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Chirag Paswan inaugurated a state-of-the-art Common Incubation Centre at Tezpur University, Assam , aimed at supporting food processing startups and innovation.
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs hosted AMRUT Mitra Mahotsav 2026 at Bharat Mandapam to honour women Self-Help Groups contributing to AMRUT 2.0 urban development initiatives .
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti is advancing Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 , focusing on universal access to safe piped drinking water in rural India .
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated an elevated road corridor connecting Pandu Port to NH-27 and initiated inland waterway projects to boost connectivity in Assam.
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Child marriage continues to pose a serious socio-economic challenge in India, impacting education, health, and rights of children , particularly girls.
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The process for appointing State Directors General of Police (DGPs) has been clarified with the involvement of the Union Public Service Commission and the Supreme Court of India to ensure transparency and merit-based selection.
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Gujarat marked a milestone in space innovation with the successful launch of its first sounding rocket , signalling its entry into the private space ecosystem .
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Indian-origin entrepreneur Surya Midha gained international attention for matching the youngest self-made billionaire benchmark , earlier associated with Mark Zuckerberg.
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The Academy Awards (Oscars) remain one of the most prestigious recognitions in global cinema , celebrating excellence in filmmaking.
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India delivered a strong performance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026 held in New Delhi, showcasing excellence in para sports.
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India secured five medals (1 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze) at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 , reflecting emerging talent in boxing.
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The National Stock Exchange of India introduced a Gold 10 Grams Futures Contract in its commodity derivatives segment after regulatory approval.
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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty as Whole-Time Member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
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Jose Antonio Kast was sworn in as the 38th President of Chile following his victory in the 2025 presidential elections.
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The Indian Navy is participating in Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 , a US-led multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise conducted in Guam.
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IRNSS-1F of India’s navigation system ceased Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) services after its atomic clock failure, completing its design lifespan.
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The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully conducted a sea-level hot test of the CE20 cryogenic engine at its propulsion complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu.
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T-Hub partnered with Japan External Trade Organisation to enhance collaboration between Indian and Japanese deep-tech startups .
Month: Current Affairs - March 17, 2026
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