Current Affairs · 5 March 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 5 March 2026.
11th Raisina Dialogue Held in New Delhi
The 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue, India's flagship conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics, was held in New Delhi on 5-7 March.
Tamil Nadu leads India in deceased organ donation with 57 cases in Jan–Feb 2026
Tamil Nadu recorded 57 deceased organ donations in January–February 2026, continuing its national lead through Transtan.
Japan and India renew $75 billion currency swap pact for 3 years
India and Japan renewed their $75 billion bilateral currency swap arrangement for three more years from March 4, 2026.
HAL signs ₹2,901 crore deal for 6 ALH Mk-III helicopters for Indian Coast Guard
HAL signed a ₹2,901 crore contract to supply six ALH Mk-III helicopters to the Indian Coast Guard under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
Haryana Budget 2026–27: ₹2.23 lakh crore outlay, AI mission and water security top priorities
Haryana presented a ₹2,23,658 crore budget for 2026–27 with major allocations for water security, AI, women’s welfare and agriculture.
Shri B.P. Singh takes charge as Director General of Naval Armament
Shri B.P. Singh, a 1994-batch INAS officer, assumed charge as DGONA at Naval Headquarters on March 1, 2026.
Indian Army and Ladakh Forest Department sign MoU to conserve high-altitude wildlife
The Indian Army and Ladakh Forest Department signed an MoU to protect high-altitude wildlife species and habitats.
Bharat Steel 2026 summit to be held in New Delhi on April 16–17
The Ministry of Steel will host Bharat Steel 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on April 16–17, 2026.
Indian women’s cricket team shortlisted for Laureus World Team of the Year 2026
The World Cup-winning Indian women’s cricket team was shortlisted for the Laureus World Team of the Year Award 2026.
Scotland becomes first UK nation to legalise water cremations
Scotland approved regulations in March 2026 to allow alkaline hydrolysis, becoming the first UK nation to legalise water cremations.
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary to host 2nd Indian Bison Fest on March 8–9, 2026
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary will host the second Indian Bison Fest on March 8–9, 2026, with a January 2026 census showing 848 gaurs.