Page-14 of Current Affairs Today - Current Affairs - 2024

New Digital Markets Act (DMA) Law

March 26, 2024

The European Union (EU) announced the launch of investigations into Apple, Alphabet, and Meta, marking the first probe under the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) tech legislation. The investigations aim to determine whether these tech giants have violated the DMA, ..

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Bima Sugam Marketplace

March 26, 2024

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has approved eight principle-based regulations, including the highly anticipated Bima Sugam marketplace, in its recent board meeting. The regulatory changes cover various aspects of the insurance industry, such as rural and ..

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‘Station Shiv Shakti’: Chandrayaan-3’s Landing Site

March 26, 2024

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) approved the name ‘Station Shiv Shakti’ for the landing site of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander on the Moon. This decision follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement on August 26, 2023, where he declared that the landing ..

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Study Reveals Overestimation of Anaemia Prevalence in India

March 26, 2024

A multi-institutional study led by Dr. Anura Kurpad from St. John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, has found that previous surveys, such as the National Family Health Survey (NFHS), have overestimated the prevalence of anaemia in India. The study, which involved 4,613 ..

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Election Commission of India’s Initiatives for Accessible Voting

March 25, 2024

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched several initiatives to ensure accessible voting for all citizens, with a special focus on elderly voters and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). The ECI’s motto, “no voter is left behind,” underscores its commitment ..

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