Current Affairs · 6 March 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 6 March 2026.

SchemesThe Hindu

Shivraj Singh Chouhan marks birthday with five welfare initiatives in Vidisha

On 6 March 2026, Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced five welfare initiatives in Vidisha, including awards, coaching, mobile hospital and tricycles for Divyang citizens.

SchemesThe Hindu

Amit Shah launches Odisha cooperative sector package worth over ₹3,275 crore

On 6 March 2026 in Odisha, Amit Shah dedicated IFFCO’s SAP-III and launched multiple cooperative, dairy and digital initiatives worth over ₹3,275 crore.

Reports IndicesThe Hindu

WHO verifies Chile as first country in the Americas to eliminate leprosy as a public health problem

Chile became the first country in the Americas and the fourth globally to receive WHO verification for leprosy elimination.

SchemesThe Hindu

NITI Aayog and UNICEF India sign nutrition and health pact for Aspirational Districts and Blocks

NITI Aayog and UNICEF India signed a Statement of Intent on 5 March 2026 to improve nutrition and health outcomes in Aspirational Districts and Blocks.

InternationalThe Hindu

India and Finland upgrade ties to Strategic Partnership in Digitalization and Sustainability

India and Finland signed multiple agreements in New Delhi on 5 March 2026, including migration, environment, statistics and 6G cooperation.

EconomyThe Hindu

CCI clears Central Bank of India’s higher stake in Generali insurance joint ventures

The CCI approved Central Bank of India’s additional shareholding in Generali Central Insurance and Generali Central Life Insurance under Section 31(1).

DefenceThe Hindu

India launches first riverine lighthouses on Brahmaputra’s National Waterway-2 in Assam

Four 20-metre solar-powered river lighthouses were laid on the Brahmaputra at four Assam locations under NW-2.

EconomyThe Hindu

CCI clears Central Bank of India’s additional stake in Generali Central Insurance and Life Insurance JVs

The CCI approved Central Bank of India’s additional shareholding in two Generali joint venture insurance companies under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.

NationalThe Hindu

India’s first riverine lighthouses on Brahmaputra: four solar-powered towers planned under NW-2

On 6 March 2026, Sarbananda Sonowal laid foundation stones for four river lighthouses on the Brahmaputra under National Waterway-2.

NationalThe Hindu

Census-2027 digital tools and mascots launched: Pragati, Vikas and first fully digital caste-inclusive exercise since 1931

On 5 March 2026, Amit Shah launched digital tools and mascots Pragati and Vikas for Census-2027 in New Delhi.