Daily Current Affairs and GK March 6, 2026

Here is the major current affairs and GK update for March 6, 2026.

National Affairs (India)

Census 2027 Digital Launch: Union Home Minister Amit Shah soft-launched four digital tools and unveiled the official mascots—Pragati (female) and Vikas (male)—for India’s upcoming first digital census.
Sukhoi Su-30 MKI Crash: The Indian Air Force (IAF) confirmed the loss of two personnel, Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, following a crash in Assam on Thursday evening.
CJI in Bhutan: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant met with the King of Bhutan in Thimphu to offer Indian support in digitalizing Bhutan’s judicial infrastructure.
TV News Regulation: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has suspended Television Rating Points (TRPs) for news channels for four weeks to curb "sensationalist" coverage of the West Asia conflict.
Population Policy: The Andhra Pradesh government announced a ₹25,000 incentive for families having a second or third child to address demographic concerns.

West Asia Conflict (Day 7): Tensions reached a boiling point as US President Donald Trump ruled out any deals with Iran, calling for "unconditional surrender." Israeli airstrikes targeted Tehran and Beirut, while the US reportedly struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea.
Raisina Dialogue Day 2: Finnish President Alexander Stubb delivered a keynote address, stating that the Global South will define the next world order. He praised India's "strategic caution" and pragmatic foreign policy.
Nepal Elections: Nepal successfully conducted general elections today despite domestic upheaval and protests from youth activists.
China’s Growth Target: China lowered its 2026 economic growth target to 4.5–5%, citing global uncertainties and the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Mobile World Congress 2026:India's Union Minister of Communication led the country's delegation to the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. India's main goals at the MWC included promoting affordability in mobile connectivity and advancing intelligent connectivity to prevent misuse of technology.

IAF Missing Aircraft: Search operations are underway in Assam following the disappearance of an IAF Sukhoi fighter jet during a routine sortie.
IBM Innovation: IBM inaugurated its Infrastructure Innovation Centre in Bengaluru, focused on accelerating AI infrastructure and next-gen hardware development for the Indian market.
Strategic Oil Insurance: India is reportedly in talks with the US for risk insurance on oil shipments as Middle East energy disruptions drive crude tanker rates to new highs.

T20 World Cup 2026: India has qualified for the final after a thrilling 7-run victory over England at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.
Man of the Match: Sanju Samson won the award for his blistering 89 (42 balls), later earning praise for dedicating the trophy to Jasprit Bumrah for his death-over heroics.
Badminton: Indian star Lakshya Sen continues his strong run at the All England Open after defeating the World No. 1 in earlier rounds.

Pragati and Vikas: The official mascots for India’s first digital census (Census 2027).
Wankhede Stadium: The iconic Mumbai venue that hosted the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England.
NPT Anniversary: March 5 marks the anniversary of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (1970), now observed as the International Day for Disarmament Awareness.
Operation Sankalp is an ongoing Indian Navy maritime security mission initiated on June 19, 2019, in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman to protect Indian-flagged vessels amid regional tensions. It ensures safe passage for commercial ships, counters piracy, and maintains regional stability, often involving frigate or destroyer deployments.