This is the current affairs 10 March 2026. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
1. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for which states in North India as temperatures are 8–10°C above normal in March?
a. Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh
b. Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat
c. Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana
d. Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal
Answer: b. Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat
– Unusual heat has been observed in India from the beginning of March.
– In many states, temperatures have been recorded 8 to 10 degrees Celsius above normal.
– Considering this situation, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for some parts of Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Temperature Increased
– According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures are rising rapidly in Northwest India and the Western Himalayan regions due to hot and dry winds.
– Jharsuguda in Odisha remained the hottest place in the country with a temperature of 39.6°C.
– Pahalgam, one of Kashmir’s preferred winter destinations, recorded a temperature of 20.8°C on Friday (which is 10.8°C above normal), while Gulmarg recorded 17.2°C, making it the second warmest March day since 2018.
– Shimla recorded a maximum temperature of 25.2°C, which was 10°C above the average.
Rajasthan
– In Rajasthan, the temperature in some areas has reached close to 40°C, which is considered very high for this season.
– According to meteorologists, this indicates that summer is starting early this year and heatwave incidents may increase in the coming months.
Gujarat
– In Gujarat as well, temperatures have increased rapidly in many districts and a yellow alert has been issued in several cities including Ahmedabad. Temperatures have been recorded several degrees above normal and heat is expected to increase in the coming days.
Why Heatwave
– Experts say that this could also be a sign of climate change and changing weather patterns.
– In India, heatwave events have been occurring earlier and becoming more intense in recent years.
What is a Heatwave?
– The India Meteorological Department (IMD) declares a heatwave for a region.
– A heatwave is declared when the maximum temperature exceeds 40°C and is at least 4.5°C above normal.
– According to the IMD, if the temperature is more than 6.4°C above normal, a severe heatwave is declared.
– The declaration of a heatwave varies for different regions.
– This situation occurs when the maximum temperature reaches at least 40°C in plains, 37°C in coastal areas, and 30°C in hilly regions.
– A severe heatwave is declared when the maximum temperature crosses 47°C.
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2. Which Indian actress got the responsibility of presenting the award at the Oscar Awards ceremony 2026?
a. Deepika Padukone
b. Priyanka Chopra
c. Alia Bhatt
d. Aishwarya Rai
Answer: b. Priyanka Chopra
– At the world’s most prestigious film award ceremony, the Oscars 2026 (98th Academy Awards), Indian actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been selected as a presenter.
– She will appear on stage with major Hollywood stars such as Robert Downey Jr., Anne Hathaway, Gwyneth Paltrow and Paul Mescal.
– The Oscars 2026 will be held on March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
– The ceremony will once again be hosted this year by famous comedian Conan O’Brien.
Second Time as Presenter
– However, this is not the first time Priyanka Chopra has been associated with the Oscars stage. She previously presented an award at the 2016 Oscars ceremony.
– This is also seen as a sign of the growing international presence of the Indian film industry.
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3. When is CISF Raising Day celebrated?
a. 12 March
b. 11 March
c. 10 March
d. 9 March
Answer: c. 10 March
CISF: Central Industrial Security Force
– CISF was established in 1969 as one of the six paramilitary forces of the country.
– In 2025, the 56th Raising Day was celebrated.
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4. Rajasthan government announced plans to change the name of Mount Abu to what?
a. Yagyapur
b. Aburaj
c. Kamvan
d. Raj Parvat
Answer: b. Aburaj
– During the budget session of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma made a major announcement in the House.
– He said that the name of Mount Abu will be changed to Aburaj.
– Abu is considered a sacred mountain from a religious perspective. Every year, millions of devotees perform the circumambulation of Abu. It has been a land of penance for sages and saints.
Other Places to be Renamed
– Kaman will be renamed Kamvan.
– Jahazpur will be renamed Yagyapur.
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5. K. N. Panicker, who passed away on 9 March 2026, was an eminent personality associated with which field?
a. Economist and policy expert
b. Historian and educationist
c. Scientist and technical expert
d. Writer and journalist
Answer: b. Historian and educationist
– Eminent historian and educationist K. N. Panicker passed away on 9 March 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
– He was 89 years old.
– His death is considered a major loss for Indian history and the academic world.
About Panicker
– K. N. Panicker was born on 26 April 1936 in Guruvayur, Kerala.
– He was counted among the leading historians of India and was especially known for his work on modern Indian history, culture and the colonial period.
– He served for a long time as a professor of Modern Indian History at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). Earlier, he had also taught at Delhi University.
– Panicker was known as a supporter of secular and scientific history writing in India.
– He emphasized understanding history based on evidence and social processes rather than myths or political ideologies.
