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Indian Navy Participates in ‘Exercise KAKADU 2026’ in AustraliaIn March 2026, the Indian Navy (IN) frigate Indian Naval Ship(INS) Nilgiri participated in the sea phase of ‘Exercise Kakadu 2026’ in Australia, as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific, aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.About Exercise Kakadu 2026:2026 Exercise: The 17th edition of Exercise Kakadu 2026 witnessed participation from over 19 nations and 6,000 personnel, covering a vast area from Jervis Bay to Darwin, Australia.Fleet Review: A Kakadu Fleet Review was held in Sydney Harbour, New South Wales on 21st March 2026, marking the largest gathering of foreign warships in over a decade and commemorating the 125th anniversary of the RAN.India’s Participation: INS Nilgiri took part in coordinated naval manoeuvres off northern Australia, alongside warships from Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand.The crew of INS Nilgiri won the Kakadu Shield Trophy during sporting events held in the harbour phase at Darwin, Australia.
Indian Navy Participates in ‘Exercise KAKADU 2026’ in AustraliaIn March 2026, the Indian Navy (IN) frigate Indian Naval Ship(INS) Nilgiri participated in the sea phase of ‘Exercise Kakadu 2026’ in Australia, as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific, aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.About Exercise Kakadu 2026:2026 Exercise: The 17th edition of Exercise Kakadu 2026 witnessed participation from over 19 nations and 6,000 personnel, covering a vast area from Jervis Bay to Darwin, Australia.Fleet Review: A Kakadu Fleet Review was held in Sydney Harbour, New South Wales on 21st March 2026, marking the largest gathering of foreign warships in over a decade and commemorating the 125th anniversary of the RAN.India’s Participation: INS Nilgiri took part in coordinated naval manoeuvres off northern Australia, alongside warships from Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand.The crew of INS Nilgiri won the Kakadu Shield Trophy during sporting events held in the harbour phase at Darwin, Australia.
Indian Navy Participates in ‘Exercise KAKADU 2026’ in AustraliaIn March 2026, the Indian Navy (IN) frigate Indian Naval Ship(INS) Nilgiri participated in the sea phase of ‘Exercise Kakadu 2026’ in Australia, as part of its deployment to the Western P...
India and Bhutan Sign MoU to Strengthen Postal CooperationIn March 2026, India and Bhutan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Thimphu(Bhutan), to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the postal sector, aiming to enhance connectivity, service delivery, and institutional collaboration.The MoU was signed during the visit of Vandita Kaul, Secretary (Posts), Ministry of Communications to Bhutan from March 19–22, 2026.Key Details of MoU:Framework: The MoU established a structured framework for collaboration between India Post and Bhutan Post across areas such as postal operations, technology development, capacity building, logistics connectivity, e-commerce, financial services, philately, and knowledge exchange.Implementation: The MoU will be implemented by the Bhutan Postal Corporation Limited on behalf of Bhutan and the Department of Posts (DoP) under the Ministry of communication on behalf of Government of India(GoI).Cross-Border Digital Remittance: A key initiative under the MoU is the launch of the Universal Postal Union–Unified Payments Interface (UPU–UPI) cross-border remittance system.
India and Bhutan Sign MoU to Strengthen Postal CooperationIn March 2026, India and Bhutan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Thimphu(Bhutan), to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the postal sector, aiming to enhance connectivity, service delivery, and institutional collaboration.The MoU was signed during the visit of Vandita Kaul, Secretary (Posts), Ministry of Communications to Bhutan from March 19–22, 2026.Key Details of MoU:Framework: The MoU established a structured framework for collaboration between India Post and Bhutan Post across areas such as postal operations, technology development, capacity building, logistics connectivity, e-commerce, financial services, philately, and knowledge exchange.Implementation: The MoU will be implemented by the Bhutan Postal Corporation Limited on behalf of Bhutan and the Department of Posts (DoP) under the Ministry of communication on behalf of Government of India(GoI).Cross-Border Digital Remittance: A key initiative under the MoU is the launch of the Universal Postal Union–Unified Payments Interface (UPU–UPI) cross-border remittance system.
