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The video starts with a welcome and promotes the Competitive Exams Library YouTube channel's new mobile app. The app offers free current affairs PDFs and previous year papers, along with some paid content. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe and follow the channel for more content. The presenter mentions that this is a monthly current affairs video for March, similar to previous uploads for January and February.
The section on appointments begins with recent changes in state governors, including new governors for Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Ladakh, and additional charges for Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Other key appointments mentioned are B.P. Singh as Director General of Naval Armament, Saba Shawl as the first Kashmiri woman to head Central Jail Srinagar, Sania Mirza as brand ambassador for The Derma Co., Dr. Rajiv Singh Raghuvanshi re-appointed as Drug Controller General of India, Lt. Gen. Dheeraj Seth as the next Vice Chief of Army Staff, Mustafha Kamini as Iran's new Supreme Leader, Gary Kirsten as head coach of Sri Lanka Men's National Cricket Team, R.M. Nachammai as the first woman Chief of Kaiga Atomic Power Plant, Arun Mammen re-elected as Chairman of ATM A, and K.V. Ramanamurthy as a full-time member of SEBI. The appointment of Balendra Shah as Nepal's 47th Prime Minister is also noted.
This segment details various awards. The "Gaddar Film Awards 2025" are announced, honoring individuals like Chiranjeevi (NTR National Award), Kamal Haasan (Paid Jairaj Award), and Rashmika Mandanna (Best Actress). Sunil Bharti Mittal received the GSMA Lifetime Achievement Award. Mangalore International Airport won the 'Airport Council International World Airport Service Quality Award' for best arrivals globally for the second consecutive year. Vaidyashri Devendra Trigunaji received the 'Jeevan Gaurav Saman Lifetime Achievement Award' for contributions to Ayurveda. Amol Palekar is to be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 21st Mahindra Excellence in Theater Awards. Other awards include the Governance Now 12th PSU National Award for KSRTC for 'Dhwani Spandana', the India UK Achievers Award for Jayant Chaudhari, and the Times Women of the Year 2026 for Sathyana Hussein. The 60th Gyanpeeth Award was given to R. Vairamuthu, and the Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025 winners were also announced, with Nandini Sidha Reddy winning for Telugu poetry.
The sports section covers the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, where India won against New Zealand, with Jaspreet Bumrah as 'Player of the Match' and Sanju Samson as 'Player of the Series'. England captain Harry Brooke became the first captain to score a century in the T20 World Cup. Aaroha Dongle became India’s 93rd Chess Grandmaster. Alyssa Healy retired from international cricket. The Indian Women's Cricket Team was nominated for the Laureus World Team of the Year award. Lakshya Sen reached the semi-finals of the All England Open 2026. The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 were announced to be held in Chhattisgarh. Jasprit Bumrah completed 500 international wickets. BCCI organized the 'Naman Annual Awards' ceremony, and Smriti Mandhana retained the number one spot in ICC Women's ODI rankings. India secured five medals at the World Boxing Futures Cup. George Russell won the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. Iran officially withdrew from the FIFA World Cup 2026. Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal. India topped the medal table at the World Para-Athletics Grand Prix. Sheetal Devi won the Para Archer of the Year award. India will host the World Indoor Athletics Championship in 2028. Shahibzada Farhan and Arundhati Reddy won ICC Player of the Month. LeBron James set a new NBA record. Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh won singles titles at the Indian Open Squash. Manav Thakar and Yashaswini Ghorpade won the men's singles title at the 87th Senior National Table Tennis Championship.
This concise section features two new book releases. "Mahatma: A Great Communicator" written by Dheeraj Kakadia was unveiled by Manjshvik Manya. "An Accidental Lawyer," a biography of Senior Lawyer K.K. Venugopal, was co-authored by Suhasi Sen, detailing the life of the former Attorney General of India.
