Health Insurance Cover for 1 crore Gig Workers The Union Finance Minister has announced that gig workers would be eligible for healthcare facilities under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) scheme.
100% FDI in Insurance Sector Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the opening up of the insurance sector to 100% foreign direct investment (FDI), up from the previous limit of 74%, to boost the sector.
Rupee Breaches 87-level Against Dollar The Indian Rupee (INR) has witnessed a sharp depreciation, breaching the 87-mark against the US Dollar, reflecting broader global economic shifts and domestic financial concerns.
India’s Nuclear Energy Roadmap: Union Budget 2025-26 The government has set an ambitious target of achieving 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047, aligning with the objectives of Viksit Bharat to ensure energy security, sustainability, and reduced dependency on fossil fuels.
Amplifiers and Their Working The amplifier remains a transformative invention for being able to receive the human voice and boost it so thousands of people can hear it at once.
Retreating Himalayan Glaciers A recent study has revealed that the eastern Himalayas of Arunachal Pradesh have lost 110 glaciers over a span of 32 years (1988-2020) and highlights the rapid retreat of glaciers, which has significant implications for the region’s hydrology and climate.
News In Short 4-2-2025 Tribal families in Neelabandha celebrated their first electricity supply since Independence with the ‘Dhimsa’ dance.