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MoEFCC Designates ‘Bhavasagara’ as National Repository for Deep-Sea FaunaIn March 2026, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) officially designated the Bhavasagara Referral Centre at Center for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE), Kochi, Kerala as a National Repository for Deep-sea Fauna.This recognition, granted under section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, designates the centre as a key national facility for the conservation, research, and documentation of India’s rich deep-sea biodiversity.Key Functions:Maintain Secure Custody: Preserves representative biological samples as voucher specimens along with essential data, including Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) sequences, for future scientific use.Hold Type Specimens: Serves as the official custodian of newly discovered deep-sea species from Indian waters.Capacity Building: Promotes expertise in deep-sea taxonomy in line with the United Nations (UN) Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030).
MoEFCC Designates ‘Bhavasagara’ as National Repository for Deep-Sea FaunaIn March 2026, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) officially designated the Bhavasagara Referral Centre at Center for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE), Kochi, Kerala as a National Repository for Deep-sea Fauna.This recognition, granted under section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, designates the centre as a key national facility for the conservation, research, and documentation of India’s rich deep-sea biodiversity.Key Functions:Maintain Secure Custody: Preserves representative biological samples as voucher specimens along with essential data, including Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) sequences, for future scientific use.Hold Type Specimens: Serves as the official custodian of newly discovered deep-sea species from Indian waters.Capacity Building: Promotes expertise in deep-sea taxonomy in line with the United Nations (UN) Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030).
MoEFCC Designates ‘Bhavasagara’ as National Repository for Deep-Sea FaunaIn March 2026, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) officially designated the Bhavasagara Referral Centre at Center for Marine Living Resources & Ecol...
GSL Launches INS Shachi for IN; Delivers ICGS Achal to ICGIn March 2026, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), achieved a significant milestone with the ceremonial launch of Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) INS Shachi (Yard 1280) for the Indian Navy (IN)and the delivery of Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Achal (Yard 1274) to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).These vessels were launched in the presence of Shagun Sobti, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, V K Parmar, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of ICG, along with senior naval officials, marking a key step in strengthening indigenous naval capabilities.Launch of INS Shachi (Yard 1280): The 113-metres(m)-long naval ship with a displacement of 2,600 tonnes, can endure 8,500 nautical miles and will be crewed by 19 officers and 130 sailors.Delivery of ICGS Achal (Yard 1274): It is the 5th Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) in a series of eight developed by GSL at a cost of Rs 473 crore.The 52-m-long and 8 m-wide ICGS with a displacement of 320 tons is powered by a Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP)-based propulsion system,capable of achieving a maximum speed of 27 knots.
GSL Launches INS Shachi for IN; Delivers ICGS Achal to ICGIn March 2026, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), achieved a significant milestone with the ceremonial launch of Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) INS Shachi (Yard 1280) for the Indian Navy (IN)and the delivery of Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Achal (Yard 1274) to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG).These vessels were launched in the presence of Shagun Sobti, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, V K Parmar, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of ICG, along with senior naval officials, marking a key step in strengthening indigenous naval capabilities.Launch of INS Shachi (Yard 1280): The 113-metres(m)-long naval ship with a displacement of 2,600 tonnes, can endure 8,500 nautical miles and will be crewed by 19 officers and 130 sailors.Delivery of ICGS Achal (Yard 1274): It is the 5th Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) in a series of eight developed by GSL at a cost of Rs 473 crore.The 52-m-long and 8 m-wide ICGS with a displacement of 320 tons is powered by a Controllable Pitch Propeller (CPP)-based propulsion system,capable of achieving a maximum speed of 27 knots.
GSL Launches INS Shachi for IN; Delivers ICGS Achal to ICGIn March 2026, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), a premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), achieved a significant milestone with the ceremonial launch of Next ...
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IndiGo Appoints William Walsh as New CEOIn March 2026, India’s largest airline, IndiGo,appointed aviation veteran William Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with his tenure set to begin in August 2026.He will succeed Pieter Elbers, who resigned on 10 March 2026 following a major operational crisis that resulted in over 4,500 flight cancellations in late 2025.About William Walsh:Profile: He is a highly influential aviation leader with over 40 years of experience, having begun his career as a cadet pilot at Aer Lingus in 1979.Leadership: He served as CEO at Aer Lingus (2000–2005), British Airways (2005–2011), International Airlines Group (IAG) (2011–2020).IATA Role: He has been Director General (DG) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) since April 2021 until July 2026.Expertise: His expertise includes large-scale airline operations, mergers and restructuring, crisis management, and global aviation leadership.Recognition: In March 2014, he was named the 2014 Laureate for Commercial Aviation by ‘Aviation Week & Space Technology’.
