Kerala PSC Current Affairs — All time
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Fri, 06 Mar 2026
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.
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.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026
Amit Shah unveils Census-2027 mascots Pragati and Vikas and soft-launches four digital tools
Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the Census-2027 mascots 'Pragati' and 'Vikas' and soft-launched four C-DAC-built digital tools in New Delhi on 5 March 2026, for India's first digital census.
India and Finland raise ties to Strategic Partnership in Digitalization and Sustainability during President Stubb's visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finnish President Alexander Stubb elevated India–Finland relations to a 'Strategic Partnership in Digitalization and Sustainability' in New Delhi on 5 March 2026, after Stubb delivered the inaugural keynote at the 11th Raisina Dialogue.
Nadda at WHO briefing: 86 million women screened for cervical cancer; WHO chief hails HPV drive
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda virtually addressed a press briefing at WHO headquarters on 5 March 2026, reaffirming India's commitment to eliminating cervical cancer.
8th Central Pay Commission invites memorandums from employees and pensioners till 30 April 2026
The 8th Central Pay Commission invited memorandums and representations from central government employees, pensioners and their associations on 5 March 2026, with online submissions open until 30 April 2026.
Ministry of Culture launches Version 2.0 of the Indian Culture Portal
Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal launched Version 2.0 of the Indian Culture Portal (indianculture.gov.in) on 5 March 2026, a major technical upgrade of the national digital heritage platform.
NITI Aayog and UNICEF India sign Statement of Intent on nutrition in Aspirational Districts and Blocks
NITI Aayog and UNICEF India signed a Statement of Intent on 5 March 2026 to improve maternal and child nutrition and health outcomes in Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks.
Mandaviya unveils logo of Cycling League of India, the world's first franchise-based road cycling league
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the logo of the Cycling League of India, described as the world's first franchise-based road cycling league, on 5 March 2026.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026
Defence Ministry signs ₹5,083 crore contracts for six ALH Mk-III helicopters and VL-Shtil missiles
The Ministry of Defence signed contracts worth ₹5,083 crore at South Block, New Delhi, on 3 March 2026 for six ALH Mk-III (Maritime Role) helicopters for the Indian Coast Guard and Vertical Launch-Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy.
Scindia opens Bharat Pavilion and delivers keynotes at MWC 2026 in Barcelona
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated the Bharat Pavilion and delivered two keynote addresses at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, on 3 March 2026.
Shipping Ministry steps up monitoring of Indian vessels and seafarers in the Persian Gulf
Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal chaired a review on 3 March 2026 of the security of Indian-flagged vessels and seafarers in the Persian Gulf, and the ministry set up a Quick Response Team.
Total lunar eclipse on 3 March 2026: most of India sees only the ending at moonrise
A total lunar eclipse occurred on 3 March 2026 from 15:20 to 18:48 IST; most of India saw only its ending at moonrise, while parts of the Northeast and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands could also see the end of totality.
PM Modi addresses second post-Budget webinar on 'Sustaining and Strengthening Economic Growth'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the second post-Budget webinar, on 'Sustaining and Strengthening Economic Growth', on 3 March 2026, urging industry to 'build more, produce more, connect more, export more'.
World Wildlife Day 2026 observed on the theme 'Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods'
World Wildlife Day was observed on 3 March 2026 with the theme 'Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods'; the day marks the adoption of CITES.
Attukal Pongala draws lakhs of women devotees to Thiruvananthapuram on 3 March 2026
Attukal Pongala, the ritual offering by women devotees to the deity of Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, was held across Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on 3 March 2026, with the main hearth lit at 9.45 am.
TRAI report: India's internet subscribers reach 1,028.61 million at end of December 2025
TRAI released its Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report for October–December 2025 on 3 March 2026, showing internet subscribers rising to 1,028.61 million and broadband to 1,007.35 million.
India well stocked on crude and fuels amid Middle East hostilities, says Petroleum Minister Puri
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told the media on 3 March 2026 that India is well stocked with crude oil, petrol, diesel and ATF, and has supplies not routed through the Strait of Hormuz, as a 24×7 control room monitors stocks.
UIDAI's school drive completes mandatory Aadhaar biometric updates in over 1 lakh schools
UIDAI said on 3 March 2026 that its school drive for mandatory biometric updates in Aadhaar has covered more than 1,03,000 schools and about 1.2 crore children.
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.
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.
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.