Daily Current Affairs

Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav launched the Ayush Suraksha Portal, a centralized digital platform to monitor misleading advertisements and adverse drug reactions (ADRs) related to traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homeopathy.

The portal strengthens consumer safety by enabling real-time reporting, transparency in regulatory action, and coordination among bodies like CDSCO, CCPA, NCISM, NCH and State Licensing Authorities. The initiative aligns with India’s pharmacovigilance framework and Supreme Court directions for stricter oversight.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved Miniratna Category-I status for three Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs):

• Munitions India Ltd (MIL)
• Armoured Vehicles Nigam Ltd (AVNL)
• India Optel Ltd (IOL)

These DPSUs, carved out of the Ordnance Factory Board in 2021, have shown sharp revenue growth and export expansion. The upgraded status allows higher financial autonomy, joint ventures and faster decision-making, supporting India’s push for self-reliant defence manufacturing.

The Odisha government introduced ANKUR (Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanisation and Reforms) to promote smart, resilient and citizen-centric urban growth.

Built on pillars of capacity building, research, implementation support and innovation, ANKUR aims to prepare Odisha’s cities for rapid urbanisation and aligns with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

On World Emergency Day, AIIMS Bhopal launched the Code Emergency App under Madhya Pradesh’s “One State, One Health, One Emergency” framework.

The bilingual app offers:

• Offline CPR guidance
• Emergency protocols for different age groups
• Step-by-step medical response instructions

The app enhances public preparedness during critical situations.

Gujarat rolled out the Karmayogi Swasthya Suraksha Yojana, providing ₹10 lakh cashless medical coverage per family for:

• State government employees
• Pensioners
• AIS (All India Services) officers

The scheme operates through PMJAY “G” category cards and strengthens healthcare security for government personnel.

Hero FinCorp secured SEBI approval for its ₹3,668 crore IPO, comprising a fresh issue and an offer-for-sale (OFS) by existing investors.

The move marks a significant step in the company’s capital expansion plans.

India’s economic growth moderated to 6.5% in FY25, the slowest since the post-Covid rebound, though Q4 growth surprised positively at 7.4%.

Despite global uncertainties, India remains the fastest-growing major economy, supported by:

• Infrastructure spending
• Easing inflation
• Favorable monsoon outlook

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards on 15 nursing professionals for exceptional service in healthcare and community welfare.

India and Mongolia commenced the 17th edition of Exercise Nomadic Elephant in Ulaanbaatar to enhance interoperability for UN peacekeeping operations in challenging terrains.