#  ENVIRONMENT & BIODIVERSITY

1. Fires are a crucial component of some forest systems, says group of scientists  Pg – 06
2. 3 states vow to curb red sanders racket  Pg – 06

#  ECONOMY

1. Manufacturing PMI at a 14-month high of 54.3 in Feb.  Pg – 13
2. Eversource, NIIF, CDC to invest $330million in Ayana Renewable  Pg – 14

#  ARTICLES OF THE DAY

1. Ensure a  minimum income for all (Economy)  Pg – 08
2. Changing the stripes of conservation (Environment and Ecology)  Pg – 09