Daily Current Affairs – Global & India (March 2026)

1. Global Markets Surge Ahead of US Presidential Press Meet

Global stock markets witnessed a sharp rise ahead of the anticipated press meet by the President of the United States. Investors are expecting key policy signals related to economic outlook, interest rates, and geopolitical developments.

Such pre-event rallies reflect strong market sentiment, where investors price in expectations even before official announcements.

• Expectation-driven market movement
• Speculation on policy changes
• Impact on global and emerging markets like India

2. India Considers Expansion of Lok Sabha Seats and Women Reservation

India is considering increasing the number of Lok Sabha seats in response to population growth. Alongside this, discussions are ongoing to strengthen women's reservation in Parliament and State Assemblies.

These reforms aim to improve democratic representation and promote gender equality in governance.

• Delimitation process post-census
• Balanced political representation
• Enhancing women's participation in governance

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