PPSC (Punjab) Current Affairs — All time
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Tue, 03 Mar 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026
Bureau of Energy Efficiency marks 25th Foundation Day
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency marked its 25th Foundation Day at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on 1 March 2026, where Power Minister Manohar Lal unveiled the BEE@25 logo.
Cabinet Committee on Security reviews West Asia situation; PM speaks with UAE President
The Cabinet Committee on Security, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, met in New Delhi on 1 March 2026 to review the situation in West Asia after the air strikes in Iran on 28 February.
Janaushadhi Saptah 2026 begins with health camps across the country
The Department of Pharmaceuticals began Janaushadhi Saptah 2026 on 1 March 2026 with health check-up camps across India, leading up to the 8th Janaushadhi Diwas on 7 March.
INS Sudarshini reaches Alexandria after Suez Canal transit on Lokayan-26
Indian Navy sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Alexandria, Egypt, on 1 March 2026 during her transoceanic expedition Lokayan-26, after a northbound transit of the Suez Canal.
CBIC introduces deferred customs duty payment for Eligible Manufacturer Importers
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs announced on 1 March 2026 a deferred customs duty payment facility for a new category of Eligible Manufacturer Importers, as announced in the Union Budget 2026-27.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026
US and Israel launch strikes on Iran; Supreme Leader Khamenei killed
The United States and Israel launched large-scale air strikes on Iran on 28 February 2026, and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the attacks, according to Reuters and AP.
National Science Day 2026 observed with theme 'Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat'
India observed National Science Day on 28 February 2026 with the theme 'Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat', marking C.V. Raman's discovery of the Raman Effect.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026
Centre temporarily discontinues rice fortification under PMGKAY and allied schemes
The Department of Food and Public Distribution announced on 27 February 2026 that rice fortification under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and allied schemes will be temporarily discontinued until a more effective nutrient delivery mechanism is found.
MoSPI releases new GDP series with base year 2022-23; FY26 growth estimated at 7.6%
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the new series of GDP estimates with base year 2022-23 on 27 February 2026, replacing the 2011-12 series, and estimated real GDP growth for 2025-26 at 7.6%.
CGA launches Government Bank Dashboard and Government Bank Manual
Controller General of Accounts T.C.A. Kalyani launched the Government Bank Dashboard and the Government Bank Manual in New Delhi on 27 February 2026 to improve how banks handle government business.
India and Bhutan review cooperation on trans-boundary rivers and Punatsangchhu projects
An Indian delegation led by Water Resources Secretary V. L. Kantha Rao concluded a visit to Bhutan on 27 February 2026 to discuss trans-boundary river cooperation and review the Punatsangchhu-I hydroelectric project.
Sail training ship INS Tarangini arrives at Trincomalee
The Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Tarangini arrived at Trincomalee Harbour, Sri Lanka, on a training visit on 27 February 2026, after taking part in the International Fleet Review 2026 at Visakhapatnam.
6th India–UK Home Affairs Dialogue held in New Delhi
The 6th India–UK Home Affairs Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 27 February 2026, with India represented by Secretary (Border Management) Dr Rajendra Kumar and the UK by Home Office Second Permanent Secretary Simon Ridley.