India emerged as the largest supplier of cotton products to the United States in 2025, surpassing China. The NITI Aayog released the 'Fiscal Health Index 2026,' with Odisha, Goa, and Jharkhand topping the list for strong fiscal discipline, while Kerala, West Bengal, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh were in the 'Aspirational High Stress' category. India ranked as the second-largest arms importer globally from 2021-2025, with Ukraine holding the first spot. In the 'World Happiness Report 2026,' Finland secured the top position for the ninth consecutive time, while India ranked 116th out of 147 countries. According to the 'Hurun Global Rich List 2026,' Elon Musk is the world's richest person, Mukesh Ambani is Asia's richest, and India ranks third globally in the number of billionaires. The 'World Air Quality Report 2025' identified Pakistan as the most polluted country, with India ranking sixth; New Delhi was declared the most polluted capital globally, and Loni in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, ranked as the most polluted city globally. The 'Global Terrorism Index 2026' ranked Pakistan as the most affected country, with India at 13th place.
This section pays tribute to notable personalities who passed away in March. Former Union Minister and six-time Lok Sabha MP K.P. Unnikrishnan passed away at 89. Eminent journalist and former Rajya Sabha MP H.K. Dua passed away at 88. Veteran Bollywood actress Madhu Malhotra also passed away. Prestigious 'Veera Chakra Award' recipient K.G. George, a hero of the 1965 India-Pakistan war, passed away. Veteran Tamil filmmaker Thakkali Srinivasan passed away at 72. German Indologist and historian Herman Kulke, a 2010 Padma Shri recipient known as the 'Global Voice for Odisha,' also passed away. Renowned 'Tenku Tittu Yashagana' artist and two-time awardee Surikumeru K. Govinda Bhatt passed away at 88. Malayalam actor and director E.A. Rajendran passed away at 71. Vijayapath Singhania, former chairman of Raymond Group and Padma Bhushan awardee, passed away at 87. Bengali actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee passed away at 43 after drowning during a TV shoot.
L&T Finance Company launched the 'Spoorthy' program to support women entrepreneurs. The Reserve Bank of India announced it would purchase 1 lakh crore worth of government bonds through open market operations. Bank of Baroda became the first Indian bank to raise funds via domestic green infrastructure bonds. RBI approved Ketan Merchant as the interim CEO of Fino Payment Bank. HDFC Argo General Insurance appointed Parthnil Ghosh as its new MD and CEO. Razorpay launched an AI-powered agent studio platform. South Indian Bank partnered with EPFO for EPF payment services. Bank of Baroda launched the 'BoB Women Safari Savings Account' with cancer care coverage. RBI injected 484 crores into the banking system through a 7-day variable rate repo auction. The World Bank approved a $300 million loan for Uttar Pradesh's clean air transition program. Vinay Tonse was appointed as MD and CEO of Yes Bank. The National Cooperative Development Corporation launched the 'Deerghawadhi Krushna Punji Sahakar Yojana' scheme. The Indian Government aims for universal health insurance coverage by 2033. HDFC Securities launched the 'Next Options' platform. SBI Securities launched 'Women Mode'. rallypay and Jio Payment Bank partnered for QR-based cardless cash withdrawals. UPI acceptance expanded to 8 countries. SEBI reduced the minimum investment for Social Impact Funds. RBI released 'Payment Vision 2028'. SEBI and Google will issue verified badges for legitimate investment apps on the Play Store. The National Housing Bank launched the 'Griha Sugam Portal'.
This section covers various military operations and defense developments. 'Operation Gajab Lilhaq' refers to Pakistan's war against the Taliban in Afghanistan. 'Operation Rising Lion' pertains to Israel's strikes on Iran, 'Operation Epic Fury' to US attacks on Iran, and 'Operation True Promise Four' to Iran's retaliatory strikes. The Indian Army appointed Pushpendra Pal Singh as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Command. Vikram-1, developed by Skyroot Aerospace, is India's first private orbital rocket. Tamil Nadu launched its first 'Dark Sky Park' to promote astro-tourism. IBM launched its first Infrastructure Innovation Center in Bengaluru. Japan conditionally approved a stem-cell-based therapy for Parkinson's disease. China's Zhurong Rover discovered a beach-like bedrock structure on Mars. India and Seychelles conducted the 11th 'Lametiya' joint military exercise. The US and South Korea launched 'Freedom Shield' military exercises. DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully flight-tested the indigenous 'ADC-150 air-droppable container'. The 'THAAD' system is an advanced US missile defense system. 'Blue Sparrow' is an Israeli air-launched quasi-ballistic missile. Mizoram's Home Minister announced a significant seizure of drugs under 'Operation Jericho'. The Narcotics Control Bureau dismantled the 'Team Khaliki' drug network. The Indian Army operationalized the seventh Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher regiment. 'Sejal' is an Iranian medium-range ballistic missile. The Indian Navy participated in 'Exercise Sea Dragon 2026'. The second edition of the 'Indian Ocean Ship Sagar' initiative commenced. The Indian Navy assumed the chairmanship of the 'Indian Ocean Naval Symposium'.
