Paytm Receives NPCI Nod to Onboard New UPI Users After RBI Restrictions: Paytm has received approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to onboard new UPI users, ending a nine-month embargo imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This decision is expected to increase Paytm’s UPI transaction volumes and boost its market […]
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Freo Secures IRDAI License to Expand Insurance Offerings
Freo Secures IRDAI License to Expand Insurance Offerings: Freo, the digital finance application, has received a corporate agent license from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), allowing it to offer a range of customized insurance products to its 25 million users. This initiative comes amid India’s low insurance penetration rate of approximately […]
Malaria Free : Egypt
Malaria Free : Egypt Egypt was officially declared ‘malaria-free’ by the World Health Organization (WHO). Malaria is an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are spread to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is a life-threatening disease primarily found in tropical countries. It is not contagious and cannot spread […]
Moonlight Programme
Moonlight Programme: The European Space Agency (ESA) at the International Astronautical Congress, launched its Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) programme. The programme will have a constellation of about five lunar satellites (one for high data rate communications and four for navigation) that will allow accurate autonomous landings, high-speed communication, and surface mobility. It […]
eShram-One Stop Solution
eShram-One Stop Solution: Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya is set to launch the eShram-One Stop Solution, a platform designed to streamline access to various social security and welfare schemes for unorganized workers in India. e-Shram launched on August 26, 2021, to provide a comprehensive database of unorganized workers and serve as a platform for accessing […]
Fortified Rice
Fortified Rice: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of fortified rice distribution under government schemes, including PMGKAY, from July 2024 to December 2028, aimed at combating micronutrient deficiencies in India. Fortification is the process of adding nutrients to food products that are not naturally present or are present in insufficient amounts.
Musaned Platform : Digital Platform Created By Saudi Arabia
Musaned Platform : Digital Platform Created By Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia launches new digital platform to ensure wage protection. It ensures a more secure working condition for foreign workers, including those from India. Musaned is a digital platform created by Saudi Arabia to ensure wage protection and improve working conditions for foreign domestic workers. It […]
Click-to-Cancel Rule
Click-to-Cancel Rule: The United States’ Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will soon implement a “click-to-cancel” rule, which will make it significantly easier for consumers to cancel their subscriptions and memberships. Companies must allow consumers to cancel subscriptions as easily as they signed up, using the same medium (e.g., online, phone). Businesses cannot force customers to talk […]
SARTHI System
SARTHI System: The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K) has introduced Solar Assisted Reefer Transportation with Hybrid Controls and Intelligence (SARTHI) system. It is an innovative solution to reduce post-harvest losses in perishable food transportation. It features dual compartments designed to store fruits and vegetables at different temperatures, addressing their unique […]
Brown dwarf
Brown dwarf: Scientists have puzzled over the object known as Gliese 229B, the first known brown dwarf discovered 30 years ago is actually twins orbiting each other. Brown dwarfs are sometimes called failed stars because they’re lighter than stars, but heavier than gas giant planets. These objects have a size between that of a giant […]
