In Current Affairs for 07 March 2026, we will see the latest national and international current affairs news. These important current affairs will be beneficial for your upcoming NDA, CDS, CDS OTA, AFCAT, TA, Agniveer Army, Agniveer Navy, Agniveer Air Force, Women Military Police, INET, MNS, ACC exams, SCO, PCSL, CAPF, and SSB interviews, and direct entries for Army, Navy, and Air Force like SSC Tech, TGC, JAG, NCC, TES, 10+2 Cadet. Download a PDF file about current events at the end of this article. Let us now see the Current Affairs.
Current Affairs 07 March 2026
Khelo India Tribal Games 2026
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the first edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 will be hosted in Chhattisgarh. The games are scheduled to take place from 26 March to 6 April 2026.
This will be the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games, aimed at promoting sports talent among tribal communities across the country. The competitions will be organized in three major cities of Chhattisgarh — Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Surguja.
Seven medal sports have been included in the event:
- Athletics
- Football
- Hockey
- Weightlifting
- Archery
- Swimming
- Wrestling
The initiative is expected to encourage participation of tribal athletes and provide them with a national platform to showcase their talent.
Jasprit Bumrah Reaches 500 International Wickets
Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah achieved a major milestone by completing 500 wickets in international cricket during the semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against England national cricket team.
The landmark moment occurred at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, when Bumrah dismissed England captain Harry Brook on the very first delivery of his spell.
Bumrah’s International Career Statistics
- Test Cricket: 234 wickets in 52 matches
- ODI Cricket: 149 wickets in 89 matches
- T20 Internationals: 117 wickets in 94 matches
Total: 500 international wickets
Among India’s leading wicket-takers in international cricket are:
- Anil Kumble – 953 wickets
- Ravichandran Ashwin – 765 wickets
- Harbhajan Singh – 707 wickets
- Kapil Dev – 687 wickets
- Ravindra Jadeja – 634 wickets
Amit Shah Unveils ‘Pragati’ and ‘Vikas’ Mascots for Census 2027
Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced two official mascots—Pragati and Vikas—for the upcoming Census 2027 in New Delhi.
The mascots symbolize equal participation of women and men in national development.
- Pragati represents the female figure.
- Vikas represents the male figure.
Census 2027 will mark India’s first fully digital population census, using advanced technological platforms developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing.
Key points:
- Census process formally initiated through a Gazette Notification on 16 June 2025.
- More than 3 million enumerators and officials will participate in the data collection exercise.
NITI Aayog and UNICEF Partnership for Nutrition
The policy think tank NITI Aayog and UNICEF India have signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) to enhance nutrition and health outcomes in Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks.
The agreement was signed by Rohit Kumar from NITI Aayog and Arjan de Wagt.
The collaboration aims to:
- Strengthen maternal and child nutrition services.
- Encourage multi-stakeholder participation in nutrition programmes.
- Improve implementation of health and nutrition schemes at the block level.
UNICEF will utilize its IMPAct4Nutrition (I4N) platform to involve businesses, public enterprises, and industry bodies. The partnership will also encourage Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) investments to support nutrition initiatives in underserved regions.
GeM Marks Seven Years of the SWAYATT Initiative
The Government e-Marketplace recently celebrated seven years of the SWAYATT initiative, a programme designed to promote inclusive government procurement.
The SWAYATT Initiative was launched on 19 February 2019 to support participation of:
- Startups
- Women entrepreneurs
- Youth-led enterprises
- Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
- Micro and small businesses
GeM is an online platform that allows government departments to purchase goods and services transparently and efficiently, thereby strengthening digital governance and fair market access.
International Women’s Day 2026
International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on 8 March to recognize the achievements of women and promote gender equality. The day was officially recognized by the United Nations in 1975.
The theme for International Women’s Day 2026 is:
“Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls.”
Global data highlights that women currently enjoy around 64% of the legal rights available to men, indicating the need for continued efforts toward equality.
Jan Aushadhi Diwas 2026
India observes Jan Aushadhi Diwas every year on 7 March to promote awareness about affordable generic medicines.
On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to citizens benefiting from the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana.
Key Facts
- First Observed: 2019
- Organised by: Department of Pharmaceuticals
- Objective: Make quality medicines available at lower prices.
The campaign emphasizes the slogan:
“Daam Kam – Dawai Uttam” (Low Cost – High Quality Medicine).
Review Questions
1. The first edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games will be held in which state?
(a) Odisha
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Chhattisgarh
(d) Madhya Pradesh
Answer: (c) Chhattisgarh
Explanation: The first Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 will be organized in Chhattisgarh from 26 March to 6 April 2026 to promote sports talent among tribal communities.
2. Which of the following cities will host events of the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026?
(a) Raipur
(b) Jagdalpur
(c) Surguja
(d) All of the above
Answer: (d) All of the above
Explanation: The games will be organized across three cities: Raipur, Jagdalpur, and Surguja.
3. Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah completed 500 international wickets during which tournament?
(a) ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
(b) ICC Champions Trophy 2025
(c) ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
(d) Asia Cup 2024
Answer: (c) ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Explanation: Jasprit Bumrah reached the milestone of 500 international wickets during the semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against England.
4. Jasprit Bumrah took his 500th international wicket by dismissing which player?
(a) Joe Root
(b) Ben Stokes
(c) Harry Brook
(d) Jos Buttler
Answer: (c) Harry Brook
Explanation: Bumrah dismissed Harry Brook at Wankhede Stadium to reach the milestone.
5. Who unveiled the mascots ‘Pragati’ and ‘Vikas’ for Census 2027?
(a) Narendra Modi
(b) Amit Shah
(c) Rajnath Singh
(d) Piyush Goyal
Answer: (b) Amit Shah
Explanation: Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the mascots for Census 2027 in New Delhi.
6. Which organization developed the digital platforms for Census 2027?
(a) ISRO
(b) NIC
(c) C-DAC
(d) DRDO
Answer: (c) C-DAC
Explanation: The digital infrastructure for the census is being developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing.
7. Which organizations signed a Statement of Intent to improve nutrition in Aspirational Districts?
(a) NITI Aayog and WHO
(b) NITI Aayog and UNICEF
(c) UNICEF and WHO
(d) World Bank and UNICEF
Answer: (b) NITI Aayog and UNICEF
Explanation: NITI Aayog partnered with UNICEF to enhance nutrition and health outcomes.
8. The SWAYATT initiative on GeM was launched in which year?
(a) 2017
(b) 2018
(c) 2019
(d) 2020
Answer: (c) 2019
Explanation: The SWAYATT Initiative was launched on 19 February 2019 under the Government e-Marketplace.
9. What is the theme of International Women’s Day 2026?
(a) Women in Leadership
(b) DigitALL: Innovation and Technology
(c) Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls
(d) Gender Equality Today
Answer: (c) Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls
Explanation: The theme for International Women’s Day 2026 announced by the United Nations is “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls.”
10. Jan Aushadhi Diwas is observed in India on which date?
(a) 5 March
(b) 6 March
(c) 7 March
(d) 8 March
Answer: (c) 7 March
Explanation: Jan Aushadhi Diwas is celebrated every year on 7 March to promote affordable generic medicines under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana.
