Welcome to today’s TNPSC Daily Current Affairs for March 03, 2026.
This comprehensive compilation covers all important events across national politics,
international relations, science & technology, economy, sports, and more.
Sourced from The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, and other reputed media.
Perfect for TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, and Group 4 exam preparation.

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🏛️ National Politics & Government

1. Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Rajasthan, Gujarat on February 28, 2026

• What happened: Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Rajasthan, Gujarat on February 28, 2026On 28 February 2026, Prime Minister (PM)Narendra Modiundertook a significant day-long visit toRajasthanandGujaratto launch a nationwide healthcare initiative and inaugurate several high-value development and industrial projects.Highlights of the Visit:Launch:PM Narendra Modi launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus(HPV) VaccinationProgrammein Kayad, Ajmer (Rajasthan) targeting girls aged 14 years across all States and Union Territories (UTs). Inauguration:He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth overRs 16,680 crorein Rajasthan, spanning sectors including urban development, drinking water supply, roads, irrigation, energy, and industrial infrastructure.ATMPFacility:PM Narenda Modi inaugurated the Semiconductor Assembly, Test and Packaging (ATMP) facility of Micron Semiconductor Technology India Private Limited (MSTIPL) in Sanand, Gujarat.
• Key details: UnionMoSDrJitendraSingh Inaugurates Central Facility for Recombinant Cells and Sensors at BRIC-RGCB, KeralaOn 1 March 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge),Dr.JitendraSingh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES),inauguratedthe newly establishedCentral Facility for Recombinant Cells and Sensorsat the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Centre–Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), Akkulam campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, “as part of National Science Day 2026 celebrations(28 February 2026).Key Details:Central Facility for Recombinant Cells and Sensors:The advanced biotechnology research facility aims to strengthen drug discovery, Medical Genomics (MG), and Agri-Genomics (AG) research while accelerating target-specific drug discovery and high-throughput screening. cGMP Facility :Union Minister Jitendra Singh also laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) facility at the Akkulam campus of BRIC-RGCB. Book:He also released the book titled “Quantum Physics: One Hundred Magical Years” authored by V.
• Key points: The programme uses a single-doseGardasil 4(quadrivalent HPV vaccine) protecting against HPV types 16, 18, 6, and 11.; The Boise, United States of America (USA)-based Micron Technology invested Rs 22,516 crore in the Sanand facility.; Developed with an approximate Rs 60 crore capital outlay by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).; Implemented in two phases with a total outlay of Rs 80 crore by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

2. National Arogya Fair 2026 Held in Shegaon, Maharashtra

• What happened: National Arogya Fair 2026 Held in Shegaon, MaharashtraTheNational Arogya Fair 2026was successfully held from25–28 February 2026atShegaonin Buldhana district, Maharashtra, bringing together healthcare professionals, policymakers, traditional medicine practitioners, and wellness stakeholders. AboutNational Arogya Fair:Organisers:It was organised by the Ministry of AYUSH in collaboration with the All India Ayurvedic Congress(AIAC).Inaugural Ceremony:The Fair was inaugurated by the President of India,Droupadi Murmu, at the sacred Visava Maidan of Sant Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan.Award: During the event, the Presidentfelicitated six senior Vaidyasin recognition of their significant contributions to the AYUSH healthcare system.
• Key points: The fair showcased services across all major systems of medicine, including Allopathy, Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy (AYUSH), with a focus on affordable and accessible healthcare for the masses.; Jeevan Gaurav:Vaidya Devendra Triguna; Ayurveda Gaurav Samman:Rakesh Amarnath Sharma, P. M. Warrier of Arya Vaidya Sala, Ramdas Avhad, Maneesha Upendra Kothekar, and Ashutosh Satish Gupta.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

3. Free Healthcare Services:

• What happened: Free Healthcare Services:A major highlight of the Fair was the extensive healthcare outreach provided free of cost to the public.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