India and Bhutan Sign MoU to Strengthen Postal CooperationIn March 2026, India and Bhutan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Thimphu(Bhutan), to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the postal sector, aiming to enhance connectivity, service...
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Global Terrorism Index 2026: Pakistan Most Affected by Terrorism; India Ranked 13th In March 2026, Australian think tank Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) published the latest edition of Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026, which indicates a significant shift in the global security landscape. For the first time since the index’s inception, Pakistan has been ranked as the country most impacted by terrorism, with an overall score of 8.574, recording 1,139 deaths and 1,045 terrorist incidents in 2025, the highest fatality levels since 2013.India has been ranked at 13th spot with an overall score of 6.428.About GTI 2026:Methodology: The countries are ranked based on their respective composite scores which measures the impact of terrorism. For each country, GTI score ranges from 0 to 10; where 0 represents no impact from terrorism and 10 represents the highest measurable impact of terrorism. Global Trends: As per the index, terrorist incidents in 2025 were nearly six times higher than in 2020. However, terrorism-related incidents decreased by 22% to 2,944, which marks the lowest figures since 2007.The index highlighted that global terrorism deaths declined by 28% to 5,582 in 2025.Most Impacted Countries: Other top countries impacted by terrorism, this year, Burkina Faso slipped to 2nd rank in GTI with an overall score of 8.324; followed by Niger (3rd), Nigeria (4th) and Mali (5th).
Global Terrorism Index 2026: Pakistan Most Affected by Terrorism; India Ranked 13th In March 2026, Australian think tank Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) published the latest edition of Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026, which indicates a significant shift in the global security landscape. For the first time since the index’s inception, Pakistan has been ranked as the country most impacted by terrorism, with an overall score of 8.574, recording 1,139 deaths and 1,045 terrorist incidents in 2025, the highest fatality levels since 2013.India has been ranked at 13th spot with an overall score of 6.428.About GTI 2026:Methodology: The countries are ranked based on their respective composite scores which measures the impact of terrorism. For each country, GTI score ranges from 0 to 10; where 0 represents no impact from terrorism and 10 represents the highest measurable impact of terrorism. Global Trends: As per the index, terrorist incidents in 2025 were nearly six times higher than in 2020. However, terrorism-related incidents decreased by 22% to 2,944, which marks the lowest figures since 2007.The index highlighted that global terrorism deaths declined by 28% to 5,582 in 2025.Most Impacted Countries: Other top countries impacted by terrorism, this year, Burkina Faso slipped to 2nd rank in GTI with an overall score of 8.324; followed by Niger (3rd), Nigeria (4th) and Mali (5th).
Global Terrorism Index 2026: Pakistan Most Affected by Terrorism; India Ranked 13th In March 2026, Australian think tank Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) published the latest edition of Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026, which indicates a si...
RRU, SSB Academy Sign MoU to Enhance National Security TrainingIn March 2026, Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), an Institution of National Importance (INI) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Academy in New Delhi (Delhi) to strengthen national security training and capacity building.This MoU is designed to bridge the gap between academic research in national security and the practical, on-ground requirements of border guarding forces.Key Details of MoU:RRU Role: Under this strategic partnership, RRU will offer academic accreditation for training programs conducted at the SSB Academy.Key Activities: As per the Terms of Agreement (ToA), both institutions will facilitate the exchange of resources, including faculty expertise, pedagogical tools, and specialized training facilities.Framework Implementation: RRU will review the existing curriculum at SSB establishments and jointly develop additional course content to meet credit requirements for specific degree and diploma programmes.The partnership will also establish a robust assessment and grading framework to ensure compliance with RRU’s academic standards.
RRU, SSB Academy Sign MoU to Enhance National Security TrainingIn March 2026, Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), an Institution of National Importance (INI) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Academy in New Delhi (Delhi) to strengthen national security training and capacity building.This MoU is designed to bridge the gap between academic research in national security and the practical, on-ground requirements of border guarding forces.Key Details of MoU:RRU Role: Under this strategic partnership, RRU will offer academic accreditation for training programs conducted at the SSB Academy.Key Activities: As per the Terms of Agreement (ToA), both institutions will facilitate the exchange of resources, including faculty expertise, pedagogical tools, and specialized training facilities.Framework Implementation: RRU will review the existing curriculum at SSB establishments and jointly develop additional course content to meet credit requirements for specific degree and diploma programmes.The partnership will also establish a robust assessment and grading framework to ensure compliance with RRU’s academic standards.
