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Daily Current Affairs: 26 March, 2026

Q1. In March 2026, which corporate major led the consortium that acquired a 100% stake in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise?

(a) Reliance Industries Limited

(b) Tata Group

(d) Adani Group

(e) JSW Group

Answer: c

Solution:

A consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group (ABG) has acquired a 100% equity stake in IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for ₹16,706 crore from its current owner, United Spirits Limited.
The consortium includes:
- Aditya Birla Group (ABG)
- The Times of India Group
- Bolt Ventures
- Blackstone (through its BXPE strategy)
United Spirits Limited announced that it has entered into definitive agreements for the sale of its entire stake in its wholly owned subsidiary Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL).
The transaction covers both the men’s IPL team and the women’s WPL team.
RCSPL owns and operates the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchises participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the Women’s Premier League (WPL).

Q2. The inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games officially commenced in March 25, 2026, in which of the following states?

(a) Jharkhand

(b) Chhattisgarh

(d) Odisha

(e) Manipur

Answer: b

Solution:

The first edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games began on 25 March 2026 in Chhattisgarh and will continue till 3 April 2026.
The event was formally inaugurated in Raipur and will feature competitions in seven sports disciplines.
The games are being held across three cities:
- Raipur
- Jagdalpur
- Ambikapur
The primary objective is to provide a national-level platform for tribal youth, enabling them to gain recognition and opportunities in sports.
The official mascot of the event is ‘Morveer’:
- ‘Mor’ means mine/our own in Chhattisgarhi
- ‘Veer’ signifies courage and valour
- It represents the spirit, pride, and identity of tribal communities
Chhattisgarh is the first state to host this unique national event dedicated exclusively to tribal athletes.
The initiative marks a significant step towards tribal empowerment and grassroots sports development.
The Khelo India Tribal Games are part of the Khelo India Scheme, a flagship programme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
The Khelo India Games were declared an ‘Event of National Importance’ in 2020 under the Sports Broadcasting Signals (Mandatory Sharing with Prasar Bharati) Act, 2007.
The event aims to promote mass participation and excellence in sports across diverse communities.

Q3. Recently, in March, 2026, A young leader from Sikkim has been selected to represent India at an international platform focused on youth engagement and global policy discussions. Who has been selected for the World Youth Parliament?

(a) Ananya Sharma
(b) Mehak Jain
(c) Riya Singh
(d) Stuti Pradhan
(e) Neha Verma

Answer: d

Solution:

In March 2026, Stuti Pradhan, a young leader from Sikkim, has been selected to represent the state at the World Youth Parliament.
The World Youth Parliament is an international platform that brings together youth delegates from countries such as South Korea, UAE, Kuwait, Chad, Thailand, Yemen, and others.
The platform focuses on discussing global challenges and developing youth-driven policy solutions.
Stuti Pradhan is a state-level winner of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2025.
She has demonstrated strong parliamentary skills, leadership qualities, and excellence in debate and public discourse.
Her selection highlights the growing participation of Indian youth in global policymaking forums.

Q4. A landmark case in India’s legal and medical history involved the granting of passive euthanasia to a patient in a prolonged vegetative state. Who was the first person in India to be granted passive euthanasia by a court?

(a) Harish Rana

(b) Suresh Kumar

(d) Aruna Shanbaug

(e) Rakesh Sharma

Answer: a

Solution:

Harish Rana, the first person in India to be granted passive euthanasia by a court, passed away on 24 March 2026 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
His case marked a significant milestone in India’s legal and medical history, particularly concerning end-of-life care and euthanasia laws.
The 31-year-old had been in a vegetative state since 2013.
He suffered severe head injuries after falling from a fourth-floor balcony while studying as a BTech student at Panjab University.
For more than a decade, he survived on artificial nutrition and intermittent oxygen support.

Q5. In its March 2026 Asia-Pacific economic commentary, S&P Global Ratings upwardly revised India’s GDP growth forecast for the upcoming fiscal to which of the following levels?

(a) 6.5 per cent

(b) 6.8 per cent

(d) 7.5 per cent

(e) 7.1 per cent

Answer: e

Solution:

In March 2026, S&P Global Ratings raised India’s GDP growth forecast to 7.1% for the next fiscal year.
The growth is expected to be driven by strong private consumption, increased investment, and rising exports.
However, the agency cautioned that geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, could impact India’s economy.
Rising energy prices due to the conflict may put pressure on the country’s fiscal position.

Q6. In March 2026, JP Morgan Chase & Co. announced the appointment of which of the following as its new Senior Country Officer (SCO) for India?

(a) Kaustubh Kulkarni

(b) Rahul Badhwar

(d) Sjoerd Leenart

(e) KV Kamath

Answer: b

Solution:

JP Morgan has appointed Rahul Badhwar as its Senior Country Officer for India.
He joins the organisation from HSBC, where he held global sales roles.
In his new role, Badhwar will be responsible for driving JP Morgan’s growth strategy in India.

Q7. Iran has appointed a new Secretary of its Supreme National Security Council following the death of the previous incumbent in March, 2026. Who has been appointed to this position?

(a) Ali Larijani

(b) Ebrahim Raisi

(d) Hassan Rouhani

(e) Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr

Answer: e

Solution:

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a former commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been appointed as the Secretary (Chief) of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).
He replaces Ali Larijani, who was killed in a targeted airstrike.
The appointment was approved by Iran’s Supreme Leader (Mojtaba Khamenei) and formally decreed by President Masoud Pezeshkian on 24 March 2026.
Zolghadr currently serves as the Secretary of the Expediency Discernment Council, an important advisory body to Iran’s leadership.

Q8. Which Regional Rural Bank (RRB) was recently honored with the National Award for Outstanding Performance in SHG-Bank Linkage for the fiscal year 2024-25?

(a) Kerala Gramin Bank

(b) Karnataka Grameena Bank

(d) Baroda Rajasthan Kshetriya Gramin Bank

(e) Andhra Pragathi Grameena Bank

Answer: b

Solution:

Karnataka Grameena Bank has been selected for the National Award for Outstanding Performance in SHG-Bank Linkage for the year 2024–25.
The award has been conferred by the Union Ministry of Rural Development.