Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 6 March 2026

World Engineering Day 2026 themed 'Smart engineering for a sustainable future through innovation and digitalisation'

Exam-focused facts from the 6 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development (WED) 2026 is recognised by UNESCO and delivered by the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO).
  • Adani Group has been named the official partner for WED 2026, the first time an Indian organisation has been selected by WFEO for this global platform.
  • The Khavda renewable energy project in Gujarat, developed by Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) in collaboration with Adani Energy Solutions and Adani New Industries, is highlighted by WFEO as a defining example of India's energy transition.
  • The Khavda plant is being constructed on 538 square kilometres of barren land in the Kutch region, an area five times the size of Paris.
  • The project is planned to reach 30 GW capacity by 2029 and is currently the world's largest renewable energy plant under construction.