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Highlights of March 4th Week Current Affairs
- A parliamentary panel recommended adding breakfast under the PM POSHAN scheme to tackle undernutrition and improve learning outcomes among school children.
- The proposal suggests extending PM POSHAN coverage up to Class 10 immediately and gradually up to Class 12 within five years.
- The UNIGME Report 2025 reported around 4.9 million under-5 deaths globally, with progress in reducing child mortality slowing since 2015.
- India has made significant progress in child and maternal health, though neonatal mortality and malnutrition remain concerns.
- The Supreme Court has formed a 9-judge bench to reconsider the definition of “industry,” potentially impacting labour rights and employer flexibility.
- The government is prioritising PNG expansion while restricting LPG usage for PNG households to manage supply and enhance energy security.
- The BHAVYA scheme aims to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks to boost manufacturing and attract investments.
- The Small Hydro Power Scheme targets 1,500 MW capacity addition through eco-friendly run-of-the-river projects in remote regions.
- The Supreme Court has ordered a fresh committee to redefine the Aravalli hills due to concerns over flawed criteria and ecological risks.
- The discovery of the Xi-cc-plus particle at the Large Hadron Collider has advanced understanding of quark interactions in particle physics.
- The Ministry of Culture has launched a three-month nationwide survey to document India’s manuscript heritage and create a geotagged digital database under the Gyan Bharatam Mission.
- India possesses nearly one crore manuscripts, the largest collection in the world, preserved on materials like palm leaves, birch bark, cloth, paper, and metal plates.
- The Gyan Bharatam Mission aims to digitise manuscripts using technologies such as AI, handwritten text recognition, and cloud platforms.
- The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes replacing self-identification with certification by a Medical Board and District Magistrate.
- The amendment narrows the definition of transgender persons and excludes categories like trans-men, trans-women, and genderqueer individuals, raising concerns.
- The failure of the atomic clock onboard IRNSS-1F has reduced the operational strength of India’s NavIC navigation system.
- NavIC, developed by ISRO, provides regional navigation services, with second-generation NVS satellites planned to restore and enhance its capacity.
- The Sujal Gaon ID initiative aims to digitally map rural water supply systems under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 for better tracking and management.
- The United States Air Force has deployed the B-1B Lancer, a long-range supersonic bomber capable of carrying large conventional payloads.
- Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf serves as Iran’s primary oil export hub, handling nearly 90% of its crude exports and holding strategic importance.
- World Tuberculosis Day 2026 emphasised global action with the theme “Yes! We Can End TB!”, highlighting community participation and national leadership.
- India launched initiatives like TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, TB Mukt Bharat App, and TB Mukt Urban Ward to accelerate TB elimination.
- Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes decriminalisation of minor offences, expanded small company definition, and enhanced digital governance.
- Concerns over the Bill include CSR dilution, executive overreach, and risks from reduced audit requirements and in-house adjudication.
- India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves remain only ~64% filled, raising concerns over energy security amid global geopolitical tensions.
- India achieved 1 billion tonnes of coal production for the second consecutive year, with reduced imports and strong domestic output growth.
- National Water Data Policy 2026 introduces a unified, centralised water data system and promotes basin-level water management.
- BIMSTEC Youth Programme strengthened regional cooperation, cultural exchange, and youth engagement aligned with sustainability goals.
- GARBH-INi Programme advances maternal and child health research using AI tools like Garbhini-GA2 and large-scale cohort data.
- Government launched initiatives like AI skilling, MyWAVES platform, and LPG ATM to boost digital innovation, media sector growth, and service accessibility.
- Supreme Court reaffirmed that SC status is restricted to Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists; conversion to other religions leads to automatic loss of SC benefits.
- SC status can revive after reconversion under the Doctrine of Eclipse, subject to proof of original caste and community acceptance.
- Supreme Court granted Permanent Commission to women officers, ensuring full pension benefits using Article 142 for complete justice.
- Women SSC officers will be treated as having completed 20 years of service for pension, addressing systemic gender discrimination.
