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March 10, 2026 March 10, 2026 - Current affairs for all the Exams: India’s Wildlife Conservation Milestone: Madhav National Park Declared 58th Tiger Reserve

India marks a significant achievement in biodiversity conservation as Madhav National Park is officially designated as the country’s 58th Tiger Reserve. Other major highlights from the last 24 hours include the appointment of Justice Joymalya Bagchi to the Supreme Court, the commencement of the KHANJAR-XII military exercise, and India’s victory in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.

In a major boost to India’s wildlife conservation efforts, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav officially declared Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh as India’s 58th Tiger Reserve on March 9, 2025. This designation further solidifies Madhya Pradesh’s status as the "Tiger State" of India, now hosting a total of nine tiger reserves.

Madhav National Park: Key Facts for Aspirants

  • Location: Situated in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, within the Gwalior-Chambal region.

  • Habitat: The reserve features a diverse landscape of dry deciduous forests, vast grasslands, and significant water bodies, including the Sakhya Sagar and Madhav Sagar lakes.

  • Conservation History: In 2023, a tiger reintroduction program saw three tigers moved to the park. The new status will provide enhanced legal protection and funding for habitat management.

Judiciary: New Appointment to the Supreme Court

The Government of India has appointed Justice Joymalya Bagchi, formerly a judge of the Calcutta High Court, to the Supreme Court of India. Announced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, the appointment follows the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. Justice Bagchi is notably in line to become the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in 2031, succeeding Justice KV Viswanathan.

Defense: Exercise KHANJAR-XII Commences

The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII began on March 10, 2025, in Kyrgyzstan. The 14-day exercise aims to enhance strategic cooperation and exchange best practices in counter-terrorism and special forces operations in urban and mountainous terrains. The Indian contingent is represented by the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces).

Sports: India Wins 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

In a historic moment for Indian cricket, the national team defeated New Zealand on March 9 to clinch the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. This victory cements India’s dominance in the white-ball format and adds another prestigious ICC silverware to the trophy cabinet.

Social Welfare: Delhi’s Mahila Samridhi Yojana

The Delhi government has approved the ‘Mahila Samridhi Yojana’, a direct cash transfer scheme providing ₹2,500 per month to eligible women in the national capital. The scheme, which has an allocation of ₹5,100 crore, excludes government employees and existing beneficiaries of other financial aid programs, focusing on empowering economically vulnerable women.

Other Notable Briefs:

  • SBI Asmita: State Bank of India launched a collateral-free digital SME loan exclusively for women entrepreneurs.

  • GRIDCON 2025: Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the International Conference on power grids in New Delhi to drive renewable energy innovations.

  • Renaming: Bengaluru City University is set to be renamed Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru University in honor of the former Prime Minister.

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