Page-12 of Current Affairs - February, 2025

IRDAI Launches Bima-ASBA

February 21, 2025

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 insurance policies. Starting from March 1, 2025, policyholders can use the Unified ..

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India Launches Campaign for Non-Communicable Disease Screening

February 21, 2025

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, hypertension, and specific cancers. This effort is part of the National Programme ..

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Majorana 1 Quantum Chip

February 20, 2025

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 create a fully functional quantum computer by 2027-2029. The Majorana 1 chip ..

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Torres Ponzi Scam and MPID Act

February 20, 2025

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 initiated the auctioning of properties seized from the accused under the Maharashtra ..

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India Mandates Energy Storage for Future Solar Projects

February 20, 2025

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 address solar power’s intermittency challenges. The Central Electricity Authority issued an advisory ..

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Double Pneumonia

February 20, 2025

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 pre-existing lung issues. The pope’s case is particularly concerning due to his ..

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nPROUD Initiative

February 20, 2025

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 initiative aims to create a systematic approach to collect and dispose of ..

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Death Penalty in India

February 20, 2025

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 life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a medical student, while ..

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