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Gender & Development
International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)
Observed annually on 31 March, TDOV was founded in 2009 by Rachel Crandall Crocker. It celebrates transgender lives and raises awareness about discrimination — distinct from the Transgender Day of Remembrance (20 November). The Transgender Pride Flag features two pink, two blue, and one central white stripe.
Energy & Infrastructure
National PNG Drive 2.0 Extended
Extended to 30 June 2026 (from 31 March 2026), PNG Drive 2.0 runs under the theme ‘Har Ghar PNG, Har Gaadi CNG’. India aims to raise natural gas to 15% of its energy mix. Regulated by PNGRB under MoPNG; 310,000+ connections added in March 2026 alone.
Aviation & Rankings
Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026
Singapore Changi Airport topped the rankings for the 14th time since 2000. Delhi’s IGI Airport climbed to 28th globally (from 32nd) and won Best Airport in India & South Asia. Five Indian airports featured in the global top 100. Awards held at PTE World, London.
Corporate & Aviation
Willie Walsh Appointed IndiGo CEO
William ‘Willie’ Walsh was appointed CEO of IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation), stepping down as Director General of IATA. His career: Aer Lingus CEO → British Airways CEO → IAG CEO → IATA DG. He succeeds Pieter Elbers, who resigned on 10 March 2026. IATA represents ~300 airlines globally.
Defence
INS Shachi — India’s First NGOPV
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a Mini Ratna Category-1 DPSU, launched INS Shachi — the first of 11 planned NGOPVs for the Indian Navy. Specs: 113 m long, 2,600 tonnes, 8,500 nautical miles range. GSL also delivered ICGS Achal (5th Fast Patrol Vessel) to the Indian Coast Guard.
Digital Governance
Nyaya Setu AI Chatbot & DISHA Programme
DISHA (Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice) is a DoJ, MoL&J initiative. Nyaya Setu is a voice-first, multilingual AI legal chatbot developed by Digital India BHASHINI (DIBD) under MeitY. Its mascot is ‘Dishika’; unveiled at Vigyan Bhawan by VP C.P. Radhakrishnan.
International Relations
WTO MC14 — Yaoundé, Cameroon
The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) was held 26–30 March 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, chaired by Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana. A ‘Yaoundé Package’ was prepared for further Geneva negotiations. WTO HQ: Geneva; established 1 January 1995; DG: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. India’s delegation led by Piyush Goyal.
Civil Aviation
Vir Vikram Yadav — New DGCA Chief
Vir Vikram Yadav, a 1996-batch IAS officer (Odisha cadre), was appointed Director General of DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) on 31 March 2026. Appointed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC); succeeds Faiz Ahmed Kidwai. DGCA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, HQ: New Delhi.
State Schemes
Andhra Pradesh Free Electricity for Weavers
Launched 1 April 2026 by CM N Chandrababu Naidu, with an annual outlay of Rs 150 crore. Handloom weavers get 200 free units/month; powerloom operators get 500 units/month. Additional benefits: Rs 4,000/month pension, 90% machinery subsidy, 15% yarn rebate, and marketing via Amazon, Flipkart, and APCO.
Technology
Kaynes Semicon Plant — India’s First Commercial Chip Fab
PM Modi inaugurated the Kaynes Semicon Plant at Sanand GIDC, Ahmedabad on 31 March 2026 — marking the start of commercial semiconductor production in India. Implemented under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) by MeitY. PM also dedicated Rs 20,000+ crore projects in Banaskantha, including the Ahmedabad-Dholera Expressway.
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Who founded the International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV)?
Rachel Crandall Crocker (2009)
Observed on 31 March; distinct from TDOR (20 November)
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What is the extended deadline and energy target of India’s National PNG Drive 2.0?
30 June 2026; 15% of energy mix
Theme: ‘Har Ghar PNG, Har Gaadi CNG’; regulated by PNGRB
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What was Willie Walsh’s role immediately before joining IndiGo as CEO?
Director General of IATA
Held that position since April 2021; succeeds Pieter Elbers at IndiGo
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What does GSL stand for, and what type of vessel is INS Shachi?
Goa Shipyard Limited; NGOPV
First of 11 planned Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels; 2,600 tonnes
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What does DISHA stand for in the ‘Nyaya Setu’ AI Chatbot context?
Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice
Ministry of Law & Justice; chatbot developed by BHASHINI under MeitY
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Where was the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) held, and who chaired it?
Yaoundé, Cameroon; Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana
26–30 March 2026; produced the ‘Yaoundé Package’ for further Geneva talks
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What is the cadre and batch of newly appointed DGCA chief Vir Vikram Yadav?
Odisha cadre, 1996-batch IAS
Appointed 31 March 2026; previously Additional Secretary in MoEFCC
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Where is India’s first commercial semiconductor manufacturing plant (Kaynes Semicon) located?
Sanand GIDC, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Inaugurated 31 March 2026 under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) by MeitY
Think & Discuss
India’s Semiconductor Ambition: Strategic Leap or Long Road Ahead?
Context from today’s quiz: PM Modi inaugurated the Kaynes Semicon Plant at Sanand GIDC, Ahmedabad on 31 March 2026 — marking the commencement of commercial semiconductor production in India under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM). This is a historic milestone for a country that currently imports the vast majority of its chips, in a global landscape reshaped by US–China tech tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India has long been a software powerhouse but has lagged in hardware and chip manufacturing. The launch of the Kaynes Semicon Plant signals a potential turning point — but semiconductor fabs require decades of ecosystem building, massive capital, and specialised talent pipelines.
Can India realistically become a significant player in global semiconductor manufacturing within the next decade, and what structural reforms are essential for that goal?
Can India realistically become a significant player in global semiconductor manufacturing within the next decade, and what structural reforms are essential for that goal?
- How does India’s semiconductor mission compare to similar state-led initiatives in Taiwan (TSMC era), South Korea, or China — and what lessons can India draw from those experiences?
- Given India’s existing strengths in chip design and software, should the focus be on fabless chip design and advanced packaging rather than full-scale fabrication? What are the trade-offs?
- What role should private capital, foreign investment (e.g., from US, Japan, Taiwan), and India’s engineering talent diaspora play in building a sustainable semiconductor ecosystem under ISM?
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