📰 Daily Current Affairs

📅 2 March 2026 • ✅ 2/3/2026, 4:00:04 pm

1. CGA Launches Government Bank Dashboard and Government Bank Manual to Enhance Efficiency

The Controller General of Accounts, T.C.A. Kalyani, launched these initiatives to enhance transparency and real-time monitoring of government transactions in banks, addressing delays in remittances and reconciliation.

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2. PM Modi Inaugurates Micron's First India ATMP Semiconductor Plant in Gujarat

Located in Sanand, this 22,500 crore facility marks a milestone in the India Semiconductor Mission as it begins commercial production of made-in-India semiconductor memory modules.

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3. CBIC Introduces Deferred Customs Duty Payment Facility for Manufacturer Importers

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs launched a scheme allowing eligible manufacturer importers to pay customs duties on a monthly basis rather than at the time of clearance to improve liquidity and cash flow.

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4. Jammu & Kashmir Wins Maiden Ranji Trophy Title After 67 Years

The Jammu & Kashmir cricket team created history by winning their first-ever Ranji Trophy title after 67 years of participation, defeating Karnataka in the 2025-26 season final.

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5. PM Modi Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Campaign in Ajmer

A national campaign was launched to provide free Gardasil-4 vaccines to 14-year-old girls to prevent cervical cancer, alongside 17,000 crore worth of infrastructure projects in Rajasthan.

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6. Nine Cheetahs Arrive from Botswana at Kuno National Park

As part of the Cheetah Reintroduction Project, nine cheetahs were released into Kuno National Park, bringing India's total cheetah population to 48 individuals.

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7. RBI Approves SBI Mutual Fund's 9.99% Stake Acquisition in Bandhan Bank

The Reserve Bank of India granted approval for SBI Mutual Fund to become a major institutional investor in Bandhan Bank, reflecting confidence in the bank's growth and asset quality.

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8. India, Germany Strengthen Climate Resilience through New EUR 20 Million Initiative

The German Federal Ministry announced a EUR 20 million grant under the International Climate Initiative (IKI) to improve resilience in high-risk Indian ecosystems like the Himalayas, Western Ghats, and the North-East through ecosystem-based approaches and forest restoration.

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9. Tamil Nadu Launches First Dark Sky Park in Kolli Hills

The Ariyur Shola Reserve Forest in Kolli Hills has been designated as Tamil Nadu's first Dark Sky Park, featuring advanced telescopes and solar-powered infrastructure to promote astro-tourism and astronomy awareness.

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10. IIFL Home Finance Secures USD 300 Million Loan from ADB to Promote Women's Housing Finance

IIFL Home Finance Limited secured a USD 300 million loan from the Asian Development Bank and parallel lenders to expand affordable housing finance for lower-income borrowers, specifically targeting women and green-certified homes.

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