Daily Current Affairs and GK March 1, 2026

Here is the major current affairs and GK update for March 1st, 2026

National Affairs (India)

Attack Helicopter Sortie: President Droupadi Murmu became the first Indian President to fly in the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand. She undertook a 25-minute sortie near the India–Pakistan border from Jaisalmer.
HPV Vaccination Drive: PM Narendra Modi launched a nationwide free HPV vaccination campaign targeting 14-year-old girls to combat cervical cancer. The drive will utilize the indigenous Gardasil vaccine.
Infrastructure Renaming: The government of Sikkim announced that Pakyong Airport will be renamed after freedom fighter Trilochan Pokhrel.
Rajasthan Identity: The Rajasthan government officially renamed Mount Abu as Aburaj, aiming to reclaim its Puranic identity (Arbudanchal) over its colonial-era name.
Railways Reform: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the Rail Tech Policy and e-RCT digitisation as part of 52 major reforms aimed at modernizing Indian Railways.

Iran Leadership Crisis: Following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes, Iran named Ayatollah Alireza Arafi to its interim leadership council to lead the country during the transition.
West Asia Air Travel: Massive disruption hit global aviation as Etihad, Emirates, and flydubai suspended flights due to regional airspace closures following the military escalation in Iran.
Pakistan-Russia Relations: PM Shehbaz Sharif cancelled his scheduled trip to Russia, citing the volatile "regional and internal situation" following the strikes in the Middle East.
World Civil Defence Day: Observed globally on March 1 to honor the importance of civil protection and the sacrifices of personnel in the field.

Exercise Vayushakti-26: The Indian Air Force (IAF) showcased its full-spectrum combat power at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, demonstrating advanced technological prowess in a simulated live combat environment.
Naval Procurement: INS Anjadip, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built with 100% indigenous SAIL steel, officially joined the Indian Navy fleet.
Fintech Innovation: PhonePe launched an AI-powered natural language search feature built on Microsoft Foundry, allowing users to make payments and track transactions via simple voice commands.
Sustainable Rail: Indian Railways operationalized the country's first LNG-Diesel dual-fuel DEMU train at Sabarmati, Ahmedabad.

T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson guided India to the semi-finals with a match-winning unbeaten 97 against the West Indies in a decisive Super Eights clash.
Important Days: * March 1: Zero Discrimination Day.
- March 1: Self-Injury Awareness Day.

LCH Prachand: The only attack helicopter in the world which can land and take off at an altitude of 5,000 meters ( $16,400$ ft).
Raman Effect: While March 1 starts the month, February 28 is National Science Day, commemorating Sir C.V. Raman's discovery which led to his 1930 Nobel Prize.
E20 Petrol: The Petroleum Ministry has mandated the nationwide sale of E20 petrol (20% ethanol blend) starting from April 2026.

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Here is the major current affairs and GK update for March 1st, 2026

Attack Helicopter Sortie: President Droupadi Murmu became the first Indian President to fly in the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand. She undertook a 25-minute sortie near the India–Pakistan border from Jaisalmer.
HPV Vaccination Drive: PM Narendra Modi launched a nationwide free HPV vaccination campaign targeting 14-year-old girls to combat cervical cancer. The drive will utilize the indigenous Gardasil vaccine.
Infrastructure Renaming: The government of Sikkim announced that Pakyong Airport will be renamed after freedom fighter Trilochan Pokhrel.
Rajasthan Identity: The Rajasthan government officially renamed Mount Abu as Aburaj, aiming to reclaim its Puranic identity (Arbudanchal) over its colonial-era name.
Railways Reform: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the Rail Tech Policy and e-RCT digitisation as part of 52 major reforms aimed at modernizing Indian Railways.

Iran Leadership Crisis: Following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes, Iran named Ayatollah Alireza Arafi to its interim leadership council to lead the country during the transition.
West Asia Air Travel: Massive disruption hit global aviation as Etihad, Emirates, and flydubai suspended flights due to regional airspace closures following the military escalation in Iran.
Pakistan-Russia Relations: PM Shehbaz Sharif cancelled his scheduled trip to Russia, citing the volatile "regional and internal situation" following the strikes in the Middle East.
World Civil Defence Day: Observed globally on March 1 to honor the importance of civil protection and the sacrifices of personnel in the field.

Exercise Vayushakti-26: The Indian Air Force (IAF) showcased its full-spectrum combat power at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, demonstrating advanced technological prowess in a simulated live combat environment.
Naval Procurement: INS Anjadip, an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built with 100% indigenous SAIL steel, officially joined the Indian Navy fleet.
Fintech Innovation: PhonePe launched an AI-powered natural language search feature built on Microsoft Foundry, allowing users to make payments and track transactions via simple voice commands.
Sustainable Rail: Indian Railways operationalized the country's first LNG-Diesel dual-fuel DEMU train at Sabarmati, Ahmedabad.

T20 World Cup 2026: Sanju Samson guided India to the semi-finals with a match-winning unbeaten 97 against the West Indies in a decisive Super Eights clash.
NBA Highlights: The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors, with Luka Doncic scoring 26 points. LeBron James remains on the injury report with foot arthritis.
Important Days: * March 1: Zero Discrimination Day.
- March 1: Self-Injury Awareness Day.

LCH Prachand: The only attack helicopter in the world which can land and take off at an altitude of 5,000 meters ( $16,400$ ft).
Raman Effect: While March 1 starts the month, February 28 is National Science Day, commemorating Sir C.V. Raman's discovery which led to his 1930 Nobel Prize.
E20 Petrol: The Petroleum Ministry has mandated the nationwide sale of E20 petrol (20% ethanol blend) starting from April 2026.