27 March 2026 Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs One-Liners – 27 March 

• NITI Aayog approved funding of ₹1.55 crore for establishing the RISE (Rural Innovations Incubation, Skilling and Entrepreneurship) Centre in NTR district, Andhra Pradesh to promote grassroots innovation and entrepreneurship.
• The Government of India revamped the PM Internship Scheme to enhance youth participation, skill development, and employability outcomes.

• The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by the Lok Sabha to strengthen legal safeguards and recognition of transgender rights.
• India’s sports economy surpassed the $2 billion mark in 2025, reflecting rapid growth in sports infrastructure, leagues, and commercial investments.
• The Supreme Court of India ruled that Scheduled Caste (SC) status is applicable only to individuals professing Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism as per constitutional provisions.
• Gujarat expanded e-governance by digitising 20 key public services under the Sugam Digital Gujarat Initiative , promoting seamless service delivery.
• The Union Cabinet, led by Narendra Modi, approved India’s updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for the 2031–2035 period under climate commitments.
• India secured two bronze medals in team events at the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Stage 1, showcasing consistent performance in international competitions.
• World Theatre Day is observed globally on 27 March to promote theatre arts and cultural expression.
• India’s health insurance sector recorded steady expansion, with premium collections crossing ₹1.2 lakh crore, driven by increased awareness and financial planning.
• S&P Global revised India’s GDP growth forecast upward to 7.1% for FY27, citing resilient economic fundamentals.
• HDFC Securities Limited launched “NxtOption” , an advanced trading platform for retail investors focusing on derivatives strategies.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India partnered with Google to introduce a verified badge system for investment apps to curb financial fraud.
• Japan International Cooperation Agency signed ODA loan agreements worth ₹16,420 crore with India for infrastructure and development projects.
• Nitin Gadkari launched the Raajmarg Infrastructure Investment Trust (RIIT) , sponsored by National Highways Authority of India, which was listed on the BSE.
• UNESCO expressed concerns over the proposed Aghanashini–Vedavathi river-linking project , emphasising adherence to World Heritage norms.
• Rajnath Singh chaired a consultative meeting focusing on the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and strategic infrastructure development.
• Ashwini Vaishnaw and Nitin Gadkari jointly launched the PRISM-SG portal to improve coordination in rail-road infrastructure projects.
• Agnikul Cosmos successfully tested its rocket booster engine Agnite at its Chennai launch facility, marking progress in private space technology.
• The Competition Commission of India approved a major ₹39,618 crore investment by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group in Shriram Finance Ltd.
• The Competition Commission of India also cleared equity investment in Aditya Birla Renewables Limited by GIP EM Star Pte. Ltd., boosting renewable energy financing.