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Highlights of Current Affairs 5 March 2026
- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation revised India’s GDP base year from 2011–12 to 2022–23 to better reflect the post-pandemic economic structure.
- The new GDP series introduces improved estimation techniques and modern data integration for more accurate economic measurement.
- It adopts the Double Deflation method and integrates Supply and Use Tables to better measure real value addition in sectors like manufacturing and agriculture.
- Real GDP growth for FY 2025–26 was revised upward to 7.6%, while nominal GDP was revised downward to ₹345.47 lakh crore.
- The revised estimates will influence key macroeconomic indicators such as the fiscal deficit and the debt-to-GDP ratio.
- The updated GDP framework now includes gig economy workers, platform-based employment, domestic workers, and digital economic activities.
- National Science Day 2026 was celebrated on 28 February with the theme “Women in Science: Catalyzing Viksit Bharat.”
- Although female participation in STEM education has increased, women remain underrepresented in scientific workforce leadership positions.
- Government initiatives like WISE-KIRAN, Women Scientists Scheme, CURIE Programme, Vigyan Jyoti, and GATI aim to promote gender equality in STEM.
- The Durand Line, established in 1893, remains a disputed 2,600 km border between Pakistan and Afghanistan due to Afghanistan’s non-recognition of the agreement.
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