3 March 2026 Current Affair

🔶 International Relations & Diplomacy

India–Israel High-Level Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Israel, reinforcing strategic and economic cooperation.
Exam Focus: India–Israel partnership | West Asia diplomacy

🔶 Defence & Strategic Affairs

VSHORADS Flight Trials – DRDO
Three successful trials of indigenously developed Very Short-Range Air Defence System.
Importance: Strengthens tactical air defence capability

Exercise Vayushakti-26 – IAF
Demonstrated joint combat readiness at Pokhran.
Relevance: Integrated operational capability

Exercise Kalari Leap – Southern Air Command
High-tempo maritime drill in Lakshadweep & Minicoy region.
Exam Angle: Indian Ocean security | Air–sea coordination

INSV Kaundinya Flag-In Ceremony
Indian Naval Sailing Vessel to be flagged into Mumbai Harbour.
Significance: Maritime training | Naval heritage

🔶 Sports & International Personalities

Alyssa Healy Retirement
Former Australian captain retired from international cricket.
Prelims Tip: Sports personalities in news

🔶 Obituary

Utsav Charan Das (Padma Awardee)
Renowned Ghoda Nacha artist from Odisha passed away at 80.
Exam Angle: Cultural personalities | Folk art recognition

🔶 Important Days (3 March)

✔ World Hearing Day – Promotes ear and hearing care awareness
✔ World Wildlife Day – Highlights global wildlife conservation efforts