Welcome to today’s TNPSC Daily Current Affairs for March 06, 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. Union MinisterAmitShah Launches 4 Digital tools and mascots ‘Pragati’ &Vikas’ for Census-2027 in New

• What happened: Union MinisterAmitShah Launches 4 Digital tools and mascots ‘Pragati’ &Vikas’ for Census-2027 in New DelhiIn March 2026,Union MinisterAmitShah,Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), soft-launchedfour digital toolsand formally unveiled the mascots“Pragati”(female) and“Vikas”(male) forCensus-2027in New Delhi, Delhi.
• Key points: The event marks a key milestone in preparations for India’s first fully digital census.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

2. Launch of Mascots and Digital Tools

• What happened: Launch of Mascots and Digital Tools:Mascots:The mascots Pragati and Vikas represent the equal participation of women and men in achieving India’s national mission of becoming a developed nation by 2047.Digital Tools:The four newly launched soft digital tools: Houselisting Block Creator (HLBC) Web Application(app), House Listing Officer (HLO) Mobile App, Self-Enumeration (SE) Portal, and Census Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) Portal, are designed to facilitate and streamline enumeration operations throughout India. MoC&FObserves ‘JanaushadhiSaptah2026’ from March 1 to 7, 2026The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers(MoC&F)is observing‘JanaushadhiSaptah2026’ from1 to 7 March 2026to promote awareness about the affordability and quality of generic medicines under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana(PMBJP).
• Key details: AboutJanaushadhiSaptah2026:Organiser: The event is being organised by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) under the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), MoC&F.Theme:The theme for 2026 is “जन औषधि सस्ती भी, भरोसेमंद भी, सेहत की बात, बचत के साथ” (Jan Aushadhi – affordable and trustworthy, good health with savings).Event:During the observance, several activities including health camps, awareness programmes, pamphlet distribution, and outreach campaigns were organised.Network:Under PMBJP, over 18,000 PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) are operational across India, with a target to expand to 25,000 by 31 March 2027 to strengthen last-mile access to affordable medicines. Indian Army andLadakhAdministration SignMoUfor Wildlife and Ecology ProtectionOn 3rd March 2026, the Indian Army’s(IA’s)Fire and Fury Corps(14 Corps)and the Forest, Ecology and Environment Department of the Union Territory (UT) ofLadakhsigned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Leh, Ladakh, on the occasion of World Wildlife Day (3 March 2026). AboutLadakhWildlife ConservationMoU:Species:The initiative prioritizes protection of key species including Snow Leopard, Himalayan Wolf, Bharal (Blue Sheep), Ibex, Himalayan Marmot, and Black-necked Crane across the cold desert ecosystem of Ladakh.Cell:A joint Snow Leopard Conservation Cell (SLCC) will be established to monitor endangered species, coordinate conservation efforts, and support research-based wildlife protection.Key Role:The IA will integrate eco-friendly practices such as waste management, afforestation, water conservation, and protection of flora and fauna while safeguarding borders in high-altitude regions.GSLEP:It is an international partnership of 12 snow leopard range countries established to achieve the goals of the Bishkek Declaration on Snow Leopard Conservation.
• Key points: They have been developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing(C-DAC), the premier R&D organization under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).; The week-long campaign will conclude with the observance of the 8th Janaushadhi Diwas on 7 March 2026.; The agreement aims to preserve the fragile high-altitude ecology and conserve iconic wildlife species under the framework of the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection(GSLEP)programme.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

3. Pondicherry University Signs

• What happened: Pondicherry University SignsMoUwith CCPD to Advance Disability Rights and InclusionIn March 2026,Pondicherry University (PU), Puducherry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD), under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) to strengthen institutional ties in the domains of disability rights, accessibility, and inclusive education.Key Details of MoU:Objective:The MoU aims to advance accessibility and inclusion for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in higher education through joint research, internships, academic exchanges, capacity building, conferences, and structured academic engagement in disability rights and policy.Support:Pondicherry University promotes inclusive education through free education and fee waivers for PwD students, the Higher Education for Persons with Special Needs (HEPSN) unit, and specialized programmes such as the Postgraduate Diploma in Disability Rehabilitation and Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) coaching.Significance:The MoU will promote accessibility, inclusion, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities in Indian educational institutions.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

