Daily Current Affairs Digest | 28th March 2026

Daily Current Affairs Digest | 28th March 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed India’s preparedness amid West Asia conflict, stressing economic, energy, and supply stability, urging a Team India approach, seamless coordination, smooth supply chains, and curbing hoarding, profiteering.

Government rejects lockdown rumours as fuel crisis sparks public anxiety; assures adequate supplies, urges calm, warns against panic buying, and directs authorities to ensure smooth distribution and prevent hoarding across states nationwide.

Russia bans gasoline exports from April 1, 2026, to stabilise domestic fuel prices amid West Asia tensions; prioritises internal supply, while India assures adequate reserves and refinery capacity despite global volatility.

Meghalaya signs reform-linked MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, boosting rural water services, decentralisation, sustainability and community participation; targets universal tap connections by 2028 with increased central funding.

Government introduces Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha, decriminalising minor offences, amending 79 laws, promoting ease of doing business, shifting to civil penalties, and strengthening trust-based, simplified regulatory governance.

Indian researchers used AI to track painted stork “Ringo” at National Zoological Park, confirming nest site fidelity with 98% accuracy using non-invasive image-based monitoring over four breeding seasons.

China deploys over 200 converted J-6 unmanned attack drones near Taiwan Strait, signalling shift to saturation warfare strategy using low-cost systems to overwhelm air defences amid rising geopolitical tensions.

East Japan Railway Company launches world’s first freight-only Shinkansen, repurposing E3 trains to carry high-value cargo at 275 kmph, boosting fast, efficient, and sustainable supply chain logistics in Japan.