Daily Current Affairs 5th March 2026

Q.1. Which business introduced a Microsoft Foundry-based AI-powered natural language search function in February 2026?
Ans:- PhonePe
Q.2. Where did Southern Air Command conduct Exercise Kalari Leap?
Ans:- Lakshadweep and Minicoy islands
Q.3. Which Argentine player defeated Alejandro Tabilo in the final to win his first ATP 500 championship at the Rio Open?
Ans:- Tomas Martin Etcheverry
Q.4. In recognition of his role to India’s liberation war, Pakyong Airport in Sikkim will be renamed after him.
Ans:- Trilochan Pokhrel
Q.5. Which organization and the NMDC’s R&D Center signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote green technology and mineral processing?
Ans:- IIT Hyderabad
Q.6. When is the annual International Polar Bear Day held to promote awareness of the need to protect polar bears?
Ans:- February 27
Q.7. What is the main goal of the national HPV vaccination campaign that was started in February 2026?
Ans:- To prevent cervical cancer
Q.8. Which state introduced the Homestay (Paying Guest House) Scheme 2026 to encourage self-employment and rural tourism?
Ans:- Rajasthan
Q.9. Who will oversee OpenAI’s HR operations as its Chief People Officer?
Ans:- Arvind KC
Q.10. Which state administration introduced the Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme 2026 to give young people without jobs monthly financial support?
Ans:- West Bengal