RRU, SSB Academy Sign MoU to Enhance National Security TrainingIn March 2026, Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), an Institution of National Importance (INI) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sas...
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GoI Establishes Rare Earth Magnet Pilot Plant at ARCI Hyderabad, TelanganaIn March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) established a pilot plant for manufacturing Neodymium-Iron-Boron (Nd-Fe-B) rare earth permanent magnets at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology(MoS&T), in Hyderabad, Telangana. Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the DST, along with Dr. R. Vijay, Director of ARCI, formally inaugurated the pilot-plant.About Rare Earth Magnet Pilot Plant:Technology : The newly established pilot-plant uses an end-to-end process which includes strip-cast alloy production to finished sintered magnets, enabling the development of a robust and self-reliant manufacturing system.Technology Validation: It will serve as a critical platform used for technology validation and process optimization, industry collaboration and demonstration, promoting indigenous innovations to commercial manufacturing and supporting deep-tech startups and private sector participation.Significance: These high-performance magnets are essential for electric vehicles(EV), Renewable Energy(RE) systems, and advanced electronics, and the initiative is expected to reduce import dependence while strengthening India’s position in the global rare earth supply chain.
GoI Establishes Rare Earth Magnet Pilot Plant at ARCI Hyderabad, TelanganaIn March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) established a pilot plant for manufacturing Neodymium-Iron-Boron (Nd-Fe-B) rare earth permanent magnets at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology(MoS&T), in Hyderabad, Telangana. Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary of the DST, along with Dr. R. Vijay, Director of ARCI, formally inaugurated the pilot-plant.About Rare Earth Magnet Pilot Plant:Technology : The newly established pilot-plant uses an end-to-end process which includes strip-cast alloy production to finished sintered magnets, enabling the development of a robust and self-reliant manufacturing system.Technology Validation: It will serve as a critical platform used for technology validation and process optimization, industry collaboration and demonstration, promoting indigenous innovations to commercial manufacturing and supporting deep-tech startups and private sector participation.Significance: These high-performance magnets are essential for electric vehicles(EV), Renewable Energy(RE) systems, and advanced electronics, and the initiative is expected to reduce import dependence while strengthening India’s position in the global rare earth supply chain.
GoI Establishes Rare Earth Magnet Pilot Plant at ARCI Hyderabad, TelanganaIn March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) established a pilot plant for manufacturing Neodymium-Iron-Boron (Nd-Fe-B) rare earth permanent magnets at the International Advan...
FSI & BISAG-N Sign MoU to Boost Use of Geospatial TechIn March 2026, the Forest Survey of India (FSI) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bhaskarcharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) to enhance the use of geospatial technologies in forestry and environmental management.The MoU was during the 90th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL), chaired by Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav, MoEFCC, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.Key Details of MoU:Objective: To strengthen the use of geospatial technologies, remote sensing, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)-based tools for enhanced forest management, wildlife conservation, and data-driven decision support systems.Significance :The collaboration is set to enhance India’s capabilities in forest assessment, biodiversity conservation, and climate change monitoring.SC-NBWL: It is a statutory body formed under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Its main function is to advise the government on matters relating to conservation and protection of wildlife and forests.
FSI & BISAG-N Sign MoU to Boost Use of Geospatial TechIn March 2026, the Forest Survey of India (FSI) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bhaskarcharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) to enhance the use of geospatial technologies in forestry and environmental management.The MoU was during the 90th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL), chaired by Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav, MoEFCC, in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.Key Details of MoU:Objective: To strengthen the use of geospatial technologies, remote sensing, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)-based tools for enhanced forest management, wildlife conservation, and data-driven decision support systems.Significance :The collaboration is set to enhance India’s capabilities in forest assessment, biodiversity conservation, and climate change monitoring.SC-NBWL: It is a statutory body formed under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972. Its main function is to advise the government on matters relating to conservation and protection of wildlife and forests.
