Current affairs for March 3, 2026

Current affairs for  March 3, 2026

  • Total Lunar Eclipse & Holi: A rare celestial alignment occurs today as a Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon) coincides with the festival of Holi. This is the first lunar eclipse of 2026, visible across India, the Asia-Pacific, and the Americas.
  • National HPV Vaccination Launch: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Programme in Ajmer, Rajasthan. The campaign targets girls aged 14 to prevent cervical cancer across all States and UTs.
  • VSHORADS Missile Trials: India's indigenous Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS), developed by DRDO, successfully completed three consecutive flight trials at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur.
  • India-Canada Uranium Deal: India and Canada signed a landmark uranium supply agreement today. The deal is part of a broader strategic effort to reset bilateral ties and achieve a $50 billion trade target by 2030.
  • Gold Hits All-Time High: Driven by intensifying geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, global gold prices surged to an unprecedented record high of $5,417 per ounce, with domestic Indian rates crossing ₹1.71 lakh per 10 grams.
  • Global Counter-Terrorism Policy: The Ministry of Home Affairs officially operationalized 'PRAHAAR', India’s first comprehensive National Counter-Terrorism Policy, establishing a 24/7 Multi-Agency Coordination Centre (MACC).
  • Operation Epic Fury: Global markets and defense analysts are monitoring "Operation Epic Fury," a massive coordinated military strike by the U.S. and Israel against strategic targets in the Middle East, significantly impacting global oil supply routes.
  • NMP 2.0 Launch: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the second phase of the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP 2.0), based on the 'Asset Monetisation Plan 2025-30' aimed at unlocking value from brownfield government assets.
  • Thailand's Legal Landmark: Thailand has officially criminalized online sexual harassment as a distinct offense today, implementing a "take it down" mechanism to protect citizens from electronic communications-based abuse.
  • Tribal Arts Festivals: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) announced a series of three flagship festivals starting today to promote tribal heritage, arts, and commerce, aimed at strengthening market opportunities for indigenous communities.

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