- WMO reported 2015–2025 as the hottest decade, with 2025 among top three warmest years (~1.43°C above pre-industrial levels).
- Ocean heat content and marine heatwaves reached record levels, with nearly 90% of oceans affected, indicating severe climate imbalance.
- India hosted the 12th GlobE Network meeting to strengthen international cooperation against transnational corruption under UNCAC.
- GlobE Network facilitates faster informal coordination among 135 countries to track illicit financial flows and recover assets.
- World Air Quality Report 2025 showed only 14% of cities meet WHO PM2.5 norms, highlighting worsening global air pollution.
- India ranked 6th most polluted country, while New Delhi remained the world’s most polluted capital for the 8th consecutive year.
- WTO MC14 in Yaoundé focuses on dispute settlement reform, agriculture, fisheries subsidies, and digital trade governance.
- Restoration of the Appellate Body is critical, as its non-functioning since 2019 has weakened the global rules-based trade system.
- India aims to achieve 5,000 tonnes of Rare-Earth Permanent Magnet capacity by 2030 to reduce import dependence.
- REPMs like NdFeB and Sm-Co are essential for EVs, renewable energy, and defence sectors.
- IVFRT Scheme extended till 2031 to modernise visa, immigration, and foreigner tracking using AI and biometrics.
- FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 strengthens regulation of foreign funding, expands accountability, and introduces asset management for NGOs.
- Modified UDAN Scheme (2026–2036) aims to boost regional connectivity with new airports, extended subsidies, and focus on remote regions.
- India’s NDC 3.0 targets include 47% emission intensity reduction and 60% non-fossil power capacity by 2035.
- RBI uses Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auctions to manage liquidity and stabilise short-term interest rates.
- UNESCO raised concerns over the Aghanashini–Vedavathi river-linking project due to ecological risks to the Western Ghats.
- The Central Armed Police Forces General Administration Bill 2026 aims to create a unified system for managing major CAPFs, making administration smoother and reducing differences between forces.
- It formalises leadership roles by reserving most senior posts, including Director General and Special DG, for IPS officers, giving statutory backing to existing practices.
- The bill introduces uniform rules for recruitment, promotion, and service conditions across all covered forces, replacing fragmented and inconsistent regulations.
- Assam Rifles and National Security Guard are not included in this framework, raising concerns about unequal treatment among central armed forces.
- The government has reduced Special Additional Excise Duty on petrol and diesel to protect consumers from steep price rises caused by volatile global crude prices.
- SAED acts as a policy tool to stabilise domestic fuel prices while capturing extra profits when oil companies earn windfall gains during price surges.
- Thailand seized 284 tonnes of illegally imported e waste mislabelled as scrap metal, highlighting the growing problem of global hazardous waste dumping.
- A US court held Meta and YouTube responsible for designing addictive platforms, marking a shift toward holding companies accountable for user mental health risks.
- India will receive the remaining two S 400 air defence units from Russia, enhancing its ability to defend against missiles, aircraft, and regional security threats.
- India is improving in global university
- Government is planning to expand the Lok Sabha to implement women’s reservation without disturbing the current balance of seats among states.
- The total number of seats may increase from 543 to around 816 so that new reserved seats can be added without reducing existing representation.
- Around one-third seats (about 273) will be reserved for women under the 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023 to increase their participation in politics.
- The reservation system is expected to be implemented from the 2029 general elections.
- The government may separate women’s reservation from Census and delimitation to allow faster implementation.
- Larger states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar are likely to get more seats due to their higher population.
- The expansion will improve representation, increase inclusivity, and give more voice to different regions and groups.
- However, there are concerns like imbalance between states, use of outdated Census data, legal challenges, and difficulty in managing a larger Parliament.
- India has achieved 20% ethanol blending (E20) in petrol by 2025, which helps reduce dependence on imported crude oil and improves energy security.
- Ethanol blending also supports farmers and reduces pollution, but faces challenges like food vs fuel debate, high water usage (especially in Maharashtra), vehicle compatibility issues, and lack of infrastructure.
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