Daily current Affairs 31st March 2026

Daily current Affairs and GK updates:31/03/2026

Here is the comprehensive Daily Current Affairs and GK update for March 31, 2026,

National & Polity

• Andhra Pradesh Capital Bill: The Union government is set to introduce the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha. The bill aims to officially recognize Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh, following a state assembly resolution passed on March 28.
• Leander Paes Joins BJP: Indian tennis legend and Olympic medalist Leander Paes officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in New Delhi today. This move comes ahead of the crucial West Bengal assembly elections.
• Solid Waste Management Rules 2026:Effective April 1, 2026, replacing the 2016 framework.Mandates four-stream segregation: wet, dry, sanitary, and special care waste.Introduces Extended Bulk Waste Generator Responsibility (EBWGR) for large institutions.A digital portal will monitor waste handling in real time.
• The inaugural World Buddhist Peace Conference 2026 was held from March 27–29 in Hyderabad and at Buddhavanam, Telangana, India. Organized by Buddhavanam and the Telangana Tourism Development Corporation in partnership with the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, the event hosted delegates from over 20 countries to focus on peace, reconciliation, and ethical leadership.
• PM Modi Inaugurates Samrat Samprati Museum on Mahavir Jayanti:Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum on March 31, 2026, at Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra, coinciding with Mahavir Jayanti.
• 'Veer Sahara' Platform: Two Grade 11 students from Jaipur developed the 'Veer Sahara' digital platform. The AI-assisted, bilingual interface helps the defense community and veterans access government welfare schemes easily.
• On March 30, 2026, the Indian Navy received three new indigenously built warships from Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, significantly boosting its maritime capabilities. These vessels are the stealth frigate INS Dunagiri (Project 17A), survey vessel INS Sanshodhak, and anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft INS Agray.
• Seven-day International Film Festival Delhi 2026 concludes at Bharat Mandapam.The seven-day International Film Festival Delhi 2026 concluded today at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The week-long festival showcased more than 125 films from across the world, marking a major addition to India’s global cinema calendar.
• Government extends National PNG Drive 2.0 to sustain momentum in PNG expansion across country.Government has extended the National PNG Drive 2.0 till 30th June 2026 to sustain momentum in PNG expansion across the country. It has also directed city gas distribution entities to speed up domestic PNG connections.

International & Geopolitics

• Nepal Political Shake-up: Former Nepal PM K.P. Sharma Oli was arrested today in connection with the deadly crackdown on "Gen Z" protesters in 2025. The arrest follows the implementation of a probe report by the new Balen Shah government.
• West Asia Energy Crisis: U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stern warning, stating the "hard part" of the war against Iran is over. He urged countries affected by the Strait of Hormuz closure to buy American oil or "go get their own" from the Strait.Trump also thretened to blow up the oil island "Kharg".
• NASA prepares for Artemis II: First crewed Moon Mission in over 50 years:The countdown is underway for the Artemis II mission of the American space agency NASA, marking humanity’s first crewed journey towards the Moon in more than 53 years since the Apollo era.

Sports

• Football: India vs. Hong Kong: India ended their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers with a thrilling 2–1 victory over Hong Kong in Kochi. Australia-born Ryan Williams scored on his debut in the 4th minute, making it the fastest-ever goal by an Indian debutant.

Economy Banking Finance Bussiness

• Over six decades old Income Tax Act to be replaced by new Income Tax Act, 2025 tomorrow:With the start of the new financial year tomorrow, a set of reforms, including key financial rule changes, will come into force. The over-six-decades-old Income Tax Act will be replaced by the new Income Tax Act, 2025, from tomorrow.
• Rupee breaches 95-Mark,worst drop since 2012.

Important days

• Mahavir Jayanti 2026 will be celebrated on 31st March, marking the birth of Lord Mahavir, a spiritual leader who taught non-violence, truth, compassion, and self-discipline.