Recently, the government signalled its intention to introduce an amendment bill proposing a delimitation process based on the 2011 Census, to implement the “Women's Reservation Act, 2023” before the 2029 general elections.

The 2025 World Air Quality Report finds that despite India’s PM2.5 levels declining to a three-year low, it remains one of the most polluted countries in the world.

Recently, the Supreme Court of India held that the denial of Permanent Commission (PC) to women Short Service Commission (SSC) officers across the Armed Forces was rooted in systemic discrimination and unequal evaluation frameworks.

Recently, the government approved 23 academic institutions across India to establish quantum teaching facilities/laboratories under the National Quantum Mission and is considering 100 more to enhance research and training in quantum technologies.

The Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026 highlights a global decline in terrorism in 2025, even as emerging conflicts and regional instability pose risks of future resurgence.

Recently, a research team at CSIR-NCL has developed a patent-protected technology for the production of Dimethyl Ether (DME), a synthetic fuel and a potential alternative to LPG.

Recently, the Government of India introduced the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0).

The United Nations World Water Development Report 2026 highlights that global water security continues to be undermined by gender inequalities, disproportionately affecting women and girls.

World Tuberculosis Day is observed every year on 24 March to raise awareness and strengthen global efforts to eliminate tuberculosis.

Recently, NITI Aayog released a report titled “Realising the Export Potential of India’s Sports Equipment Manufacturing Sector”, highlighting a paradox of high potential but low global competitiveness.

The World Happiness Report 2026, released on the occasion of the International Day of Happiness (20 March), highlights global well-being trends with a special focus on the impact of the digital age.

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) recently released two thematic SDG Bulletins on Planet and Prosperity during a capacity-building workshop on SDG monitoring, environment accounts, and gender statistics.

According to a recent statement by the Chairman of NTPC Parmanu Urja Nigam Ltd (NPUNL), NTPC is in talks with the United States, Russia, and France regarding import of Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) technology for its planned nuclear fleet.