SNIPPETS 01 MARCH 2026

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC): The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) commenced the celebration of its 75th Year of Service+ It is a statutory social security body established in 1952 under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948+ Ministry: Ministry of Labour and Employment+ Objective: Providing comprehensive social security and health insurance to employees from the organised sector

National Science Day 2026: India celebrates National Science Day every year on February 28+ marks the discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman (1928), for which he received the Nobel Prize in Physics (1930) + The theme of National Science Day 2026 is “Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat“+ Focus Areas: Reducing gender gaps in STEM, indigenous technologies (like IndiaAI and BharatGen), and sustainable development.

Vayu Shakti: India’s President will witness IAF’s ‘Vayu Shakti’ Exercise+ Indian Air Force’s flagship firepower demonstration exercise+ Location: Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan (near India–Pakistan border) + Indigenous Highlight (2026): Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) ‘Prachand’.