4. MoTA Announces 3 Festivals to Celebrate Tribal Arts, Music, Culture and Commerce in March 2026

• What happened: MoTA Announces 3 Festivals to Celebrate Tribal Arts, Music, Culture and Commerce in March 2026In March 2026, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs(MoTA)announced a series ofthree flagship festivalsto showcase the richness of India’s tribal heritage, promote cultural expression, and strengthen market and livelihood opportunities for tribal communities.About Three Flagship Festivals:Tribes Art Fest (TAF) 2026: This festival will be held from 2–13 March 2026 at Travancore Palace Art Gallery, New Delhi.Living Roots Festival (LRF):This festival will take place from 13–15 March 2026 at Bikaner House and India Gate(New Delhi).Bharat Tribes Fest (BTF) 2026:This festival is scheduled from 18–30 March 2026 at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi. ISA and IIT DelhiFFAto Advance Solar Skills Across Member CountriesIn February 2026, the International Solar Alliance(ISA)and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi(IIT Delhi), formalised aFramework for Action (FFA)in New Delhi, Delhi to strengthen cooperation in advancing renewable energy, focusing on capacity building, academic collaboration, and human resource development across ISA Member Countries.
• Key details: About the Framework:Purpose:The framework strengthens collaboration between ISA and IIT Delhi’s Department of Energy Science and Engineering to enhance global clean energy capacity.Previous Collaboration:The partnership has supported an M.Tech (Master of Technology) programme in Renewable Energy Technologies and Management (RETM) for professionals from 18 developing countries in Africa and the Asia-Pacific.Key Objectives:The collaboration focuses on four core areas include:.
• Key points: The agreement was signed byAshish Khanna,Director General (DG), ISA, andProfessorRanganBanerjee,Director, IIT Delhi.; Capacity:Develops global solar talent through Solar Technology Application Resource-Centre (STAR-C) trainer programmes and a one-year Post Graduate Diploma (PGD)based on a Train-the-Trainers (ToT) model.; Academic:Expands programmes beyond M. Tech to include Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Solar Energy, leveraging INES (Institut National de l’Énergie Solaire), France, to create a global framework for clean energy capability.; Research:Promotes solar research integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Blockchain technologies.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

5. HCLTech and IIT Kanpur Partner to Drive Deep Tech Innovation for GCCs

• What happened: HCLTech and IIT Kanpur Partner to Drive Deep Tech Innovation for GCCsIn February 2026, HCL Technologies (HCLTech), a leading global technology company, and the Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh(UP), signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU)to translate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and intelligent systems research into enterprise-ready solutions for Global Capability Centers(GCCs) Key Details:Scope:Focuses on AI, robotics, advanced engineering, and next-generation technologies.Collaboration:Combines HCLTech’s GCC solutions with IIT Kanpur’s research and startup ecosystem, providing researchers access to real-world challenges, research funding, and industry mentorship.Other MoUs:The IIT Kharagpur, West Bengal(WB), also signed an MoU withTelecommunication Engineering Centre(TEC),under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Ministry of Communication, to strengthen indigenous sixth generation(6G), AI, and next-generation telecom technologies.
• Key points: The MoU was signed during the ‘GCC 4.0: Co-Creating India’s Innovation Powerhouse’ summit held in Hyderabad, Telangana.; Focus:6G architecture, satellite and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), advanced antenna systems and Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) technologies, AI-enabled Electromagnetic Field (EMF) monitoring, and telecom standardisation.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

6. Nagaland Signs MoU with IMD to Boost Weather Forecasting

• What happened: Nagaland Signs MoU with IMD to Boost Weather ForecastingIn February 2026, the Department of Higher Education,Nagaland, signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU)with the India Meteorological Department(IMD)under the Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES), in Kohima(Nagaland), tostrengthen weather forecasting,atmospheric research, and capacity building in the state.Key Details of MoU:MoU Tenure:The MoU will remain valid for20 years, establishing a long-term institutional partnership between IMD and the Nagaland Higher Education Department to promote academic engagement, joint research, training, and capacity building in meteorological and atmospheric sciences.Radar Installation:One X-band Polarimetric Doppler Weather Radar(DWR)will be installed at Dimapur Government College, Oriental Colony, Dimapur(Nagaland), under the ‘Mission Mausam scheme.’Disaster Preparedness:It will enhance understanding of state-specific weather hazards such as heavy rainfall and extreme weather events, supporting more reliable forecasts and disaster readiness.Mission Mausam:Launched in 2024 by the Government of India(GoI) and implemented by the MoES through the IMD, the scheme focuses on modernising weather infrastructure, improving high-resolution forecasting, and strengthening early warning systems.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

