
MoPSW Approves ₹117.54Cr Renovation of Historic Bascule Bridge
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has approved a ₹117.54 crore modernisation project for the historic Bascule Bridge located within the Kolkata Dock

UN French Language Day: 20 March
UN French Language Day (French: Journée de la langue française) is observed annually on 20 March to promote multilingualism, cultural diversity, and equal use of

Schemes for the welfare of women and children
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing Centrally Sponsored Schemes for the welfare of women and children, which are placed under three verticals,

SDG Bulletin Reports on “Planet” and “Prosperity”
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released two thematic SDG Bulletins: They were released during Capacity Building Workshop on Monitoring Frameworks of SDGs Compilation

Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR Second Edition
The second edition of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR commenced on 16 March 2026, reaffirming India’s commitment to collaborative maritime security in the Indian Ocean

Keel Laying of Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs)
The keel laying ceremony of Yard 16402 & 16403—the second and third ships of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs)—was held at M/s YMPL,

Cabinet approves MSP funding for cotton seasons 2023-24
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) funding of Rs.1,718.56 crore to the

Krishi Sakhi Initiative
Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AIC) has launched Krishi Sakhi Initiative to empower women farmers and work towards achieving inclusive growth. Launched in alignment

Daily Current Affairs: 21st March 2026
NATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS PB-SHABD Platform Gets Free Access Extension Till 2027 Key features include: The platform enhances the speed, accessibility, and reliability of news dissemination,

Metropolis Secures India’s First LEED Platinum Pre-Certification
Metropolis by Reliance MET City (Haryana) has become India’s first project to receive LEED Platinum Pre-Certification under the LEED for Cities: Plan and Design rating

MoPSW Approves ₹117.54Cr Renovation of Historic Bascule Bridge
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has approved a ₹117.54 crore modernisation project for the historic Bascule Bridge located within the Kolkata Dock

UN French Language Day: 20 March
UN French Language Day (French: Journée de la langue française) is observed annually on 20 March to promote multilingualism, cultural diversity, and equal use of

Schemes for the welfare of women and children
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing Centrally Sponsored Schemes for the welfare of women and children, which are placed under three verticals,

SDG Bulletin Reports on “Planet” and “Prosperity”
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released two thematic SDG Bulletins: They were released during Capacity Building Workshop on Monitoring Frameworks of SDGs Compilation

Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR Second Edition
The second edition of Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR commenced on 16 March 2026, reaffirming India’s commitment to collaborative maritime security in the Indian Ocean

Keel Laying of Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs)
The keel laying ceremony of Yard 16402 & 16403—the second and third ships of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs)—was held at M/s YMPL,

Cabinet approves MSP funding for cotton seasons 2023-24
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Minimum Support Price (MSP) funding of Rs.1,718.56 crore to the

Krishi Sakhi Initiative
Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AIC) has launched Krishi Sakhi Initiative to empower women farmers and work towards achieving inclusive growth. Launched in alignment

Daily Current Affairs: 21st March 2026
NATIONAL CURRENT AFFAIRS PB-SHABD Platform Gets Free Access Extension Till 2027 Key features include: The platform enhances the speed, accessibility, and reliability of news dissemination,

Metropolis Secures India’s First LEED Platinum Pre-Certification
Metropolis by Reliance MET City (Haryana) has become India’s first project to receive LEED Platinum Pre-Certification under the LEED for Cities: Plan and Design rating