5th March 2026 Daily Current Affairs
🇮🇳 National Affairs
1. Raisina Dialogue 2026 begins in New Delhi
The 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue started on 5 March 2026 in New Delhi.
Theme: “Saṁskāra: Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement.”
Chief guest: Alexander Stubb, President of Finland.
The conference discusses global geopolitics, security, and economic cooperation.
2. ASMITA Women’s Sports League special edition announced
Minister Raksha Nikhil Khadse announced a special edition of the ASMITA Women’s Sports League ahead of International Women’s Day.
The initiative promotes women athletes at grassroots level across India.
3. Haryana Budget 2026–27 presented
The Haryana government presented a ₹2.23-lakh-crore budget for FY 2026–27.
Focus areas: AI adoption, agriculture diversification, water security, and women empowerment.
🌍 International Affairs
4. US sinks Iranian warship near Sri Lanka
A United States submarine sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka amid rising conflict with Iran.
The ship had recently participated in the Exercise MILAN naval drill hosted by India.
The incident escalated tensions in West Asia.
5. West Asia conflict disrupts global flights
Due to tensions involving Israel and Iran, many flights were cancelled.
Airlines like Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways suspended services temporarily.
📊 Economy & Banking
6. India–Japan currency swap agreement updated
Reserve Bank of India and the Bank of Japan amended their Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA).
This strengthens financial cooperation and currency stability between the two countries.
7. India–Canada uranium cooperation
India and Canada resumed talks on nuclear cooperation and uranium supply to support India’s nuclear power program.
🧬 Health & Environment
8. World Obesity Atlas 2026 findings
According to the World Obesity Atlas 2026, India ranks second globally in childhood obesity after China.
The report warns about rising lifestyle diseases among children.
🏏 Sports
9. Women’s Inter-Zonal One-Day Trophy begins
The 2025–26 Senior Women’s Inter-Zonal One-Day Trophy started on 5 March 2026.
Six zonal teams compete in a round-robin format followed by a final.
🎉 Important Day
Holi Bhai Dooj – 5 March 2026
Celebrated the day after Holi.
It symbolizes the bond between brothers and sisters.
✅ Quick Revision (Exam Points)
Raisina Dialogue 2026 theme – Saṁskāra: Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement
Chief Guest – Alexander Stubb (Finland President)
India ranks 2nd in childhood obesity (World Obesity Atlas 2026)
Haryana Budget 2026–27 – ₹2.23 lakh crore
US submarine sank Iranian frigate IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka