This is the current affairs of 1 to 3 March 2026. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
1. With which country did India sign an agreement to import 10,000 tonnes of uranium over 10 years?
a. France
b. USA
c. Japan
d. Canada
Answer: d. Canada
– Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was on a visit to India from 27 February to 2 March 2026.
– This was Carney’s first official visit to India as Prime Minister.
– After tensions in India-Canada relations in 2023, this meeting is being considered an important step towards improving relations and reviving the multi-dimensional partnership.
Uranium Supply Agreement between India and Canada
– On 2 March 2026, India and Canada signed a 10-year uranium supply agreement worth $1.9 billion for Indian nuclear energy reactors.
– This will help in boosting India’s nuclear energy.
– Canada is one of the world’s largest producers of uranium.
– Canada’s company Cameco plays an important role in the global supply chain.
– Under this agreement, the Canadian company Cameco will supply approximately 10,000 tonnes of uranium to India from 2027 to 2035 for $1.9 billion.
– This agreement comes more than a decade after another deal between 2015 and 2020 for the supply of 2,700 tonnes of uranium worth about $262 million.
– However, amid growing tensions between the Justin Trudeau government and the Modi government at that time, the earlier agreement could not fulfill its promise.
India’s Nuclear Energy Requirement
– The share of nuclear energy in India’s total electricity generation is currently about 3–4%.
– India aims to rapidly increase its nuclear capacity after 2030.
– India has limited domestic uranium reserves, so imports are necessary.
– India has so far sourced uranium from Kazakhstan, Australia, and Russia.
– With Canada joining, strategic dependence will reduce and geopolitical risks will be balanced.
Uranium in India
– India has limited and low-grade uranium reserves.
– Estimated resources: about 700,000–800,000 tonnes (inferred + indicated resources).
– Major uranium producing areas: Jharkhand (Jaduguda), Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Meghalaya.
– Problem: Most of India’s uranium is low grade (0.03%–0.06%). Mining is expensive and processing is difficult.
– Despite this, India is able to meet only about 50–60% of its requirement domestically.
Nuclear Power in India
– Total installed nuclear capacity: ~7,000+ megawatts
– Target: ~22,000 megawatts by 2032
India’s three-stage nuclear programme (Homi Bhabha model) is as follows:
– First stage – Natural uranium-based PHWR reactors
– Second stage – Fast breeder reactors (plutonium-based)
– Third stage – Thorium-based reactors (utilizing India’s vast thorium reserves)
– Currently, India is still largely dependent on the first stage; therefore, uranium supply is extremely essential.
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2. What is the name of the Prime Minister of Canada who arrived on a four-day visit to India on 27 February 2026?
a. Mark Carney
b. Paul Martin
c. Jean Chrétien
d. Louis
Answer: a. Mark Carney
– The purpose of this visit was to strengthen new partnerships between India and Canada in areas such as trade, energy, technology, and defense.
$50 Billion Trade Target:
– Both leaders set a target to increase India-Canada trade to $50 billion by 2030 and decided to expedite work on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
Industrial and Technological Partnership:
– Discussions outlined deeper cooperation in areas such as critical minerals, clean energy, technological innovation, AI, and research and education.
Canada to Join ISA
– Canada also decided to join the India-led multilateral International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Global Biofuels Alliance as a member.
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3. Which team won the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 title?
a. Jammu & Kashmir
b. Vidarbha
c. Kerala
d. Rajasthan
Answer: a. Jammu & Kashmir
– The Jammu & Kashmir team won the title for the first time.
– The team has been participating in this tournament since 1959.
– On this victory, the state’s CM Omar Abdullah announced a reward of ₹2 crore for the team.
– In the match held at Hubli Cricket Ground in Bengaluru on 24 February 2026, Jammu & Kashmir won the toss and scored 584 runs in the first innings.
Karnataka was all out for 293 runs.
– In the second innings, Jammu & Kashmir scored 342 runs for 4 wickets and declared the innings.
– Based on the first-innings lead, Jammu & Kashmir was declared the winner.
– The team defeated eight-time champion Karnataka.
– Vidarbha had won the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 title.
– Captain of Jammu & Kashmir: Paras Dogra
– Captain of Karnataka: Devdutt Padikkal
– Player of the Match: Shubham Pundir (Jammu & Kashmir – 121 runs)
– Player of the Tournament: Aqib Nabi Dar (Jammu & Kashmir – 245 runs – 60 wickets)
What is the Ranji Trophy?
