11 Years of PM Mudra Yojana

India celebrates 11 years of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), which is one of the flagship programs, initiated on April 8, 2015, to empower small and micro entrepreneurs. The scheme, which was introduced by Narendra Modi, has greatly increased access to formal credit providing collateral-free loans that have allowed millions of people to start and expand their business.

Increased Air Pollution in India.

Air pollution is still a significant public health issue in India. According to a recent report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), air quality in big cities is deteriorating. The results emphasize the necessity of more powerful policy measures and permanent action to regulate the amount of pollution.

Introduction of Rural Healthcare Program.

During World Health Day, the Maharashtra government initiated a new rural healthcare campaign called “Majha Gaon, Arogyasampann Gaon” (My Village, Healthy Village). The program, whose cost is ₹65.25 crore, will focus on enhancing healthcare service provision in the rural communities and making quality healthcare services more accessible to the households.

Intel Leadership Change.

Intel has made Santhosh Viswanathan the vice-president and managing director of Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region. The decision is part of the strategic emphasis by Intel to enhance its leadership in one of the fastest expanding and most vibrant technology sectors worldwide.

One of a Kind Planetary Discovery.

Astronomers have discovered a strange planetary system, which is approximately 120 light-years away, which gives new information about the planetary systems evolution. Its unusual arrangement and the existence of two earth-like planets make the system stand out as scientists have to reconsider the well-known theories of planetary formation.