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Jones Act Waived US Moves to Tackle Fuel Crisis

March 19, 2026

Merchant Marine Act Explained: Why US Suspended Jones Act

The United States has temporarily waived the Jones Act for 60 days amid rising fuel prices linked to geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The decision, announced by Donald Trump, aims to ease supply disruptions and stabilise energy costs by allowing foreign vessels to transport fuel between US ports.

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India-Indonesia Collaborate on Prambanan Temple Restoration

March 19, 2026

Prambanan Restoration Uses AI and Anastylosis Technique

India and Indonesia have strengthened cultural cooperation through a joint initiative to restore the Prambanan Temple complex. The collaboration, discussed during a meeting between Indonesia’s Culture Minister Fadli Zon and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), reflects growing global partnerships in heritage conservation using both traditional and modern technologies.

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RBI Wins Global Award for bank.in Cybersecurity Initiative

March 19, 2026

bank.in Domain: RBI’s Move to Strengthen Digital Banking Security

The Reserve Bank of India has received the ‘Initiative of the Year Award’ from Central Banking for launching the .bank.in domain. This initiative marks a significant step in enhancing cybersecurity, reducing fraud, and building trust in India’s rapidly expanding digital banking ecosystem.

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Ladakh Magmatic Arc Reveals 130 Million Years of Plate Tectonics

March 19, 2026

Scientists Decode Evolution of Ladakh Magmatic Arc in Himalaya

Scientists have reconstructed the evolution of the Ladakh Magmatic Arc (LMA), uncovering a geological history spanning nearly 130 million years. The findings provide critical insights into long-term interactions between the Indian and Eurasian plates, predating the rise of the Himalaya when the region lay above the ancient Neo-Tethys Ocean.

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Kalinjar Fort Declared National Geo-Heritage Site by GSI

March 19, 2026

Uttar Pradesh’s Kalinjar Region Gains Geo-Heritage Status

The hill region surrounding Kalinjar Fort in Banda, Uttar Pradesh has been declared a National Geo-Heritage Site by the Geological Survey of India on 16 March 2026. This recognition underscores its unique geological formations along with its rich historical and cultural heritage.

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