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5 March 2026 current affairs

🔶 Governance, Development & Public Policy

PM Development Initiatives in Rajasthan & Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Rajasthan and Gujarat to launch major healthcare initiatives and inaugurate several large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects.
Exam Relevance: Public health infrastructure | Industrial development | Regional growth initiatives.


🔶 Energy Conservation & Sustainability

25th Foundation Day – Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency marked its 25th anniversary at India Habitat Centre, highlighting its contribution to promoting energy conservation and efficiency across sectors.
Significance: Energy efficiency policies | National energy conservation strategy.


🔶 Wildlife Conservation & Eco-Tourism

Indian Bison Fest – Odisha
The second edition of the Indian Bison Fest will take place at Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Sambalpur.
Importance: Promotes eco-tourism, wildlife awareness, and conservation of the Indian bison (gaur).

Project HANUMAN – Andhra Pradesh
Launched by Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan to address rising human–wildlife conflict.
Exam Angle: Wildlife management | Conflict mitigation strategies.


🔶 Industry & Manufacturing

Bharat Steel 2026 Summit
India will host a global steel summit in New Delhi bringing together stakeholders from steel, mining, technology, and trade sectors.
Relevance: Industrial policy | Steel sector modernization | Global industry collaboration.


🔶 State Economy & Budget

Haryana Budget 2026–27
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini presented a ₹2.23 lakh crore budget with a 28% increase over the previous year’s revised estimate.
Exam Focus: State fiscal expansion | Public investment priorities.


🔶 Institutional Milestones

Central Warehousing Corporation – 70th Foundation Day
CWC celebrated seven decades of strengthening India’s agricultural storage and logistics infrastructure.
Importance: Food security logistics | Warehousing infrastructure.


🔶 Science, Technology & Innovation

HCLTech – IIT Kanpur Partnership
Collaboration to translate AI and intelligent systems research into practical enterprise solutions for Global Capability Centers.
Exam Relevance: Industry–academia collaboration | AI commercialization.

Nagaland–IMD MoU
Department of Higher Education in Nagaland signed an agreement with the India Meteorological Department to enhance climate and weather research cooperation.

ISA – IIT Delhi Framework for Action
The International Solar Alliance and IIT Delhi formalized a partnership to strengthen renewable energy research and capacity building among ISA member countries.


🔶 International Relations & Diplomacy

India–Canada Relations Reset
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a joint leaders’ statement to revitalise bilateral relations under the vision “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – One Earth, One Family, One Future.”
Exam Angle: Bilateral diplomacy | Global cooperation frameworks.


🔶 Sports Development

ASMITA Women’s Sports League – Special Edition
Announced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to promote women’s participation in sports ahead of International Women’s Day.

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