7. West Bengal SignsMoUwith GIZ and SMCG for Transboundary Rivers ‘IchhamatiandJalangiMasterplansIn Feb

• What happened: West Bengal SignsMoUwith GIZ and SMCG for Transboundary Rivers ‘IchhamatiandJalangiMasterplansIn February 2026, the Government ofWest Bengal (WB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU)with German federal enterpriseGIZ(Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit) and the State Mission for Clean Ganga(SMCG)to developbasin-based masterplansfor theIchhamatiandJalangirivers in the upper Ganga delta, addressing environmental degradation, pollution, and declining water flow.About the Masterplan:Programme:‘Nodi Bandhan’ (River Binding), announced in the 2025–26 State Budget with Rs 200 crore, aims to prepare basin-based masterplans for 39 river sub-basins, beginning with Ichhamati and Jalangi.Scope:The masterplan includes dredging, diversion of surplus water, pollution abatement, erosion control, groundwater recharge, flood mitigation, and irrigation strengthening, to be completed within one year of initiation.Significance:The initiative promotes environmental restoration, livelihood security, flood resilience, and strengthened India–Bangladesh transboundary river cooperation.Rivers:Ichhamati (a 200-kilometer, km, transboundary river forming the India–Bangladesh border and vital for the Sundarbans delta,) and Jalangi (a distributary of the Padma/Ganga flowing through Murshidabad and Nadia into the Bhagirathi-Hooghly) face siltation, pollution, hyacinth infestation, heavy metal contamination, erosion, and declining flow due to channel shifts. PresidentDroupadiMurmuDedicates Four SchemesForWomen in DelhiOn 2nd March 2026, President of IndiaDroupadiMurmudedicated four major welfare schemes for women during the programme titled ‘Sashakt Nari Samriddh Delhi’ held at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi, Delhi, to enhance women’s safety and economic empowerment About the Women Empowerment Initiatives:TheSaheliPink National Common Mobility Card (NCMC):Aligned with the “One Nation, One Card” vision, enables seamless access to Delhi Metro, Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), and public transport, with three variants (Pink, Blue, Orange) issued by Hindon Mercantile Limited (MufinPay) and Airtel Payments Bank.Free LPG Cylinder Scheme:Under Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), Rs 853 per consumer and an additional Rs 553 for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries are credited to Aadhaar-linked accounts during Holi and Diwali, with Rs 130 crore already transferred.DelhiLakhpatiBitiyaYojana:Provides phased assistance from birth to graduation through a Rs 61,000 government deposit maturing to approximately Rs 1.25 lakh with interest, supported by a Rs 128 crore outlay and covering orphan girls and residents of Child Care Institutions (CCIs).MeriPoonjiMeraAdhikaar:Pending funds of the Ladli Scheme are being disbursed to around 1.75 lakh beneficiaries in phases, including Rs 90 crore DBT to 30,000 girls (Phase I) and Rs 100 crore DBT to 40,000 girls (Phase II).
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• Key points: The four schemes are Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Scheme, Saheli Pink Smart Card, Meri Poonji Mera Adhikaar, and the Free Liquefied Petroleum Natural Gas (LPG) Cylinder Scheme.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

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• What happened: Current Affairs Today (AffairsCloud Today).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

