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Mar 9, 2026 Current Affairs

International Women’s Day (IWD)

♦ International Women’s Day (IWD) is observed every year on March 8. The day is meant to recognise the achievements of women and girls in all areas of life, including work, education, politics and culture. It is also a time to speak about equal rights and the need for fair opportunities. ♦ National Women’s Day was first established by the Socialist Party of America in the United States in 1910. Soon after, countries like Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland also began marking the day in 1911. The United Nations (UN) officially recognised International Women’s Day in 1975. In 1977, March 8 was adopted to promote women’s rights and international peace. Since then, the day has become a global event supported by governments, organisations and individuals. ♦ 2026 theme: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls

Mar 9, 2026 Current Affairs

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)

♦ The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has swept the general elections in Nepal. RSP has emerged as the clear winner in the election. By 8 MArch 2026, the party had won over 120 of the 165 seats in the House of Representatives that went to polls. The party also secured a clean sweep in all 15 constituencies across the three districts of Kathmandu Valley, according to Election Commission data. ♦ The RSP, formed in 2022 by Ravi Lamichhane. ♦ The party-wise results in Nepal.. the Nepali Congress had 17 wins; the CPN-UML of ex-PM KP Sharma Oli only seven wins, plus three leads. ♦ Nepal recorded about 60% voter turnout in the March 5 election. ♦ The House of Representatives has 275 members - 165 elected through direct voting and 110 through proportional representation. Under the proportional system decided by total vote share, the RSP is also leading with a dominant share, followed by the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML.

Mar 9, 2026 Current Affairs

Men’s T20 World Cup

♦ India retained the Men’s T20 World Cup title with a commanding 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on 8 March 2026. It became the first team to defend the trophy and the first to win the tournament three times (2007, 2024, 2026). ♦ India piled up 255/5 — the highest total ever in a T20 World Cup final — before bundling out New Zealand for 159 in 19 overs. ♦ Sanju Samson was declared the Player of the Tournament. ended the tournament with 321 runs from five innings and was India’s highest scorer. He becomes just the third Indian to win the award after Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. ♦ The champions will take home $3 million, which translates to approximately INR 27.48 crore, from the tournament’s prize pool. The runners up, New Zealand, will receive $1.6 million, around INR 14.65 crore. ♦ The two losing semi finalists, South Africa national cricket team and England national cricket team, will each receive $790,000, which is about INR 7.24 crore.

Mar 9, 2026 Current Affairs

Ring Metro

♦ Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two new corridors of the Delhi Metro, including the country's first 'Ring Metro' on 8 March 2026. While the Majlis Park-Maujpur Babarpur (Pink Line) corridor is of around 12.3 km, the Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park (Magenta Line) corridor spans around 9.9 km. ♦ The Majlis Park-Maujpur-Babarpur corridor includes eight elevated stations and forms part of the already operational Majlis Park-Shiv Vihar Pink Line. ♦ With the addition of this stretch, the Pink Line has expanded to about 71.56 km, making it India's first fully operational 'Ring Metro'.

Mar 9, 2026 Current Affairs

Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh

♦ Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh will be the next General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of Western Command in Chandimandir and will take over the appointment on month end upon the retirement of Lieutenant General M K Katiyar. ♦ Lt Gen Singh, who is from Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow, is currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS) since July 31, 2025. He is an alumnus of La Martiniere College, Lucknow. ♦ Lt Gen Singh has held diverse command, staff and instructional appointments including being commissioned into the elite 4th Battalion, The Parachute Regiment on December 19, 1987. He has also participated in several key military operations, including Operation Pawan (Sri Lanka), Operation Meghdoot (Siachen Glacier), Operation Rakshak (counter-insurgency) and Operation Orchid.

Mar 9, 2026 Current Affairs

Jasprit Bumrah

♦ Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah completed 500 wickets in international cricket. This achievement come during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal against England. The achivement come at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai when Bumrah dismissed England captain Harry Brook on the first ball of his spell. The wicket helped Jasprit Bumrah reach the 500 international wickets milestone. ♦ By this he became only the eighth Indian bowler to reach 500 international wickets. ♦ Since making his debut against Australia in Sydney on January 23, 2016. List Of India’s Leading Wicket Takers In All Formats Anil Kumble – 953 wickets (Tests, ODIs) Ravichandran Ashwin – 765 wickets (Tests, ODIs, T20Is) Harbhajan Singh – 707 wickets (Tests, ODIs, T20Is) Kapil Dev – 687 wickets (Tests, ODIs) Ravindra Jadeja – 634 wickets (Tests, ODIs, T20Is) Zaheer Khan – 597 wickets (Tests, ODIs, T20Is) Javagal Srinath – 551 wickets (Tests, ODIs) Jasprit Bumrah – 500 wickets (Tests, ODIs, T20Is)

Mar 9, 2026 Current Affairs

Karnataka

♦ The Karnataka government has proposed banning social media use for children below the age of 16, marking the first attempt by an Indian state to impose age-based restrictions on digital platforms. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the proposal while presenting the State Budget for 2026-27. ♦ If implemented, Karnataka would become the first state in India to introduce such restrictions. ♦ A state budget of Rs 4,48,004 crore for the financial year 2026–27, outlining plans centred on technology-driven growth, infrastructure development and environmental sustainability.