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6. The military exercise Lamitye was held between India and which country in March 2026?
a. Seychelles
b. Germany
c. Japan
d. Iran
Answer: a. Seychelles
Exercise Lamitye
– 11th edition: 9–20 March 2026
– Location: Seychelles
– All three branches of the Indian Armed Forces—the Army, Navy and Air Force—participated together.
– It reflects the close defense relations between India and Seychelles in the Indian Ocean region.
Seychelles
– Capital: Victoria
– President: Patrick Herminie
– Currency: Seychelles Rupee
– Population: 121,355
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7. Which ministry launched the “Say No To Proxy Sarpanch” campaign?
a. Ministry of Rural Development
b. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
c. Ministry of Women and Child Development
d. Ministry of Agriculture
Answer: b. Ministry of Panchayati Raj
– On the occasion of International Women’s Day (8 March), the central government launched a new campaign to eliminate a major issue related to politics at the panchayat level.
– The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched a special campaign named “Say No to Proxy Sarpanch.”
– The aim of this campaign is to stop the practice in which the husbands or male relatives of elected women sarpanches actually run the power in village panchayats.
– In many places, such men are informally called “Sarpanch Pati” or “Pradhan Pati.”
– According to the ministry, the campaign ran from 8 March to 18 March.
– Its goal is to encourage women elected in panchayats to play a real leadership role and ensure that their authority is not exercised by someone else.
– This initiative is considered an important step toward women’s political empowerment and ensuring their real participation in local governance.
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8. Which leader led Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP) won the majority in Nepal’s parliamentary elections?
a. Vinod Verma
b. Rajan Shah
c. Tripali Oli
d. Balen Shah
Answer: d. Balen Shah
– A major political change was seen in Nepal in March 2026.
– Kathmandu Mayor and popular young leader Balen Shah is set to become the country’s new Prime Minister after winning the parliamentary elections.
– Balen Shah was originally famous as a rapper and hip-hop artist.
– During the 2010s, he raised issues such as corruption, inequality and urban problems through Nepali hip-hop music, which rapidly increased his popularity among youth.
– He completed a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering in Nepal and later obtained an M.Tech degree in Structural Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) in Karnataka, India.
– Later, he also earned a PhD from Kathmandu University.
About Balen Shah
– Balen Shah was born on 27 April 1990 in Kathmandu.
– He comes from a Madhesi-origin family. The Madhesi community refers to people living in Nepal’s Terai region whose language and cultural traditions closely resemble those of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in India.
– People of this community have long complained of inadequate representation in Nepal’s politics.
Political Journey
– In 2022, he was elected Mayor of Kathmandu as an independent candidate.
– As mayor, he took steps such as improving waste management and traffic conditions.
– During the Gen-Z movement in Nepal in 2025, he emerged as one of the major youth faces.
2026 Election
– In the March 2026 parliamentary elections, he contested from the Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
– He defeated former Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli.
– After his party secured a majority in parliament, he is set to become the Prime Minister of Nepal.
Political Significance
– Balen Shah’s victory is being seen as the rise of youth politics in Nepal.
– It is also considered a result of public dissatisfaction with traditional political parties.
In the Context of India
– Balen Shah has earlier been in discussion due to his nationalist stance.
– As the Mayor of Kathmandu, after a controversy over the Indian film “Adipurush,” he temporarily banned Indian films in the city. He also placed a “Greater Nepal” map in his office, which shows some regions of India as part of Nepal.
– Because of these incidents, Balen Shah has sometimes been viewed as a leader with an anti-India stance. However, experts believe that the new government of Nepal will need to maintain good relations with India because the economic, cultural and geopolitical ties between the two countries are very deep.
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9. Who won the Australian Grand Prix 2026 Formula-1 title?
a. Charles Leclerc
b. Lewis Hamilton
c. Max Verstappen
d. George Russell
Answer: d. George Russell (Mercedes driver)
– He is a British racing driver who competes in Formula One for Mercedes.
– George Russell secured first place by defeating Ferrari.
– The race was held at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne.
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10. Which Iranian ship did India allow to dock in Kochi amid the Middle East war?
a. IRIS Lavan
b. IRIS Dena
c. IRIS Gazab
d. IRIS Azad
Answer: a. IRIS Lavan
– Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said, “These were ships, and we received a message from the Iranian side that one of the ships, which was probably the closest to us at that time… was in our waters… and wanted to come to our port.”
– He said that the ship was facing some engine problems.
– “I remember it was on February 28; and on March 1 we said, ‘Okay, you can come.’”
– “It took them a few days to reach here, and then they docked in Kochi.”
– IRIS Lavan has been in Kochi since March 4, and its 183-member crew is currently being accommodated at naval facilities in Kochi.
– Earlier, the Iranian warship IRIS Dena had been sunk in international waters near Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean.
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