9. Current Affairs 3 March 2026

• What happened: Current Affairs 3 March 2026Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Rajasthan, Gujarat on February 28, 2026Union MoS Dr Jitendra Singh Inaugurates Central Facility for Recombinant Cells and Sensors at BRIC-RGCB, KeralaNational Arogya Fair 2026 Held in Shegaon, MaharashtraMoTA Announces 3 Festivals to Celebrate Tribal Arts, Music, Culture and Commerce in March 2026ISA and IIT Delhi FFA to Advance Solar Skills Across Member CountriesHCLTech and IIT Kanpur Partner to Drive Deep Tech Innovation for GCCsNagaland Signs MoU with IMD to Boost Weather ForecastingIndia, European Union to grant each other Most Favoured Nation status for 5 yearsRBI Imposes Rs 11.50 Lakh Penalty on Mahindra & Mahindra Financial ServicesMoSPI releases New GDP Series: FY26 Growth Seen at 7.6%Bharti Airtel, Google Partners to Launch Secure RCS Messaging in IndiaSenior Iranian Cleric Ayatollah Alireza Arafi Named As Country’s Interim Supreme Leader after Ayatollah Ali KhameneJammu & Kashmir Clinches First Ranji Trophy Title 2025-26Zero Discrimination Day 2026 – March 1World Civil Defence Day 2026 – March 1West Bengal Signs MoU with GIZ and SMCG for Transboundary Rivers ‘Ichhamati and Jalangi MasterplansPresident Droupadi Murmu Dedicates Four Schemes For Women in DelhiAspirant:Does Affairscloud covers all the Current affairs topics related to examinations?Affairscloud:We Guaranteed All the Important topics related to examination are covered in Our Daily CA content and Daily CA Quizzes.Aspirant:Why is there a delayal in news?Affairscloud:As some of the major news sites doesn’t provide the required data on the exact day, we take extra time for important data to be presented to the aspirants on the examination basis to ensure nothing is missed.Example:In ‘Important Days’ topics the International Organisations publish their reports and Rankings in the evenings, to make sure every data is covered, we delay the topics to the next day.Candidates appearing for Competitive Exams. Kindly Share the General Awareness questions,which asked in their respective exams to“[email protected]”Dear Aspirants,We would like to inform you that, startingJanuary 2025,all Current Affairs Hindi Contentwill be accessible only through theCareersCloud app and CareersCloud.in website.
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• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

🌍 International Affairs

10. India, European Union to grant each other Most

• What happened: India, European Union to grant each other MostFavouredNation status for 5 yearsOn27th February 2026, theGovernment of Indiaand theEuropean Union (EU)agreed to grant each otherMostFavouredNation (MFN) statusfor a period offive years, starting from the date theIndia-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA)enters into force.About the India-EU MFN Provision:Duration:MFN status is granted for five years from entry into force, subject to a fourth-year Joint Committee review and automatic termination unless mutually extended.Exceptions:MFN excludes benefits arising from Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA), recognition and licensing measures under the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS), and sensitive agricultural products such as soya, beef, sugar, rice, and dairy.About India- EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA):Finalisation:The India–EU FTA, relaunched in 2022, was finalised in January 2026 and is expected to take effect after ratification by the European Parliament.Coverage:The FTA eliminates or reduces tariffs on 96.6% of traded goods by value, saving 4 billion euros (USD 4.7 billion) for European companies and potentially doubling EU exports to India by 2032.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

💰 Economy & Banking

11. RBI Imposes Rs 11.50 Lakh Penalty on Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services

• What happened: RBI Imposes Rs 11.50 Lakh Penalty on Mahindra & Mahindra Financial ServicesIn February 2026, The Reserve Bank of India(RBI), imposed a monetary penalty ofRs.11.50 lakhon Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited(MMFSL)for regulatory non-compliances observed during its annual inspection conducted with reference to the financial position as on 31 March 2025 (FY25).
• Key points: The penalty was levied under Section 58G(1)(b) read with Section 58B(5)(aa) of the RBI Act, 1934.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

12. Reasons for the Penalty:

• What happened: Reasons for the Penalty:Fair Practices Code:RBI found that MMFSL breached its Fair Practices Code by charging revised foreclosure fees on certain loan accounts without including the required terms in the loan agreements.Complaint-Handling Deficiencies:The central bank also observed shortcomings in MMFSL’s grievance redressal system. Complaints were not escalated to the Internal Ombudsman within the mandated timelines, and in some cases, final decisions were communicated to complainants later than prescribed by RBI regulations.Regulatory Action:The RBI uncovered these issues during its inspection and subsequently issued a show-cause notice to the company.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

