Daily Current Affairs & GK Digest: 11 March 2026
Here is a comprehensive Current Affairs and General Knowledge digest for March 11, 2026, curated specifically for competitive exams (UPSC, SSC, Banking, State PSCs). This analysis synthesizes key reports from leading national dailies including The Hindu, The Indian Express, Times of India, and The Economic Times.
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| March 11,2026 Current Affairs and GK abstract |
1. National Polity & Governance
Supreme Court Permits Passive Euthanasia (Harish Rana Case)
News: In a landmark move, the Supreme Court practically applied the principles of passive euthanasia by allowing the withdrawal of clinically-assisted nutrition and hydration (CANH) for a 32-year-old patient.
Exam Relevance: This touches upon Article 21 (Right to Life with Dignity). The court reiterated that life support withdrawal must be in the absolute "best interests" of the patient.
Government Extends Jal Jeevan Mission Deadline to 2028
News: The Union Cabinet has officially extended the deadline for the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) from December 2024 to December 2028, enhancing the total outlay to ₹8.69 lakh crore.
Exam Relevance: JJM was launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Jal Shakti with the goal of providing 55 liters of tap water per person per day to every rural household (Har Ghar Jal).
No-Confidence Motion Against Lok Sabha Speaker
News: The Opposition moved a resolution in the Lok Sabha seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, alleging partisan conduct and microphone control.
Exam Relevance (Polity): The Speaker can be removed by a resolution passed by an effective majority of the Lok Sabha (Article 94). A 14-day advance notice is required to move this resolution.
- RIL to invest in US,Trump announces:As of March 11, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) will be a primary investor and partner in a historic $300 billion oil refinery project in Brownsville, Texas. This project is being hailed as the first major new oil refinery built in the United States in over 50 years.
2. International Relations & Geopolitics
Essential Commodities Act Invoked Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis
News: The Indian Government invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, issuing the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026. This creates a tiered priority allocation for natural gas (households/fertilizers first, industries later).
Exam Relevance: This was triggered by the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war disrupting trade through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, through which 90% of India's LPG and 30% of its natural gas imports pass.
SIPRI Report 2021-25: Global Arms Trade
News: The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its latest report on international arms transfers.
Exam Relevance: * India remains the world's second-largest arms importer.
Russia is India's largest arms supplier (40%), followed by France (24%).
Globally, Ukraine emerged as the largest arms importer overall, while the USA retained its position as the top arms exporter.
3. Defense & Security
Exercise LAMITIYE – 2026
News: The 11th edition of the joint military exercise "LAMITIYE" between India and Seychelles commenced at the Seychelles Defence Academy.
Exam Relevance: "Lamitiye" translates to "Friendship" in Creole. For the first time, this 2026 edition features tri-service participation from the Indian Armed Forces (Army's Assam Regiment, Navy's INS Trikand, and Air Force's C-130).
4. Environment & Ecology
Project Cheetah Milestone at Kuno National Park
News: A Namibian cheetah named 'Jwala' gave birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park (Madhya Pradesh).
Exam Relevance: With these births and recent additions from Botswana, India’s total cheetah population has now reached 53 (with 33 successfully born on Indian soil).
NHAI Releases First Green Cover Index (NH-GCI) Report
News: The National Highways Authority of India released its first annual report assessing vegetation along National Highways.
Exam Relevance: The assessment was done using advanced satellite imagery in collaboration with NRSC-ISRO (National Remote Sensing Centre). It highlights the use of space tech in ecological monitoring.
5. Sports: Cricket Special
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Prize Money Distribution
News: Following India's historic back-to-back T20 World Cup victory against New Zealand in Ahmedabad, the International Cricket Council (ICC) officially announced the final distribution of its record $11.25 million (approx. ₹103 crore) prize pool.
Key Payouts: * Winner (India): $2.64 million (approx. ₹24.25 crore)
Runner-up (New Zealand): $1.42 million (approx. ₹13.08 crore)
Semi-finalists (South Africa & England): Approx. $1 million each(~₹9 Crore)
Super 8s Exit:$309,808 – $538,269 ~₹2.8 – ₹4.9 Crore
Group Stage (with wins):$256,154 – $278,654~₹2.3 – ₹2.5 Crore
Participation Fee (0 wins) $225,000 ~₹2.07 Crore
- BCCI Reward: Following the win, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a separate, additional cash reward of Rs 131 crore for the team.
IPL 2026 Schedule Announced: RCB vs SRH to Kick Off
News: The BCCI released the first-phase schedule for the 19th edition of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL). The season will kick off on March 28, 2026.
Key Details: The opening blockbuster match will feature defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Exam Relevance: The initial schedule covers only the first 20 matches across 10 venues due to the upcoming State Assembly elections in three states (Tamil Nadu, Assam, and West Bengal), which will dictate the scheduling of the remaining games.
5. Science & Technology
AIIMS & ISRO Sign Landmark MoU
News: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and ISRO signed an agreement to advance space medicine research.
Exam Relevance: The partnership focuses on developing specialized healthcare solutions for astronauts participating in India's upcoming human spaceflight missions (Gaganyaan).
6. Important Days
No Smoking Day 2026 (March 11)
News: Observed annually on the second Wednesday of March, this year it fell on March 11.
Theme: “A Smoke-Free Life Starts with a Smoke-Free Day.”
Quick GK Revision for Today:
Who is the next Vice Chief of Army Staff? Lt Gen Dheeraj Seth (taking over April 1, 2026).
First Khelo India Tribal Games 2026: To be hosted by Chhattisgarh featuring 7 medal sports.
Current World Para Athletics Grand Prix Host: New Delhi (March 11-13, 2026).
March 11 in History
- 2020: COVID-19 Pandemic: The WHO declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic as cases surged worldwide.
- 2011: TÅhoku Earthquake/Tsunami: A 9.0–9.1 magnitude quake struck Japan, causing a devastating tsunami and the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
- 2004: Madrid Train Bombings: Terrorist attacks on commuter trains killed 191 people in Spain.
- 1990: Lithuania’s Independence: Lithuania became the first Soviet republic to declare independence from the USSR.
- 1985: Gorbachev Takes Power:Mikhail Gorbachev was appointed General Secretary of the Soviet Union
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