– The Ranji Trophy is a major domestic first-class cricket championship played in India.
– Matches in the Ranji Trophy are played for 4 and 5 days.
– It is organized annually by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
– The Ranji Trophy began in 1934-35.
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4. Name the then Supreme Leader of Iran, who was assassinated by Israel and America through a missile attack?
a. Ruhollah Khomeini
b. Sayyid Ali Khamenei
c. Masoud Pezeshkian
d. Mohammad Shadab
Answer: b. Sayyid Ali Khamenei
– On the first day of the attack, 2 March 2026, Iran’s Supreme Leader Sayyid Ali Khamenei died.
– His office complex was attacked with 30 missiles. His daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, granddaughter, and 40 commanders present in the complex were also killed.
– After Khamenei’s death, 40 days of state mourning and seven days of holiday were declared in Iran.
– To handle power in Iran, a temporary committee of three people has been formed, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, Judiciary Chief Mohseni Ejehi, and cleric Ali Reza Arafi.
Iran’s Retaliation
– After the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iran showed an intense response.
– Missile and air attacks caused devastation in West Asia.
– The fire of war spread to nine countries in the Middle East.
– Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israel and other Middle Eastern countries where US military bases are located.
– While Iran suffered damage, it has also put itself at stake, and now the US is also facing the impact.
– Four US soldiers were killed. Three F15 fighter jets were destroyed, reportedly due to a wrong target in Kuwait.
– Iran’s security chief said on Monday that the Islamic government is prepared to continue its war with the United States and Israel for a long time.
– A drone attack took place near the Palm Hotel & Resort and Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE’s most populous city.
– Due to Iran’s attack, four US soldiers were killed in the first three days.
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5. When is World Seagrass Day celebrated?
a. 1 March
b. 3 March
c. 4 March
d. 5 March
Answer: a. 1 March
– The United Nations General Assembly declared this day in 2022.
Why Seagrass Matters
– Seagrasses are flowering plants that grow in marine environments.
– These plants grow in seabed sediments with long leaves and an underground root-like structure (rhizome).
– Seagrasses are more closely related to lilies and ginger than to true grasses.
– In India, dense seagrass meadows are mainly found in the Gulf of Mannar (Tamil Nadu), Gulf of Kutch (Gujarat), Chilika Lagoon (Odisha), and around the islands of Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep.
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6. When is World Civil Defense Day celebrated?
a. 5 March
b. 3 March
c. 1 March
d. 4 March
Answer: c. 1 March
Theme for 2026
– Managing Environmental Risks for a Resilient and Sustainable Future
– The United Nations International Civil Defence Organization organizes this day.
– The purpose of the day is to prepare people for emergencies and crises and to raise awareness about keeping them safe.
– The objective is to make citizens aware and highlight the importance of civil defense.
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7. Which airport in India was selected for the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award 2025 in the ‘Best Arrival Airport’ category?
a. Hyderabad International Airport
b. Veer Savarkar International Airport
c. Kempegowda International Airport
d. Mangaluru International Airport (MIA)
Answer: d. Mangaluru International Airport (MIA)
– The airport is located in the coastal city of Mangaluru in Karnataka.
– MIA won this title for the second consecutive time.
– Earlier, it also won this award in 2024.
– Mangaluru Airport is managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL).
– MIA is one of six airports in the world selected for this award by Airports Council International (ACI) World.
– The award will be presented on 2 September 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey, at the ASQ Awards Ceremony.
– The ceremony is part of the ACI World Airport Experience Summit held from 31 August to 4 September.
– In 2026, 100 airports worldwide were honored in various categories.
– ASQ Awards are considered the most reliable measure of customer satisfaction in the aviation industry.
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8. In which North Eastern State were “Pilot Nari Adalats” started in 10 Panchayats?
a. Mizoram
b. Arunachal Pradesh
c. Assam
d. Tripura
Answer: d. Tripura
– The Government of India invited proposals from other states and union territories to expand the Nari Adalat programme.
– The Tripura government approved the implementation of the central Nari Adalat scheme in 10 Gram Panchayats across all eight districts of the state.
– Under Mission Shakti’s ‘Sambal’ sub-scheme, Nari Adalat provides an alternative grievance redressal mechanism for women at the Gram Panchayat level through dialogue, mediation, and reconciliation to resolve minor disputes (such as domestic violence, dowry, child custody).
– Its aim is to resolve women’s social issues and grievances in a timely manner.
