Current Affairs 21 March 2026

Government Announces Relief Measures to Aid Exporters Amid West Asia Logistics Disruptions.

• Government launches RELIEF scheme to support exporters affected by West Asia disruptions.
• Triggered by rising freight costs, insurance premiums, and security risks in key shipping routes.
• ECGC Limited is the nodal implementing agency.
• Covers exports to major West Asia countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, etc.).
• Up to 100% risk cover for recent shipments; up to 95% for upcoming exports.
• MSMEs can get up to 50% reimbursement (max ₹50 lakh) without insurance.
• Total budget allocation: ₹497 crore.

Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur Develops Flexible Sensors for Early Cancer Detection.

• Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur developing flexible, wearable semiconductor sensors.
• Use of OECT technology for better biological signal detection.
• Skin-like, biocompatible sensors for long-term use.
• Enables early cancer detection via biomarkers in body fluids.
• Applications in health monitoring and military stress tracking.

Scapia Launches "Scapia Pay" for Rewards-Driven UPI Transactions.

• Scapia launches Scapia Pay, an in-app UPI feature.
• Offers 5% rewards on transactions via RuPay credit cards.
• Enables easy linking of RuPay cards for UPI payments.
• Converts daily spending into travel rewards.
• Includes secure payments with proxy UPI ID and fraud alerts.
• Provides expense tracking and spending insights.

Forbes 2026 List Highlights Youngest Billionaires Under 30 and Emerging Global Trends.

• 35 billionaires under 30 in 2026 with a combined wealth of $92.4 billion.
• Top 10 youngest billionaires list highlights new-generation wealth creators.
• Majority inherited wealth; several are self-made tech and startup entrepreneurs.
• Surya Midha (22, India), AI startup founder, ranks 6th globally.

Record 150 Self-Made Women Billionaires in 2026 Highlight Global Wealth Shift.

• 150 self-made women billionaires globally in 2026, total wealth $470 billion.
• Growth driven by AI, healthcare, and China.
• China continues to dominate the list.
• New entrants reflect expanding female entrepreneurship worldwide.