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International News
India has joined the Centralised Laboratory Network (CLN
- The primary objective of the CLN is to test vaccines that can be utilized during pandemics and epidemic disease outbreaks.
- India has joined the CLN through the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV).
India and Nepal sign pacts on energy, transport; India to import 10,000 MW of electricity from Nepal
- India has set a target of importing 10,000 MW of electricity from Nepal in the coming years under a long-term Power Trade Agreement.
- The two countries have also agreed to fast-track projects related to the Ramayana circuit and cooperate in setting up a fertilizer plant in Nepal.
National News
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced that Ahmednagar city would be renamed ‘Ahilyanagar’
- The announcement was made on the occasion of the 298th birth anniversary of the 18th century ruler of Malwa’s Holkar dynasty.
- Ahilyabai Holkar was a remarkable woman who is remembered for her contributions to women’s empowerment, education, social welfare, and temple construction.
JSW Steel becomes 1st Manufacturer to get CII’s GreenPro Ecolabel
- JSW Steel is the first manufacturer to achieve this certification for its ‘Automotive Steel’ products.
- ·This shows JSW Steel’s commitment to producing high-quality, sustainable steel solutions for the automotive industry.
Banking
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Launches India’s 1st Insurance Plan for Diabetics
- The plan is called Bajaj Allianz Life Diabetic Term Plan Sub 8 HbA1c and it covers individuals whose HbA1c levels are up to 8%.
- The plan also offers a 10% reduction on renewal premiums for those who demonstrate improvement in their HbA1c levels.
Myntra, Kotak Mahindra Bank launches Digital Fashion Co-Branded Credit Card
- The card can be availed through a hassle-free digital journey within minutes, across Myntra as well as Kotak mobile applications.
- Existing Myntra customers will be able to apply for the card through a completely digital journey on the Myntra app itself. The card will be available on MasterCard and RuPay networks.