– The initiative was taken by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
– Each Nari Adalat will have a committee of nine members selected based on their social reputation in the community.
– These members will provide counseling, mediation, and assistance to women facing difficulties.
– Under this pilot project, Gram Panchayats of all eight districts of Tripura will be included.
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9. Name India’s first indigenous Light Combat Helicopter on which President Droupadi Murmu flew?
a. VS 300
b. Veerta
c. Shaktiveer
d. Prachand
Answer: d. Prachand
– On 27 February 2026, Droupadi Murmu flew in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand from Jaisalmer Air Force Station.
– She flew with Group Captain N.S. Bahua.
– During the 25-minute flight, the President conducted an aerial review of border areas and the Pokhran Field Firing Range.
– She is the first President of the country to fly as a co-pilot in the Prachand helicopter.
– A major Air Force exercise ‘Vayu Shakti-2026’ was held at the Pokhran Field Firing Range (Jaisalmer).
– Prachand was inducted into the Air Force fleet three years ago.
– During this period, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also flew in it.
Features of Prachand
– LCH Prachand is India’s first indigenously designed and developed combat helicopter manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
– Range up to 550 km.
– Capable of flying at a maximum speed of 268 km per hour.
– Equipped with two engines of 1430 horsepower each.
– Fitted with advanced avionics, stealth features, night-attack capability, and air-to-ground and air-to-air missiles and rockets.
– Can carry weapons weighing up to 1,750 kilograms at a time.
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10. The court acquitted the former Chief Minister and former Deputy Chief Minister of which Union Territory in the CBI case related to liquor policy?
a. Delhi
b. Puducherry
c. Chandigarh
d. Jammu & Kashmir
Answer: a. Delhi
– On 27 February 2026, in the Delhi liquor scam case, the Rouse Avenue Court acquitted Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and all 23 accused.
– Special Judge Jitendra Singh refused to frame charges against them and discharged all the accused.
– During the investigation of one part of the case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was also involved.
– Arvind Kejriwal spent 177 days in jail, Manish Sisodia 17 months, and MP Sanjay Singh about 6 months.
Observations of Rouse Avenue Court
– The court said there were several flaws in the thousands of pages of the charge sheet.
– The allegations were not supported by any witness or statement.
– The charge sheet contained contradictions, which weakened the entire theory of the alleged conspiracy.
– The CBI tried to construct a story of conspiracy, but its theory was based merely on assumptions rather than solid evidence.
Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22
– The Delhi government initiated reforms in its excise policy in November 2021 to prevent theft and increase revenue.
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11. Which revolutionary’s 95th martyrdom day was celebrated on 27 February 2026?
a. Sukhdev
b. Shaheed Bhagat Singh
c. Chandrashekhar Azad
d. Rajguru
Answer: c. Chandrashekhar Azad
– Chandrashekhar Azad was a fearless revolutionary of the Indian freedom struggle.
– Azad vowed that he would never be captured alive by the British and fulfilled this promise until his final moments in 1931.
– Chandrashekhar Azad was born on 23 July 1906 in Bhabra (present-day Madhya Pradesh).
– At just 15 years of age, during his arrest in the Non-Cooperation Movement, he gave his name as “Azad,” father’s name as “Swatantra,” and address as “Jail.”
– This bold declaration made him “Azad” for life.
– He participated in the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920–22) under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.
– After the suspension of the movement following the Chauri-Chaura incident in 1922, he became disillusioned and adopted the revolutionary path instead of non-violence.
– He then joined the Hindustan Republican Association (HRA).
– The Kakori Train Conspiracy of 1925 was one of his major revolutionary actions, in which HRA members looted a train carrying government treasury.
– Most revolutionaries were arrested, but Azad escaped.
– He remained underground for years, working in disguise, which earned him the nickname “Quick Silver.”
– In 1928, to avenge the death of Lala Lajpat Rai, Azad played an important role along with Bhagat Singh and Shivaram Rajguru in the assassination of British officer John Saunders.
– On 27 February 1931, Azad went to Alfred Park in Allahabad (now Prayagraj) to meet a fellow revolutionary.
– Due to betrayal, he was surrounded by British police.
– In the encounter, he injured two officers.
– He gave his companion a chance to escape.
– Finally, in keeping with his vow that he would never be captured alive, he shot himself with his last bullet.
– He was only 24 years old at that time.
– Later, the park was renamed Azad Park in his honor.
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