4. AP Deputy CMPawanKalyanLaunches ‘Project HANUMAN’ to Curb Human-Wildlife ConflictIn March 2026,Pawan

• What happened: AP Deputy CMPawanKalyanLaunches ‘Project HANUMAN’ to Curb Human-Wildlife ConflictIn March 2026,PawanKalyan, the Deputy Chief Minister (Dy CM) of Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Minister for Forest & Environment of AP, launched ‘Project HANUMAN (Healing and Nurturing Units for Monitoring, Aid and Nursing of Wildlife)’to address the growing issue of human–wildlife conflict in the state. About Project HANUMAN:Infrastructure:The initiative deployed 100 Global Positioning System (GPS)-enabled vehicles, including 93 Rapid Response and Rescue Vehicles (RRRV) and 7 Wildlife Ambulances (WA), and established four Wildlife Rescue and Treatment Centres (WRTC) at Visakhapatnam, Rajamahendravaram, Tirupati, and Bairluty for wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.Compensation:Under Ex-gratia Assistance (EA), compensation for deaths due to wild animal attacks has been increased from Rs.5 lakh to Rs.10 lakh, injuries are compensated up to Rs.2 lakh, livestock losses are paid at market value.
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• Key points: The initiative was launched to mark World Wildlife Day on 3 March 2026.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

5. Current Affairs Today (AffairsCloud Today)

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

6. Current Affairs 6 March 2026

• What happened: Current Affairs 6 March 2026Union Minister Amit Shah Launches 4 Digital tools and mascots ‘Pragati’ & Vikas’ for Census-2027 in New DelhiMoC&F Observes ‘Janaushadhi Saptah 2026’ from March 1 to 7, 2026Indian Army and Ladakh Administration Sign MoU for Wildlife and Ecology ProtectionPondicherry University Signs MoU with CCPD to Advance Disability Rights and InclusionUN Report: Women Hold Only 64% of Legal Rights GloballySEBI Deploys in-house AI System ‘Sudarshan’, Removes over 1.2 Lakh Misleading Finfluencers ClaimsMOHFL Signs USD 100 Million NCD Deal with ADB to Boost Affordable Housing in IndiaGerman DEG & Citi Provide USD 76 Million Funding to Shriram FinanceACC Re-appoints Dr. Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi as Drugs Controller General of IndiaCCI Approves Central Bank of India’s Stake Hike in Generali Insurance Joint VenturesWorld Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation 2026 – March 4National Safety Day 2026 – March 4World Obesity Day 2026 – March 4World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development 2026 – March 4AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan Launches ‘Project HANUMAN’ to Curb Human-Wildlife ConflictAspirant: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.
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• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

🌍 International Affairs

7. UN Report: Women Hold Only 64% of Legal Rights Globally

• What happened: UN Report: Women Hold Only 64% of Legal Rights GloballyIn March 2026, the United Nations(UN) Secretary-Generalreleased a report titled“Ensuring and Strengthening Access to Justice for All Women and Girls”,revealing thatwomenworldwide hold only64%of the legal rights of men in nearly 70% of countries surveyed, resulting in pervasive discrimination and social exclusion.Key Findings of the Report:Violence:In 54% of countries, rape is not legally defined based on consent, while digital violence against women and girls is increasing with limited accountability for perpetrators.Marriage:National laws in nearly three out of four countries still permit girls to be forced into marriage.Pay:In 44% of countries, laws do not mandate equal remuneration for work of equal value, allowing legal gender pay disparities.Equality:According to the report, no country in the world has yet achieved full legal equality between women and men.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

