Dear Readers, Here we have given the list of Important Weekly Current Affairs of March 08th to 14th Feb 2026. Candidates those who are preparing for Upcoming SBIClerk 2026 and other competitive exams can make use of it.

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CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

• International Women's Day is observed globally on 8 March every year to recognize the historical, cultural, social and political achievements of women.

• Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Raising Day is observed every year on 10 March across India to mark the establishment of the force.

• National No Smoking Day 2026 is observed on March 11, 2026, which falls on the second Wednesday of March each year.

• In 2026, World Sleep Day was observed on March 13 with the theme “Sleep Well, Live Better.”

• International Day of Action for Rivers is observed annually on March 14 to raise awareness about the importance of rivers and promote their protection and conservation.

• Pi Day is observed annually on March 14 to celebrate the mathematical constant π (pi), which is approximately 14.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS

• The Government of India directed the Broadcast Audience Research Council to suspend Television Rating Points (TRP) reporting for TV news channels for four weeks.

• The Punjab Budget 2026–27 was presented by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema in Punjab with a total outlay of ₹2,60,437 crore.

• The Government of Karnataka proposed a ban on social media usage for children below 16 years in the Karnataka Budget 2026–27.

• The SWAYATT Initiative on the Government e‑Marketplace (GeM) completed seven years, marking a major milestone in promoting inclusive public procurement in India.

• The Karnataka Budget 2026–27 was presented by Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister of Karnataka, with a total outlay of ₹4.48 trillion for Financial Year 2026–27 (FY27).

• India has significantly expanded its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) network over the last decade, reaching nine FTAs covering 38 countries, strengthening its global trade presence.

• The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the “Say No To Proxy Sarpanch” campaign on International Women's Day to address the issue of proxy leadership in village governance.

• Maharashtra celebrated International Women's Day 2026 with rallies, marathons, sports events, awareness campaigns and cultural programmes under the theme “Give to Gain.”

• The government of Kerala has introduced the Cyber Safety Protocol 2026, a comprehensive framework aimed at protecting students in the era of Artificial Intelligence and digital learning.

• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated India’s first Ring Metro corridor in Delhi, marking a major expansion of the Delhi Metro

• The India Government has officially notified standards for green ammonia and green methanol under the National Green Hydrogen Mission to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen-based fuels and support the transition to cleaner energy systems.

• The Uttar Pradesh Government launched Project GANGA to provide high-speed internet connectivity to more than 20 lakh rural households over the next two to three years.

• The India Government announced that the country’s inter-regional power transmission capacity will increase to 143 Gigawatts (GW) by 2027 to strengthen electricity flow across regions.

• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated the 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi.

• Indian Railways launched the SHINE App on International Women’s Day (8 March 2026) to strengthen workplace safety for women employees.

• The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) dismantled a major pan-India drug trafficking network named “Team Kalki” that operated through darknet marketplaces and encrypted messaging platforms.

• The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly passed two important bills: the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code Amendment Bill and the Maharashtra Stamp Amendment Bill 2026 to improve administrative efficiency and better utilisation of government land.

• The Mizoram Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution seeking the inclusion of the Mizo language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India.

• India has dispatched 1,000 metric tons of rice to Malawi as humanitarian assistance to help the country address food shortages caused by a severe drought.

• The cheetah population in India has reached 53 after Cheetah Jwala, a Namibian cheetah, gave birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.

• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Narendra Modi, approved the revised total capital cost of ₹3,630.77 crore for the Greenfield connectivity corridor to Noida International Airport (Jewar International Airport).

• The Union Cabinet of India chaired by Narendra Modi approved the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission till December 2028 with an enhanced financial outlay.

• The Chhattisgarh State Cabinet approved the draft Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 aimed at preventing illegal religious conversions in the state.

• The Gujarat Government launched the ‘Lake and Air Watch’ initiative to monitor and improve air quality and lake health in urban areas across the state.

• India overtook China to become the largest exporter of cotton products to the United States in 2025, according to analysis by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth about ₹5,600 crore in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

• The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched its first structured Bug Bounty Program to strengthen the security of the Aadhaar digital ecosystem.

• NITI Aayog released the Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2026, which evaluates the fiscal performance and financial sustainability of Indian states.

• New Delhi has deployed India’s first microalgae-based PureAir Tower along the Aerocity highway corridor to address urban air pollution caused by vehicular emissions.

• The Supreme Court of India clarified that parental income alone cannot be the sole criterion for determining “creamy layer” status in the Other Backward Classes reservation system.

• President of India, Droupadi Murmu,addressed the inaugural session of the Global Conference on the Role of Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026 held in New Delhi.