This section highlights advancements and discoveries in science and technology. Vikosat-1, a 600-gram mini-satellite built by Tamil Nadu students, was launched using a helium balloon to study fungal spores. AIIMS New Delhi and ISRO's Human Space Flight Centre collaborated on space medicine research. NASA confirmed that asteroid 2024 VYR will not collide with the moon in 2032. Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation deployed the AI-powered 'G-Spider Robot' for hazardous sewer cleaning. The 'Digital Twin Initiative' was launched at Tamil Nadu's V.O. Chidambaranar Port for real-time monitoring. The Delhi Cantonment Board launched 'SMART' (Swachhata, Monitoring and Automated Reporting Tool) to improve sanitation services. The European Space Agency's 'Proba-3 mission' faced a setback after losing contact with one of its spacecraft. NASA's 'Van Allen Probes mission' is expected to end in 2026. NASA is preparing for its Artemis-2 mission. SEBI launched 'Sudarshan,' an AI-power surveillance tool. Researchers at IIT Guwahati developed an MXC-based material for hydrogen fuel production and seawater desalination. A new plant species, 'Osebekia juana gargiana,' was discovered in Assam's Manas National Park. Gujarat successfully launched its first sounding rocket. The 'Floating Lidar Buoy System' was developed by the Indian National Institute of Ocean Technology. Research by the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology decoded the Ladakh Magmatic Arc. A new earthworm species, 'Dravidia ujjana,' was discovered in Kerala. A study revealed severe hypercapnic hypoxia in Indian mangroves. IIT Madras and the Delhi government are studying smog-eating photocatalytic road coatings.
Indonesia banned social media access for children under 16, following Australia, which was the first country to pass such a law. Balendra Balinsha is set to become Nepal's Prime Minister after the 'Janaja Protests'. According to the World Obesity Atlas 2026, India is the second in child obesity. Scotland legalized water cremation, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional cremation. The 'Echinus Geyser' in Yellowstone National Park erupted again after six years. Finland's President Alexander Stubb visited India and attended the 'Raisina Dialogue' as the chief guest, elevating India-Finland ties to strategic partnership. Denmark became the first EU country to eliminate mother-to-child HIV and syphilis transmission. India dispatched 1000 metric tons of rice to Malawi as humanitarian aid. José Antonio Castrís took oath as Chile's President. India and New Zealand are expanding sports cooperation. Donald Trump announced a $300 billion 'America First' refining project with Reliance Industries. WHO verified Chile as the first country in the Americas to eliminate leprosy. An armed attack occurred on Upendanga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Romania joined the 'International Solar Alliance' as its 118th member. India and Indonesia strengthened cultural ties by collaborating on the restoration of the 'Prambanan Temple Complex'. Bhumika Shrestha became Nepal's first transgender woman MP. Argentina withdrew from the WHO. The 'South Pars and North Dome' fields in the Persian Gulf are the world's largest natural gas fields. Iran allowed Indian-flagged vessels to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Archaeologists in Egypt discovered a massive limestone fragment completing a 3200-year-old statue. India started trade negotiations with the Philippines and Maldives. Kim Jong Un's party dominated North Korea's parliamentary elections. IIT Kharagpur and Physical Research Laboratory provided new insights into lunar titanium-rich basalts. India will resume border trade with China via the Lipulekh Pass. The Philippines became the first nation to declare an 'Energy Emergency'. The US will feature Donald Trump's signature on dollar bills from June 2026. Japan launched the world's first freight-only bullet train.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Micron Technology's semiconductor facility in Sanand, Gujarat. Bhupendra Yadav welcomed 9 cheetahs from Botswana to Kuno National Park, increasing the cheetah population to 48. The Kurada Road Balangir Railway Line project in Odisha is nearing completion. Varanasi set a Guinness World Record by planting 2,51,446 saplings in one hour using the 'Miyawaki Technique'. The Central Warehousing Corporation celebrated its 70th Foundation Day. The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford returned a 16th-century bronze idol to India. The second Indian Bison Festival was held in Sambalpur. Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched digital tools and mascots 'Pragati' and 'Vikas' for Census 2027. India and Germany launched a 20 million Euro 'Climate Resilience Initiative'. Mattel launched the 'Barbie Dream Team 2026' campaign, honoring women like Smriti Mandhana. PM Modi inaugurated India's first ring metro in Delhi. India's cheetah population reached 53. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the 'Say No to Proxy Sarpanch' campaign. Indian Railways launched the 'Shine App'. India notified standards for 'Green Ammonia' and 'Green Methanol'. The Union Cabinet approved international status for Madurai Airport and revised the cost for a greenfield connectivity project connecting the Delhi Mumbai Expressway with Jewar International Airport. The Jal Jeevan Mission was extended until December 2028. The Indian government launched 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat'. Passive Euthanasia was legalized in India under strict guidelines. UIDAI launched its first 'Bug Bounty' program. Prasar Bharati's 'PB Shabd' platform was extended until 2027. India is commissioning its first river lighthouse on the Brahmaputra River. Amit Shah inaugurated a new sulfuric acid plant in Odisha. The 'Stand-Up India Scheme' was revamped. The Ministry of Jal Shakti launched 'Sujjalgaan ID'. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the 'Dumpsite Redemption Accelerator Program'. The Ministry of Textiles launched 'Bharat Tex 2026'. The 'Saathi App' was launched for competitive exam preparation. Gujarat passed the 'Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026'. India will conduct Census 2027. PM Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gandhinagar. India notified 'Solid Waste Management Rules 2026'. The Great Indian Bustard chick was born in Gujarat. The Supreme Court ruled that SC status is restricted to Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. PM Modi attended the G7 Summit in France and inaugurated Phase 1 of Noida International Airport. Stuti Pradhan from Sikkim was selected for the 'World Youth Parliament'. The Union Cabinet approved the 'Small Hydro Power Development Scheme.' India is considering expanding the Lok Sabha. India targeted 60% non-fossil fuel electricity capacity by 2035.
Gujarat received a 1600 Crore semiconductor investment. Maharashtra launched the 'Divyang Sahayak Portal'. Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh recorded its first sighting of the Forest Owlet. Draupadi Murmu launched four women welfare schemes in Delhi. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan launched 'Project Hanuman' in Andhra Pradesh. The Bihar Government will upgrade 54 colleges as 'Center of Excellence'. Maharashtra enabled offline photo upload for 'E-Crop Registration'. Karbi Anglong Ginger from Assam was exported to London. Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel launched 'Heristat 5.1'. The Andhra Pradesh Government will give 25,000 rupees for a second or third child. Karnataka proposed banning social media for children under 16. The Assam Government launched 'Mission Vasundhara 3.0'. Tripura inaugurated its first 'Incubation and Innovation Hub T-Nest'. Maharashtra celebrated 'International Women's Day 2026' with rallies and a dance. The Maharashtra Budget 2026 announced a farm loan waiver. Kerala launched 'Cyber Safety Protocol 2026'. The Punjab Budget 2026-27 provided monthly aid for women. Uttar Pradesh launched 'Project Ganga'. The Mizoram Assembly passed a resolution for the inclusion of the Mizo language in the Eighth Schedule. Nagaori Pan Methi from Rajasthan was granted a patent. Delhi installed the first micro algae-based 'Pure Air Tower'. PM Modi inaugurated projects worth 5600 crores in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, and projects worth over 24,000 crores in Assam. CM Chandrababu Naidu launched 'Araku Kauni'. Deepali Das became the first person in Assam to receive Indian citizenship under CAA. The Indian Orchid Festival was held in Sikkim. Chandigarh was declared the second fully literate UT. Rajasthan removed the two-child restriction for local body elections. Madhya Pradesh adopted a 