Dear Readers, Here we have given the list of Important Weekly Current Affairs of March 01st to 07th Feb 2026. Candidates those who are preparing for Upcoming SBIClerk 2026 and other competitive exams can make use of it.

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CURRENT AFFAIRS: IMPORTANT DAYS

• Zero Discrimination Day 2026 is observed on the 1st of March.

• World Civil Defence Day 2026 is celebrated on March 1st. It is celebrated annually on March 1st every year all over the world.

• Self-Injury Awareness Day is celebrated on March 1st, 2026. The Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD) is a global event that is conducted every year on March 1st.

• World Hearing Day 2026 will be observed globally on 3 March 2026 to raise awareness about prevention of deafness and hearing impairment and to promote ear and hearing care worldwide.

• World Wildlife Day 2026 is observed globally on 3 March 2026 to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation.

• National Safety Day is celebrated on March 4th, 2026.

 CURRENT AFFAIRS: NATIONAL AND STATE NEWS

• Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated three major infrastructure projects on Brahmaputra River under National Waterway 2 in Dibrugarh, Assam.
• Soundala village in Maharashtra, located about 350 km from Mumbai, has declared itself a “caste-free village” after passing a unanimous resolution in the gram sabha.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India’s first semiconductor ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging) facility set up by Micron Technology at Sanand in Gujarat.
• Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth inaugurated the restored Chungthang–Lachen Axis and the 400-ft Bailey Suspension Taram Chu Bridge in North Sikkim.
• The Indian Railways has launched the Rail Tech Policy 2026, Rail Tech Portal, and e-Railway Claims Tribunal (e-RCT) in New Delhi.
• The Rajasthan Government has approved the renaming of three towns in the state as part of its cultural heritage initiative. Under the decision, Mount Abu will now be officially called Aburaj, Kaman as Kamvan, and Jahazpur as Yagyapur.
• Gujarat’s semiconductor ecosystem has received investment proposals worth over ₹1,600 crore from Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia, announced during the Gujarat Semiconnect Conference held in Gandhinagar.
• The Government of Maharashtra launched the Divyang Sahayak Portal in, described as India’s first fully integrated online platform for disability welfare schemes.
• Varanasi has created a new Guinness World Records milestone by planting 2,51,446 saplings within one hour at the Sujabad Domari area, surpassing China’s 2018 record of 1,53,981 saplings.
• Chhattisgarh Finance Minister Om Prakash Chaudhary presented the ₹1,72,000 crore annual Budget for the Financial Year 2026–27 in the State Legislative Assembly at Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
• Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, launched the upgraded Rajmarg Pravesh Version 2.0 web portal to facilitate easy issuance of No Objection Certificates for facilities and utilities along National Highways.
• Tamil Nadu Forest Minister R S Rajakannappan inaugurated the State’s first Dark Sky Park at Ariyur Shola Reserve Forest, Kolli Hills, in Namakkal district, positioning Tamil Nadu as an emerging astro-tourism destination.
• The Hon’ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu, launched four women- centric welfare schemes of the Delhi Government at the “Sashakt Nari, Samriddh Delhi” programme held in New Delhi.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Rajasthan and Gujarat to launch a major healthcare initiative and inaugurate large-scale development and industrial projects.
• The Bureau of Energy Efficiency celebrated its 25th Foundation Day at India Habitat Centre, marking a milestone in India’s energy conservation journey. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar unveiled the BEE@25 commemorative logo, launched the BEE Star Label Mobile Application, and introduced the Renewable Consumption Obligation Portal.