13. MoSPIreleases New GDP Series:FY26 Growth Seen at 7.6%In February 2026, the National Statistics Offic

• What happened: MoSPIreleases New GDP Series:FY26 Growth Seen at 7.6%In February 2026, the National Statistics Office (NSO)under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released thenew series of Annual and Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP)with a new base year2022-23,replacing previous series with base year of 2011-12.
• Key points: The NSO has released Second Advanced Estimates (SAE) of Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26), quarterly estimates from Q1 of FY23 to Q3 of FY26 and also annual estimates of FY23, FY24 and FY25.; As per the estimate, India’s real GDP or GDP at Constant Prices is expected to grow by7.6%at Rs 322.58 lakh crore (Cr) in FY26, higher than the First Advance Estimate(FAE) of 7.4% for FY25.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

14. Annual Estimates for FY26

• What happened: Annual Estimates for FY26Nominal GDP:Nominal GDP or GDP at Current Prices is estimated to attaina level of Rs 345.47 lakh Cr in the FY26, against Rs 318.07 lakh Cr in FY25, showing a growth rate of8.6%.Real Gross Value Added (GVA):It is estimated at Rs 294.40 lakh Cr in the year 2025-26, against Rs 273.36 lakh Cr in FY25, registering a growth rate of7.7%.Nominal GVA:Nominal GVA is projected to reach Rs 313.61 lakh Cr in FY 26, up from Rs 288.54 lakh Cr in FY25, reflecting a growth rate of8.7%.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

15. Bharti Airtel, Google Partners to Launch Secure RCS Messaging in India

• What happened: Bharti Airtel, Google Partners to Launch Secure RCS Messaging in IndiaIn February 2026,Bharti Airtel,a leading Indian telecommunications service provider, andGooglepartnered to providea secure and interactive messaging experiencefor millions of users in India. Key Details:Integration:This partnership combines Airtel’snetwork intelligencewith Google’s Rich Communications Services(RCS) platformto enhance communication quality and strengthen digital safety.Protection:The platform employs Artificial Intelligence(AI)-poweredspam filtersto perform real-time identity validation of business senders.
• Key details: Experience:Users can access RCS messaging via the Google Messages application(app) on Android smartphones. The service supports high-quality media sharing, message reactions, and interactive elements.
• Key points: The initiative represents aworld-firstcollaboration between a Telecom Service Provider (TSP) and a global technology platform to apply telecom-grade accountability to Over-the-Top (OTT) messaging.; It significantly reduces digital fraud by filtering malicious domains through multi-tiered threat detection layers and throttling suspicious message traffic.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

16. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• What happened: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

17. Senior Iranian Cleric Ayatollah

• What happened: Senior Iranian Cleric AyatollahAlirezaArafiNamedAsCountry’s Interim Supreme Leader after Ayatollah AliKhameneOnMarch 1, 2026, senior clericAyatollahAlirezaArafiwas appointed asIran’s interim Supreme Leaderfollowing the killing ofAyatollah Ali Khameneiin a joint United States (US)-Israel airstrike.Iran Interim Leadership:Activation:Article 111 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran mandated a three-member Interim Leadership Council to exercise his powers temporarily until the Assembly of Experts appoints a successor.Composition:The council comprises President Masoud Pezeshkian, Chief Justice (CJ) Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, and Ayatollah Alireza Arafi as the jurist member from the Guardian Council, selected by the Expediency Discernment Council (EDC).About AyatollahAlirezaArafi:Clerical:Born in 1959, Ayatollah Alireza Arafi is a senior Shia cleric holding the rank of Mujtahid, with expertise in religious jurisprudence and governance.Institutional:He serves as Deputy Chairman of the Assembly of Experts (AoE) and has been a member of the Guardian Council (GC) since 2019, overseeing leadership selection, candidate vetting, and legislative review.Academic:He previously headed Al-Mustafa International University and currently directs Iran’s national network of Islamic Seminaries, managing clerical education domestically and internationally.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

