Current Affairs 30 March 2026

Japan has launched the world’s 1st freight-only Shinkansen, reaching speeds of 275 km/h.

World's 1st: Japan's freight-only Shinkansen, modified from the E3 series.
Speed: Reaches up to 275 km/h.
Route: Operates between Morioka and Tokyo in 3 hours.
Cargo: Carries up to 17.4 tonnes per trip.
Purpose: For time-sensitive goods like seafood, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture.
Origins: Developed during COVID-19 trials, addressing labor shortages.
Environmental: A more energy-efficient alternative to air freight.

MoU Signed: Delhi Government partners with Prasar Bharati to develop Delhi Film City.
Objective: Establish a global media hub for film, television, and emerging technologies.
Location: Spread across 486.7 acres in Khampur, North Delhi.
Facilities: High-tech studios, post-production suites, and skill development centres.
AVGC Focus: Emphasis on Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics sectors.
New Film Policy: Aims to attract filmmakers with subsidies up to ₹3 crore.
Vision: Transform Delhi into a global content creation and media tech hub.

Partnership: Tech Mahindra and IIT Bombay develop a 3D Digital Twin of the Gymkhana building.
Goal: Demonstrate immersive technologies for smart infrastructure on academic campuses.
Technologies: BIM, 3D modeling, cloud visualization, and spatial data integration.
Benefits: Predictive maintenance, real-time monitoring, and operational optimization.
Scalability: Potential to expand across IIT Bombay campus.

Inauguration: CJI opens District Court Complex in Kargil on March 29, 2026, virtually.
Location: Kurbathang, Kargil.
Key Features:
Climate-resilient design.
Modern amenities for efficient work.
Closer access to justice for local residents.

Meghalaya Signs MoU: Joins Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 as the 12th state.
Focus Shift: From infrastructure to sustainable, service-driven water supply.
Key Reforms: Empower local bodies (Gram Panchayats, VWSCs), establish District Water Sanitation Missions (DWSM).