• The second edition of the Indian Bison Fest will be held on 8 March 2026 at Zeropoint inside Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Sambalpur, Odisha
• Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Pawan Kalyan launched Project HANUMAN to tackle the rising incidents of human–wildlife conflict in the state.
• India will host the Bharat Steel 2026 Summit in New Delhi from 16 April 2026 for two days, bringing together global leaders from steel, technology, mining and trading sectors to deliberate on the future of the next-generation steel ecosystem.
• Chief Minister and Finance Minister Nayab Singh Saini presented the Haryana Budget 2026–27 with a total outlay of ₹2,23,658 crore, marking a 10.28 percent increase over the revised estimate of ₹2,02,816 crore for 2025–26.
• The Central Warehousing Corporation celebrated its 70th Foundation Day at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• According to the World Obesity Atlas released by the World Obesity Federation, India has overtaken the United States to become the second highest country globally for childhood obesity, ranking just behind China.
• Ashish Shelar, Minister of Information Technology and Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, launched the Saksham Skill Census at R. D. National College, Bandra West, Mumbai.
• S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, launched an indigenously developed 30 kilowatt Wide Band Gap- based Integrated Drive System for electric vehicle applications at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• The NITI Aayog and the Japan International Cooperation Agency signed a Record of Discussions for Phase Two of the Japan–India Cooperative Actions towards Sustainable Development Goals.
• Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi, visited the State of Tamil Nadu (TN) and the Union Territory (UT) of Puducherry to inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay foundation stones for multiple infrastructure and development projects worth over Rs 7,100 crore, with a strong focus on regional connectivity, economic growth and public welfare.
• The Marakkanam–Puducherry project on National Highway-332A (NH-332A) is a four-laning project with an investment of over Rs 2,100 crore. It is expected to reduce travel time by nearly 50% and improve connectivity to important locations such as Mamallapuram, Kalpakkam Atomic Power Station and Auroville.
• Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW), announced two major legislative reforms — the New Seed Act 2026 and the Revised Pesticide Act 2026 in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.
• The Government of Gujarat launched herSTART 5.0, a major initiative aimed at strengthening women-led startups and entrepreneurship in the state.
• The Government of Andhra Pradesh has announced a financial incentive of ₹25,000 for couples who have a second or third child as part of a population boost policy.
• The Adani Group has been selected as the official partner for World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) 2026.
• Waterless robotic cleaning systems will be used to clean solar panels, helping address water scarcity in the Kutch region.
• The Kerala Health Department launched the MeHEALTH mobile application to help citizens easily access information about public healthcare facilities and services in nearby locations.
• Indian generative Artificial Intelligence startup Sarvam AI launched the Sarvam Startup Program to support early-stage startups developing Artificial Intelligence based products in India.
• Assam achieved a major milestone in agricultural exports as GI-tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger was exported to London for the first time.
• Shri Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs, soft launched digital tools and unveiled the official mascots ‘Pragati’ and ‘Vikas’ for Census 2027 in New Delhi.
• Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), laid the foundation stone for India’s first Riverine Lighthouses on the Brahmaputra River, marking a major step in strengthening inland water navigation infrastructure.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: INTERNATIONAL NEWS