FSI & BISAG-N Sign MoU to Boost Use of Geospatial TechIn March 2026, the Forest Survey of India (FSI) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bhaskarcharya National Instit...
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GoI Introduces CGSMFI 2.0 to Facilitate Credit Flow to MFIIn March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) introduced the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions 2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0), which will facilitate increased credit flow to the Microfinance Institutions (MFI).Key HighlightsPurpose: The scheme aims to provide guarantee cover to Member Lending Institutions (MLI) against expected losses on the financial assistance extended by them to Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)-MFIs and MFIs for on lending to small borrowers.Beneficiary: The scheme is expected to benefit approximately 36 lakh borrowers.Managed by: The scheme will be managed and operated by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC), wholly owned by the Department of Financial services, Ministry of Finance (MoF).Effective from: The scheme shall come into force from 20.03.2026.Tenure: This scheme will be valid till 30.06.2026 or till loan guarantees of Rs 20,000 crores (Cr) are issued, whichever is earlier.
GoI Introduces CGSMFI 2.0 to Facilitate Credit Flow to MFIIn March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) introduced the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions 2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0), which will facilitate increased credit flow to the Microfinance Institutions (MFI).Key HighlightsPurpose: The scheme aims to provide guarantee cover to Member Lending Institutions (MLI) against expected losses on the financial assistance extended by them to Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)-MFIs and MFIs for on lending to small borrowers.Beneficiary: The scheme is expected to benefit approximately 36 lakh borrowers.Managed by: The scheme will be managed and operated by National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC), wholly owned by the Department of Financial services, Ministry of Finance (MoF).Effective from: The scheme shall come into force from 20.03.2026.Tenure: This scheme will be valid till 30.06.2026 or till loan guarantees of Rs 20,000 crores (Cr) are issued, whichever is earlier.
GoI Introduces CGSMFI 2.0 to Facilitate Credit Flow to MFIIn March 2026, the Government of India (GoI) introduced the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions 2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0), which will facilitate increased credit flow to the Microfina...
First Edition of Bharat Electricity Summit Held in New Delhi; Launches Carbon Market PortalIn March 2026, the first edition of Bharat Electricity Summit (BES 2026) was held from March 19-22,2026 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka in New Delhi, Delhi, bringing together global stakeholders to strengthen India’s energy transition and power sector reforms.About Bharat Electricity Summit 2026:Inauguration: The Summit was inaugurated by Union Minister Manohar Lal, Ministry of Power(MoP) at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, Delhi.Theme: The theme of the four-day Summit was “Electrifying Growth. Empowering Sustainability. Connecting Globally”. Organiser: The BES 2026 was organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the MoP, aligning India’s energy sector with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.Key Highlights : During the event, the Indian Carbon Market Portal (www.indiancarbonmarket.gov.in), a central platform for implementing and administering the carbon market, was launched.The Summit facilitated several high-level bilateral meetings with countries such as Malawi, Tajikistan, Mauritius, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia, along with key industry stakeholders. The next edition of the Bharat Electricity Summit (BES 2028) will be held in 2028 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
First Edition of Bharat Electricity Summit Held in New Delhi; Launches Carbon Market PortalIn March 2026, the first edition of Bharat Electricity Summit (BES 2026) was held from March 19-22,2026 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka in New Delhi, Delhi, bringing together global stakeholders to strengthen India’s energy transition and power sector reforms.About Bharat Electricity Summit 2026:Inauguration: The Summit was inaugurated by Union Minister Manohar Lal, Ministry of Power(MoP) at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, Delhi.Theme: The theme of the four-day Summit was “Electrifying Growth. Empowering Sustainability. Connecting Globally”. Organiser: The BES 2026 was organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the MoP, aligning India’s energy sector with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.Key Highlights : During the event, the Indian Carbon Market Portal (www.indiancarbonmarket.gov.in), a central platform for implementing and administering the carbon market, was launched.The Summit facilitated several high-level bilateral meetings with countries such as Malawi, Tajikistan, Mauritius, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia, along with key industry stakeholders. The next edition of the Bharat Electricity Summit (BES 2028) will be held in 2028 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
First Edition of Bharat Electricity Summit Held in New Delhi; Launches Carbon Market PortalIn March 2026, the first edition of Bharat Electricity Summit (BES 2026) was held from March 19-22,2026 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka in New Delhi, Delhi, bringing to...