IndiGo Appoints William Walsh as New CEOIn March 2026, India’s largest airline, IndiGo,appointed aviation veteran William Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with his tenure set to begin in August 2026.He will succeed Pieter Elbers, who resigned on 10 March 2026 following a major operational crisis that resulted in over 4,500 flight cancellations in late 2025.About William Walsh:Profile: He is a highly influential aviation leader with over 40 years of experience, having begun his career as a cadet pilot at Aer Lingus in 1979.Leadership: He served as CEO at Aer Lingus (2000–2005), British Airways (2005–2011), International Airlines Group (IAG) (2011–2020).IATA Role: He has been Director General (DG) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) since April 2021 until July 2026.Expertise: His expertise includes large-scale airline operations, mergers and restructuring, crisis management, and global aviation leadership.Recognition: In March 2014, he was named the 2014 Laureate for Commercial Aviation by ‘Aviation Week & Space Technology’.
IndiGo Appoints William Walsh as New CEOIn March 2026, India’s largest airline, IndiGo,appointed aviation veteran William Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with his tenure set to begin in August 2026.He will succeed Pieter Elbers, who r...
ACC Appoints Vir Vikram Yadav as Director General of DGCAOn March 31, 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed Vir Vikram Yadav, a 1996-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Odisha cadre, as the Director General (DG) of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), as part of a senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle.He succeeded Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, who has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) under Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions(MoPP&P).About Vir Vikram YadavExperience: He has held key administrative positions in both state and central governments, gaining extensive experience in governance, policy implementation, and regulatory administration.Previous Position: Prior to this appointment, he served as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
ACC Appoints Vir Vikram Yadav as Director General of DGCAOn March 31, 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed Vir Vikram Yadav, a 1996-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Odisha cadre, as the Director General (DG) of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), as part of a senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle.He succeeded Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, who has been appointed as Additional Secretary in the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) under Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions(MoPP&P).About Vir Vikram YadavExperience: He has held key administrative positions in both state and central governments, gaining extensive experience in governance, policy implementation, and regulatory administration.Previous Position: Prior to this appointment, he served as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
ACC Appoints Vir Vikram Yadav as Director General of DGCAOn March 31, 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed Vir Vikram Yadav, a 1996-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Odisha cadre, as the Director General...
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Uchral-Nyam-Osor Elected as New PM of MongoliaIn March 2026, Uchral Nyam-Osor, former Deputy Prime Minister (PM) of Mongolia and leader of the Mongolian People’s Party(MPP), was elected as the new PM of Mongolia. He became the country’s third PM in nine months, reflecting ongoing political instability and economic challenges.Background:Election Process: On March 30, 2026, the State Great Khural (parliament) voted, with 107 of its 126 lawmakers participating.Uchral Nyam-Osor secured 88 votes, or 82.2%, to win the election and become Mongolia’s PM.Succession: He succeeds Zandanshatar Gombojav who resigned on 27 March 2026 to address the political crisis.Young Leadership: At 39 years of age, Uchral Nyam-Osor is among the younger leaders in Mongolia’s political landscape.
Uchral-Nyam-Osor Elected as New PM of MongoliaIn March 2026, Uchral Nyam-Osor, former Deputy Prime Minister (PM) of Mongolia and leader of the Mongolian People’s Party(MPP), was elected as the new PM of Mongolia. He became the country’s third PM in nine months, reflecting ongoing political instability and economic challenges.Background:Election Process: On March 30, 2026, the State Great Khural (parliament) voted, with 107 of its 126 lawmakers participating.Uchral Nyam-Osor secured 88 votes, or 82.2%, to win the election and become Mongolia’s PM.Succession: He succeeds Zandanshatar Gombojav who resigned on 27 March 2026 to address the political crisis.Young Leadership: At 39 years of age, Uchral Nyam-Osor is among the younger leaders in Mongolia’s political landscape.
Uchral-Nyam-Osor Elected as New PM of MongoliaIn March 2026, Uchral Nyam-Osor, former Deputy Prime Minister (PM) of Mongolia and leader of the Mongolian People’s Party(MPP), was elected as the new PM of Mongolia. He became the country’s third PM in n...
Tripura Panchayats Win Top Honours at DDUPSVP & NDPSVP 2025 Awards In March 2026, Tripura achieved a major milestone as three of its Panchayats secured top honours at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (DDUPSVP) 2025 and the Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (NDPSVP) 2025, presented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR).Award Winners:District Rank: Sepahijala District Panchayat (DP) secured 1st rank in the Best DP category under NDPSVP.Healthy Category: Kanchanbari GP (Unakoti district, Tripura) secured 1st rank under the Healthy Panchayat category of DDUPSVP.Women Category: Baikunthapur GP (West Tripura district, Tripura) secured 3rd rank under the Women-Friendly Panchayat category of DDUPSVP.Financial Incentives: Sepahijala District Panchayat will receive Rs 5 crore, Kanchanbari Gram Panchayat Rs 1 crore, and Baikunthapur Gram Panchayat Rs 50 lakh.