3-year rolling budget framework. CM Revanth Reddy launched the 'Stand With Her' campaign. Nagendra Port approved the renovation of the 'Basil Bridge' in Kolkata. The Center renamed the Thoothukudi Airport. The Gujarat Government launched a vaccination drive to control Foot and Mouth Disease. The Himachal Pradesh Government signed an MOU with the National Dairy Development Board. Kusumpur Village in Odisha is set to become the state's first 'Smart Village'. The Punjab Vidhan Sabha passed the 'Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur World Class University Bill 2026'. Tamil Nadu emerged as India's top textile exporter. The 'Indiramma Family Life Insurance Scheme' was launched in Telangana. The Chapchar Kut festival was celebrated in Mizoram. The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly passed the 'Freedom of Religion Bill 2026'. The Maharashtra Government renamed the 'Divyang Welfare Department'. Uttar Pradesh launched 'Project Ganga'. The Panchudola Yatra was celebrated in Odisha. Uttarakhand launched 'E-Swasthidam' for real-time health monitoring of pilgrims. CM Omar Abdullah inaugurated the 'Tulip Season' at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden. Sarbananda Sonowal visited the 'Mata Dharma Mahashala'. Researchers discovered ancient petroglyphs near Bearappa Temple in Telangana. The 'Sharansthali Initiative' was launched in Jammu. CM Vishnudev Sai launched the 'Godam Yojana'. The 'Today Adi Para Festival' began in Raipur. The 'Matua Dharma Mela 2026' was held in West Bengal. Gujarat digitized 20 services under the 'Sugam Initiative'. The 'Geological Survey of India' declared the area around Kalinjar Fort a 'National Geo Heritage Site'. Goa celebrated the 'Kelbai Peth Festival'. The Haryana Police launched the 'Abhyodya Mobile App'. A 24/7 LPG ATM Vending Machine was launched in Gurugram. Rajasthan launched the 'Industrial Park Promotion Policy 2026'.
Shah Rukh Khan debuted in the 'Hurun Global Rich List 2026' with an estimated net worth of $1.3 billion. Nitish Kumar announced his intention to contend in the Rajya Sabha elections. Menaka Guruswami became India's first openly LGBTQ+ Member of Parliament. The 'PM Matsya Sampada Yojana' received 2500 crores in the 2026-27 budget. The Border Road Organization kept the strategic Zojila Pass open during winter for the first time. Suryamegha, co-founder of Mirror, matched Mark Zuckerberg's record as one of the youngest self-made billionaires. The Nepali-language film 'Shape of Momo' from Sikkim won two awards in Russia. A 15th-century Telugu inscription related to the Gajapati Empire was discovered near a temple in Andhra Pradesh. India is the world's largest producer of coconuts. The United Nations declared 2026 as the 'International Year of Women Farmers'. NMDC Limited became the first Indian mining company to cross 50 million tonnes of iron ore production in a single year. NHAI's Rajmarg Infra Investment Trust is set to be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
The video concludes by listing important days and their themes in March: March 1 is 'World Civil Defense Day' and 'Zero Discrimination Day'. March 3 is 'World Wildlife Day' and 'World Hearing Day'. March 4 is 'World Obesity Day' and 'National Safety Day'. March 5 is 'International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness'. March 7 is 'Janaushadhi Diwas'. March 8 is 'International Women's Day'. March 10 is 'CISF Raising Day' and 'International Day of Women Judges'. March 11 (second Wednesday of March) is 'No Smoking Day'. March 12 (second Thursday of March) is 'World Kidney Day'. March 14 is 'Pi Day', 'International Day of Mathematics', and 'International Day of Action for Rivers'. March 15 is 'World Consumer Rights Day'. March 16 is 'National Vaccination Day'. March 18 is 'Ordnance Factory Day'. March 20 is 'International Day of Happiness' and 'World Sparrow Day'. March 21 is 'World Forestry Day', 'World Poetry Day', 'International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination', 'International Nawroz Day', 'World Down Syndrome Day', and 'World Day of Glaciers'. March 22 is 'World Water Day'. March 23 is 'Shahidi Diwas' and 'World Meteorological Day'. March 24 is 'World Tuberculosis Day'. March 25 is 'International Day for the Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade' and 'International Day of the Unborn Child'. March 27 is 'World Theatre Day'.