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10 March 2026 current affairs

🔶 Trade & Economic Diplomacy

Expansion of India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
India has broadened its global trade engagement by concluding nine Free Trade Agreements covering 38 countries over the past decade.
Significance: Enhances export opportunities, strengthens global supply chains, and boosts India’s role in international trade.

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8–9 March current affairs

🔶 Media Regulation & Information Governance

TRP Reporting Suspension for News Channels
The Government of India directed the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) to temporarily suspend Television Rating Points (TRP) reporting for TV news channels for four weeks.
Significance: Strengthening credibility of audience measurement and improving transparency in media ratings.

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7 March 2026 current affairs

🔶 Entrepreneurship & Startup Ecosystem

herSTART 5.0 – Gujarat
The Government of Gujarat launched herSTART 5.0, an initiative designed to strengthen women-led startups and promote female entrepreneurship through mentorship, funding access, and innovation support.
Exam Relevance: Women entrepreneurship | Startup ecosystem | State innovation policy.

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6 March 2026 current affairs

🔶 Global Health & Social Indicators

World Obesity Atlas 2026 – Childhood Obesity Rankings
According to the report released by the World Obesity Federation, India now ranks second globally in childhood obesity, behind China and ahead of the United States.

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5 March 2026 current affairs

🔶 Governance, Development & Public Policy

PM Development Initiatives in Rajasthan & Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Rajasthan and Gujarat to launch major healthcare initiatives and inaugurate several large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects.
Exam Relevance: Public health infrastructure | Industrial development | Regional growth initiatives.

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