Tripura Panchayats Win Top Honours at DDUPSVP & NDPSVP 2025 Awards In March 2026, Tripura achieved a major milestone as three of its Panchayats secured top honours at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (DDUPSVP) 2025 and the Nanaji Deshmukh Sarvottam Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (NDPSVP) 2025, presented by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR).Award Winners:District Rank: Sepahijala District Panchayat (DP) secured 1st rank in the Best DP category under NDPSVP.Healthy Category: Kanchanbari GP (Unakoti district, Tripura) secured 1st rank under the Healthy Panchayat category of DDUPSVP.Women Category: Baikunthapur GP (West Tripura district, Tripura) secured 3rd rank under the Women-Friendly Panchayat category of DDUPSVP.Financial Incentives: Sepahijala District Panchayat will receive Rs 5 crore, Kanchanbari Gram Panchayat Rs 1 crore, and Baikunthapur Gram Panchayat Rs 50 lakh.
Tripura Panchayats Win Top Honours at DDUPSVP & NDPSVP 2025 Awards In March 2026, Tripura achieved a major milestone as three of its Panchayats secured top honours at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Satat Vikas Puraskar (DDUPSVP) 2025 and the Nanaj...
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ASF Awards 2025: Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh Secure Top HonoursIn March 2026, India’s top squash players Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh have been named the Asian Squash Federation (ASF) Player of the Year 2025 in the girls’ (U-19) and men’s categories(Dato Alex Lee Award) categories, respectively, recognising their outstanding performances during the 2024–25 season.The official ceremony is scheduled to take place during the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Championships in Panzhihua, China, in May 2026.About ASF Awards 2025:Overview: The ASF Awards recognise excellence in squash, proposed by the ASF Selection Panel (ASP) and endorsed by the ASF Management Committee.Women’s Player: Japan’s Satomi Watanabe won the senior ASF Women’s Player of the Year award.Men’s Team: The Indian men’s team earned the Team of the Year award after securing bronze at the World Junior Team Championships 2025 in Egypt.Women’s Team: Hong Kong, China received the ASF Award for Women’s Team for their performance at the same championship.
ASF Awards 2025: Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh Secure Top HonoursIn March 2026, India’s top squash players Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh have been named the Asian Squash Federation (ASF) Player of the Year 2025 in the girls’ (U-19) and men’s categories(Dato Alex Lee Award) categories, respectively, recognising their outstanding performances during the 2024–25 season.The official ceremony is scheduled to take place during the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Championships in Panzhihua, China, in May 2026.About ASF Awards 2025:Overview: The ASF Awards recognise excellence in squash, proposed by the ASF Selection Panel (ASP) and endorsed by the ASF Management Committee.Women’s Player: Japan’s Satomi Watanabe won the senior ASF Women’s Player of the Year award.Men’s Team: The Indian men’s team earned the Team of the Year award after securing bronze at the World Junior Team Championships 2025 in Egypt.Women’s Team: Hong Kong, China received the ASF Award for Women’s Team for their performance at the same championship.
ASF Awards 2025: Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh Secure Top HonoursIn March 2026, India’s top squash players Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh have been named the Asian Squash Federation (ASF) Player of the Year 2025 in the girls’ (U-19) and men’s categories(Da...
Air India Signs Codeshare Agreement with Uzbekistan AirwaysIn March 2026, Air India signed a codeshare agreement with Uzbekistan Airways, aimed to expand connectivity between India and Central Asia.Key Details of Agreement:Routes Covered: Air India has placed its ‘AI’ designator code on Uzbekistan Airways flights between Delhi(India)-Tashkent(Uzbekistan); Mumbai (India)-Tashkent; and Goa(India)-Tashkent.Interline Arrangement: Airlines of both countries have also established an interline arrangement, enabling passengers of Air India to travel to Takshent and connect further to other cities of Uzbekistan such as: Samarkand, Qarshi, Nukus, Termez, Bukhara, Fergana and Namangan via Uzbekistan Airways’ network.Key Benefits: The agreement is expected to offer benefits such as seamless access to Tashkent from major Indian cities, single-ticket convenience, and easy onward connections through Air India’s domestic and international network.
Air India Signs Codeshare Agreement with Uzbekistan AirwaysIn March 2026, Air India signed a codeshare agreement with Uzbekistan Airways, aimed to expand connectivity between India and Central Asia.Key Details of Agreement:Routes Covered: Air India has placed its ‘AI’ designator code on Uzbekistan Airways flights between Delhi(India)-Tashkent(Uzbekistan); Mumbai (India)-Tashkent; and Goa(India)-Tashkent.Interline Arrangement: Airlines of both countries have also established an interline arrangement, enabling passengers of Air India to travel to Takshent and connect further to other cities of Uzbekistan such as: Samarkand, Qarshi, Nukus, Termez, Bukhara, Fergana and Namangan via Uzbekistan Airways’ network.Key Benefits: The agreement is expected to offer benefits such as seamless access to Tashkent from major Indian cities, single-ticket convenience, and easy onward connections through Air India’s domestic and international network.
