Current affairs 16.03.2026

S.NoCurrent Affairs (16 March 2026)CategoryKey Points
1India tops World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 medal tallySportsThe India leg of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix held in New Delhi ended with India winning 208 medals, finishing first in the overall medal tally.
2Extreme 40°C temperatures recorded in March across Indian citiesEnvironmentCities like Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad recorded temperatures around 40°C in March, showing early heatwave conditions due to climate change and weak winter rainfall.
3India–EU relations strengthening with new cooperation plansInternational RelationsIndia is seeking deeper strategic cooperation with the European Union in areas like energy security, defence industry, and critical minerals.
4Global energy tensions affect Indian rupee and bond marketEconomyDue to tensions involving Iran and rising oil prices above $100 per barrel, the Indian rupee weakened and bond markets showed volatility.
5New earthworm species “Drawida vazhania” discovered in KeralaScience & EnvironmentResearchers discovered a new species of earthworm named Drawida vazhania near the Vazhani Dam region in Kerala.
6Proposed SHANTI Act 2025 to boost nuclear energyPolity / EnergyThe proposed SHANTI Act aims to expand India’s nuclear energy sector by allowing greater participation of private and public players.
7Assembly elections announcement in several statesPolityThe Election Commission announced Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
8LPG tanker “Shivalik” reaches Mundra Port after crossing HormuzEconomy / InternationalIndian-flagged LPG vessels received permission to transit through the Strait of Hormuz and reach India safely.
9Political Science Conclave 2026 held in New DelhiEducation / PolicyScholars and policymakers gathered to discuss India’s political thought and democratic institutions.
10March 16 historical milestone in cricketSports (Static)On 16 March 2012, Sachin Tendulkar scored the 100th international century, a unique record in world cricket.

MCQ’s

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1Which country topped the medal tally in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 held in New Delhi?A) China B) India C) USA D) JapanB) India
2The World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 India leg was held in which city?A) Mumbai B) Chennai C) New Delhi D) HyderabadC) New Delhi
3A new earthworm species “Drawida vazhania” was discovered in which Indian state?A) Tamil Nadu B) Kerala C) Karnataka D) OdishaB) Kerala
4“Drawida vazhania” was discovered near which dam region?A) Idukki Dam B) Nagarjuna Sagar C) Vazhani Dam D) Hirakud DamC) Vazhani Dam
5The proposed SHANTI Act is related to which sector?A) Agriculture B) Nuclear Energy C) Space Research D) FisheriesB) Nuclear Energy
6The SHANTI Act aims to promote which energy sector in India?A) Solar Energy B) Thermal Energy C) Nuclear Energy D) Wind EnergyC) Nuclear Energy
7Rising tensions around which region affected global oil supply and markets recently?A) Suez Canal B) Strait of Hormuz C) Panama Canal D) Malacca StraitB) Strait of Hormuz
8The LPG tanker “Shivalik” reached which Indian port after crossing the Strait of Hormuz?A) Kochi Port B) Mundra Port C) Chennai Port D) Visakhapatnam PortB) Mundra Port
9Rising crude oil prices mainly affected which of the following in India?A) Rupee and bond markets B) Agriculture output C) Monsoon rainfall D) Literacy rateA) Rupee and bond markets
10Which organization conducts the World Para Athletics Grand Prix?A) IOC B) World Athletics C) World Para Athletics D) FIFAC) World Para Athletics
11Which countries recently discussed deeper cooperation with India in defence and energy sectors?A) ASEAN B) European Union C) SAARC D) BRICSB) European Union
12Which Indian body announces Assembly election schedules?A) Supreme Court B) Parliament C) Election Commission of India D) Finance CommissionC) Election Commission of India
13Assembly elections were announced for which of the following states/UTs?A) Assam B) Kerala C) Tamil Nadu D) All of the aboveD) All of the above
14Early 40°C temperatures in March indicate which climatic condition?A) Cold wave B) Heatwave C) Cyclone D) BlizzardB) Heatwave
15Which factor is mainly linked to early heatwave conditions in India?A) Climate change B) Increased rainfall C) Arctic winds D) SnowfallA) Climate change
16Sachin Tendulkar scored his 100th international century on which date?A) 16 March 2012 B) 2 April 2011 C) 10 October 2010 D) 26 January 2013A) 16 March 2012
17Sachin Tendulkar scored his historic 100th century against which country?A) Australia B) Sri Lanka C) Bangladesh D) PakistanC) Bangladesh
18The Political Science Conclave 2026 was held in which city?A) Bengaluru B) New Delhi C) Kolkata D) PuneB) New Delhi
19The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with which water body?A) Arabian Sea B) Bay of Bengal C) Mediterranean Sea D) Red SeaA) Arabian Sea
20Which sector benefits from the discovery of new earthworm species?A) Marine Biology B) Soil Ecology C) Space Science D) AstronomyB) Soil Ecology

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