• India is preparing to launch a ₹1 trillion (about $11 billion) semiconductor fund to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing and develop a strong semiconductor ecosystem.

• The 22nd installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme was released by Shri Narendra Modi from Guwahati, Assam.

• The International Rail Coach Expo 2026 was inaugurated at the Integral Coach Factory premises in Chennai.

• V. O. Chidambaranar Port launched the Digital Twin initiative, becoming the first port in India to adopt this advanced technology for port management.

• N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, launched ‘Araku Kouni’, the state’s first tribal millet-based food menu, during the Collectors’ Conference at the State Secretariat.

 CURRENT AFFAIRS: INTERNATIONAL NEWS

• The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), verified that Chile has eliminated leprosy as a public health problem.

• The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, the world’s largest mobile and technology event, was held from March 2–5, 2026 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain.

• Denmark has been certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the first country in the European Union to achieve elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis.

• Sena Latif, Ambassador of Romania, submitted the Instrument of Ratification to P. S.Gangadhar, Joint Secretary and Head of Depository at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), confirming Romania’s ratification of the Framework Agreement of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

• Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, paid a four-day State Visit to India from 4–7 March 2026 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by a high-level delegation.

• India and Uzbekistan jointly launched a structured pharmaceutical and nutraceutical corridor to expand access to the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) and the wider Eurasian healthcare market, valued at USD 7–10 billion.

• The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released the report titled ‘Trends in International Arms Transfers, 2025’.

• Donald Trump, President of the United States, announced the construction of the first new major oil refinery in nearly 50 years with investment from Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) led by Mukesh Ambani.

 CURRENT AFFAIRS: BANKING AND BUSINESS

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the RBI (Commercial Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Third Amendment Directions, 2026 to strengthen customer protection in electronic banking transactions effective from 1 July 2026 under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.

• Yes Bank launched a specialised salary account named “YES Essence Women’s Salary Account” aimed at supporting the financial and lifestyle needs of working women ahead of International Women’s Day (March 8).

• SBI General Insurance Company Limited, a leading general insurance provider in India, launched an integrated brand campaign titled “Chuniye Bharosa, Apno Sa”, focusing on health insurance and family financial protection.

• Federal Bank has launched a new wealth management platform named ‘Fed Wealth’ to expand its presence in the wealth management segment.

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has modified a key condition for AU Small Finance Bank’s transition into a universal bank, relaxing the earlier requirement related to Non-Operative Financial Holding Company (NOFHC).

• National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) launched the “National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge” in collaboration with Gates Foundation and Dalberg Advisors to strengthen climate intelligence and resilience in rural India.

• State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest Public Sector Bank (PSB), launched a USD 500 million syndicated social term loan facility with a greenshoe option to promote women’s economic empowerment.

• The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issued updated public statements on 13 February 2026 identifying jurisdictions with weaknesses in anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT)

• HDFC Bank Limited and Swiggy, a food delivery and quick commerce platform, jointly launched two new co-branded credit cards: Swiggy BLCK HDFC Bank Credit Card and Swiggy Ornge HDFC Bank Credit Card.

• Jammu and Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank) has partnered with two non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to expand its retail lending business, especially outside Jammu and Kashmir.

• The Government of India (GoI) sets Ground Level Credit (GLC) targets annually for the agriculture and allied sectors, which banks must achieve during the financial year.

• The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) granted Certificates of Registration (CoR) to Allianz Jio Reinsurance Limited (AJRL) and Kiwi General Insurance Limited to commence insurance operations in India.

• Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) achieved a historic milestone by listing Maharashtra’s first-ever Urban Local Body (ULB) Green Municipal Bonds on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

• PhonePe Limited launched the RuPay ‘On-The-Go’ Card, a National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) designed for contactless payments across public transport systems in India.

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the RBI (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend and Remittance of Profits) Directions, 2026 to regulate how commercial banks declare dividends.

• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has set up a high-level expert working group to prepare short-term and long-term technology roadmaps for India’s securities market ecosystem.

• Axis Max Life Insurance Limited has entered into a strategic Corporate Agent partnership with Saarathi Finance and Credit Private Limited to strengthen financial protection for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India.

• Bank of Baroda (BoB) launched a special savings account for women named ‘bob Women Sapphire Savings Account’ to provide banking, healthcare, and lifestyle benefits for women customers in India.

• South Indian Bank (SIB) has launched a digitally integrated Loan Against Mutual Funds (LAMF) facility to provide secured credit to investors using their mutual fund holdings as collateral.

• PayU, a leading digital payments and financial services provider in India, partnered with GoKwik, a checkout optimization platform for Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands.

• The State Bank of India (SBI) signed a strategic partnership with MUFG Bank, Ltd. (MUFG), a leading Japanese global financial institution, to strengthen cross-border capital flows and expand financing opportunities.

