Current Affairs — 04 March 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026
Indian Navy joins Sri Lanka-led search and rescue after Iranian warship IRIS Dena sinks off Galle
The Indian Navy launched search-and-rescue efforts on 4 March 2026 after the Iranian warship IRIS Dena sent a distress call about 20 nautical miles west of Galle, Sri Lanka, in Sri Lanka's search-and-rescue region.
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma launches FOCUS+ Phase II in North Garo Hills and doubles Green Meghalaya coverage
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma launched the second phase of the FOCUS+ scheme at Resubelpara, North Garo Hills, on 4 March 2026 and announced that Green Meghalaya will expand by another 50,000 hectares.
HSBC India Services PMI eases to 58.1 in February 2026 as new orders grow at a 13-month low
The HSBC India Services PMI, released by S&P Global on 4 March 2026, eased to 58.1 in February from 58.5 in January, while input costs rose at the fastest pace in about two and a half years.
India observes the 55th National Safety Day on 4 March 2026 with the theme 'Engage, Educate & Empower People to Enhance Safety'
National Safety Day was observed across India on 4 March 2026, launching the 55th National Safety Week/Month with the theme 'Engage, Educate & Empower People to Enhance Safety'.
Assam CM inaugurates Saraighat Rana Smritisaudh, a memorial to 132 warriors of the 1671 Battle of Saraighat
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the Saraighat Rana Smritisaudh, a war memorial to the 1671 Battle of Saraighat, at Panbazar, Guwahati, on 4 March 2026.
MEA sets up special control room for Indians affected by the West Asia and Gulf crisis
The Ministry of External Affairs set up a special control room on 4 March 2026 to assist Indian nationals affected by the conflict in West Asia and the Gulf region, with a toll-free number 1800118797.
Finn Allen's record century takes New Zealand past South Africa into the T20 World Cup 2026 final
New Zealand beat South Africa by nine wickets in the first semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on 4 March 2026, with Finn Allen scoring the fastest century in men's T20 World Cup history.
Assam CM opens ₹99-crore Dinesh Goswami Flyover at Bharalumukh, Guwahati, finished in 15 months
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the 1.2-km Dinesh Goswami Flyover at Bharalumukh, Guwahati, on 4 March 2026, completed in 15 months against a 24-month target.
Janaushadhi Saptah 2026: free health check-up camps continue on Day 4 despite Holi
The Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India held free health check-up camps across states on 4 March 2026, the fourth day of Janaushadhi Saptah 2026, ahead of the 8th Janaushadhi Diwas on 7 March.
Holi celebrated on 4 March 2026; Braj festivities draw over 44 lakh devotees to Mathura-Vrindavan
Holi, the festival of colours, was celebrated across India on 4 March 2026, as the Braj region of Uttar Pradesh reported over 44 lakh devotees during its Holi festivities.