Good morning! Today is Sunday, March 29, 2026. Here is your exam-focused news update, curated from PIB, major national dailies, and regional sources.
National News (India)
* Noida International Airport (Jewar): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase I of the Noida International Airport. It is set to become India’s largest airport upon full completion, significantly boosting the regional connectivity and logistics of the National Capital Region (NCR).
* Great Indian Bustard (GIB) Milestone: In a major win for wildlife conservation, a Great Indian Bustard chick was sighted in the wild in Kutch, Gujarat, for the first time in nearly a decade. The GIB is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.
* Jan Vishwas Bill Amendments: The Union Government has proposed key amendments to the Jan Vishwas Bill, focusing on decriminalizing minor offences and replacing them with hefty monetary penalties to improve the Ease of Doing Business and reduce judicial burden.
* Census 2027 Awareness: The government has issued directives for Central Government officials to prioritize self-enumeration for the upcoming 2027 Census, which will be India’s first fully digital census exercise.
* Maritime Security & Energy: Amidst rising tensions in West Asia, India confirmed that two more India-flagged LPG carriers successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz. The government also refuted viral rumors of a fuel shortage, clarifying that India maintains a robust strategic oil reserve.
* IAF’s ‘Vayu Baan’: The Indian Air Force has commenced work on project ‘Vayu Baan’, which is India’s first helicopter-dropped drone system, designed to enhance tactical surveillance and payload delivery in high-altitude terrains.
Assam & Northeast News
* Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot: Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to interact with BJP Karyakartas from Assam and Puducherry today via the NaMo App to discuss grassroots mobilization ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
* Van Dhan Conclave: TRIFED is organizing the Van Dhan Conclave today (March 29) in New Delhi, focusing on strengthening tribal entrepreneurship and market linkages for products from the Northeast and other tribal regions.
* Assam Election Security: Security has been tightened across Upper Assam following a minor explosion reported in Jorhat. This comes as the state enters the final stretch of campaigning for the April 9 polling.
* Miya Factor in Discourse: As the election date nears, the “Miya” factor and indigenous identity remain the central themes of the political discourse in the Brahmaputra Valley, influencing candidate manifestos and public debates.
* Science City Guwahati: Development updates indicate that Science City Guwahati is nearing completion of its first phase, aimed at becoming a premier hub for scientific temper and aerospace education in the Northeast.
Exam-Specific Quick Facts
* Saraswati Samman 2025: Eminent Bengali writer Ramkumar Mukhopadhyay was recently honored for his novel “Hara Parbati Katha.”
* Adani Ports – Port of Refuge: Adani Ports has announced India’s first “Port of Refuge” mechanism to assist distressed vessels, enhancing maritime safety in the Indian Ocean.
* World Air Quality Report: New Delhi has been ranked as the world’s most polluted capital for the 8th consecutive year; India ranks 6th most polluted country globally.
* Vijaypat Singhania: The former chairman of Raymond Group, Vijaypat Singhania, passed away at the age of 87 in Mumbai.
