Current Affairs · 3 March 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 3 March 2026.
World Wildlife Day Observed (3 March)
World Wildlife Day was observed on 3 March to celebrate wild fauna and flora and promote their conservation.
Assam exports first GI-tagged Karbi Anglong ginger consignment to London
Assam flagged off its first shipment of GI-tagged Karbi Anglong ginger to London on 2 March 2026.
Total lunar eclipse on 3 March 2026 had partial visibility in India at moonrise
A total lunar eclipse occurred on 3 March 2026, with India seeing only the later partial and penumbral phases in some regions.
Delhi launches 4 women-centric welfare schemes under Sashakt Nari, Samriddh Delhi
President Droupadi Murmu launched four Delhi government schemes on 2 March 2026 for women’s mobility, savings, education and LPG relief.
Deepak Gupta takes charge as CMD of GAIL (India) Limited on 2 March 2026
Deepak Gupta assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director of GAIL (India) Limited on 2 March 2026.
Government appoints Praveen M. Khanooja as interim CMD of Engineers India Limited
Praveen M. Khanooja was given additional charge as CMD of Engineers India Limited from 1 March 2026 for 3 months or until a regular appointment.
Vajra Corps celebrates 76th Raising Day; formed in 1950 and based in Jalandhar
The Indian Army’s Vajra Corps marked its 76th Raising Day on 1 March 2026, recalling its 1950 formation and western-front role.
Pralhad Joshi marks CWC’s 70th Foundation Day; logistics cost target set below 10% of GDP by 2030
On 2 March 2026, Pralhad Joshi addressed the 70th Foundation Day of the Central Warehousing Corporation in New Delhi.
NITI Aayog and JICA sign Phase II of SDG cooperation for Aspirational Districts and Blocks
On 3 March 2026, NITI Aayog and JICA signed the Record of Discussions for Phase II of their SDG cooperation project.
India AI Impact Summit 2026 ends with 92-endorsed declaration and major AI investment pledges
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi concluded with declarations endorsed by 92 entities and investment pledges exceeding USD 200 billion.
GST collections rose 8.1% to ₹1.83 lakh crore in February 2026
India’s gross GST collections stood at ₹1,83,609 crore in February 2026, with imports driving the growth.
India–Canada sign 3 agreements on critical minerals, renewable energy and culture in New Delhi
On 2 March 2026, India and Canada signed three agreements in New Delhi covering critical minerals, renewable energy and cultural cooperation.