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Mon, 02 Mar 2026

🏅 Athletics 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Maharashtra Important

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.

For: State PSC · State Police · State Staff Selection +2 3 MCQs
🔬 Science & Technology 📍 Tamil Nadu Important

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.

For: State PSC · State Police · State Staff Selection +2 2 MCQs
💹 GDP, Inflation & Economic Data 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 3 MCQs
📋 Central Schemes 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🌐 Agreements & MoUs 📍 Japan Important

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.

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💹 Budget & Taxation 📍 Haryana Important

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.

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💹 Trade & Industry 📍 India Important

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.

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🎓 Education 📍 India

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.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Delhi

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.

For: State PSC · Judiciary 1 MCQs
🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 World

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · Defence +1 1 MCQs

Sun, 01 Mar 2026

🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 Tamil Nadu Must know

PM Modi launches projects worth over ₹4,400 crore in Madurai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, dedicated and laid the foundation stone of infrastructure projects worth over ₹4,400 crore in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on 1 March 2026.

For: State PSC · State Police · State Staff Selection +2 4 MCQs
🚄 Infrastructure & Energy 📍 Puducherry Must know

PM Modi launches projects worth over ₹2,700 crore in Puducherry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of development projects worth over ₹2,700 crore in Puducherry on 1 March 2026.

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🚄 Energy & Power 📍 India Important

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.

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🌐 International Relations 📍 India Important

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.

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📋 Central Schemes 📍 India Important

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.

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🔬 Research & Discoveries 📍 Kerala Important

Jitendra Singh opens ₹60 crore recombinant cells and sensors facility at BRIC-RGCB

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the ₹60 crore Central Facility for Recombinant Cells and Sensors at BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on 1 March 2026.

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🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 Egypt Important

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.

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🎭 Art & Culture 📍 Maharashtra Important

Navi Mumbai hosts Shaheedi Samagam for 350th martyrdom year of Guru Tegh Bahadur

The Maharashtra government held the Shaheedi Samagam for the 350th martyrdom year of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur in Navi Mumbai on 1 March 2026, addressed by Home Minister Amit Shah in person and PM Narendra Modi by video.

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💹 Trade & Industry 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 3 MCQs
🎓 Education, Health & Society 📍 Maharashtra

Blast at SBL Energy explosives factory near Nagpur kills workers

An explosion at the SBL Energy Limited explosives factory in Raulgaon, Nagpur district, Maharashtra, on the morning of 1 March 2026 killed at least 18 workers that day, most of them women.

For: State PSC · Teaching · Judiciary 1 MCQs

Sat, 28 Feb 2026

🔬 Science & Technology 📍 Gujarat Must know

PM Modi inaugurates Micron's semiconductor assembly and test facility in Sanand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Micron Technology's Assembly, Test, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) facility in Sanand, Gujarat, on 28 February 2026, marking the start of commercial production.

For: State PSC · State Police · State Staff Selection +2 4 MCQs
🌿 Wildlife & Protected Areas 📍 Madhya Pradesh Must know

Cheetahs from Botswana released into quarantine enclosures at Kuno

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav released cheetahs received from Botswana into quarantine enclosures at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, on 28 February 2026 under Project Cheetah.

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🔬 Health & Medicine 📍 Rajasthan Must know

PM Modi launches nationwide HPV vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer, Rajasthan, on 28 February 2026, along with projects worth about ₹17,000 crore.

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🌐 International Relations 📍 Iran Must know

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 4 MCQs
🏅 Cricket 📍 Jammu and Kashmir Important

Jammu and Kashmir win maiden Ranji Trophy title

Jammu and Kashmir won their first-ever Ranji Trophy title on 28 February 2026 at the KSCA Stadium, Hubballi, Karnataka, on first-innings lead after the final against Karnataka was drawn.

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🌿 Wildlife & Protected Areas 📍 Madhya Pradesh Important

NBWL Standing Committee and Central Zoo Authority meet in Bhopal

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav chaired the 89th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife and the 44th meeting of the Central Zoo Authority in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on 28 February 2026.

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📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 India Important

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.

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🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 Haryana

ANVESH-2026 conference on healthy foods concludes at NIFTEM Kundli

The International Conference ANVESH-2026 on emerging and sustainable healthy foods concluded at NIFTEM, Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana, on 28 February 2026.

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🔬 Health & Medicine 📍 Maharashtra

National Arogya Fair 2026 concludes in Shegaon

The four-day National Arogya Fair 2026, organised by the Ministry of Ayush with the All India Ayurvedic Congress at Shegaon, Buldhana district, Maharashtra, concluded on 28 February 2026.

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