• The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, visited Israel at the invitation of Benjamin Netanyahu, accompanied by a high-level ministerial and official delegation (26–27 February 2026).

• The Government of India and the European Union agreed to grant Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to each other for a period of five years starting from the date the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) comes into force.

• The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic maritime chokepoint carrying about one-fifth of global oil and LNG trade, and is currently facing disruption due to geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.

• Scotland has become the first nation in the United Kingdom to legalise water cremation (Alkaline Hydrolysis), marking the biggest funeral law reform since 1902 when traditional cremation was introduced.

• Mark Carney, the Prime Minister of Canada, visited India from 27 February to 2 March 2026 at the invitation of Narendra Modi.

• India and Finland signed a Mobility and Migration Partnership Agreement during the visit of Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, to India.

• The United Nations (UN) released a report titled “Ensuring and Strengthening Access to Justice for All Women and Girls”, highlighting global gender inequality in legal rights.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BANKING AND BUSINESS

• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced Life Cycle Funds with regulated equity and debt exposure limits based on investor age and time to maturity.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced sweeping reforms in the ₹81 lakh crore Indian mutual fund industry to improve transparency, portfolio discipline, and investor protection.
• The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) introduced India’s New National Accounts Series (Base Year 2022–23) to improve accuracy of GDP and GVA estimation and reflect structural economic changes.
• Ellinas Finance, a Cyprus-based financial services firm, will become the first overseas company to list equity shares on the NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) at GIFT City, Gujarat.
• Sri Lanka’s first-ever Blue Bond, an LKR 3 billion issuance by DFCC Bank Plc, has been dually listed on the NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).
• The Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal Government Cabinet approved two major development projects worth ₹4,648 crore in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
• Indian AI startup Sarvam has entered into a strategic partnership with SBI Life Insurance Company Limited, a subsidiary of the State Bank of India (SBI).
• IIFL Home Finance Limited secured a USD 300 million loan agreement from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to expand affordable housing finance access in India.
• Indian AI firm Gnani.ai partnered with fintech company Razorpay to launch an Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered collections platform.
• Central Bank of India (CBI) signed a Distribution Agreement with Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited (CRAMC) to offer a wide range of Mutual Fund (MF) products to its customers.
• Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) subsidiary Jio Finance Platform and Service Limited (JFPSL) launched the ‘Finsider’ financial app for early access users.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of ₹11.50 lakh on Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited (MMFSL) for regulatory non-compliances observed during its annual inspection with reference to the financial position as on 31 March 2025 (FY25).
• The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the new series of Annual and Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) with a new base year 2022-23, replacing the previous base year of 2011-12.
• The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) launched the upgraded SWIFT 2.0 platform, the revamped Atithi 2.0 app, and the Digital Travellers Guide during International Customs Day 2026 celebrations in New Delhi under the theme “Customs protecting society through vigilance and commitment”.
• Agriculture and allied sector Gross Value Added (GVA) growth is projected at 2.4% in real terms for FY 2025–26, lower than 4.9% in FY 2024–25, indicating weak agricultural sector momentum.
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity inflows into India increased by 16.6% year-on-year to $12.69 billion in October–December (Q3) FY 2025–26, compared to $10.88 billion in the same quarter last year.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the NBFC–Miscellaneous Amendment Directions, 2026 to support the functioning of the National Urban Co-operative Finance and Development Corporation Ltd. (NUCFDC) as the Umbrella Organisation (UO) for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs).
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Bank of Japan (BoJ), acting as agents of the Ministry of Finance, Japan, signed the Third Amendment and Restatement Agreement of the Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA).
• The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) approved an 8.25% interest rate on EPF deposits for 2025–26, retaining the same interest rate for the second consecutive year, ensuring stability of retirement savings returns.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Coffee Day Enterprises for financial misstatements in its financial reporting.
• India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) widened to $13.2 billion (1.3% of GDP) in Q3 FY2025–26, compared to $11.3 billion (1.1% of GDP) in Q3 FY25, mainly due to a widening merchandise trade deficit.
• Pine Labs will launch a stablecoin-backed prepaid card across 9 countries in Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia by April 2026, marking the first such initiative by a listed Indian fintech company.
• India INX Global Access IFSC Limited (India INX GA), a subsidiary of India International Exchange (India INX), entered into a strategic partnership with HSBC International Financial Services Centre Banking Unit (HSBC IBU) to expand structured access to global investment products for Indian investors through Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).
• The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced the Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMI) scheme as announced in the Union Budget 2026–27.
• Asian Development Bank (ADB) plans to provide $1.2 billion in loans to India in 2026, maintaining last year’s funding level to support climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure development.
• The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) released an exposure draft of the IRDAI (Actuarial, Finance and Investment Functions of Insurers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 to implement Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) in the insurance sector.
• The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will become a strategic investor in the Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) promoted by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
• T. C.A. Kalyani, Controller General of Accounts, launched two major initiatives — the Government Bank Dashboard and the Government Bank Manual — in New Delhi, India, to improve government banking governance and efficiency.
• Axis Bank has been named a preferred financing partner for Tesla Inc. in India, strengthening financing support for the premium electric vehicle (EV)
• Bank of Baroda (BoB) raised ₹10,000 crore through Series I Long-Term Green Infrastructure Bonds to support sustainable infrastructure financing in India.
• State Bank of India (SBI) has been ranked the strongest Indian bank globally, securing 16th position worldwide and 7th position in Asia Pacific with an AAA+ brand strength rating in the Brand Finance Banking 500 Report 2026.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has deployed an in-house Artificial Intelligence (AI) system named ‘Sudarshan’ to strengthen digital surveillance of financial content across online platforms.
• DEG (Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH) and Citibank N.A. jointly provided a co-financing lending facility of USD 76 million (around Rs 630 crore) to Shriram Finance Limited (SFL), one of India’s largest Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), to promote financial inclusion and sustainable mobility in India.
• Motilal Oswal Home Finance Limited (MOHFL) signed a USD 100 million debt financing agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to expand affordable housing finance in India.
• Generali Central Insurance Company Limited, a joint venture between Assicurazioni Generali (Generali Group) and Central Bank of India, launched the “Happy Women’s Pay” campaign to promote gender pay equality.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: AWARDS AND HONOUR

• Mangaluru International Airport won the 2025 Airport Service Quality Award for Best Airport at Arrivals – Globally, presented by Airports Council International World.

