World Obesity Atlas 2026: The World Obesity Atlas 2026, released by the World Obesity Federation on World Obesity Day (4th March), reveals alarming statistics for India, highlighting a growing public health emergency. Key Findings of the World Obesity Atlas 2026: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that poses […]
IAEA–Iran Dispute Over Alleged Natanz Strike
IAEA–Iran Dispute Over Alleged Natanz Strike: The UN nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held an emergency meeting in Vienna at the request of Russia and Iran following the military engagement between the US-Israel bloc and Iran. The IAEA stated there is no current indication of damage to Iran’s nuclear installations (including Bushehr and […]
Hexagon of Alliances
Hexagon of Alliances: Amidst intense geopolitical competition in the Middle East and the Horn of Africa, Israel has announced the “Hexagon of Alliances,” a proposed strategic framework designed to unite moderate powers across the Indo-Pacific, Eastern Mediterranean, Gulf, and Africa that share similar views on security challenges.The Axis of Resistance led by Iran (including Hezbollah, […]
IDFC First Bank Fraud
IDFC First Bank Fraud: A ₹590-crore fraud involving government accounts in IDFC First Bank has been uncovered in Haryana, with investigations revealing forged cheques, diversion of funds, and involvement of bank officials and private entities.The IDFC First Bank fraud refers to an alleged ₹590-crore financial scam involving diversion of funds from Haryana government department accounts […]
Moonshot Project
Moonshot Project: The Indian Institute of Science has launched a Moonshot project on brain co-processors in partnership with the Pratiksha Trust.The Moonshot Project is an advanced research initiative to develop brain co-processors—devices that interface with the human brain to decode neural signals, process them using AI, and stimulate the brain to restore lost functions.It combines […]
IRIS Dena was sunk by a US submarine
IRIS Dena was sunk by a US submarine: An Iranian warship IRIS Dena was sunk by a US submarine off the coast of Sri Lanka while returning from the International Fleet Review 2026 at Visakhapatnam.UNCLOS is the comprehensive international treaty that establishes the legal framework governing the use of the world’s oceans and seas.It is […]
Project HANUMAN
Project HANUMAN: The Government of Andhra Pradesh launched Project HANUMAN on World Wildlife Day 2026 to address the rising human–wildlife conflict in the state.Project HANUMAN stands for Healing and Nurturing Units for Monitoring, Aid and Nursing of Wildlife. It is a state-level wildlife protection and conflict mitigation initiative aimed at rescuing, treating, rehabilitating, and monitoring […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 3rd March 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 3rd March 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Tomahawk Missile
Tomahawk Missile: The United States unleashed an array of weaponry against Iranian targets recently, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, stealth fighters, and for the first time in combat, low-cost one-way attack drones modeled after Iranian designs. It is an American-made long-range subsonic cruise missile used for deep land attack warfare. It is launched from ships or […]
India Meteorological Department (IMD)
India Meteorological Department (IMD): An above-normal number of heatwave days are expected over most parts of the country between March and May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast. Established in 1875, IMD is the National Meteorological Service of the country and the principal government agency in all matters relating to meteorology […]
