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India Tests Indigenous Floating LiDAR Buoy System for Ocean Monitoring

March 18, 2026

NIOT’s Floating LiDAR Innovation Boosts Offshore Wind & Climate Studies

India has achieved a significant technological breakthrough with the successful testing of an indigenously developed Floating LiDAR Buoy System by the National Institute of Ocean Technology. The test, conducted off the coast of Muttom, marks a major advancement in ocean observation and atmospheric data collection for offshore environments.

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289-Million-Year-Old Reptile Skin Fossil Discovered in Oklahoma

March 18, 2026

Oldest Reptile Skin Fossil Sheds Light on Early Land Evolution

Scientists have discovered a 289-million-year-old fossilised reptile skin in Oklahoma, making it the oldest known example of preserved reptilian skin. Unearthed at the Richards Spur cave system, the find significantly extends the known timeline of skin evolution and provides rare insight into early terrestrial life.

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Nepal Elects First Transgender Woman MP Bhumika Shrestha

March 18, 2026

Milestone for LGBTQ Representation in Nepal’s Parliament

Bhumika Shrestha has become Nepal’s first transgender woman Member of Parliament, marking a landmark moment for inclusivity in South Asia. Her entry into formal politics reflects a broader shift towards recognising and empowering marginalised communities in governance.

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Brazil Enforces Law to Regulate Minors’ Social Media Access

March 18, 2026

Digital Child Safety: Brazil’s New Online Regulation Explained

Brazil has implemented a new law to regulate minors’ access to social media and digital platforms, reflecting growing global concern over child safety online. The legislation aims to protect young users from harmful content, exploitation, and psychological risks associated with unchecked digital exposure.

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NCDC Launches Dirghavadhi Krishak Punji Sahakar Yojana

March 18, 2026

Long-Term Credit Boost for Cooperatives in Agriculture Sector

The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), under the Ministry of Cooperation, has launched the ‘Dirghavadhi Krishak Punji Sahakar Yojana’. The scheme focuses on enhancing long-term credit access for cooperatives involved in agriculture and allied activities, with the objective of strengthening rural infrastructure and promoting capital formation.

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