Key events and developments from January to March 2026. Includes national events, observances, policy announcements, and major milestones. Essential for competitive exam preparation.
UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL, IBPS, and State PSC exams test current affairs from the last 12–18 months before the exam. Questions typically focus on: government schemes and policies, important appointments (RBI Governor, CJI, etc.), national/international awards, India\'s bilateral/multilateral agreements, major sports results, and Union Budget highlights.
High-Priority Topics from Q1 2026
Union Budget 2026-27 — key schemes, allocations, tax changes
Republic Day 2026 — Chief Guest, theme, highlights
Major government scheme launches and amendments
India\'s international agreements and summits
Important appointments (constitutional positions, heads of bodies)
Budget Session of Parliament
Parliament\'s Budget Session runs from late January to May, in two parts. The first part (Jan–Feb) includes the Economic Survey and Union Budget. The second part (March–May) involves detailed scrutiny of demands for grants. The Economic Survey is prepared by the Chief Economic Adviser and presents the state of the Indian economy.
