News of The Day – 30th March 2026

The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, PIB and AIR, etc

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-1: Art and Culture)

• About World Buddhist Peace Conference
• Promotes Buddhist philosophy of peace, non-violence, and harmony.
• Strengthens India’s soft power and cultural diplomacy.
• Links to India’s role as the birthplace of Buddhism.

(GS-2: Polity & Governance)

• About Maharashtra’s anti-conversion Bill
• Aims to regulate religious conversions through coercion, fraud, or inducement.
• Requires prior declaration/permission for conversion.
• Raises concerns on freedom of religion (Article 25).
• Similar laws in other states.

(GS-2: International Relations)

• Group of Seven shows internal divisions on global issues (Ukraine, trade, China).
• Opens space for India’s strategic role as a balancing power.
• Reflects shifting global geopolitics and multipolarity.

(GS-2: International Relation)

• About WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14)
• MC14 is the highest decision-making forum.
• Ensures inclusivity but often leads to slow negotiations.
• Important for global trade governance and dispute resolution.

(GS-3: Economy)

• The Financial Action Task Force monitors money laundering and terror financing.
• Countries placed in Grey List / Black List based on compliance.
• Influences global investment and financial credibility.
• India is an active member.

(GS-3: Economy)

• Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Annual Report 2025 
  • Conducted by the National Statistical Office.
• Measures employment, unemployment, labour force participation rate (LFPR).
• Crucial for policy on jobs and economic planning.

(GS-3: Economy)

• Helium is a critical non-renewable resource used in semiconductors, MRI, and space tech.
• Supply disruptions affecting global tech manufacturing.
• Limited reserves and geopolitical factors worsen shortages.
• Global Production of Helium.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• Extracellular RNA (exRNA) is RNA found outside cells in bodily fluids.
• Plays a role in cell communication and gene regulation.
• Potential applications in disease diagnosis (biomarkers) and therapeutics.
• Emerging area in molecular biology and precision medicine.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• Shigellosis is caused by Shigella bacteria.
• Spreads via contaminated food/water and poor sanitation.
• Symptoms: diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps.
• Prevention: hygiene, sanitation, clean water.

• Tunguska is a self-propelled anti-aircraft system.
• Combines missiles and guns for short-range air defence.
• Effective against aircraft, drones, and low-flying targets.
• Enhances India’s air defence capabilities.