🏏 Sports

18. Jammu & Kashmir Clinches First

• What happened: Jammu & Kashmir Clinches FirstRanjiTrophy Title 2025-26The Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) cricket teamwon its first-everRanjiTrophy title 2025-26by defeating eight-time championsKarnatakain the final held at Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Rajnagar Stadium, Hubballi, Karnataka on 28th February 2026. AboutRanjiTrophy 2025-26:Match Summary:J&K posted 584 runs in the first innings (Shubham Pundir 121) and bowled out Karnataka for 293 (Auqib Nabi 5/54), while second-innings centuries from Qamran Iqbal (160*) and Sahil Lotra (101) extended the lead to 633 runs, securing the title on first-innings advantage after a draw.Tournament Star:Auqib Nabi was named Player of the Tournament with 62 wickets, emerging as the season’s leading wicket-taker.Top Scorer:Abdul Samad was J&K’s highest run-scorer with 748 runs at an average of 57.
• Key points: J&K clinched the championship with a commanding 291-run first-innings lead in a drawn five-day final, becoming the 19th team to win the trophy since their 1959–60 debut.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Sports Current Affairs. Awards and achievements of sportspersons.

📘 General Knowledge & Miscellaneous

19. Zero Discrimination Day 2026 – March 1

• What happened: Zero Discrimination Day 2026 – March 1Zero Discrimination Day (ZDD)is observed annually across the globe on 1 March to celebrate diversity, advocate equality and inclusion, and raise awareness about the harmful effects of discrimination across all genders, ages, ethnicities, religions, disabilities, and sexual orientations. Background:Launch:In 2013,UNAIDS, Joint United Nations Programme on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome(AIDS), launched theZero Discrimination Campaign (ZDC)on World AIDS Day (1 December) to promote global equality and inclusion.Global Advocate:The campaign was introduced underDaw Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, as UNAIDS Global Advocate for Zero Discrimination, using the hashtag #zerodiscrimination.First Observance: The inaugural Zero Discrimination Day was observed on1 March 2014, led by Michel Sidibé, Executive Director (ED), UNAIDS, in Beijing, China.Symbol:Thebutterflyis the official symbol, representing transformation toward a world where everyone can live with dignity.
• Key points: March 1, 2026, marks the12thobservance of ZDD.; 2026 Theme:“People First”
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

20. World Civil Defence Day 2026 – March 1

• What happened: World Civil Defence Day 2026 – March 1World Civil Defence Day (WCDD), also known asWorld Civil Protection Day, is observed globally every year on1 Marchto mark the entry into force of the International Civil Defence Organization(ICDO) Constitutionand to honour civil defence personnel. Background:Establishment:WCDD was formally instituted by the ICDO during its 9th General Assembly on 18 December 1990 in Geneva, Switzerland.First Observance:The inaugural WCDD was held on 1 March 1990 under the aegis of the United Nations (UN).Constitution:The date1 Marchmarks the entry into force of the ICDO Constitution in 1972, although it was originally adopted on 17 October 1966, establishing ICDO as an intergovernmental organization for civil defence coordination.Strengthening Initiatives:In 2012, ICDO formally inaugurated Civil Defence Day (CDD) to enhance global protection awareness.
• Key points: 1 March 2026 marks the37thobservance of WCDD.; Theme 2026:“Managing Environmental Risks for a Resilient and Sustainable Future”
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

📝 Practice Questions (MCQs)

Test your knowledge with these questions based on today’s current affairs:

Q1. Which of the following is related to: Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Rajasthan, Gujarat on February 28, 2026?

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Q2. Which of the following is related to: National Arogya Fair 2026 Held in Shegaon, Maharashtra?

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Q3. Which of the following is related to: Free Healthcare Services:?

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Q4. Which of the following is related to: MoTA Announces 3 Festivals to Celebrate Tribal Arts, Music, Culture and Commerce in March 2026?

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Q5. Which of the following is related to: HCLTech and IIT Kanpur Partner to Drive Deep Tech Innovation for GCCs?

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