GK & Current Affairs – March 10, 2026 Daily Exam Preparation
Here is the comprehensive Current Affairs and GK brief for March 10, 2026, prepared for Bank,SSC,UPSC and Railway exam preparations. Today’s brief highlights the escalating energy crisis due to the Middle East conflict and historic legislative tensions in India.
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| March 10th 2026 Updates |
National & Polity
Resolution to Remove Speaker Om Birla: The Lok Sabha witnessed a historic and heated debate today as a resolution for the removal of Speaker Om Birla was taken up for discussion. Moved by Congress MP Mohammed Jawed, the move has triggered a constitutional debate regarding the vacancy of the Deputy Speaker's post.
Essential Commodities Act Invoked: Due to disruptions in global supply chains from the Iran-Israel war, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. The order prioritizes natural gas (PNG, CNG, and LPG) for domestic households, vehicles, and fertilizer manufacturing over other industrial sectors.
SC on Shariat Act and UCC: The Supreme Court orally observed that it may be better to defer to Parliament's wisdom on a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) rather than judicially striking down the Shariat Application Act, 1937, regarding inheritance laws for Muslim women.
Uttarakhand Ranks 1st in ICJS 2.0: Uttarakhand topped the national dashboard for the implementation of the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0, scoring 93.46. The state was lauded for its swift integration of the new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, and BSB).
NCERT Issues Unconditional Apology: Following an SC reprimand, the NCERT issued an "unconditional and unqualified apology" for certain chapters(Curruption in Judiciary) in the now-withdrawn Class 8 Social Science textbook.
The International Yoga Festival (IYF) 2026 is currently taking place from March 9 to March 15, 2026, in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India. Known as the "Yoga Capital of the World," Rishikesh hosts this annual event at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram on the sacred banks of the Ganges River.
International & Defence
Mojtaba Khamenei Named Supreme Leader: In a major political shift in Tehran, Mojtaba Khamenei (son of the late Ali Khamenei) has reportedly been selected as Iran's new Supreme Leader.
US Intensity Strike Warning: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that today would be the "most intense day of strikes" against Iranian military targets. This comes as global crude prices surged past $100 per barrel.
Air India Special Flights: To assist passengers affected by the Middle East war, Air India announced 78 additional international flights starting today to accommodate the influx of the Indian diaspora returning from the Gulf.
Finland President’s Visit: President Alexander Stubb concluded his four-day state visit to India. The visit resulted in the elevation of bilateral ties to a "Strategic Partnership for Sustainability and Digitalization."
Economy & Banking
India’s Green Infrastructure Bond: Bank of Baroda (BoB) became the first bank in India to raise ₹10,000 crore through long-term Green Infrastructure Bonds, receiving bids over three times the base issue size.
SEZ Policy Reforms: The Government of India constituted a 17-member committee to suggest comprehensive reforms in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) policy to revive exports amid global geopolitical uncertainty.
Fino Payments Bank CEO: The RBI approved the appointment of Ketan Merchant as the interim CEO of Fino Payments Bank.
CRIF High Mark’s report highlighted a sharp rise in women entering the formal credit system, with their share increasing from 33% in December 2023 to 41% in December 2025
Sports & Science
IPL 2026 Schedule Update: The BCCI confirmed that the IPL 2026 will begin on March 28. The full schedule for the first 20 days will be announced by March 13, taking into account assembly election dates in states like West Bengal and Kerala.
Age-Based Social Media Restrictions: The Centre is exploring a graded, age-based restriction for social media access for children as part of a new digital safety framework.
Static GK & Exam Snippets
Essential Commodities Act, 1955: An Act used by the government to regulate the production, supply, and distribution of a whole host of commodities it declares "essential."
ICJS: The Inter-operable Criminal Justice System is a national platform that enables seamless transfer of data and information among different pillars of the criminal justice system (Police, Jails, Courts).
CISF: Founded on March 10, 1969; it is one of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in India.
Article 94: Provides the constitutional procedure for the removal of the Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members.
Important Days (March 10)
| Day | Context / Significance |
| International Day of Women Judges | A UN-observed day to promote gender equality in the judiciary and honor the contributions of women in law. |
| CISF Raising Day | Marking the 57th anniversary of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), established in 1969 to safeguard India's critical infrastructure. |
| International Day of Awesomeness | A quirky global observance celebrated on the birthday of Chuck Norris (born 1940). |
| National Pack Your Lunch Day | Encouraging healthy eating habits and cost-saving through homemade meals. |
Major Historical Events March 10th
- The First Telephone Call (1876): Alexander Graham Bell successfully made the first intelligible telephone call to his assistant, Thomas Watson, saying: "Mr. Watson, come here—I want to see you."
- The Tibetan Uprising (1959): Fearing an abduction attempt by Chinese forces, thousands of Tibetans surrounded the Potala Palace to protect the Dalai Lama. This event eventually led to his flight to India.
- Firebombing of Tokyo (1945): During WWII, U.S. forces conducted the most destructive bombing raid in history on Tokyo, resulting in an estimated 100,000 civilian deaths and massive destruction.
- Discovery of the Galápagos Islands (1535): Fray Tomás de Berlanga, the Bishop of Panama, accidentally discovered the islands while drifting off course on a voyage to Peru.
- Rings of Uranus (1977): Astronomers discovered that Uranus has a ring system, making it the second planet (after Saturn) known to have them.
- Mahatma Gandhi's Arrest (1922): Gandhi was arrested in Ahmedabad on charges of sedition for writing three articles in his weekly journal, Young India. He was subsequently sentenced to six years in prison.
- CISF Act (1969): The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was established by an Act of Parliament to provide integrated security to Public Sector Undertakings.
- Women’s Reservation Bill (2010): The Rajya Sabha passed the historic bill to reserve 33% of seats in Parliament and state legislative assemblies for women.
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