Here is the exam-oriented GK and current affairs for March 30, 2026, compiled from The Hindu, The Assam Tribune, and other reliable news sources.
🇮🇳 National & International News
* Modified UDAN Scheme: The Union Cabinet has approved a “Modified UDAN” (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagarik) scheme with a significantly higher outlay.
* Goal: To revive regional aviation.
* Investment: ₹12,159 crore for redeveloping 100 unused airstrips and ₹3,661 crore for building 200 helipads in remote areas.
* RBI Payments Vision 2028: The Reserve Bank of India has unveiled its roadmap for digital payments through 2028. A key focus is on Bank Account Portability, which aims to allow users to switch banks while maintaining their account details, similar to mobile number portability.
* India-Malta Relations: The 4th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held in Valletta on March 27, reviewing bilateral cooperation across various sectors.
* Jan Vishwas Bill Updates: The government has introduced amendments to decriminalize minor export rule violations in textiles, handlooms, and agriculture to promote “Ease of Doing Business.”
* IONS Maritime Exercise: India recently hosted the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) maritime exercise in Kochi, involving naval representatives from several member nations.
🌿 Assam & North-East Focus (Assam State Exams)
* Assam Rifles & CAPF Bill: Discussion continues regarding the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, which proposes reserving senior leadership posts in CAPFs (including Assam Rifles) for IPS officers.
* Note: The Assam Rifles is unique as it is under the administrative control of the MHA but operational control of the Indian Army.
* AssamSAT Initiative: Assam has become the first Indian state to float a tender for its own Earth Observation Satellite (AssamSAT). This project aims to boost governance, disaster management, and security through indigenous space technology.
* Archaeological Discovery: Possible 16th-century brick-lined water tanks (pukhuris) have been discovered in the Deoparbat jungle near Numaligarh, potentially providing new insights into the Ahom or local dynastic history of the region.
* Pollution Report: In recent global air quality rankings, India ranked 6th most polluted globally. Notably, Byrnihat (on the Assam-Meghalaya border) continues to be flagged as one of the most polluted industrial clusters in the country.
🎖️ Defence & Economy
* INS Taragiri: The Indian Navy is set to commission INS Taragiri (F41), a stealth frigate under Project 17A, on April 3, 2026.
* ASRAAM for MiG-29: The IAF is upgrading its MiG-29UPG fleet with the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) to enhance close-range combat capabilities.
* GDP Base Year: The Ministry of Statistics (MoSPI) has officially revised the GDP base year from 2011–12 to 2022–23 to better reflect current economic structures.
* Foreign Exchange Reserves: India’s forex reserves recently hit a record high of $728.49 billion.
