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Highlights of Current Affairs 19 March 2026
- Supreme Court granted adoptive mothers 12 weeks of maternity leave irrespective of child’s age, striking down restrictive provisions of the Code on Social Security, 2020.
- The ruling upheld constitutional rights under Articles 14 and 21, recognising equal parenthood rights and urging consideration of paternity leave reforms.
- Ayushman Bharat PMJAY expanded healthcare coverage to over 12 crore families with ₹5 lakh annual insurance, alongside growth of the digital health ecosystem under ABDM.
- ABDM has created over 86 crore ABHA IDs and linked 90+ crore digital health records, strengthening India’s digital healthcare infrastructure.
- West Asia conflict threatens India’s Goldilocks economy by increasing oil prices, inflation, fiscal pressure, and risks to remittances and currency stability.
- Government mitigation measures include forex intervention, energy diversification, fertiliser supply regulation, and creation of an Economic Stabilisation Fund.
- Employees’ Pension Scheme 2026 introduces changes like removal of higher pension option and revised salary calculation, raising concerns over reduced retirement benefits.
- India submitted its first report on the Nagoya Protocol, showcasing leadership in Access and Benefit-Sharing with over 60% global compliance certificates.
- Argentina withdrew from WHO citing sovereignty concerns, highlighting legal complexities due to absence of a formal exit clause in WHO Constitution.
- Sahitya Akademi Awards 2025 honoured 24 authors across languages, while the Narcotics Control Bureau was recognised for its role in combating drug trafficking and promoting a drug-free India.
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