Daily Current Affairs & GK Update: March 24, 2026 | Key Exam Insights

Daily GK and Current Affairs 24/03/2026

Stay ahead in your competitive exam preparation with our comprehensive daily briefing for March 24, 2026. Today’s news landscape is dominated by landmark judicial rulings on SC status, significant shifts in India’s export dynamics with China, and historic developments in the sports business world with the acquisition of RCB. We have curated the most relevant updates from the The Hindu, Times of India, PIB, and News on Air to ensure you don’t miss any crucial points for UPSC, SSC, Banking, and State PSC exams.

National

• Supreme Court Verdict on SC Status: A Bench headed by Justice P.K. Mishra ruled that only Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists can claim Scheduled Caste (SC) status. The court upheld that a person converting to Christianity or Islam cannot seek SC benefits, invoking Clause 3 of the Constitution (Scheduled Caste) Order, 1950.
• Delimitation and Women’s Reservation: The Central Government signaled that the delimitation exercise (readjustment of constituencies) may be fast-tracked based on the 2011 Census data to implement the Women’s Reservation Act by the 2029 General Elections.
• India-Bhutan Postal MoU: India and Bhutan signed an agreement to launch the UPU–UPI cross-border digital remittance system, enabling seamless money transfers between the two nations via the Universal Postal Union and Unified Payments Interface.
• SAGAR Vision: India reaffirmed its commitment to the SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) initiative during maritime exercises in the Indian Ocean, focusing on the "Blue Economy" and disaster relief.The SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) initiative, launched in 2015, focuses on India’s maritime cooperation with Indian Ocean Region (IOR) nations. Key participating countries include Mauritius, Maldives, Seychelles, Madagascar, Comoros, Mozambique, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa, often engaging through joint training and disaster relief.
• Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched ‘Nivesh Mitra 3.0:Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today launched ‘Nivesh Mitra 3.0’, a digital platform which has been specifically designed to simplify and enhance the investor experience.The Nivesh Mitra 3.0 includes an ‘AI-based chatbot’ for instant assistance. Additionally, real-time SMS alerts keep investors updated on the status of their applications at every stage.
• Harish Rana, first individual in India to receive legal approval for passive euthanasia, passes away at AIIMS:Harish Rana, the first individual in India to receive legal approval for passive euthanasia, passed away today at 4:10 PM at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi.
• Assam Rifles celebrated its 191st Raising Day on March 24, 2026:Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Greets Assam Rifles on Raising Day, Praises Role in Border Security. The Assam Rifles (AR) is India's oldest paramilitary force. Formed in 1835 as the "Cachar Levy," it currently operates as one of the six Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• PMMSY(Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana) in Tamil Nadu:The Department of Fisheries, Government of India has released an amount of Rs.222.05 crore to the Government of Tamil Nadu for implementation of the approved projects under PMMSY.

International

• Exercise Kakadu 2026: The Indian Navy’s frigate INS Nilgiri participated in the 17th edition of ‘Exercise Kakadu’ in Darwin, Australia. The crew of INS Nilgiri won the Kakadu Shield Trophy during the harbor phase.Exercise Kakadu is the Royal Australian Navy’s premier biennial multinational maritime exercise, first held in 1993, designed to enhance interoperability and strengthen maritime security partnerships across the Indo-Pacific region. It involves intensive sea and harbour phases featuring over 25 nations, involving warships, aircraft, and personnel conducting operations ranging from anti-submarine warfare to humanitarian assistance.

Economy and Banking

• China Becomes India's 3rd Largest Export Destination: In February 2026, China overtook the Netherlands to become India's third-largest export market. The USA and UAE remain the top two destinations.
• Rare Earth Magnet Plant: India’s first pilot plant for Neodymium-Iron-Boron (Nd-Fe-B) rare earth permanent magnets was established at ARCI, Hyderabad. This aims to reduce import dependence for EV motors and electronics.
• RBI injects 55,837 crore into banking system through three-day VRR auction-The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today injected 55,837 crore rupees into the banking system through a three-day variable rate repo (VRR) auction.

Sports

• National Indoor Athletics Championships: The inaugural edition of India’s first-ever National Indoor Athletics Championships concluded at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar (March 24–25).
• A consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group has acquired 100% ownership of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL and WPL franchises from United Spirits Limited (Diageo India) for a record INR 16,660 crore (approx. US$1.78 billion) in March 2026. The consortium includes TOI Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone.

Important Days

• World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed annually on March 24 to raise awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis and efforts to eliminate the disease. The date commemorates the anniversary of Dr. Robert Koch's 1882 discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes TB.