Current Affairs — 02 March 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026
India and Canada issue Joint Leaders' Statement as Carney's visit ends with uranium deal and CEPA launch
Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Mark Carney issued the India–Canada Joint Leaders' Statement in New Delhi on 2 March 2026, at the end of Carney's official visit of 27 February – 2 March.
EPFO trustees recommend 8.25% interest on EPF for 2025-26
The Central Board of Trustees of the Employees' Provident Fund, chaired by Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, recommended an 8.25% interest rate on EPF deposits for 2025-26 at its 239th meeting in New Delhi on 2 March 2026.
Navy signs contract with Thane's Shoft Shipyard for four 500-tonne fuel barges
The Ministry of Defence concluded a contract with MSME yard Shoft Shipyard Private Limited, Thane, Maharashtra, on 2 March 2026 for four 500-tonne self-propelled fuel barges for the Indian Navy.
Sports Ministry announces nationwide ASMITA athletics league at 250 locations for Women's Day
Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse announced in New Delhi on 2 March 2026 a nationwide ASMITA athletics league at 250 locations on International Women's Day, 8 March.
INSV Kaundinya returns to Mumbai after maiden overseas voyage to Oman
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth flagged in INSV Kaundinya, the Navy's traditionally built stitched sailing vessel, at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on 2 March 2026 after her maiden overseas voyage to Muscat, Oman.
MeitY launches indigenous 30 kW wide band gap drive system for EVs in Chennai
MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan launched an indigenously developed 30 kW Wide Band Gap (WBG)-based Integrated Drive System for electric vehicles at IIT Madras, Chennai, on 2 March 2026.
Industrial output grows 4.8% in January 2026
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the quick estimate of the Index of Industrial Production on 2 March 2026, showing 4.8% year-on-year growth in January 2026.
NITI Aayog and JICA sign Phase II pact on SDGs in Aspirational Districts and Blocks
NITI Aayog and the Japan International Cooperation Agency signed the Record of Discussions for Phase II of Japan–India Cooperative Actions towards SDGs in Aspirational Districts and Blocks in New Delhi on 2 March 2026.
India–Japan CEPA Joint Committee holds 7th meeting in Tokyo
The 7th Joint Committee meeting under the India–Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement was held in Tokyo, Japan, on 2 March 2026, co-chaired by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal.
Haryana presents ₹2.23 lakh crore budget for 2026-27
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who also holds the finance portfolio, presented a ₹2,23,658 crore budget for 2026-27 in the Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh on 2 March 2026.
India and Canada sign Terms of Reference and launch CEPA negotiations
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Canada's Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu signed the Terms of Reference for an India–Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on 2 March 2026.
DGT issues guidelines on mandatory 150 hours of on-the-job training for ITI trainees
The Directorate General of Training issued guidelines on 2 March 2026 for a mandatory 150 hours of on-the-job training or group project for ITI trainees under the Craftsmen Training Scheme.
Tribes Art Fest 2026 opens at Travancore Palace, New Delhi
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram inaugurated Tribes Art Fest 2026 at Travancore Palace, New Delhi, on 2 March 2026, showcasing over 1,000 artworks from more than 30 tribal art forms.
PM Modi speaks with leaders of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Jordan on West Asia situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on 2 March 2026 with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, King Hamad of Bahrain and King Abdullah II of Jordan on the evolving situation in West Asia.