• Nomura Holdings Inc., a Japanese brokerage firm, has revised India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth forecast for Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27) to 7%, down from the earlier estimate of 7.1%.

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cancelled the Certificate of Registration (CoR) of 36 Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) between 16 and 24 February 2026.

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the RBI (Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy) Third Amendment Directions, 2026, revising the capital adequacy framework for commercial banks.

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted authorisation to CRED, operated by Dreamplug Technologies Private Limited, to function as a Payment Aggregator (PA) under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act (PSSA), 2007.

• The EASE Reform Agenda has significantly transformed India’s Public Sector Banks (PSBs) by improving customer service, asset quality, operational efficiency, and digital capabilities.

• CRISIL Limited (formerly Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited) released a report titled “India Outlook: Wading through Squally Waters” through its CRISIL Intelligence

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOUR

• Mattel launched the Barbie Dream Team 2026 to celebrate International Women's Day, observed annually on 8 March.

• Rashmika Mandanna won the Best Actress award at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards for her performance in the Telugu film The Girlfriend.

• International Women’s Day 2026 was celebrated across Maharashtra with various events such as rallies, sports competitions, awareness campaigns and cultural performances under the theme “Give to Gain.”

• Veteran actor and filmmaker Amol Palekar will be honoured with the META Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 at the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META).

• The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation received the Governan ce Now 12th PSU National Award in the “Excellence in Innovation” category for its initiative Dhwani Spandana.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

• Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has acquired Moltbook, an experimental social networking platform for AI agents.

 CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen Shah, is set to become the Prime Minister of Nepal after his party’s landslide electoral victory.

• Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, appointed Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari as the Chief Justice (CJ) of the Madras High Court under Article 217(1) of the Constitution of India.

• The Indian Army announced the appointment of Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Vice Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS).

• Yes Bank has appointed Vinay Muralidhar Tonse as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO).

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of Ketan Merchant, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Fino Payments Bank, as the Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the bank.

• Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed as the Supreme Leader of Iran by the Assembly of Experts following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, in airstrikes.

• Phanindranath Kakarla has taken charge as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (CEO & MD) of Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited (Arcil) with effect from 8 March 2026.

• Rahul Bhatia, billionaire entrepreneur and co-founder of IndiGo, has taken charge as the airline’s interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the resignation of Pieter Elbers.

• RM Nachammai became the first woman to head the operations of a functional nuclear power plant in India under the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).

• HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited, a Joint Venture (JV) between HDFC Limited and ERGO International AG, has appointed Parthanil Ghosh as the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

CURRENT AFFAIRS: RANKING AND INDEX

• India emerged as the second largest arms importer globally during 2021–2025, accounting for 8.2% of total global arms imports, according to a report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

• The Hurun Rich List 2026 reported that India has 308 billionaires, placing the country third globally after the United States and China in terms of billionaire population.

• According to the Brand Finance Banking 500 Report 2026, the combined brand value of the world’s top 500 banking brands reached about 1.8 trillion US dollars in 2026, reflecting a 13% increase compared to 2025.

• India submitted its 7th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) assessing progress toward 23 National Biodiversity Targets (NBTs) and 142 indicators aligned with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF).

• Shah Rukh Khan, Bollywood actor and entrepreneur, has made his debut in the Hurun Global Rich List 2026 with an estimated net worth of 1.3 billion US dollars.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

• Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a state-owned defence electronics company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bellatrix Aerospace, a Bengaluru-based space technology startup, to develop satellite systems and payloads.

• International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) launched its first Sangam Infrastructure Innovation Center at the India Systems Development Lab (ISDL) campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

• The United States Air Force Global Strike Command conducted a successful test launch of the LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) sanctioned a research project titled ‘Development of Novel Antidote(s) for Highly Toxic Organophosphorous Compounds’ with a total funding of Rs 99.15 lakh to Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu, TN).

• Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science & Technology, reviewed the progress of India’s first Integrated Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) plant at Kavaratti, Lakshadweep.

• The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) launched a Moonshot Project on Brain Co-Processors, aimed at developing advanced technologies to enhance or restore brain function.

• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the European Space Agency (ESA) virtually signed an agreement titled “ESA–ISRO Arrangement concerning Joint Calibration and Validation Activities and Scientific Studies for Earth Observation Missions.”

• Researchers at the University of Waterloo, Canada, have developed an innovative method to convert plastic waste into acetic acid, the main component of vinegar, using only sunlight.

• AquaAirX Autonomous Systems, a Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup, introduced ‘AVATAAR (Amphibious Vehicle for Autonomous Tactical Aerial & Aquatic Reconnaissance)’, India’s first amphibious drone capable of operating in both air and underwater.

