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Highlights of Current Affairs 16 March 2026
- 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.
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