Daily Current Affairs – March 5, 2026

The United States and India are on the brink of finalising a landmark trade agreement. US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau confirmed that the deal is nearing completion. Once ratified, this pact promises to enhance economic relations and bolster trade opportunities for both countries, fostering closer ties and shared objectives on security issues.

Middle East conflict presents short-term challenges for India's economy, including oil price hikes and export disruptions, but is unlikely to derail long-term growth. An RBI panel member highlighted the need for coordinated fiscal and monetary policies to achieve an 8% GDP growth trajectory, supported by manufacturing and services. Inflation remains benign, offering a 'Goldilocks' scenario.

In 2023, India had approximately 21 million DALYs and 5.8 lakh deaths from type 2 diabetes. High systolic BP caused nearly 3.8 crore DALYs and about 15.7 lakh deaths, Anoop Misra, one of the co-authors of the study said

Currently, Central Government has included 90 castes in the OBC list, as per the Commission

This e-book explores a nation grappling with the gradual decay of its original revolutionary ideals, its “Resistance Economy” that is designed to survive but not thrive, and the future of the “Axis of Resistance”.

“In the present scenario, a hike in oil prices, exports disruptions and impact on remittances have been identified as the immediate challenges,” RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar said

India's metals sector has performed well. However, experts suggest that significant further gains may be difficult now. Valuations have risen, making entry tricky. Investors can hold existing positions, but substantial new upside is unlikely. Dips are still buyable, but the sector offers less safety. Coal India shows promise due to global factors.

State-owned NHAI-sponsored Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) on Thursday fixed a price band of Rs 99 to Rs 100 per unit for its upcoming Rs 6,000-crore Initial Public Offering (IPO).

Subscription-based streaming platforms are acquiring popular free content to attract new subscribers. Shows like Lock Upp and Dhindora are moving to paid services, benefiting producers with higher budgets and marketing. 

Carbon-spewing sectors are racing to buy up renewable energy certificates as the financial year draws to a close, both to meet government mandates as well to achieve internal goals. However, an abundant supply of such certificates from India's green power boom has curbed a spike in prices.

The players were scheduled to leave on March 2 but were stuck in Delhi owing to the closure of airspace in the Gulf region

There hasn’t been one standout performer, but Suryakumar & Co. have been able to eke out contributions from different personnel at key moments; Brook’s men have had a grand campaign after an early loss to West Indies and the shift back from slightly tricky tracks in Sri Lanka to a potentially excellent one for batting isn’t the most demanding