• The Forest Survey of India (FSI), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has stopped issuing fortnightly deforestation alerts through its AI-based Anavaran portal.

• Coursera, a global edtech platform, partnered with the Government of India’s Mission Karmayogi to provide advanced upskilling for civil servants and government officials.

• Niti Aayog has strengthened its commitment to positioning India as a global leader in electronics manufacturing through strategic industry partnerships.

• In 2022, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) conducted the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) by intentionally crashing a spacecraft into the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos to test asteroid deflection capabilities.

• Indonesia has agreed to procure BrahMos missiles from India, marking a major defence export deal.

• WHO Foundation, an independent organisation established in 2020 to support the World Health Organization (WHO), has partnered with Novo Nordisk, a Danish multinational pharmaceutical company, to tackle childhood obesity in India.

• Devon Island, located in Nunavut, Canada, is the world’s largest uninhabited island and is used as a Mars analog site for research.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : ENVIRONMENT

• Archaeologists in central Italy have uncovered a sealed Etruscan tomb dating back around 2,600 years, providing rare insights into an ancient civilisation predating Rome.

• Marine science researchers from Berhampur University have recorded the presence of a rare shrimp-like marine amphipod species in Indian waters for the first time.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT

• Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SASMOS HET Technologies Ltd to strengthen India’s indigenous defence electronics manufacturing ecosystem.

• Indian Institute of Technology Bombay partnered with Honeywell to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for sustainability skills and innovation at its Powai Campus in Mumbai.

• Bharat Electronics Limited – Chennai Unit (BEL-Chennai) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) to provide assistive devices to Persons with Disabilities (Divyaangans) in Ramanathapuram District and Sivagangai District of Tamil Nadu.

• The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Coventry University Group (CUG), United Kingdom, to strengthen global research collaboration in artificial intelligence and healthcare.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: DEFENCE NEWS

• The Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Tarangini arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka after completing a sail training deployment for Sri Lanka Navy trainees.

• The Indian Army’s Central Command conducted its first-ever Strategic Communication Conclave in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

• An Indian Armed Forces contingent arrived in Seychelles to participate in the 11th edition of the Joint Military Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026” with the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF).

• IG Defence unveiled Project KAL, an indigenous long-range strike drone designed for deep-strike missions.

• A US submarine torpedoed the Iranian warship IRIS Dena off the coast of Sri Lanka, outside its territorial waters.

• The United States and South Korea began a large joint military exercise named Freedom Shield on 9 March 2026.

• Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh released ‘Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military’ at South Block, New Delhi on March 10, 2026.

• The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy conducted four successful in-flight release trials of the indigenous Air Droppable Container (ADC-150).

• The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) commenced its biennial Arctic military exercise named ‘Cold Response 2026’ across Northern Norway and Finland.

• The 7th edition of the India–Japan joint military exercise Dharma Guardian 2026 concluded at Chaubattia after a two-week training period from 24 February to 8 March 2026.

• INS Trikand, a Talwar-class guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy, will participate in the 58th National Day celebrations of Mauritius.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPS & PORTALS

• The Ministry of Culture (India) Secretary Vivek Aggarwal launched Version 2.0 of the Indian Culture Portal (ICP) at Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

• Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the official logo of the Cycling League of India.

• Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 will be hosted by Chhattisgarh.

• Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah completed 500 wickets in international cricket during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal against England national cricket team.

• George Russell of Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team won the Formula One Australian Grand Prix 2026, the opening race of the Formula One 2026 season held at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Australia.

• The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 ended with the India national cricket team defeating the New Zealand national cricket team by 96 runs in the final held at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

• India’s badminton star Lakshya Sen finished runner-up in the men’s singles at the All-England Open Badminton Championships 2026 held in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

• The second edition of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 – New Delhi will be held in New Delhi from March 11 to March 13, 2026.

• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a ₹131 crore cash reward for Team India after winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

• India and New Zealand have initiated discussions to expand bilateral sports cooperation in 2026, marking 100 years of sporting relations between the two countries.

• The India women's national field hockey team qualified for the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 even before the semifinals of the Women’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers held in Hyderabad.

• Indian para-athlete Shailesh Kumar won a gold medal in the men’s high jump T63 category at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix held in New Delhi.

 CURRENT AFFAIRS: OBITUARIES

• Lance Havildar (retd) K.G. George, a Vir Chakra (VC) awardee of the 1965 India–Pakistan War, passed away in Kottayam, Kerala, at the age of 95.

• Biren Singh Engti, veteran leader of the Indian National Congress (INC) and former Union Minister of State (MoS), passed away at the age of 81 in Guwahati, Assam.