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April 1 , 2026 12 hrs 0 min 10 0
  • Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems 2026 started in New Delhi with the theme “Driving Progress, Attaining New Heights”.
  • Arpita Patra became the second Indian woman to summit Nevado Ojos del Salado, the world’s highest volcano, reaching a height of 6,893 metres on the Chile–Argentina border.
  • India successfully completed oscillation trials of its first hydrogen-powered train, marking a major step in green railway transport.
  • Japan launched the world’s first freight-only bullet train based on the Shinkansen system to improve fast and safe cargo transport.
  • The Indian Navy hosted IMEX (IONS Maritime Exercise) TTX 2026 in Kochi to strengthen maritime cooperation.
  • The inaugural meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council–Research Advisory Board (BRIC-RAB) was held at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad.
  • Russia’s key Baltic oil export hub, Ust-Luga Port, was damaged again after a Ukrainian drone strike, causing fire and disruption in operations.
    • The port is one of Russia’s largest petroleum export terminals, which handling around 700,000 barrels per day of oil exports.
  • World Piano Day was celebrated on March 29, 2026, and it is observed every year on the 88th day of the year, symbolising the 88 keys of a piano.

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