Current Affairs · 2 March 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 2 March 2026.

EconomyThe Hindu

RBI approves SBI Mutual Fund’s up to 9.99% stake purchase in Bandhan Bank

The RBI approved SBI Mutual Fund to acquire up to 9.99% stake in Bandhan Bank in February 2026.

SportsThe Hindu

Jammu & Kashmir wins first-ever Ranji Trophy title in 2025–26 season

Jammu & Kashmir won its maiden Ranji Trophy title by defeating Karnataka in the 2025–26 final at Hubballi on 28 February 2026.

EnvironmentThe Hindu

Kuno National Park receives 9 cheetahs from Botswana under India’s reintroduction project

Nine cheetahs from Botswana arrived at Kuno National Park on 28 February 2026, advancing India’s cheetah reintroduction project.

SchemesThe Hindu

HPV vaccination campaign launched nationwide from Ajmer for 14-year-old girls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India’s nationwide HPV vaccination campaign from Ajmer on 28 February 2026.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu

Puducherry sees ₹2,700 crore development push with Smart City, roads and MISHTI projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹2,700 crore in Puducherry on 28 February 2026.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

BEE marks 25th Foundation Day with RCO portal and star label mobile app

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency celebrated its 25th Foundation Day on 1 March 2026 and launched digital tools for energy compliance and consumer awareness.

EconomyThe Hindu

CBIC defers customs duty payment for eligible manufacturer importers from 1 March 2026

CBIC introduced a deferred customs duty payment facility for eligible manufacturer importers, effective from 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2028.

EconomyThe Hindu

CGA launches Government Bank Dashboard and Manual to tighten monitoring of public funds

CGA launched a real-time Government Bank Dashboard and a Government Bank Manual to improve transparency and efficiency in government transactions.

NationalThe Hindu

CGA launches Government Bank Dashboard and Manual for real-time monitoring of public funds

The Controller General of Accounts launched a Government Bank Dashboard and Manual to improve transparency, reconciliation, and risk management in government transactions.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

BEE marks 25th Foundation Day on 1 March 2026 with energy-efficiency programme review

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency celebrated its 25th Foundation Day on 1 March 2026 in New Delhi and reviewed major national efficiency programmes.

EconomyThe Hindu

CBIC deferred customs duty payment for manufacturer importers from 1 March 2026

CBIC launched a deferred customs duty payment facility for eligible manufacturer importers, effective from 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2028.