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Current Affairs 31 March 2026

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  • Prime Minister Reviews Fuel Supply and Inflation Management Amid West Asia Crisis
  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Chairs Inaugural Informal Group of Ministers Meeting on West Asia Situation

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Prime Minister Reviews Fuel Supply and Inflation Management Amid West Asia Crisis

The Prime Minister conducted a virtual meeting with Chief Ministers to address fuel supply and inflation management in response to escalating tensions in West Asia. The meeting emphasized coordinated Centre-State efforts to contain price pressures on essential commodities. Global crude oil prices have climbed above 116 dollars per barrel due to geopolitical tensions, heightening India's energy security concerns. The Centre reviewed its energy security preparedness in light of India's import dependence and existing fuel subsidy framework. State governments were engaged to implement contingency measures at the ground level. The discussion highlighted the critical nature of federal coordination in managing economic impacts of global conflicts.

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[Which of the following best describes the primary focus of the Prime Minister's meeting with Chief Ministers on March 30, 2026?

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Chairs Inaugural Informal Group of Ministers Meeting on West Asia Situation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired the first meeting of an Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) on March 29, 2026, at Kartavya Bhawan in New Delhi to assess the West Asia conflict's impact on India. The high-level meeting focused on identifying risks to energy supplies, essential commodities availability, and national supply chain resilience. Ground-level implementation was emphasized through close coordination with State Governments and District Administrations to ensure effective execution of contingency measures. The government issued specific directives to counter misinformation by sharing only verified updates through official channels. The NDA Government reassured the public of close monitoring to safeguard citizens from adverse economic or security impacts.

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[In which year was the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) on West Asia situation first constituted under Defence Minister Rajnath Singh?

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