebrated globally on March 4, with the flagship event hosted in Jakarta, Indonesia. The theme was “Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future Through Innovation and Digitalization,” highlighting the role of engineers in tackling climate change, infrastructure gaps, and digital transformation.
- Dr. Kriti K. Karanth, CEO of the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), has become the first Indian to win the prestigious Esmond B. Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize in London (March 5, 2026), recognizing her pioneering contributions to wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection.
Questions:
Q.1 Who became the first Indian to win the Esmond B. Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize in 2026?a) Dr. Purnima Devi Barman
b) Dr. Kriti K. Karanth
c) Dr. Jane Goodall
d) Dr. Vandana Shiva
Answer: b) Kriti K. Karanth, CEO of the Centre for Wildlife Studies, received the award from the Royal Geographical Society for her major contributions to wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection.
Q.2 What is the name of the AI tool launched by Securities and Exchange Board of India to detect misleading finfluencer posts?
a) Sudarshan
b) Suraksha
c) Netra
d) Prakash
Answer: a) The AI system Sudarshan, announced by Tuhin Kanta Pandey, has already identified and removed over 1.2 lakh misleading posts across several Indian languages.
