3 Mar 2026 | FREE Current Affairs PDF | English

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PIB NEWS

India ranks third among Global South economies in trade partnership diversity according to UNCTAD Trade and Development Report 2025 while concluding landmark FTAs with EU UK Oman New Zealand in FY 2025-26 alongside advancing negotiations with Israel, GCC , ASEAN Mexico and Canada.

Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released New Series of Annual and Quarterly National Accounts Estimates with base year 2022-23 replacing previous 2011-12 series while Second Advance Estimates project FY 2025-26 Real GDP growth at 7.6% and Q3 FY 2025-26 growth at 7.8%.

Union Government released ₹275.1253 crores as Fifteenth Finance Commission grants to Jharkhand during FY 2025–26 strengthening Panchayati Raj Institutions across 24 District Panchayats 253 Block Panchayats and 4342 Gram Panchayats.

Secretary V L Kantha Rao led Indian delegation to Bhutan from 24-27 February 2026 reviewing trans-boundary river cooperation flood management and progress of Punatsangchhu-I II Hydroelectric Projects strengthening bilateral water resources partnership.

India and Israel signed MoU establishing Indo-Israel Centres of Excellence for Fisheries significantly boosting blue economy coastal livelihoods through advanced aquaculture technology transfer and sustainable marine resource management.

Controller General of Accounts Ms T.C.A. Kalyani launched the Government Bank Dashboard and Government Bank Manual in New Delhi to strengthen governance efficiency, compliance and accountability in banks handling government transactions.

Government of India received ₹27,08,654 crore total receipts up to January 2026 representing 79.5% of corresponding Revised Estimates 2025-26 while total expenditure reached ₹36,90,061 crore or 74.3% of RE with ₹11,39,767 crore tax devolution to states.

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ECONOMY & INDUSTRY NEWS

Reserve Bank of India reported non-food bank credit grew 14.4 per cent year-on-year as on January 31 2026 compared to 11.3 per cent last year with 41 select scheduled commercial banks accounting for 95 per cent total non-food credit deployment.

Godrej Agrovet Limited expands crop protection portfolio from 5-6 major crops to nearly 10 crops through new product launches and label expansions while establishing a new manufacturing facility at Dahej Gujarat to revive growth amid agrochemical industry slowdown.

Tejas Networks signed an agreement with NEC Corporation to manufacture and supply 5G massive MIMO radios enhancing global supply chain diversification while accelerating wireless innovation through carrier-class product development for international telecom operators.

NTPC Limited paid ₹2,666.58 crore as second interim dividend for FY 2025-26 representing 27.50 per cent of paid-up equity share capital with ceremonial cheque handed over to Power Minister Manohar Lal marking 33rd consecutive year of dividend payment.

Indian Railways approved infrastructure projects worth ₹871 crore across Northern Southern and Eastern Railway zones covering Rajasthan Kerala and West Bengal to modernise coaching maintenance facilities, double high-density corridors and construct bypass lines enhancing passenger freight capacity.

Government aims to cut thermal coal imports for power plants by 30 per cent in 2026 reducing nearly 15 million tonnes through increased domestic coal blending targeting 20-30 per cent replacement at imported coal-based plants amid rising production from Coal India.

BANKING & FINANCIAL NEWS

Controller General of Accounts launched real-time Government Bank Dashboard and standardized Government Bank Manual to enhance compliance, reduce operational risks and strengthen accountability in banks handling government transactions through proactive performance monitoring.

Gold loans grew 128% year-on-year in January 2026, driving non-food bank credit expansion to 14% as RBI data reveals accelerated retail renewable energy lending amid export credit contraction.

IIFL Home Finance signed $300 million syndicated loan agreement with Asian Development Bank marking first external commercial borrowing to provide affordable housing finance targeting low-income women borrowers with over 25% allocation for green-certified homes.

India’s Chief Economic Adviser revised FY27 GDP growth projection upwards to 7.7-4 per cent range reflecting stronger economic momentum and policy reforms.

NATIONAL & STATES NEWS

Uttar Pradesh government signed ₹200 crore investment MoU with German rail infrastructure firm RAILONE GmbH during Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya’s Germany visit to modernise rail tracks enhance connectivity and accelerate industrial development through advanced technology transfer]

The Union Cabinet has approved infrastructure projects worth ₹13 lakh crore since June 2024 demonstrating accelerated development across multiple sectors including railways highways metro systems airports ports and ropeways.

The government mandates nationwide sale of E20 petrol with minimum RON 95 from April 1 across all retail outlets to enhance fuel quality, reduce import dependence and promote biofuel blending targets.

The Union Cabinet approved renaming Sikkim’s Pakyong Airport after freedom fighter Trilochan Pokhrel recognising his contributions to India’s independence struggle and honouring regional historical legacy.

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MISCELLANEOUS

IAS officer Nidhi Chhibber appointed as new CEO of NITI Aayog succeeding B.V.R. Subrahmanyam who served since February 2023 marking leadership transition at India’s premier policy think tank.

Mangaluru International Airport won Airports Council International’s 2025 ASQ Award for Best Airport at Arrivals globally for the second consecutive year based on real-time passenger feedback recognizing excellence in immigration baggage delivery cleanliness and overall arrival experience.

Times Group Managing Director Vineet Jain received the ‘Lifetime Contribution to Media’ award from All India Management Association recognising his transformative leadership in evolving India’s largest media conglomerate across print digital television radio and entertainment.

The Indian Navy commissioned INS Anjadip, a new Anti-Submarine Shallow Water Craft, enhancing coastal security capabilities with advanced underwater warfare systems and indigenous technology integration.

The Indian Air Force conducted Exercise Vayu Shakti 26 at Pokhran Range demonstrating combat readiness through precision strikes by over 300 aircraft showcasing indigenous weapons and integrated air operations.

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur signed MoU with Telecommunication Engineering Centre for joint telecom research standardisation and innovation focusing on 6G optical communications, non-terrestrial networks and advanced 5G technologies.​

Indian Army topped the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 medal tally with 9 gold, 6 silver and 8 bronze medals while Haryana and Himachal Pradesh secured strong positions during the Leh and Gulmarg phases featuring ice and snow sports events.

World NGO Day 2026 will be celebrated globally on February 27 recognising the vital contributions of non-governmental organisations in addressing social inequalities, disaster relief, poverty reduction and sustainable development through grassroots initiatives.

World Bank’s Women Business and the Law 2026 report reveals global implementation gap where legal frameworks score 67/100 but enforcement lags at 53/100 costing economic growth as women enjoy only two-thirds of men’s legal economic rights despite legislative progress.

Jatinder Mehra former Vice Chairman of Essar Group’s Metals and Mining Division and steel industry veteran passed away at age 86 leaving a significant legacy in India’s steel sector development through strategic leadership at Essar Steel Hazira expansion and public sector contributions.

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