NITI Aayog-JICA Cooperation on SDGs: NITI Aayog and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed the Record of Discussions (RoD) for the “Project for Promotion of the Program for Japan-India Cooperative Actions Towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – Phase II”.The project aims to strengthen policy frameworks and implementation systems across six key themes, i.e., Global […]
India–Canada Negotiation for CEPA
India–Canada Negotiation for CEPA: India and Canada have signed a billion long-term uranium supply agreement and launched formal negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is a proposed broad-based trade and economic agreement between India and Canada. It seeks to reduce trade barriers, promote investment, and enhance cooperation across […]
70 Years of Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC)
70 Years of Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC): The Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) celebrated its 70th Foundation Day on March 2, 2026, marking seven decades of contribution to India’s food security and logistics infrastructure.The Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) is a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.It serves […]
Oleum Gas
Oleum Gas: A major oleum gas leak at Bhageria Industries Ltd in Boisar, Maharashtra, forced the evacuation of over 2,000 residents, including 1,600 students.Oleum, commonly referred to as fuming sulfuric acid, is a highly corrosive chemical consisting of dissolved sulfur trioxide (SO₃) in concentrated sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄). It releases dense white fumes when exposed to […]
Karbi Anglong Ginger : GI Tag
Karbi Anglong Ginger : GI Tag Assam has marked a major agricultural milestone by flagging off its first-ever trial export consignment of 1.2 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger to London.Karbi Anglong Ginger is a premium variety of ginger known for its distinct aroma, strong pungency, and medicinal properties. It has received a Geographical […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 1st March 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 1st March 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Football for Schools (F4S) Programme : In News
Football for Schools (F4S) Programme: In News Union Minister of State for Education & Development of North Eastern Region distributed football at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal, as part of the Football for Schools (F4S) initiative. It is run by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) in collaboration with UNESCO. It aims […]
Gypsum
Gypsum: Scientists are studying gypsum in the Salar de Pajonales which is found on both the earth and Mars. It is a sedimentary rock primarily composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO4 · 2H2O) and anhydrite (CaSO4). Gypsum is found in both crystal and rock forms. It commonly occurs in extensive beds alongside evaporite minerals like […]
LCH Prachand
LCH Prachand: The President of India undertook a sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND at Air Force Station Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. It is an indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). It is developed by state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. It is the only attack helicopter in the world that can land and take […]
Controller General of Accounts
Controller General of Accounts: The Controller General of Accounts (CGA) launched two major initiatives i.e. the Government Bank Dashboard and the Government Bank Manual in New Delhi. CGA is the Principal Accounting Adviser to the Government of India. It was established in 1975 to administer matters pertaining to the departmentalisation of the accounts of the […]
