Current Affairs Quiz 3rd, 4th and 5th March 2026 Quiz

Exp. Jio Finance Platform and Service Ltd Launches ‘Finsider’ App Powered by AI

Jio Finance Platform and Service Ltd (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jio Financial Services Ltd) has launched its new mobile app ‘Finsider’, along with an early access programme for users to test features and provide feedback.

The app leverages Agentic AI and Neural Networks to deliver a hyper-personalised, instant, and always-on financial experience to customers.

Exp. India’s Gross GST Collection Rises 8.1% to ₹1.83 Lakh Crore in February 2026

India’s gross GST collections rose by 8.1% year-on-year to over ₹1.83 lakh crore in February 2026, compared to ₹1.69 lakh crore in February 2025, showing steady revenue growth.

The Central GST (CGST) collection stood at ₹37,473 crore, while State GST (SGST) collections reached ₹45,900 crore during February 2026.

The Integrated GST (IGST) collections crossed ₹1 lakh crore, contributing significantly to the overall GST revenue for the month.

GST Collection of Previous Months

• November 2025 – 1.70 lakh crore
• December 2025 – 1.75 lakh crore
• January 2026 – 1.93 lakh crore

Exp. Jyotiraditya Scindia to Represent India at MWC 2026 in Barcelona

Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister for Communications, will represent India at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, Spain — one of the world’s largest telecom and technology events.

He will inaugurate the Bharat Pavilion, showcasing India’s growing strength in telecom and digital innovation on the global platform.

The Minister will also visit the booth of Tejas Networks for the launch of the T31600-D3 Hyper-scalable DCI Platform, a Data Center Interconnect (DCI) technology used to connect multiple data centers with ultra high-speed networks.

Exp. Park Chan-wook Appointed President of Main Jury at 79th Cannes Film Festival, First Korean to Lead Jury

Acclaimed South Korean director Park Chan-wook has been appointed as the President of the Main Competition Jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

This marks the first time a Korean filmmaker has been selected to lead the Cannes main jury.

The 79th Cannes Film Festival is scheduled to be held from 12 to 23 May 2026 in Cannes, France.

Exp. Fino Payments Bank MD & CEO Rishi Gupta Arrested Under GST Act

Fino Payments Bank MD & CEO Rishi Gupta has been arrested on 27 February 2026 under Section 132(1)(a) of CGST Act, 2017 and Section 132(1)(i) of SGST Act, 2017 as per the bank’s exchange filing.

The bank clarified that the investigation is related to its business partners, not its own GST practices, and stated that no other bank officials are involved and there is no operational impact.

In a special Board Meeting, current CFO Ketan Merchant has been appointed as the Head of the Organisation to oversee day-to-day operations, and the development has been informed to the RBI.

Exp. Indian Army Clinches Khelo India Winter Games 2026 Team Title with 23 Medals

The first three editions of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) were hosted and won by Jammu and Kashmir in 2020, 2021, and 2023, showcasing its dominance in winter sports.

The Indian Army won the KIWG 2026 team championship title with a total of 23 medals (9 Gold, 6 Silver, 8 Bronze).

The Indian Army has maintained its supremacy by also winning the team championships in 2024 and 2025, continuing its winning streak.

In the 2026 medal tally, Himachal Pradesh (14 medals), Haryana (7 medals), Maharashtra (12 medals), and Ladakh (13 medals) secured the next top positions after the Indian Army.

Exp. Mumbai Cricket Association to Name Stand at Wankhede Stadium After Ravi Shastri

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has decided to name a stand at Wankhede Stadium after former India cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri as a tribute to his contribution to Indian cricket.

Wankhede Stadium is located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Exp. Reports Claim Ali Khamenei Killed in Alleged US-Israel Airstrikes

Ali Khamenei, who had served as Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989 — holding the highest political and religious authority in the country — was killed in joint US-Israeli airstrikes, as confirmed by Iranian state media and multiple reports amid the ongoing conflict.

Before becoming Supreme Leader, Khamenei also served as President of Iran from 1981 to 1989, and his death has triggered national mourning and regional geopolitical repercussions.

