Published on Mar 6, 2026
Current Affairs
EduTips Daily CA Bullet Points (6 March 2026)
- 🇮🇳National
- IndiGo has announced the cancellation of 112 international flights scheduled for 6 March due to operational disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict.
- The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced a new population policy, offering a financial incentive of ₹25,000 for families having a second or third child.
- Indian Army successfully foiled a major terror infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
- NITI Aayog has released the report for National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) 2.0 for the period 2025–30, focusing on increasing institutional investment in infrastructure.
- 🌍International
- Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, attending the Raisina Dialogue 2026 as the Chief Guest, stated that India and the Global South will play a decisive role in shaping the next international order.
- Canada and India have officially launched negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), targeting bilateral trade of $50 billion by 2030.
- Etihad Rail has commenced special passenger train services in Abu Dhabi to facilitate the evacuation of citizens currently stranded in Saudi Arabia due to regional tensions.
- 💰Economy
- The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recommended retaining the interest rate on PF deposits at 8.25% for the Financial Year 2025–26.
- A recent report indicates that women borrowers in India are emerging as key growth drivers for lenders, with their segment rising at a CAGR of 14.2%.
- The Controller General of Accounts (CGA) launched the Government Bank Dashboard and Government Bank Manual to enhance transparency in government transactions.
- The Ministry of Statistics (MoSPI) has shifted the GDP base year from 2011–12 to 2022–23; the Indian economy is projected to grow at 7.6% for FY26.
- 🗓️Date’s importance
- 6 March: Observed as National Dentist’s Day in various regions to raise awareness about dental health and thank dental professionals for their service.
- 👱♂️👩🦳Person of the day
- Markwayne Mullin: Appointed as the new United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective from 31 March 2026, succeeding Kristi Noem.
- 🏅Sports
- T20 World Cup 2026: India is set to face England in the second semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
- The 2026 World Baseball Classic pool stages have commenced, with major matches including Japan vs China and USA vs Brazil scheduled for today.
- The EIWA Wrestling Championship 2026 begins today in Washington, D.C., with the Indian Navy wrestling team among the top contenders.
- 🏆Awards
- BRIT Awards 2026: Singer Olivia Dean dominated the ceremony, winning both Artist of the Year and Mastercard Album of the Year for 'The Art of Loving'.
- Wolf Alice secured the Group of the Year title, while the song 'Rein Me In' by Sam Fender (ft. Olivia Dean) won Song of the Year.
- ⭐️Other important significance
- Researchers have discovered two new species of moniligastrid earthworms, 'Moniligaster girishi' and 'Drawida reynoldsi', in the Silent Valley National Park, Kerala.
- CBSE has announced the introduction of a third language (including English as a foreign language option) for Class 6 students starting from the 2026–27 session.
- 📚Word of the day
- ALACRITY (Noun)
- Meaning: Eagerness or cheerful readiness.
- Synonyms: Willingness, Promptness.
- Antonyms: Apathy, Reluctance.
- Usage: She accepted the invitation to the summit with alacrity.