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IRDAI Launches Bima-ASBA

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has launched a new payment mechanism called Bima-ASBA. This initiative aims to simplify premium payments for life and health...

February 21, 2025

India Launches Campaign for Non-Communicable Disease Screening

India has launched a comprehensive campaign to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The initiative targets individuals aged 30 and above. It aims to screen for conditions such as diabetes,...

February 21, 2025

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 21, 2025

31. The Mising tribe is primarily found in which Indian states? [A] Assam and Arunachal Pradesh[B] Manipur and Tripura[C] Jharkhand and Bihar[D] Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Show Answer...

February 21, 2025

Majorana 1 Quantum Chip

Microsoft has recently introduced Majorana 1, a quantum chip that promises enhanced reliability and scalability of qubits. This development marks advancement in quantum computing technology. Microsoft aims to...

February 20, 2025

Torres Ponzi Scam and MPID Act

Investors affected by the Torres Ponzi scam are expected to receive approximately Rs 40 crore over the next six months. The Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has...

February 20, 2025

India Mandates Energy Storage for Future Solar Projects

In a landmark decision, the Government of India has mandated energy storage systems for all future solar project tenders. This initiative aims to enhance renewable energy adoption and...

February 20, 2025

Double Pneumonia

Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Roman Catholic Church, is currently hospitalised due to double pneumonia. This condition arose from a complex respiratory infection exacerbated by his...

February 20, 2025

nPROUD Initiative

Recently, Kerala initiated the nPROUD (New Programme for Removal of Unused Drugs) to address the environmental and health hazards posed by expired and unused medicines. This pioneering government-led...

February 20, 2025

Death Penalty in India

The Indian judiciary’s application of the death penalty has come under scrutiny following two recent murder cases with contrasting outcomes. On January 22, 2025, a civic volunteer received...

February 20, 2025

Biannual Transparency Report on Emissions

India is finalising its inaugural Biannual Transparency Report (BTR) as part of its obligations under the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change. This report will detail India’s greenhouse...

February 20, 2025

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