World Consumer Rights Day 2026 is observed on March 15 to raise consumer awareness and protect consumer rights in both online and offline markets; its 2026 theme is 'Safe Products, Confident Consumers'.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has published the 'Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines' report, warning of the environmental and health risks of improper disposal. Using a One Health approach that links human, animal and environmental health, it notes that careless disposal fuels Antimicrobial Resistance, ecosystem toxicity and endocrine disruption.
The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) has released a report titled 'Reducing Methane Emissions from Landfills: The potential of biocover systems'. Biocovers are microbial layers in which naturally occurring bacteria convert methane into less harmful carbon dioxide and water.
Three notable biodiversity records have been reported. A new parasitic wasp, Chelonus (Carinichelonus) mahadeb, was discovered in tea estates of Assam; it belongs to the Braconidae family, known for parasitoid behaviour. The rare endemic plant Henckelia monophylla, of the Gesneriaceae family and first collected in 1836, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh after about 189 years.
Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 has begun in New Delhi. The festival seeks to promote the culture of India's tribal communities and encourage tribal entrepreneurship. Such events give tribal artisans and producers a platform to display and market their crafts and products, while helping a wider audience appreciate the country's diverse tribal heritage.
The National Para Athletics Championship 2026 is being held from March 19 to 21, 2026 at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The meet brings together para-athletes from across the country to compete in track and field events. Such national meets provide a key competitive platform for para-athletes and help identify talent for higher-level events.
The Asia Africa Agri Alliance has been established to promote agricultural trade, cooperation, investment and technology exchange between Asia and Africa. It is set up as a not-for-profit body under Section 8 of the Companies Act, to provide structured frameworks for partnerships and policy alignment. The alliance will work on strengthening agri-food value chains and sharing knowledge and technology.
The Maharashtra Assembly has passed the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026 to curb forced religious conversions. The Bill seeks to ensure that any conversion is voluntary and free from coercion, fraud or inducement.
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