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Nagauri Paan Methi Registered as Community Farmers’ Variety by PPVFRA

March 11, 2026

Rajasthan’s Nagauri Paan Methi Gets Legal Protection Under PPV&FR Act

The Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPVFRA) has officially registered “Nagauri Paan Methi” as a Community Farmers’ Variety, granting legal recognition and protection to farmers of Nagaur district in Rajasthan. The decision was published in the February 2026 edition of the Plant Variety Journal. This registration acknowledges the role of local farming communities in preserving and cultivating this traditional crop under the region’s arid ecological conditions.

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ESA’s Proba-3 Mission Faces Setback After Losing Contact with Coronagraph Spacecraft

March 10, 2026

Communication Lost with One Spacecraft of ESA’s Proba-3 Solar Mission

The European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission, designed to study the Sun’s outer atmosphere, has experienced a significant technical issue after losing contact with one of its two spacecraft. The mission is intended to capture highly detailed images of the solar corona by generating artificial solar eclipses in space. Engineers are currently investigating a malfunction that caused the Coronagraph spacecraft to lose its orientation and break communication with mission control.

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NABARD Launches National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge for Rural Climate Resilience

March 10, 2026

India Introduces National Climate Stack Initiative to Improve Climate Data and Forecasting

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), in partnership with the Gates Foundation and Dalberg Advisors, has launched the National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge to strengthen climate resilience in India’s rural regions. The initiative aims to create the technological foundation of a National Climate Stack, a digital framework designed to integrate multiple climate datasets and generate actionable climate intelligence for agriculture, rural finance and public policy planning.

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International Malaria Conference 2026 Concludes in New Delhi

March 10, 2026

IMC 2026 Highlights Global Strategies for Malaria Elimination

The International Malaria Conference (IMC) 2026 concluded in New Delhi after three days of extensive discussions focused on strengthening global efforts to eliminate malaria. The conference was organised by the ICMR–National Institute of Malaria Research under the Indian Council of Medical Research from March 7 to March 9, 2026. The event brought together scientists, policymakers, healthcare professionals and researchers from India and several other countries to exchange knowledge and explore new approaches to malaria control.

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PM Modi to Launch ₹16,450 Crore Infrastructure Projects in Kerala and Tamil Nadu

March 10, 2026

Major Highway, Energy and Railway Projects Announced During PM Modi’s Southern Visit

Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Kerala and Tamil Nadu on March 11, 2026, where he will inaugurate, dedicate, and lay the foundation stones for development projects valued at more than ₹16,450 crore. These initiatives span sectors such as petroleum and natural gas infrastructure, highways, rail connectivity, rural roads and energy projects. The Prime Minister will first attend programmes in Ernakulam, Kerala, followed by a visit to Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu.

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