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Agriculture Insurance Company launches Krishi Sakhi Initiative to empower women farmers

The Agriculture Insurance Company of India Limited (AIC) has launched the Krishi Sakhi Initiative to strengthen the role of women farmers. - The move is in line with the United Nations declaring 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer. - It seeks to raise women's participation in agriculture and crop insurance and to foster inclusive growth.

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Tamil Nadu

First statewide raptor survey records 51 species of birds of prey in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has recorded 51 raptor species in its first statewide scientific assessment, carried out by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department. - The survey took place in January–February 2026 with guidance from the Tamil Nadu Raptor Research Foundation. - It found 40 diurnal (day-active) and 11 nocturnal raptor species.

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Tamil Nadu raises upper age limit of Home Guards from 58 to 60 years

The Tamil Nadu Home Department has amended the rules to raise the upper age limit for Home Guards from 58 to 60 years. - The change applies to re-appointment and extension of service of Home Guards. - The Tamil Nadu Home Guards Organisation was set up in 1963 to assist the police in maintaining law and order.

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Tamil Nadu becomes India's top textile exporter in FY 2024-25 with $7.99 billion exports

Tamil Nadu has emerged as India's leading textile exporter in FY 2024–25, overtaking Gujarat and Maharashtra by total export value. - The State's textile exports were worth about $7.99 billion, having grown by around 29% over the last four years. - Tamil Nadu accounts for 21.84% of India's total textile exports of about $36.61 billion.

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Environment

Global Recycling Day (March 18) and International Day of Happiness (March 20): 2026 themes

Two international days observed this week: - Global Recycling Day – 18 March: Held every year to encourage recycling and sustainable waste management. The 2026 theme is ‘Don't Think Waste. Think Opportunity!’ - International Day of Happiness – 20 March: Observed annually to promote happiness and well-being around the world. The 2026 theme is ‘Caring and Sharing’.

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Kaveh Madani wins Stockholm Water Prize 2026; William Dalrymple wins Mark Lynton History Prize 2026

Two major international honours were announced: - Stockholm Water Prize 2026: Awarded to Kaveh Madani for his contributions to water research and water policy. - Mark Lynton History Prize 2026: Won by historian William Dalrymple for his book ‘The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World’, which traces ancient India's influence on the wider world.

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Ordnance Factory Day 2026 (March 18) marks start of production at Cossipore factory in 1802

Ordnance Factory Day is observed on 18 March to commemorate the beginning of production at India's first ordnance factory at Cossipore, Kolkata, in 1802. - In 2021, the Ordnance Factory Board was reorganised into seven Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). - India has 41 ordnance factories employing about 70,000 people, and exports defence products to over 30 countries.

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International

World Happiness Report 2026: Finland tops for the 9th straight year, India ranked 116th

The World Happiness Report 2026, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre, has named Finland the happiest country for the ninth year in a row. - The top five are Finland, Iceland, Denmark, Costa Rica and Sweden, reflecting continued Nordic dominance.

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