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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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India Eyes FCAS-GCAP for Sixth-Generation Fighter Capability

March 19, 2026

India May Join European Fighter Programmes to Boost Air Power

India is exploring the possibility of joining advanced sixth-generation fighter aircraft programmes such as the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). A Parliamentary panel has recommended evaluating such collaborations to accelerate access to cutting-edge aerospace technologies while complementing indigenous defence efforts.

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Cabinet Approves Small Hydro Power Scheme 2026–31

March 19, 2026

₹2,584 Crore SHP Scheme to Boost Renewable Energy in India

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Narendra Modi, has approved the Small Hydro Power (SHP) Development Scheme for FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31. With a total outlay of ₹2,584.60 crore, the initiative aims to add around 1,500 MW of small hydro capacity, promoting decentralised renewable energy in remote and hilly regions.

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Krishi Sakhi Initiative Launched to Empower Women Farmers in India

March 19, 2026

AIC’s Krishi Sakhi Programme Promotes Inclusive Agricultural Growth

In line with the United Nations declaration of 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer through the Food and Agriculture Organization, the Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited has launched the Krishi Sakhi Initiative. The programme aims to empower women farmers and promote inclusive growth in India’s agricultural sector.

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