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March 08, 2026 March 08, 2026 - Current affairs for all the Exams: India Current Affairs Digest: PM Unveils ₹33,500 Cr Projects; India-Canada Reset Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched massive infrastructure projects in New Delhi worth ₹33,500 crore, while India and Canada announced a major diplomatic and energy "reset." Other key developments include the first CAA citizenship certificate issued in Assam and the safe return of 52,000 Indians from the Gulf region.

In a significant boost to national infrastructure and international diplomacy, the last 24 hours have seen several high-impact developments across India. Below is a detailed breakdown of the most significant events for competitive exam preparation:

1. PM Modi Launches ₹33,500 Crore Infrastructure Push in New Delhi

On March 8, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects in the national capital. The primary focus was on enhancing urban mobility through the Delhi Metro Phase 5-A expansion. Key highlights include:

  • New Corridors: Inauguration of the 12.3-km Majlis Park-Maujpur Babarpur Pink Line corridor and the 9.9-km Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park Magenta Line corridor.

  • Future Projects: Foundation stones were laid for three new corridors: R.K. Ashram Marg to Indraprastha, Aerocity to IGI Terminal-1, and Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj.

  • Economic Impact: The projects, totaling ₹18,300 crore for the metro alone, are expected to significantly reduce travel time and carbon emissions in North and West Delhi.

2. India-Canada Strategic Energy Partnership Reset

Marking a major shift in foreign policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney issued a Joint Leaders Statement to reset bilateral relations after two years of strain. The reset focuses on the vision of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" and includes:

  • Uranium Deal: A landmark CAD 2.6 billion agreement between Canada’s Cameco Corporation and India’s Department of Atomic Energy for long-term uranium supply.

  • Clean Energy: Relaunch of the Ministerial Energy Dialogue focusing on green hydrogen, biofuels, and carbon capture technologies.

  • Critical Minerals: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen supply chains for rare earth elements essential for the EV industry.

3. First CAA Citizenship Certificate Issued in Assam

In a milestone for the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 60-year-old Dipali Das from the Cachar district became the first person in Assam to receive an Indian citizenship certificate under the Act. This marks a critical step in the legal processing of long-pending applications in the Northeast region.

4. MEA Update: 52,000 Indians Evacuated from Gulf Region

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that over 52,000 Indian nationals were safely brought back from West Asia between March 1 and March 7, 2026. The evacuation was necessitated by escalating geopolitical tensions in the region. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that both scheduled and non-scheduled flights were utilized to ensure the safety of stranded citizens.

5. International Women’s Day & The Year of the Woman Farmer

As the world observes International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026, India has integrated this with the International Year of the Woman Farmer. The government highlighted that over 10 crore women are now part of 90.9 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the DAY-NRLM scheme, reinforcing women-led development in rural India.

Note for Students: These events cover key sections of the UPSC and Banking syllabi, including Infrastructure, International Relations, Polity, and Social Issues.

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