Mar 9, 2026 Current Affairs

Gaddar Film Awards

♦ The Telangana government has announced the 2025 Gaddar Film Awards in Hyderabad on 7 MArch 2026. Akkineni Naga Chaitanya was named Best Leading Actor for his performance in Thandel, which also won the award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. Rashmika Mandanna won the Best Leading Actress trophy for The Girlfriend. ♦ In the feature film categories, Raju Weds Rambai secured the top spot as the First Best Feature Film, also earning Saailu Kaampati the Best Director award. ♦ Konidela Chiranjeevi was named for the prestigious NTR National Film Award for Indian Film Artist, while Kamal Haasan was honoured with the Paidi Jairaj Film Award for Indian Film Personality. C. Narayana Reddy Film Award will go to Suddala Ashok Teja. Other legends like Singeetham Srinivasa Rao and Jayasudha were also recognised with special lifetime honours. ♦ The Gaddar Film Awards were introduced in 2025 by the Telangana government to recognise films released in 2024. The awards replaced the earlier Nandi Awards that were presented when Andhra Pradesh and Telangana were a unified state. Main Category Winners The biggest awards of the night went to several films and performers across major categories: Best Film: Raju Weds Rambai Second Best Film: Dhandoraa Third Best Film: The Great Pre-Wedding Show Best Director: Sailu (Raju Weds Rambai) Best Actor: Naga Chaitanya (Thandel) Best Actress: Rashmika Mandanna (The Girlfriend) Best Supporting Actor: Sivaji (Dhandoraa) Best Supporting Actress: Bhumika (Euphoria) Best Music Director: Mark K Robin (Dhandoraa) Best Male Playback Singer: Anurag Kulkarni (Raju Weds Rambai) Best Female Playback Singer: Sahithi Chaganti (Kannappa) Best Comedian: Krishna Teja (Jigris) Best Child Actor: Rohan Roy (The Great Pre-Wedding Show) Film And Technical Awards Several films and technicians were also recognised for their contribution to storytelling and filmmaking: National Integration Film: Thandel Best Environmental Film: Igua Best Debut Feature Film: Little Hearts Best Entertainment Film: Sankranthiki Vasthunnam Best Social Message Film: Court Best Special Effects Film: Mirai Best Children’s Film: Anaganagana Best Story Writer: Gunasekhar (Euphoria) Best Screenplay Writer: Anil Ravipudi Best Lyricist: Nandakishore (Kuberaa) Best Cinematographer: Karthik Ghattamaneni (Mirai) Best Editor: Sreekar Prasad (Mirai) Best Audiographer: M. R. Rajakrishnan (Kishkindhapuri) Best Choreographer: “Gira Gira Gira" (Champion) Best Art Director: Thota Tharani (Champion) Best Makeup Artist: Govind (Akhanda 2) Best Costume Designer: Chandrakant (Champion) Special Jury Awards The jury also presented special recognitions in selected categories: Best Special Jury Film: 23 Best Actor: Chaitu Jonnalagadda (Raju Weds Rambai) Best Actress: Ananthika (8 Vasanthalu) Special Jury Hero: Roshan (Champion) Legendary Honour Awards Several veteran artists and industry stalwarts were honoured with prestigious lifetime recognitions: NTR National Award: Chiranjeevi ANR Award: Jayasudha Kantha Rao Award: R Narayana Murthy BN Reddy Award: Singeetam Srinivasa Rao Paidi Jairaj Award: Kamal Haasan Nagireddy Chakrapani Award: Ashwini Dutt C Narayana Reddy Award: Suddala Ashok Teja

