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Highlights of March 3rd Week Current Affairs
- GeodCon-26, India’s first national conference on geodesy and geospatial science, emphasized the importance of the National Geospatial Policy 2022 for expanding access to spatial data.
- Geodesy studies the Earth’s shape, size, gravitational field, and positioning, forming the foundation for mapping, satellite navigation like NavIC, disaster monitoring, and infrastructure planning.
- The National Geospatial Policy 2022 aims to democratise geospatial data, encourage private sector participation, and promote innovation in spatial technologies.
- The policy also supports sectors such as urban planning, infrastructure development, and disaster management through improved geospatial data access.
- The Prime Minister released the 22nd instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, which provides ₹6,000 annually to eligible farmer families through direct benefit transfer.
- Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act of 1974 allows the United States to investigate and impose tariffs or restrictions on countries accused of unfair trade practices.
- V.O. Chidambaranar Port in Tamil Nadu launched India’s first Digital Twin system to create a real-time virtual model of port operations.
- The Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the EEZ Rules, 2025 require mechanised vessels to obtain digital access passes through the ReALCraft portal.
- India’s Exclusive Economic Zone extends up to 200 nautical miles from the coastline and covers about 2.4 million square kilometres of marine resources.
- India is developing indigenous Small Modular Reactors under the Nuclear Energy Mission, while DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully tested the Air Droppable Container ADC-150 for aerial supply delivery.
- The Ministry of Culture has launched a three-month nationwide survey to document India’s vast manuscript heritage, aiming to create a geotagged national digital database of manuscripts under the Gyan Bharatam Mission.
- India possesses an estimated one crore manuscripts—the largest collection in the world—containing valuable historical, scientific, philosophical, and literary knowledge preserved on materials such as palm leaves, birch bark, cloth, paper, and metal plates.
- The Gyan Bharatam Mission, announced in the Union Budget 2025–26, seeks to preserve and digitise manuscripts using technologies such as artificial intelligence, handwritten text recognition, and cloud platforms, building on the earlier National Mission for Manuscripts.
- The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes removing the self-identification clause and introducing certification of transgender identity through a Medical Board and District Magistrate.
- The amendment narrows the definition of transgender persons to specific socio-cultural identities and intersex variations while excluding categories such as trans-men, trans-women, and genderqueer individuals, raising concerns about constitutional validity and privacy.
- The failure of the atomic clock onboard IRNSS-1F has reduced the operational strength of India’s navigation system NavIC, lowering the number of functional satellites and potentially affecting positioning, navigation, and timing services.
- NavIC is India’s indigenous regional navigation system developed by ISRO to provide accurate navigation services across India and up to 1,500 km beyond its borders, with second-generation NVS satellites being launched to restore and enhance the system.
- The Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched the Sujal Gaon ID initiative to digitally map rural piped water supply schemes under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, enabling source-to-tap tracking of water infrastructure through a unified national platform.
- The United States Air Force has deployed the Rockwell B-1B Lancer, a long-range supersonic bomber capable of carrying large conventional payloads and conducting intercontinental missions using aerial refuelling and variable-sweep wing technology.
- Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf serves as Iran’s primary oil export hub, handling nearly 90% of its crude exports, making it strategically significant for global energy security and highly sensitive during regional geopolitical conflicts.
- COP30 in Belém emphasised forest conservation, climate finance expansion, and collective global climate action.
- The Tropical Forests Forever Facility proposes a $125 billion fund paying countries to preserve forests using satellite monitoring.
- Intergovernmental Land Tenure Commitment aims to secure 160 million hectares of land and strengthen Indigenous community rights.
- J-REDD+ initiative promotes carbon credit markets with a target of $3–6 billion annually by 2030.
- India supports forest conservation through initiatives like CAMPA, Green India Mission, and Green Credit Programme.
- Ladakh witnessed a major shutdown demanding statehood, Sixth Schedule status, job reservations, and separate parliamentary seats.
- India’s LPG supply is highly vulnerable due to heavy import dependence and reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
- Bhutan’s “pay-to-protect” tourism model limits tourist numbers while generating revenue for environmental conservation.
- Samarth Incubation Programme by C-DOT promotes deep-tech startups in areas like 5G, AI, and cybersecurity.
- Illegal sand mining in National Chambal Sanctuary threatens endangered species like gharials and disrupts river ecosystems.
- 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.
- Parliamentary panel recommended adding breakfast under PM POSHAN to tackle undernutrition and improve learning outcomes among school children.
- Proposal includes extending PM POSHAN coverage up to Class 10 immediately and gradually to Class 12 within five years.
- UNIGME Report 2025 highlights 4.9 million under-5 deaths globally, with progress in reducing child mortality slowing significantly since 2015.
- India shows strong improvement in child and maternal health indicators, though neonatal mortality and malnutrition remain concerns.
- Supreme Court has formed a 9-judge bench to reconsider the definition of “industry,” which could impact labour rights and employer flexibility.
- Government is prioritising PNG expansion and restricting LPG usage for PNG households to manage supply shortages and improve energy security.
- BHAVYA scheme aims to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks to boost manufacturing and attract investments.
- Small Hydro Power Scheme targets 1,500 MW capacity addition with focus on eco-friendly run-of-the-river projects in remote regions.
- Supreme Court ordered a fresh committee to redefine Aravalli hills amid concerns over flawed criteria and ecological risks.
- Discovery of Xi-cc-plus particle at LHC advances understanding of quark interactions and strengthens research in particle physics.
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