Current Affairs — 06 March 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026
UPSC declares Civil Services Examination 2025 result; Anuj Agnihotri tops, 958 recommended
The Union Public Service Commission declared the final result of the Civil Services Examination 2025 in New Delhi on 6 March 2026; Anuj Agnihotri secured the first rank and 958 candidates were recommended.
Fadnavis presents ₹7.69 lakh crore Maharashtra Budget with farm loan waiver up to ₹2 lakh
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presented the State Budget for 2026-27 in Mumbai on 6 March 2026, with a ₹7.69 lakh crore outlay and a crop loan waiver of up to ₹2 lakh.
Siddaramaiah presents record 17th Karnataka Budget with ₹4,48,004 crore outlay for 2026-27
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented his record 17th State Budget in Bengaluru on 6 March 2026, with a total outlay of ₹4,48,004 crore for 2026-27.
Amit Shah attends CISF's 57th Raising Day at Mundali, Odisha; force to secure ports
Union Home Minister Amit Shah was chief guest at the 57th Raising Day ceremony of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Mundali, Odisha, on 6 March 2026.
DGCA grants aerodrome licence to Noida International Airport at Jewar
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation granted the aerodrome licence to Noida International Airport at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, on 6 March 2026, clearing it for all-weather public-use operations.
Wheat procurement estimate for RMS 2026-27 fixed at 303 LMT
A meeting of State Food Secretaries chaired by the Food and Public Distribution Secretary in New Delhi on 6 March 2026 fixed the wheat procurement estimate for Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27 at 303 lakh metric tonnes.
Rajnath Singh at Sagar Sankalp in Kolkata: defence exports to reach about ₹29,000 crore
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 'Sagar Sankalp – Reclaiming India's Maritime Glory' in Kolkata on 6 March 2026, saying defence exports are poised to reach about ₹29,000 crore by April 2026.
Commerce Ministry: India now has nine FTAs spanning 38 countries
The Commerce Ministry said on 6 March 2026 that India's network of free trade agreements has reached nine FTAs spanning 38 countries, listing the deals concluded since 2021.
PM Modi addresses third post-Budget webinar on Agriculture and Rural Transformation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the third post-Budget webinar, on 'Agriculture and Rural Transformation', on 6 March 2026, highlighting high-value agriculture, fisheries exports and AgriStack.
DGFT extends export obligation period for Advance and EPCG Authorisations to 31 August 2026
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade issued Public Notice No. 51/2025-26 on 6 March 2026, automatically extending export obligation periods expiring between 1 March and 31 May 2026 to 31 August 2026.
Vice-President Radhakrishnan addresses 8th Convocation of Nagaland University at Lumami
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan was chief guest at the 8th Convocation of Nagaland University at its Lumami campus on 6 March 2026, on his first visit to the North-East since taking office.
INS Tarangini reaches Colombo after sail training of Sri Lanka Navy trainees
The Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Tarangini arrived at Colombo on 6 March 2026 after training Sri Lanka Navy 'Seariders' who had embarked at Trincomalee.
Centre releases ₹14.80 crore XV Finance Commission grants for 816 Village Councils in Mizoram
The Centre released ₹14.80 crore of Fifteenth Finance Commission untied grants for 2025-26 to rural local bodies in Mizoram on 6 March 2026, benefiting all 816 eligible Village Councils.