Air India Signs Codeshare Agreement with Uzbekistan AirwaysIn March 2026, Air India signed a codeshare agreement with Uzbekistan Airways, aimed to expand connectivity between India and Central Asia.Key Details of Agreement:Routes Covered: Air India h...
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Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026: 5 Indian Airports in Top 100; Singapore’s Changi tops listIn March 2026, Singapore’s Changi Airport was named the world’s best airport for the 14th time since 2000 at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026 held during the Passenger Terminal Expo & Conference (PTE) World in London, United Kingdom (UK), and also won awards for World’s Best Airport Dining, Best Airport in the 60–70 Million Passenger Category, Best Airport Immigration Service, and Best Airport in Asia.Seoul Incheon Airport ranked No. 2 globally and won World’s Most Family Friendly Airport, while Tokyo Haneda Airport ranked No. 3 with awards for World’s Cleanest Airport (Major Airport), World’s Best Domestic Airport, and World’s Best Airport Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) & Accessible FacilitiesKey Highlights: Rankings: Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR)) rose to No. 4 with key service awards, while Tokyo Narita’s Narita International Airport (NRT) ranked as No.5 and won the global award for World’s Best Airport Staff at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026.Top Indian Rank: Five Indian airports were featured among the world’s top 100, with Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport ranked 28th (up from 32nd) and was awarded Best Airport in India & South Asia.
Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026: 5 Indian Airports in Top 100; Singapore’s Changi tops listIn March 2026, Singapore’s Changi Airport was named the world’s best airport for the 14th time since 2000 at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026 held during the Passenger Terminal Expo & Conference (PTE) World in London, United Kingdom (UK), and also won awards for World’s Best Airport Dining, Best Airport in the 60–70 Million Passenger Category, Best Airport Immigration Service, and Best Airport in Asia.Seoul Incheon Airport ranked No. 2 globally and won World’s Most Family Friendly Airport, while Tokyo Haneda Airport ranked No. 3 with awards for World’s Cleanest Airport (Major Airport), World’s Best Domestic Airport, and World’s Best Airport Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) & Accessible FacilitiesKey Highlights: Rankings: Hong Kong International Airport (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR)) rose to No. 4 with key service awards, while Tokyo Narita’s Narita International Airport (NRT) ranked as No.5 and won the global award for World’s Best Airport Staff at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026.Top Indian Rank: Five Indian airports were featured among the world’s top 100, with Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport ranked 28th (up from 32nd) and was awarded Best Airport in India & South Asia.
Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026: 5 Indian Airports in Top 100; Singapore’s Changi tops listIn March 2026, Singapore’s Changi Airport was named the world’s best airport for the 14th time since 2000 at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026 held durin...
Overview of WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference Held in Yaoundé, Cameroon In March 2026, the World Trade Organization (WTO) held its 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) from March 26 to 30, 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, focusing on key challenges and future priorities of the global multilateral trading system.The conference was chaired by Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, Minister of Trade of Cameroon.Highlights of MC14:Overview: The Ministerial Conference is the highest decision-making body of the WTO and is usually held once every two years (biennial).Indian Delegation: The Indian team was led by Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), supported by officials from the Permanent Mission of India in Geneva, Switzerland.Outcomes: Members agreed to continue talks on fisheries subsidies ahead of MC15. Two decisions were adopted to improve small economies’ integration and strengthen S&DT under SPS and TBT agreements. A draft “Yaoundé Package” was also prepared for further negotiations in Geneva (Switzerland).
Overview of WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference Held in Yaoundé, Cameroon In March 2026, the World Trade Organization (WTO) held its 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) from March 26 to 30, 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, focusing on key challenges and future priorities of the global multilateral trading system.The conference was chaired by Luc Magloire Mbarga Atangana, Minister of Trade of Cameroon.Highlights of MC14:Overview: The Ministerial Conference is the highest decision-making body of the WTO and is usually held once every two years (biennial).Indian Delegation: The Indian team was led by Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoC&I), supported by officials from the Permanent Mission of India in Geneva, Switzerland.Outcomes: Members agreed to continue talks on fisheries subsidies ahead of MC15. Two decisions were adopted to improve small economies’ integration and strengthen S&DT under SPS and TBT agreements. A draft “Yaoundé Package” was also prepared for further negotiations in Geneva (Switzerland).
Overview of WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference Held in Yaoundé, Cameroon In March 2026, the World Trade Organization (WTO) held its 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) from March 26 to 30, 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, focusing on key challenges and futur...
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