💰 Economy & Banking

8. SEBI Deploys in-house AI System ‘

• What happened: SEBI Deploys in-house AI System ‘Sudarshan’, Removes over 1.2LakhMisleadingFinfluencersClaimsIn March 2026, the Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI)has deployed an in-house Artificial Intelligence (AI) system named‘Sudarshan’to strengthen digital monitoring of financial content across online platforms. Key Features:AI-Based Monitoring:The AI system scans and keeps track of large volumes of audio, video, and text context across various digital platforms.Detection of Violations:It also enables the regulatory body to monitor patterns which indicate any unregistered advisory activity and misleading claims, enabling faster identification of potential breaches of securities norms.
• Key details: MOHFLSigns USD 100 Million NCD Deal with ADBto Boost Affordable Housing in IndiaIn March 2026, Motilal Oswal Home Finance Limited(MOHFL)signed aUSD 100 million debt financingagreement with the Asian Development Bank(ADB)through Non-Convertible Debentures(NCDs)to expand affordable housing finance in India.Key Details of Deal:Purpose:The funds will be raised as Indian Rupee(INR)-equivalent debtand will mainly be used to provide affordable housing loans to women borrowers, particularly in underserved Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and emerging towns.Green Housing Allocation:Around 10% of the proceeds will be utilised to finance the construction of green-certified residential housing units, promoting environmentally sustainable building practices.Significance:This strategic partnership will help MoHFL expand affordable housing finance in underserved and emerging towns across India. German DEG &CitiProvide USD 76 Million Funding to Shriram FinanceIn March 2026, German development finance institutionDEG(Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH)andCitibank N.A. (Citi)jointlygrantedUSD 76 million (nearly Rs 630crore)co-financing lending facility to Shriram Finance Limited(SFL),one of India’s largest Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), to support financial inclusion and sustainable mobility in India.
• Key points: The AI-based system has so far facilitated the removal ofmore than1.20 lakhmisleading social media posts shared by unregistered financial influencers.; This marks the2ndsuch collaboration between the two co-financing partners after the successful transaction supporting CreditAccess Grameen in 2024.; Citi also acted as the Lead Arranger and Coordinator for the transaction.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

9. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

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

10. ACC Re-appoints Dr. Rajeev Singh

• What happened: ACC Re-appoints Dr. Rajeev SinghRaghuvanshiasDrugs Controller General of IndiaIn March 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet(ACC)chaired by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, approved the reappointment ofDr.
• Key details: Rajeev SinghRaghuvanshiasDrugs Controller General (India)(DCGI) at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).Key Details of Re-appointment:Extension Period: The reappointment has been made on a contract basis for a further period of 1 year with effect from (w.e.f.) March 01, 2026, or till the appointment of a regular incumbent to the post, or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.Tenure Extension:He was initially appointed as DCGI on 23 February 2023, and the current reappointment marks his second tenure extension, after his term was earlier extended until February 2026.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

11. ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

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

12. CCI Approves Central Bank of India’s Stake Hike in

• What happened: CCI Approves Central Bank of India’s Stake Hike inGeneraliInsurance Joint VenturesOn March 3 2026, the Competition Commission of India (CCI)under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), approved the Central Bank of India (CBI) toacquireadditional equity in Generali Central Insurance Company Limited(GCICL)and Generali Central Life Insurance Company Limited(GCLICL),allowing it to increase its shareholding to26%in both joint ventures (JVs).Key Details of Acquisitions:Stake:The CBI will acquire an additional1.09%stake in GCICL and0.82%in GCLICL, raising its shareholding to 26% in both entities from 24.91% and 25.18%, respectively.Impact:The 26 % stake enhances the bank’s voting power and governance, strengthens bancassurance integration, allows insurance cross-selling through its network, and supports revenue diversification beyond traditional banking.Background:The additional stakes were earlier held by Future Corporate Resources Private Limited (FCRPL), a Future Group entity undergoing insolvency proceedings, and were acquired by CBI after it emerged as the successful bidder following a decision by the Committee of Creditors (CoC).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

