Daily Current Affairs (06/05/04 – Mar – 26)

Daily Current Affairs (06/05/04 – Mar – 26)

1. India Becomes First Team to Reach Four Men’s T20 World Cup Finals  –

• India achieved the historic milestone by becoming the first team to qualify for four men’s T20 World Cup finals. This achievement come after defeating England by seven runs in the 2026 semi final at Wankhede Stadium. The victory secured India’s place in the T20 World Cup 2026 final. And where the team will face New Zealand in Ahmedabad. With this achievement India strengthened its legacy in the tournament. Earlier Indian team reached the finals in 2007, 2014 and 2024. The record highlights India’s consistent dominance in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

India T20 World Cup Finals Record Reaches Historic Milestone

• India has now become the first team to reach four men’s T20 World Cup finals.
• The India T20 World Cup finals record includes appearances in,
• 2007
• 2014
• 2024
• 2026
• The latest qualification came after India defeated England by seven runs in the semi final at Wankhede Stadium.

2. NITI Aayog and UNICEF Join Hands to Transform Aspirational Districts –

• NITI Aayog and UNICEF India have signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) to improve nutrition and health outcomes in Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks across India. This collaboration focuses on strengthening maternal and child nutrition services in underserved regions. The agreement was signed by Rohit Kumar who is Mission Director of the Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme at NITI Aayog and Arjan de Wagt Deputy Representative of UNICEF India. This partnership aims to enhance health systems, improve nutrition awareness and promote collaboration among government, private sector and communities.

NITI Aayog UNICEF Partnership in Aspirational Districts

• The NITI Aayog UNICEF partnership focuses on improving nutrition and health outcomes in Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks.
• The collaboration will promote multi stakeholder engagement to address nutrition challenges in underserved areas.
• Both institutions will work together to strengthen implementation systems for health and nutrition interventions at the block level.
• The initiative is expected to improve maternal and child nutrition outcomes in high priority districts across the country.

3. President Murmu Appoints 9 New Governors and Lieutenant Governors in India –

• Honorable President Droupadi Murmu has approved a major reshuffle in India. She appointed nine new Governors and Lieutenant Governors across the multiple states and Union Territories. This announcement was made on March 6 2026 through an official communication from Rashtrapati Bhavan. The reshuffle includes transfers and fresh appointments and role changes. Will change in states like Telangana, Maharashtra, Bihar, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, and Nagaland along with Union Territories Delhi and Ladakh. These appointments will come into effect once the newly appointed Governors and Lieutenant Governors formally assume charge of their offices.

Governor Reshuffle 2026: What Are The Key Changes Announced?

• The Governor reshuffle in India 2026 involves transfers as well as fresh appointments of senior political leaders, diplomats and former military officers.
• Some of the most important changes include which are,
• Shiv Pratap Shukla moved from Himachal Pradesh to become Governor of Telangana
• Jishnu Dev Varma transferred from Telangana to Governor of Maharashtra
• Nand Kishore Yadav appointed as Governor of Nagaland
• General (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain appointed as Governor of Bihar

4. Maharashtra Records Slowest GSDP Growth Among India’s Big Four State Economies –

• Maharashtra has recorded the slowest Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth among India’s four largest state economies over the past four years. Despite this the state continues to hold the position of India’s largest state economy with a projected GSDP of ₹42,67,771 crore in the 2024-25.
• According to official data Maharashtra’s GSDP grew by around 43% between 2021-22 and 2024-25. Which are just trailing behind Karnataka, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu in growth rate during the post-COVID economic recovery period.

5. Bihar Will Get New CM As Nitish Kumar To Go Rajya Sabha Will Resign Soon –

• Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has confirmed that he will contest the upcoming Rajya Sabha election. Which is the marking a major shift in the state’s political scenario. After serving Bihar for more than two decades across multiple terms, Kumar announced that he plans to step down from the Chief Minister’s post. And he will to enter the Upper House of Parliament which is Rajya Sabha. The announcement has triggered speculation about who will become the next Chief Minister of Bihar.

Nitish Kumar Rajya Sabha Bid & Resignation

• Nitish Kumar confirmed his Rajya Sabha bid ahead of filing his nomination for the Rajya Sabha election scheduled on March 16, 2026.
• He stated that the decision fulfills his long held wish to serve in all four legislative institutions,
• Lok Sabha
• Rajya Sabha
• Bihar Legislative Assembly
• Bihar Legislative Council

MCQ Quiz

Q1. Which state government launched Project HANUMAN to address human-wildlife conflict ?

1. a) Andhra Pradesh
2. b) Odisha
3. c) Gujarat
4. d) Jharkhand

Q2. GI-tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger, that was recently seen in news, is associated with which state ?

1. a) Nagaland
2. b) Mizoram
3. c) Manipur
4. d) Assam

Q3.Recently, nine cheetahs were translocated from Botswana to Kuno National Park as part of India’s cheetah reintroduction project. Kuno National Park is located in which of the following states ?

1. a) Rajasthan
2. b) Gujarat
3. c) Madhya Pradesh
4. d) Chhattisgarh

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the recent defence contracts signed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD):

1. The contract for six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III (Maritime Role) has been signed with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited under the Buy (Indian–IDDM) category.
2. The helicopters will be inducted into the Indian Coast Guard to enhance maritime surveillance and rescue operations.
3. The VL-Shtil missile system acquired under the same deal is an anti-submarine missile system.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1. a) 1 and 2 only
2. b) 1 and 3 only
3. c) 2 and 3 only
4. d) 1, 2, and 3

Explanation-

• Statement 1 – Correct: The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,901-crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bengaluru for six ALH Mk-III (Maritime Role) helicopters under the Buy (Indian–Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured) category.
• Statement 2 – Correct: These helicopters are intended for the Indian Coast Guard, strengthening maritime surveillance, search-and-rescue, and coastal security missions.
• Statement 3 – Incorrect:The VL-Shtil system is a surface-to-air missile (SAM) for air defence of naval ships, not an anti-submarine weapon.

Q5. Which of the following features differentiate Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) from private cryptocurrencies ?

1. CBDC is legal tender backed by the central bank.
2. CBDC has intrinsic commodity value like gold.
3. CBDC is regulated and issued by the monetary authority.
4. CBDC carries sovereign guarantee.

Select the correct answer:

1. a) 1 and 2 only
2. b) 1, 3 and 4 only
3. c) 1, 2 and 3 only
4. d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation-

• Statement 1 is correct: CBDC is recognized as legal tender, meaning it is officially accepted for the payment of debts and taxes, unlike most private cryptocurrencies.
• Statement 3 is correct: CBDC is strictly regulated and issued by a central bank (monetary authority), whereas private cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are decentralized and operate without a central governing body.
• Statement 4 is correct: Because it is an official liability of the central bank, CBDC carries a sovereign guarantee, providing a level of safety and stability that private, unbacked crypto assets do not possess.
• Statement 2 is incorrect: CBDC is a form of fiat money, which by definition does not have intrinsic commodity value like gold or silver. Its value is derived from government decree and public trust in the central bank, not from a physical commodity.