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World Sparrow Day 2026 – March 20World Sparrow Day (WSD) is observed globally on March 20 each year to highlight the alarming decline in sparrow populations, especially the house sparrow (Passer domesticus), and to encourage efforts toward their conservation and the protection of urban biodiversity.20 March 2026 marks the 17th observance of the WSD.2026 Theme: “Creating Bird-Friendly Cities & Communities”Background:Origin: WSD was initiated by the Nature Forever Society (NFS), founded by Mohammed Dilawar, in collaboration with the Eco-Sys Action Foundation (France).Mohammed Dilawar was named a “Heroes of the Environment” awardee by TIME Magazine in 2008 for his conservation work.First Observance: The first WSD was celebrated on 20 March 2010.
World Sparrow Day 2026 – March 20World Sparrow Day (WSD) is observed globally on March 20 each year to highlight the alarming decline in sparrow populations, especially the house sparrow (Passer domesticus), and to encourage efforts toward their conservation and the protection of urban biodiversity.20 March 2026 marks the 17th observance of the WSD.2026 Theme: “Creating Bird-Friendly Cities & Communities”Background:Origin: WSD was initiated by the Nature Forever Society (NFS), founded by Mohammed Dilawar, in collaboration with the Eco-Sys Action Foundation (France).Mohammed Dilawar was named a “Heroes of the Environment” awardee by TIME Magazine in 2008 for his conservation work.First Observance: The first WSD was celebrated on 20 March 2010.
World Sparrow Day 2026 – March 20World Sparrow Day (WSD) is observed globally on March 20 each year to highlight the alarming decline in sparrow populations, especially the house sparrow (Passer domesticus), and to encourage efforts toward their cons...
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kailash Satyarathi’s Book ‘Karuna: The Power of Compassion’ ReleasedIn March 2026, 2014 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarathi’s latest book titled ‘Karuna: The Power of Compassion’ was formally launched by the Satyarathi Movement for Global Compassion (SMGC), in association with Harper Collins India.The book was unveiled in the presence of Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India (CJI) and Dr. Kiran Bedi, former Lieutenant (Lt.) Governor of Puducherry.Previously, the book was scheduled for release at the 19th Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) in January 2026 in Jaipur, Rajasthan.About The Book:Key Focus: The book emphasizes compassion which can be a transformative, active force to combat global crises such as inequality and conflict.CQ Concept: The book introduces Compassion Quotient (CQ), a scientific approach to measure and increase compassion in individuals and organisations.The Nobel Peace Prize (2014): Kailash Satyarthi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. He shared the prize with Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan.For their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kailash Satyarathi’s Book ‘Karuna: The Power of Compassion’ ReleasedIn March 2026, 2014 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarathi’s latest book titled ‘Karuna: The Power of Compassion’ was formally launched by the Satyarathi Movement for Global Compassion (SMGC), in association with Harper Collins India.The book was unveiled in the presence of Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India (CJI) and Dr. Kiran Bedi, former Lieutenant (Lt.) Governor of Puducherry.Previously, the book was scheduled for release at the 19th Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) in January 2026 in Jaipur, Rajasthan.About The Book:Key Focus: The book emphasizes compassion which can be a transformative, active force to combat global crises such as inequality and conflict.CQ Concept: The book introduces Compassion Quotient (CQ), a scientific approach to measure and increase compassion in individuals and organisations.The Nobel Peace Prize (2014): Kailash Satyarthi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. He shared the prize with Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan.For their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Kailash Satyarathi’s Book ‘Karuna: The Power of Compassion’ ReleasedIn March 2026, 2014 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarathi’s latest book titled ‘Karuna: The Power of Compassion’ was formally launched by the Satya...
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