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31. Centre sanctions Rs 650.42 crore for upgrading NH-754K stretch in Gujarat’s Kutch district
- Un March 10, 2026, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister approved a Rs 650.42 crore project to develop a key highway corridor in Kutch district aimed at improving connectivity across the remote region of Gujarat.
- The project involves the construction of the 165.58-kilometre Lakhpat–Gaduli–Jara–Hajipir–Khavda–Kandavan–Dholavira section of National Highway-754K as a two-lane road with paved shoulder configuration.
- The corridor runs through several sparsely populated areas of Kutch and is expected to play a significant role in improving mobility and transport infrastructure in the district.
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32. GAIL inks pact with RailTel to explore telecom business opportunities
- On March 5, 2026, GAIL (India) Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding with RailTel Corporation of India Limited in New Delhi to explore telecom and digital infrastructure business opportunities.
- The agreement was announced by Deepak Gupta and Sanjai Kumar, aiming to combine their network infrastructure and technological capabilities to expand reliable digital connectivity across India.
- The partnership focuses on strengthening India’s communication framework, improving resource utilisation, integrating energy and digital infrastructure, and leveraging technologies like artificial intelligence to accelerate nationwide digital connectivity and support India’s broader digital development initiatives.
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33. Historic milestone: VOC Port handles 147 windmill blades from a single vessel, the highest in India
- On march 9, 2026, VO Chidambaranar Port Authority has achieved a new milestone in renewable energy cargo by handling 147 windmill blades and accessories.
- This marks the highest volume of windmill blades handled in a single vessel at any Port in India. Incidentally, this surpasses the previous record of 103 windmill blades handled by VOC Port on November 21, 2025, reinforcing its growing role in supporting India's green energy initiatives,
- The vessel MV. Bo Run Jiu Zhou, loaded with 147 windmill blades, each measuring 76m in length, arrived from the Port of Qinzhou, China, on 03.03.2026 and completed the discharge on 08.03.2026.
34. Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu hands over DGCA aerodrome licence to Noida International Airport
- On March 10, 2026, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted an aerodrome licence to Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, marking a major milestone before the airport becomes operational.
- Union Civil Aviation Minister handed over the licence, while the airport is being developed through a public-private partnership between the Uttar Pradesh government and Zurich Airport International AG.
- The greenfield airport will start with one runway and a terminal handling 12 million passengers annually, expand to 70 million capacity, become NCR’s second international airport after Indira Gandhi International Airport, and is expected to generate around one lakh jobs.
35. AIIMS and ISRO sign historic MoU to advance space medicine research in India
- On March 9, 2026, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing research in space medicine. The MoU was signed between M Srinivas, Director (AIIMS), New Delhi, and Dinesh Kumar Singh, Director, Human Space Flight Centre (HSFC), ISRO.
- According to the release, this collaboration establishes a cooperative framework for ground-based and space-based research in Space Medicine, covering areas such as human physiology, cardiovascular and autonomic regulation, musculoskeletal health in microgravity, microbiome and immunology, genomics and biomarkers, and behavioural health.
- According to the release, this partnership marks a significant step toward strengthening India's capabilities in human spaceflight and biomedical research, contributing to the nation's scientific aspirations as India progresses toward its centenary in 2047 and the broader vision of Viksit Bharat. (ANI)
36. IIT-G partners with UK institute to strengthen AI use in healthcare
- On 8 March 2026, IIT Guwahati announced a partnership with a UK-based research institute to strengthen artificial intelligence applications in healthcare. The collaboration was formalized in Guwahati, Assam, focusing on advancing AI-driven medical technologies and solutions.
- The partnership involves IIT Guwahati researchers and experts from the UK institute. They will collaborate through joint research projects, knowledge exchange programs, and the development of AI models to improve diagnostics, treatment planning, and healthcare management using advanced technology.
- The collaboration aims to enhance predictive analytics, medical imaging, and personalized treatment strategies. Funding and technical support will be provided by both institutions, with pilot projects planned in hospitals and clinical settings to test AI healthcare solutions.
37. Indonesia inks deal to buy BrahMos missiles from India amid defence push
- Indonesia has entered an agreement with India to procure the BrahMos missile system, its defence ministry spokesperson Rico Ricardo Sirait on March 9, 2026.
- In 2023, BrahMos, a company co-owned by the Indian and Russian governments, told Reuters it was in advanced discussions with Jakarta on a deal worth $200 million to $350 million.
- This deal highlights growing defence cooperation between India and Southeast Asia.
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38. झारखंड में 647 स्वास्थ्य केंद्रों को मिलेगा भवन, कई हेल्थ सेंटर होंगे अपग्रेड; केंद्र ने जारी किए ₹516 करोड़
- 9 मार्च 2026 को प्रधानमंत्री की मंजूरी के बाद, झारखंड सरकार ने 15वीं वित्त आयोग के तहत स्वास्थ्य योजनाओं में बदलाव लागू किए। यह निर्णय राज्य के विभिन्न स्वास्थ्य केंद्रों और अस्पतालों में सुधार के लिए किया गया।
- झारखंड राज्य सरकार ने केन्द्र की मंजूरी के साथ यह बदलाव लागू किया। योजनाओं के तहत स्वास्थ्य सेवाओं की पहुंच बढ़ाने और लोगों को बेहतर चिकित्सा सुविधा देने के लिए डिजिटल और फंड ट्रांसफर सिस्टम का इस्तेमाल किया गया।
- 15वीं वित्त आयोग की सिफारिशों के अनुसार, योजनाओं में बजट आवंटन बढ़ाया गया है। इसमें मातृ एवं शिशु स्वास्थ्य, अस्पताल इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर, और आपातकालीन सेवाओं की गुणवत्ता सुधारने के लिए अलग-अलग मॉड्यूल और निगरानी प्रणाली शामिल हैं।
39. India's finished steel exports jump 36.6% in April-February
- India's finished steel exports climbed 36.6% year-on-year to 6.02 million metric tons in the first 11 months of the financial year, according to provisional government data reviewed by Reuters on March 9, 2026.
- Indian steel producers and exporters achieved export growth by increasing shipments to major global markets, supported by competitive pricing, improved production capacity, and stronger demand from regions such as Europe and West Asia.
- The surge in exports highlights India’s growing position in the global steel trade, with higher production and export volumes helping offset domestic market fluctuations and strengthening the country’s steel industry performance during the financial year.
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40. 20 लाख घरों तक पहुंचेगा हाई-स्पीड इंटरनेट, एक लाख युवाओं को मिलेगा रोजगार
- 9 मार्च, 2026 में, उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार ने “डिजिटल गंगा” परियोजना के तहत राज्य के गांवों में हाई-स्पीड इंटरनेट पहुंचाने की योजना शुरू की, जिसके माध्यम से लाखों ग्रामीण घरों को डिजिटल कनेक्टिविटी उपलब्ध कराई जाएगी।
- उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार यह परियोजना ऑप्टिकल फाइबर नेटवर्क और डिजिटल इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर के विस्तार के माध्यम से लागू कर रही है, ताकि ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में इंटरनेट, ऑनलाइन सेवाओं और ई-गवर्नेंस सुविधाओं की आसान पहुंच सुनिश्चित की जा सके।
- परियोजना के तहत लगभग 20 लाख ग्रामीण घरों को हाई-स्पीड इंटरनेट से जोड़ने का लक्ष्य है, जिससे ऑनलाइन शिक्षा, टेलीमेडिसिन, डिजिटल भुगतान और सरकारी सेवाओं तक ग्रामीण लोगों की पहुंच मजबूत होगी।
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