Daily Current Affairs — 2 March 2026
26 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Missile Defence Systems
Context The renewed hostilities between the United States-led coalition (including Israel and United Arab Emirates) and Iran have tested a newly integrated regional air and missile defence network in West Asia. What is a missile defence system? Missile defence refers to an integrated military system designed to detect, track, intercept, and destroy incoming missiles before they reach their intended targets, thereby protecting civilian populations, military installations, and critical infrastruct
US-Israel-Iran War
Syllabus: GS2/International Relations Context More About the News Background of the Current Escalation Global Implications Impact on India Way Forward for India About West Asia & Its Significance To Global Politics Source: IE
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Market Manipulators
Context The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will enhance surveillance and enforcement on market manipulators and cyber fraudsters through technology and use Artificial Intelligence (AI). Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) It is the regulatory authority for the securities and capital markets in India. It was established in 1988 and given statutory powers through the SEBI Act of 1992.
Missile interceptors in U.S.-Iran war
Source: The Hindu(Page10) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
How do astronauts return from space and survive re-entry?
Source: The Hindu(Page11) | Syllabus: GS3(Space))
Data flows: India, EU kick can down the road, to review later
Source: Indian Express(Page10) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
War in West Asia: As ships halt Hormuz transits, why insurers are rushing to cancel war risk covers
Source: Indian Express(Page10) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Why do some antibiotics damage the liver more than others? IIT Bombay study has answers
Source: Indian Express(Page11) | Syllabus: GS2(Health)
HPV vaccine
Source: Indian Express(Page11) | Syllabus: GS2(Health)
350th martyrdom anniversary of Hind di Chadar' Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS1(History)
Where does Iran — and the world — go from Khamenei death? All you need to knowIran agreed to unprecedented terms. But Trump had to save face
Source: Indian Express(Page12)Indian Express(Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)GS2(IR)
INSV KAUNDINYA TO BE FLAGGED INTO MUMBAI HARBOUR
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Defence)
Why key to coconut cultivation today is sustainability, not productivity
Source: The Hindu(Page7) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)/GS3(Economy)
India's Transformation into a Global Health Powerhouse
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS2(Health)
Strengthening Allied Sector and Market Access
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Cervical Cancer Vaccination Campaign Launched
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS2(Health)
Give India’s Northeast and borderlands their rightful place in the national story
Source: Indian Express(Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy)
Will leverage tech to crack down on market manipulators, says SEBI chief
Source: The Hindu(Page3) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy/Science and Tech)
Sixteenth Finance Commission — misses and concerns
Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Feb. GST collection increases by 8.1% to over ₹1.83 lakh crore
Source: The Hindu(Page4) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Strait of Hormuz oil flows dry up: How this affects India, and the options ahead
Source: Indian Express(Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Iran bombs U.S. allies across West Asia
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
U.P. receives over 84% of all out-of-State MPLADS funds
Source: The Hindu(Page9) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
AI anxiety can turn into an advantage for Atmanirbhar India
Source: Indian Express(Page9) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech)
Salar de Pajonales: Mars analogue
Source: The Hindu(Page7) | Syllabus: GS3(Space)
How UGC rules prioritise quick justice
Source: The Hindu(Page9) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
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