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The fourth National Sagarmala Apex Committee meeting, held on March 19th, 2023, marked a significant milestone in India's maritime infrastructure development. The meeting focused on accelerating port-led development and enhancing the country's maritime infrastructure, with the Sagarmala program witnessing substantial progress in various areas.

President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy discussed a possible ceasefire in a phone call, with Zelenskyy confirming Ukraine's readiness to implement a limited ceasefire on energy and civilian infrastructure. Meanwhile, Ukrainian and American teams are preparing to meet in Saudi Arabia to continue coordinating steps towards peace.

The Ministry of Ayush launched the Rashtriya Karmayogi Jan Seva Programme, aiming to transform the approach of Central Government employees towards public service by strengthening the spirit of service and upskilling individuals. The program emphasizes the importance of adopting the right approach to public service, leading to efficient duty performance, stress reduction, and timely service delivery.

Scientists have discovered that mutations in the stomach lining can lead to cancer, and they have also found evidence of a possible new cause of stomach cancer that needs further investigation. This research could help to improve prevention and treatment strategies for stomach cancer, which is the fifth most common cancer worldwide.

The Union Cabinet's approval for a new fertilizer plant in Assam will boost the rural economy by ensuring adequate fertilizer supply and enhance the region's export potential. This project, with an annual production capacity of 12.7 lakh metric tonnes of urea, will cater to the growing demand in the northeast and other states, creating employment opportunities and contributing to the vision of self-reliance in urea.