Mar 9, 2026 Current Affairs

అంతర్జాతీయ మహిళా దినోత్సవం

మహిళలు అన్ని రంగాల్లో భాగస్వాములైనప్పుడే దేశం అభివృద్ధి పథంలో సాగుతుంది. పూర్వంతో పోలిస్తే స్త్రీలకు అనేక అవకాశాలు లభిస్తున్నా.. పురుషులతో సమానంగా హక్కులు పొందడంలో ఇంకా వెనుకంజలోనే ఉన్నారు. ప్రపంచవ్యాప్తంగా నేటికీ కొన్ని సమాజాల్లో వివక్షకు గురవుతూ, చట్టపరమైన రక్షణ పొందలేక సామాజిక కట్టుబాట్లు - నిబంధనల నడుమ జీవిస్తున్నారు. వీటన్నింటినీ ఎదుర్కొని విద్య, సైన్స్, రాజకీయాలు, వ్యాపారం, క్రీడలు, సామాజిక సేవ లాంటి వివిధ రంగాల్లో మహిళలు సాధించిన విజయాలు, వారి సహకారాలకు గుర్తుగా ఏటా మార్చి 8న ‘అంతర్జాతీయ మహిళా దినోత్సవం’గా (International Women’s Day) నిర్వహిస్తారు. లింగ సమానత్వం, మహిళా హక్కుల గురించి అవగాహన కల్పించడంతోపాటు స్త్రీలు ఎదుర్కొనే వివక్ష, అసమాన అవకాశాలు, లింగ ఆధారిత హింస లాంటి సమస్యల పరిష్కారానికి చర్యలు తీసుకోవడం ఈ రోజు ముఖ్య ఉద్దేశం. చారిత్రక నేపథ్యం అమెరికాలోని న్యూయార్క్‌ సిటీలో 1908లో 15వేల మంది మహిళలు తమ హక్కుల సాధన కోసం నిర్వహించిన మార్చ్‌ అంతర్జాతీయ మహిళా దినోత్సవానికి స్ఫూర్తి. 1910లో కోపెన్‌హాగెన్‌లో జరిగిన ఇంటర్నేషనల్‌ కాన్ఫరెన్స్‌ ఆఫ్‌ వర్కింగ్‌ విమెన్‌ సమావేశంలో జర్మనీకి చెందిన క్లారా జెట్కిన్‌ ‘విమెన్స్‌ డే’ అంశాన్ని లేవనెత్తారు. ఆవిడ సూచనను అన్ని దేశాలు ఏకగ్రీవంగా సమర్థించాయి. ఆ విధంగా మొదటి మహిళా దినోత్సవాన్ని 1911లో అనేక దేశాల్లో నిర్వహించారు. రష్యన్‌ విప్లవం సమయంలో 1917, మార్చి 8న దేశంలో శాంతిని నెలకొల్పి, అందరికీ ఆహారాన్ని అందించాలని పెట్రోగ్రాడ్‌ నగరంలో వేలాది మహిళలు నినదించారు. అప్పటి నుంచే మార్చి 8ని అంతర్జాతీయ మహిళా దినోత్సవంగా జరుపుకోవడం ప్రారంభించారు. ఆ తర్వాత ఐక్యరాజ్యసమితి 1975లో ఈ కార్యక్రమాన్ని అధికారికంగా నిర్వహించడం ప్రారంభించింది. 2026 నినాదం: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls

Mar 9, 2026 Current Affairs

నేపాల్‌లో ఆర్‌ఎస్‌పీ విజయం

హిమాలయ దేశం నేపాల్‌లో జరిగిన తాజా సార్వత్రిక ఎన్నికల్లో ‘రాష్ట్రీయ స్వతంత్ర పార్టీ (ఆర్‌ఎస్‌పీ)’ అఖండ విజయం సాధించింది. నేపాల్‌ పార్లమెంటులో మొత్తం 275 స్థానాలు ఉన్నాయి. వాటిలో 165 సీట్లకు సభ్యులను ప్రత్యక్ష ఓటింగ్‌ విధానంలో ఎన్నుకుంటారు. మిగతా 110 స్థానాలను దామాషా విధానంలో భర్తీ చేస్తారు. మార్చి 5న సార్వత్రిక ఎన్నికలు జరిగాయి. ప్రత్యక్ష ఓటింగ్‌ జరిగిన 165 స్థానాలకుగాను ఇప్పటివరకూ 159 చోట్ల ఫలితాలు వెల్లడయ్యాయి. వీటిలో ఆర్‌ఎస్‌పీ 122 సీట్లు గెల్చుకుంది. 17 సీట్లతో నేపాలీ కాంగ్రెస్‌ రెండో స్థానంలో ఉంది. మాజీ ప్రధానమంత్రి కె.పి.శర్మ ఓలి నేతృత్వంలోని కమ్యూనిస్టు పార్టీ ఆఫ్‌ నేపాల్‌ (యూనిఫైడ్‌ మార్క్సిస్ట్‌-లెనినిస్ట్‌) ఖాతాలో ఇప్పటివరకు ఎనిమిది సీట్లే చేరాయి. మరో రెండు చోట్ల అది ఆధిక్యంలో ఉంది. నేపాల్‌ కమ్యూనిస్టు పార్టీ ఏడు సీట్లు దక్కించుకుంది.

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