Forest ServicesDaily Current Affairs — 20 March 2026
31 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
India’s Sports Equipment Manufacturing Sector
Context NITI Aayog released a report titled “Realising the Export Potential of India’s Sports Equipment Manufacturing Sector”, presenting a comprehensive assessment of India’s manufacturing capabilities, and global market opportunities. Global Market Opportunity in Sports Sector The global sports goods market, encompassing sports apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories, was valued at approximately $700 billion in 2024 and is projected to cross $1 trillion by 2036. Within this ecosystem, th
India’s Bioeconomy Moving Towards $300 billion Target By 2030
Context Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said India’s bioeconomy has witnessed a remarkable surge from around $10 billion in 2014 to over $195 billion in 2025, underlining the country’s emergence as a fast-growing global biotechnology hub. What is BioEconomy?
India's Push For self-reliance in Drone Manufacturing
Context At the National Defence Industries Conclave (2026), Defence Minister of India has emphasised that India must develop a self-reliant drone manufacturing ecosystem to strengthen its defence preparedness. About An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or unmanned aircraft system (UAS), commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft with no human pilot, crew, or passengers on board, but rather is controlled remotely or is autonomous. According to industry estimates, the global drone market is valued at o
Unfenced border with Myanmar in focus after arrest of seven foreigners
Source: The Hindu(Page4) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Rajnath stresses need for self-reliant drone industry
Source: The Hindu(Page4) | Syllabus: GS3(Defence)
Women and tuberculosis: a story of deprivation, discrimination and debt
Source: The Hindu(Page7) | Syllabus: GS2(Health )
Lack of ‘sustainable water sources’ will thwart Jal Jeevan Mission: panel
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance )/GS3(Economy )
How far should governments go in using AI?
Source: The Hindu(Page9) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Science and Tech)
New GDP series, charting the path ahead
Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy )
SC dismisses plea for probe into ‘violation’ by animal care centre
Source: The Hindu(Page4) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment )
22nd Instalment of PM-KISAN
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
24 States, U.T.s set aside funds for new rural jobs scheme
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance )
Israel won’t hit Iran gas facility again: Trump
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Iran war: Why Ras Laffan and South Pars attacks compound India’s worries
Source: Indian express(Page9) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)/GS3(Economy)
38.9 lakh more households to be covered under health insurance scheme in Kerala
Source: The Hindu(Page3) | Syllabus: GS2(Health)
Before salt, there was water: why Mahad Satyagraha deserves its centenary
Source: The Hindu(Page11) | Syllabus: GS1(History)
AI-powered tax governance in India and its challenges
Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)/GS3(Economy )
Oil, power, and politics of disruption
Source: The Hindu(Page10) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)/GS3(Economy)
Centre announces ₹497 cr. RELIEF for exporters impacted by W. Asia crisis
Source: The Hindu(Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)/GS3(Economy)
India to extend Myanmar pulse deal for 5 years to secure ‘dal’ supplies amid global supply chain shocks
Source: Indian express(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)/GS3(Economy)
West Asia crisis rattles ‘fragmented’ global aluminium supply chain
Source: The Hindu(Page13) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)/GS3(Economy)
Motions against Speaker, CEC point to a wider trust deficit. That is the real worry
Source: Indian express(Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Why Supreme Court struck down the 3-month cap on maternity leave for adoptive mothers
Source: Indian express(Page9) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
We, the transgender people of India, reject the erasure of our identity
Source: Indian express(Page12) | Syllabus: GS1(Society)/GS2(Governance)
World Happiness Report 2026: Top 10 happiest and least happy countries; where India ranks?
Source: Indian express(Page15) | Syllabus: GS2(Reports)
India’s Bioeconomy surges from $10 billion to $195 billion in a decade, Registers 17–18% Annual Growth
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
NITI Aayog Releases Report on “Realising the Export Potential of India’s Sports Equipment Manufacturing Sector”
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Iran creating an approval process for allowing ships through Hormuz Strait: intelligence firm
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Life term for ‘mass’ conversion, displaying details of those who want to convert: What’s in Chhattisgarh’s new Bill?
Source: Indian express(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Supreme Court reserves verdict on ambit of ‘industry’
Source: The Hindu(Page4) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Modi, Jaishankar call for dialogue as strikes escalate
Source: The Hindu(Page4) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)