British Council and SPARK – The 100K Collective sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support women entrepreneurs

Exam-focused facts from the 20 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The British Council and SPARK – The 100K Collective signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi on 17 March 2026.
The partnership aims to strengthen the support ecosystem for women-led enterprises in India by building skills and expanding professional networks.
The British Council will provide expertise in English language training and skills development to enhance the communication and business capabilities of women entrepreneurs.
The initiative seeks to enable inclusive economic participation and support women in scaling sustainable enterprises.
The event was attended by Smriti Irani, Founder of the Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality, and Scott McDonald, Chief Executive of the British Council.