• The India women's national cricket team has been nominated for the Laureus World Team of the Year Award 2026 following their historic victory at the ICC Women's World Cup held in India.

• Safeena Husain, Founder of the Non-Profit Organisation Educate Girls, was featured in the TIME Women of the Year list for her contribution to girls’ education and social equity.

 CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• Børge Brende, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the World Economic Forum (WEF), officially announced his resignation.

• Simone Biles, a seven-time Olympic gold medallist and the most decorated gymnast in history, has been appointed as a Laureus Ambassador.

• Alireza Arafi, a senior Iranian cleric, was appointed as Interim Supreme Leader of Iran following the death of Ali Khamenei in a reported USA–Israel airstrike.

• B. P. Singh assumed charge as Director General of Naval Armament (DGONA) at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi.

• Jio Platforms Limited, the digital services arm of Reliance Industries Limited, appointed Dan Bailey as President to lead its international business operations.

• President Droupadi Murmu announced a major reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors for seven States and two Union Territories ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.

• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the reappointment of Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi as Drugs Controller General (India) (DCGI) at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).

• Fino Payments Bank Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rishi Gupta has been arrested under provisions of the CGST and SGST Act, 2017 for alleged tax evasion.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: RANKING AND INDEX

• The American Non-Government Organisation Sapien Labs released its global report titled Global Mind Health in 2025: Mind Health – The Ability to Navigate Life’s Challenges and Function Productively.

• According to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List (5 March 2026), Elon Musk remains the richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of 841.4 billion US dollars.

 CURRENT AFFAIRS: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

• Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr. Jitendra Singh of the Ministry of Science and Technology launched India’s 1st State Innovation Mission (SIM) at the Hapania International Exhibition Center, Agartala, Tripura.
• Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T) and Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), inaugurated the Central Facility for Recombinant Cells and Sensors at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB), Akkulam campus, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, during National Science Day 2026 celebrations (28 February 2026).
• Bharti Airtel,a leading Indian telecommunications service provider partnered with Google to deliver a secure and interactive messaging experience for users in India.
• HCL Technologies and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to translate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and intelligent systems research into enterprise-ready solutions for Global Capability Centers (GCCs).
• Scientists discovered evidence of Earth’s earliest animals in Precambrian rocks that are more than 541 million years old, pushing back the timeline of complex life evolution on Earth.
• The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, launched a “moonshot” project to develop AI-enabled brain co-processors aimed at enhancing or restoring brain functions.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: DEFENCE NEWS

• The Indian Army successfully defended its team championship title at the Khelo India Winter Games 2026, winning a total of 23 medals, including 9 gold medals (with 8 golds won in the Gulmarg leg).
• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) successfully conducted three consecutive flight trials of the indigenously developed Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS).
• The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted Exercise Vayushakti-26 at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, demonstrating combat readiness, joint operational capability, and technological superiority.
• The Southern Air Command (SAC) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted Exercise Kalari Leap in the Lakshadweep and Minicoy Archipelago in the Arabian Sea.
• The Indian Navy’s Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya will be flagged into Mumbai Harbour on 02 March 2026 by Sanjay Seth, Raksha Rajya Mantri.
• On March 03, 2026, the Ministry of Defence, India signed contracts worth a total of ₹5,083 crore for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch - Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy, in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh at South Block, New Delhi.
• A contract for construction of 04 × 500T Self Propelled Fuel Barges was signed on 02 March 2026 with Shoft Shipyard Private Limited, a MSME shipyard located in Thane, Maharashtra.
• INS Sudarshini arrived at the historic Alexandria as part of its transoceanic expedition Lokayan-26, marking an important milestone in maritime training and diplomacy.
• India’s indigenous stealth combat drone Ghatak UCAV is being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the armed forces.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : ENVIRONMENT

• An international research team from Germany, India, and Switzerland discovered a new genus and species of blind aquifer-dwelling (phreatobitic) fish named “Gitchak nakan" in a hand-dug well in Assam, India.