Exp. Ayatollah Alireza Arafi Appointed as Interim Supreme Leader of Iran

Iran has appointed Ayatollah Alireza Arafi as the interim successor to long-time Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, placing him in an interim leadership council alongside the President and the Head of the Judiciary.

He has been named as the jurist member of Iran’s Leadership Council, which will perform the duties of the Supreme Leader until the Assembly of Experts elects a permanent leader.

Alireza Arafi previously served as President of Al-Mustafa International University (2008–2018) and has been a permanent member of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution since 2011.

About Iran

• Capital – Tehran
• Currency – Rial
• President – Masoud Pezeshkian
• Supreme Leader – Ayatollah Alireza Arafi

Exp. Tamil Nadu Launches First Dark Sky Park at Kolli Hills to Promote Stargazing Tourism

The Tamil Nadu government has launched its first Dark Sky Park at Ariyur Shola Reserve Forest in Kolli Hills, aimed at promoting stargazing and astronomical tourism.

A Dark Sky Park is a protected area with minimal artificial light pollution, and Kolli Hills’ elevated terrain, dense forest cover, and low urban light disturbance make it ideal for night-sky preservation.

The project, announced in the Legislative Assembly on June 25, 2024, was developed at a cost of ₹1 crore, with visitor entry restricted to 20 people at a time to ensure ecological protection and participant safety.

About Tamil Nadu

• Formation – 26 January 1950
• Capital – Chennai
• Chief Minister – M K Stalin
• Governor – R N Ravi

Exp. Southern Air Command Conducts ‘Kalari Leap’ Joint Maritime Exercise in Lakshadweep Region

The Southern Air Command of the Indian Air Force conducted a high-tempo joint maritime exercise named Kalari Leap in the Lakshadweep and Minicoy archipelago.

The exercise aimed to validate joint operational planning, rapid force projection, and precise execution in complex maritime environments, strengthening coastal and island security preparedness.

Exp. Central Bank of India Partners with Canara Robeco AMC to Distribute Mutual Fund Products

Central Bank of India has signed a Distribution Agreement with Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited to offer its mutual fund products to the bank’s customers.

Under this partnership, customers of Central Bank of India will be able to diversify their savings by investing in a wide range of professionally managed mutual fund schemes.

The agreement expands investment opportunities for customers by enabling the bank to distribute various mutual fund products managed by Canara Robeco AMC.

Exp. Indian Navy Commissions Indigenous ASW Craft ‘INS Anjadip’ at Chennai to Boost Coastal Defence

The Indian Navy commissioned its fourth indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), INS Anjadip, at Chennai Port, Tamil Nadu, to strengthen coastal anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

The vessel was commissioned by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi in the presence of senior naval officials.

The 77-metre-long warship is equipped with indigenous ASW weapons and advanced sensor systems to detect, track, and neutralise enemy submarines in coastal waters, and is named after Anjadip Island off the coast of Karwar.

Exp. The Derma Co. Appoints Sania Mirza as Brand Ambassador for Suncare

The Derma Co. has appointed Sania Mirza as the brand ambassador for its suncare category and launched a new digital campaign for its 1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel.

The campaign promotes daily sun protection, highlighting the product’s formulation with six UV filters for sun defence and 1% hyaluronic acid for hydration, positioned as “one sunscreen, two superpowers.”

Recent Brand Ambassador

• Sachin Tendulkar – Global Champion for Road Safety by the United Nations
• Shikhar Dhawan – Delhi Khel Mahakumbh 2026
• A R Rahman – DAC Developers
• MS Dhoni – Goodwill Ambassador for Pune Grand Tour 2026
• Amitabh Bachchan – Reliance Campa Sure Packaged Water

Exp. 11th Raisina Dialogue 2026 to be Held in New Delhi with Finland President Dr Alexander Stubb as Chief Guest

The 11th Raisina Dialogue 2026 will be held in New Delhi, India’s premier conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics, bringing together global leaders and policymakers.

The dialogue is organised by the Observer Research Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs, focusing on strategic and economic discussions.

The theme for 2026 is “Samskāra: Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement”, with Dr Alexander Stubb attending as the Chief Guest.