Daily Current Affairs: 01 March 2026
Your daily dose of essential news updates for all competitive exams. Read carefully before attempting the quiz!
International News
1. Global Plastic Treaty Summit 2026
- The United Nations hosted the final round of negotiations for the Global Plastic Treaty in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Over 170 countries agreed to a legally binding framework to reduce primary plastic production by 40% by 2040.
- The treaty introduces a "Circular Economy" mandate for global plastic manufacturers.
National News
2. National Science Day Celebrations 2026
- India celebrates National Science Day today (Feb 28) to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect.
- The theme for 2026 is "Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat".
- The Prime Minister inaugurated a new Quantum Computing Research Hub in Bengaluru to mark the occasion.
State News
3. Kerala Launches 'K-Smart Health' initiative
- Kerala becomes the first state to integrate AI-based diagnostics in all primary healthcare centers.
- The initiative aims to provide instant screening for lifestyle diseases using portable digital kits.
- The project is funded in collaboration with the World Bank.
Defence News
4. Induction of 'Agni-Prime' into Strategic Forces
- The Ministry of Defence officially inducted the Agni-Prime next-generation ballistic missile.
- It is a two-stage canisterized solid propellant missile with a range of 1,000 to 2,000 km.
- The missile features advanced high-maneuverability to defeat interceptor systems.
Science and Technology
5. NASA's 'Artemis IV' Lunar Gateway Update
- NASA and SpaceX successfully tested the docking mechanism for the Lunar Gateway station.
- This station will serve as a permanent multi-purpose outpost orbiting the Moon.
- The first module is scheduled for launch later this year via a Falcon Heavy rocket.
Banking & Economy
6. RBI Introduces 'Green Fixed Deposits' Norms
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a framework for banks to offer 'Green Deposits'.
- Funds collected through these deposits must be used exclusively for renewable energy and green building projects.
- Banks are required to provide a third-party verification report on the impact of these funds annually.
Government Schemes
7. PM-VISHWAKARMA 2.0 Expansion
- The Central Government announced the expansion of the PM-Vishwakarma Scheme to include 5 new traditional trades.
- The scheme now offers an enhanced credit limit of up to ₹5 Lakh at a subsidized 5% interest rate.
- Over 2 million artisans have been registered under the digital ecosystem of the scheme.
Sports
8. ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Venue
- The ICC officially announced that the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup will be hosted by England and Wales.
- The final is slated to be held at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground.
- This edition will feature 12 teams for the first time in history.
Awards & Appointments
9. New Chairperson of SEBI
- Senior economist Dr. Anjali Verma has been appointed as the new Chairperson of SEBI.
- She succeeds the previous incumbent following a high-level selection committee recommendation.
- In Awards, the Global Climate Hero 2026 was conferred upon Indian environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk.
Daily Live Mock Test
| Subject | Current Affairs |
| Date | 01 Mar 2026 |
| Questions | 20 MCQs |
| Time Limit | 15 Sec / Quest |
Question: 1/20
15
Score: 0
Loading...