• Researchers discovered two new species of moniligastrid earthworms, namely “Moniligaster girishi” and “Drawida reynoldsi”, in Silent Valley National Park, located in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve of the Western Ghats, Kerala.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: BOOKS AND AUTHOR

• C. P. Radhakrishnan, Vice President of India, released 16 books published by the Publications Division under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at Uparashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.

• Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoL&E) and the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS), released the book titled “Mahatma: A Great Communicator” at a function held at Gandhi Darshan, Rajghat, New Delhi.

CURRENT AFFAIRS : ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved SBI Mutual Fund, a subsidiary of State Bank of India, to acquire up to 9.99% of the paid-up share capital or voting rights in RBL Bank.

• Facebook Overseas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Meta Platforms Inc., acquired a 30% equity stake (25.65 crore shares) in Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited (REIL).

• The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of additional shareholding in Generali Central Insurance Company Limited (GCICL) and Generali Central Life Insurance Company Limited (GCLICL) by Central Bank of India.

• The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of shareholding in Balaji Wafers Private Limited by General Atlantic Singapore BWP Pte. Ltd. (GASBWP).

• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted final approval to Bain Capital to acquire joint control and up to 41.66% stake in Manappuram Finance Limited, a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC).

CURRENT AFFAIRS: MOUS AND AGREEMENT

• India and Germany announced a new EUR 20 million climate resilience initiative during a high-level Climate Talk in New Delhi, strengthening bilateral cooperation on climate adaptation.

• The Government of West Bengal signed a memorandum of understanding on with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit and the State Mission for Clean Ganga, marking the State’s first structured basin- level river planning initiative.

• The Ministry of Culture signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry to formulate a comprehensive national strategy for India’s Cultural and Creative Economy.

• The India Artificial Intelligence Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, signed a Statement of Intent with Business Sweden at the India Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit 2026 held in New Delhi, Delhi, to strengthen India–Sweden cooperation in Artificial Intelligence and digital technologies.

• The Department of Higher Education, Nagaland signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the India Meteorological Department under the Ministry of Earth Sciences in Kohima, Nagaland.

• The International Solar Alliance and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi formalised a Framework for Action in New Delhi to strengthen cooperation in renewable energy across International Solar Alliance Member Countries.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a Joint Leaders Statement in March 2026 to reset bilateral relations, marking 79 years of diplomatic ties and adopting “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – One Earth, One Family, One Future” as the guiding vision.

• The Indian Army and the Ladakh Forest Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen wildlife conservation efforts in Ladakh’s fragile high-altitude ecosystems.

• The Survey of India, under the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with Kerala Digital University, Kerala.

• NITI Aayog and UNICEF India signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) to improve nutrition and health outcomes in Aspirational Districts and Aspirational Blocks across India.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: APPS & PORTALS

• Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the ‘CM Jan Sunwai Portal’ and mobile application to strengthen public grievance redressal and enhance citizen engagement through a technology-driven framework.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: SPORTS NEWS

• The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has approved naming a stand at the Wankhede Stadium after former India captain Ravi Shastri.

• Jammu and Kashmir scripted history by winning the Ranji Trophy 2025–26 title in their first-ever final appearance.

• Former Australia Captain Alyssa Healy has retired from all forms of international cricket after a memorable final One Day International match in Hobart.

• Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse announced a special edition of the ASMITA Women’s Sports League in New Delhi to mark International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026.

CURRENT AFFAIRS: OBITUARIES

• R. Nallakannu, a veteran leader of the Communist Party of India (CPI), passed away at the age of 101 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• T.K.Oommen, a renowned Indian sociologist and Professor Emeritus at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), passed away at the age of 88 in Gurugram, marking a major loss to Indian social sciences.
• Utsav Charan Das, a Padma Awardee and renowned Ghoda Nacha (dummy horse dance) artist, passed away at the age of 80 in Cuttack, Odisha.
• K. P. Unnikrishnan, veteran politician and former Union Minister, passed away at the age of 90 in Kozhikode, Kerala.
• Renowned journalist, former diplomat, and parliamentarian Hari Krishan Dua (HK Dua) passed away at the age of 88 in New Delhi, India.