6th March 2026 Daily Current Affairs
🇮🇳 India News
1. Digital Tools & Mascots Launched for Census 2027
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched four digital tools and mascots “Pragati” and “Vikas” for Census 2027.
India’s upcoming census will be the first fully digital census with self-enumeration options.
Importance:
Improves data accuracy and digital governance.
2. India Calls for Maritime Leadership Amid West Asia Crisis
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stressed that India should play a larger maritime leadership role due to rising tensions in West Asia that may affect global trade and energy routes.
Key point:
Ensuring security of sea lanes and energy supply chains.
3. Delhi Metro Expansion Announcement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two new corridors and lay the foundation for three additional lines of the Delhi Metro on 8 March 2026.
Objective:
Improve urban mobility and reduce traffic congestion.
4. India’s Economic Strategy Update
India’s economic report said the country must build resource buffers and reprioritize fiscal spending because global conflicts can disrupt supply chains and resources.
5. Women’s Reservation Act Discussion
Debate continues over the 33% reservation for women in Parliament under the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam which is expected to be implemented by the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
🌍 International News
6. Global Order Becoming Multipolar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said the world no longer has a single dominant power, highlighting the shift toward a multipolar world order.
7. US Daylight Saving Time 2026
In the United States, Daylight Saving Time will begin on 8 March 2026, affecting over 300 million people.
🏆 Sports
8. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final Update
The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final will be played between India national cricket team and New Zealand national cricket team on 8 March 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
🌱 Environment & Reports
9. UN Report on Women’s Legal Rights
A UN report says women globally have only about 64% of the legal rights that men have.
🚴 Sports Development in India
10. Cycling League of India
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled the logo of the Cycling League of India (CLI).
It will be the world’s first franchise-based professional cycling league.
✅ Quick Revision (One-liners)
India launched mascots Pragati & Vikas for Census 2027.
Delhi Metro to get 2 new corridors and 3 new lines.
Women’s Reservation Act likely effective from 2029 elections.
India vs New Zealand to play T20 World Cup 2026 final on 8 March.
Global system moving towards multipolar order.