UPSC Current Affairs 08 March 2026 — PIB

• Women in Indian Armed Forces - Expanding Roles and Opportunities
• Bridging Digital Divide
• Prime Minister shares an article on ASMITA initiative promoting women in sports
• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates , lays the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth around ₹33,500 crore in Delhi
• Jal Mahotsav 2026 marks the beginning with Nationwide Observance of Jal Arpan Diwas, coinciding with International Women’s Day, observed as “Sujalam Shakti Diwas” across the country.
• Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) to host Breakout Session during Post-Budget Webinar on Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana and Divyangjan Yojana Sahara
• International Women’s Day: ASMITA League to boost India’s Olympic medal tally, says MoS Raksha Khadse
• Vice-President Interacts with Women’s Self-Help Groups in Tripura on International Women’s Day
• Prime Minister shares glimpses from launch of various development projects in Delhi
• English rendering of PM’s address at the launch of various development projects in Delhi
• AIIA Goa Inaugurates Special Healthcare Services for the Benefit of Patients on International Women’s Day
• Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to address Post Budget Webinar on the theme “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas-Fulfilling Aspirations of People” on 9th March
• Rural Local Bodies of Assam Get Over Rs. 299 Crores as Fifteenth Finance Commission Grants
• Central Electricity Authority Recognizes Power Sector Frontline Workforce at 6th Lineman Diwas on March 7, 2026
• MSDE to coordinate breakout session on ‘Skilling in the Care Ecosystem’ during the Post-Budget Webinar on theme ‘Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas – Fulfilling Aspirations of People’
• President of India graces International Women’s Day Celebrations 2026 at Manekshaw Centre
• MY Bharat To Launch Phase–2 Of Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect In Delhi From 9th March 2026
• Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addresses the 14th Convocation of Tripura University
• Prime Minister congratulates Team India on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
• PM to address Post Budget Webinar on the theme “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas-Fulfilling Aspirations of People” on 9th March
• Prime Minister extends greetings on International Women’s Day, lauds the role of Nari Shakti in India’s progress
• Exclusive Handloom Expo “Virasat Shakti” Inaugurated at Handloom Haat, Celebrating Women’s Empowerment and the Nation's rich Handloom Heritage.
• ‘Shakti Walk #SheLeadsBharat’ held at Kartavya Path to Celebrate International Women’s Day 2026
• PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES THE NATIONAL CONVENTION OF WOMEN THOUGHT LEADERS IN NEW DELHI
• PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATIONS IN NEW DELHI
• Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah extends warm greetings to our Nari Shakti on International Women's Day