📘 General Knowledge & Miscellaneous

13. World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation 2026 – March 4

• What happened: World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation 2026 – March 4TheWorld Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitationis observed globally on4 Marcheach year to raise awareness about sexual exploitation and support victims of sexual abuse.
• Key points: Since2009, 4 March has been observed as the World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation, with 2026 marking its18thobservance.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

14. Overview of Sexual Exploitation:

• What happened: Overview of Sexual Exploitation:Definition:The United Nations (UN) defines sexual exploitation as the abuse of vulnerability, power imbalance, or trust for sexual purposes, including trafficking, prostitution, and other exploitative practices.Forms:It includes sexual assault, Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), coercion into prostitution or pornography, forced sexual acts, inappropriate touching, and demanding sex for assistance.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

15. National Safety Day 2026 – March 4

• What happened: National Safety Day 2026 – March 4National Safety Day(NSD)is observed annually on4 Marchacross India to highlight the importance of safety measures in preventing workplace accidents and to promote a strong safety culture through adherence to safety guidelines. Background:Declaration:In 1972, the NSC designated 4 March as NSD, launching a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about safety standards and practices.First Observance:The first NSD was also observed onMarch 4,1972.
• Key points: The day also marks the beginning of theNational Safety Week Campaign, which is observed nationwide from4 to 10 Marchevery year.; Theme:“Engage, Educate & Empower People to Enhance Safety”
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

16. World Obesity Day 2026 – March 4

• What happened: World Obesity Day 2026 – March 4World Obesity Day (WOD) is observed annually across the globe on4th Marchto highlight the global obesity crisis, promote public health reforms, reduce stigma, and encourage collective action to prevent and manage obesity. Background:Establishment:WOD was established in 2015 by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) as an annual campaign to promote healthy weight management and reduce global obesity.Observance:The first WOD was observed on 11 October 2015 and continued on the same date until 2019.
• Key details: 2026 Report:According to theWorld Obesity Atlas 2026 (Childhood Obesity – 2nd Edition), about 41 million children in India are affected by overweight or obesity, with numbers projected to rise sharply by 2040.
• Key points: March 4, 2026 marks the12thobservance of WOD.; 2026 Theme:“8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity.; Since 2020, WOD has been observed globally on 4 March.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

17. World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development

• What happened: World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development2026 – March 4United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)’s World Engineering Day (WED) for Sustainable Development, observed annually across the globe on4 Marchhighlights the vital role of engineering in modern life and its importance in addressing climate change and advancing sustainable development, especially in Africa and Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Background:Declaration:In November2019, UNESCO proclaimed 4 March as WED for Sustainable Development during its 40th General Conference (40 C/64) based on a proposal by the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO).First Observance:The first WED for Sustainable Development was observed globally on 4 March 2020.2026 Event:The main international congress for WED for Sustainable Development 2026 was held from 3–5 March 2026 at the Balai Kartini Convention and Exhibition Centre inJakarta, Indonesia.Official partnership:The Adani Group, India’s leading transport, utility, and infrastructure developer, has been appointed an official partner for World Engineering Day 2026 (WED 2026), marking the first time an Indian organisation has been chosen by the WFEO for this distinction.
• Key points: 4th March 2026 marks the7thobservance of the WED.; 2026 Theme:“Smart Engineering for Sustainable Future through Innovation and Digitalization.”
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

📝 Practice Questions (MCQs)

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Q1. Which of the following is related to: Union MinisterAmitShah Launches 4 Digital tools and mascots ‘Pragati’ &Vikas’ for Census-2027 in New?

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Q2. Which of the following is related to: Launch of Mascots and Digital Tools?

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Q3. Which of the following is related to: Pondicherry University Signs?

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Q4. Which of the following is related to: AP Deputy CMPawanKalyanLaunches ‘Project HANUMAN’ to Curb Human-Wildlife ConflictIn March 2026,Pawan?

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Q5. Which of the following is related to: Current Affairs Today (AffairsCloud Today)?

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