Daily Current Affairs and GK March 7, 2026

Here is your daily GK and Current Affairs update for March 7, 2026, specifically curated for your exam preparations.

National Affairs (India)

First Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG): The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced that the inaugural KITG will be held in Chhattisgarh from March 25 to April 6, 2026. The official mascot is 'Morveer', symbolizing tribal courage.
Riverine Lighthouses in Assam: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone for India's first riverine lighthouses along the Brahmaputra River (National Waterway-2). These solar-powered structures will be built at Bogibeel, Pandu, Silghat, and Biswanath Ghat.
SEBI's 'Sudarshan' AI Tool: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) deployed an advanced AI surveillance system named 'Sudarshan' to detect and remove misleading posts from unregistered financial influencers ("finfluencers").
Indian Culture Portal 2.0: The Ministry of Culture launched Version 2.0 of the Indian Culture Portal (ICP), featuring enhanced digital archives and immersive virtual galleries of Indian heritage.
Sharavathi Project Dispute: The High Court of Karnataka issued a notice regarding the Sharavathi Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project (PSHP), which is set to be India's largest PSHP with a 2,000 MW capacity.

Nepal Election Results: In a significant political shift, Balen Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is heading for a landslide victory in the Nepal General Elections.
AIIB President Visit: The President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) concluded a high-level visit to India to discuss sustainable infrastructure financing and digital economy cooperation.
Chile Leprosy-Free: The WHO officially recognized Chile as the first country in the Americas to eliminate leprosy as a public health problem.
Indonesia Social Media Ban: Indonesia announced a landmark ban on social media usage for children under the age of 16 to protect mental health and reduce cyber-risks.

VLEO Satellite MoU: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and space startup Bellatrix Aerospace signed an MoU to develop satellite systems for Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO), offering higher-resolution imaging and lower-latency communication.
Shahed Drones: New intelligence reports highlighted the evolving capabilities of the Shahed-131 and 136 "kamikaze" drones, often referred to as "the poor man's cruise missile."
Fastest Photodetector: Researchers at Duke University showcased a photodetector capable of capturing light in just 125 picoseconds, a new world record for speed in optical sensing.

T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Defending champions India will face New Zealand in the grand final tomorrow (March 8) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. India looks to become the first team to successfully defend a T20 WC title.
ASMITA Athletics League: To mark International Women's Day (March 8), the government is organizing the nationwide ASMITA League at 250 locations, expecting participation from 2.5 lakh women.
Formula 1 2026 Season: The F1 "New Era" officially begins this weekend (March 8) with radically redesigned, lighter cars and a 50/50 split between electric and petrol power units.
Smriti Mandhana Milestone: The Indian cricket star became the first cricketer to be honored with her own Barbie doll by Mattel as part of their "Role Models" series.

Hurun Global Rich List 2026: India has officially become the third-largest hub for billionaires globally, trailing only the USA and China.
Article 155: Relates to the Appointment of the Governor by the President of India—relevant today due to recent gubernatorial reshuffles in several states.
Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in Karnataka, it is famously known as the "Western Ghats of North Karnataka" due to its rich medicinal plant diversity.