The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently launched the myCGHS app for iOS devices.
Developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), it aims to improve access to Electronic Health Records and resources for CGHS beneficiaries.
The app offers services such as appointment booking, accessing lab reports, and checking medical reimbursement status.
Security features like 2-factor authentication ensure user data confidentiality. It’s designed to enhance information and accessibility for CGHS beneficiaries.
International Affairs
2. How many billion euros is NATO preparing to fund to support Ukraine in its war with Russia? – 100 billion Euros
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is changing its existing policy under a proposal and creating a 100 billion euro fund for five years to support Ukraine in its war with Russia.
This proposal has been made by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
This would put NATO, the military alliance of 32 Western nations, at the forefront of aiding Ukraine.
NATO is an intergovernmental military alliance of 32 member states (30 European and 2 North American).
3. The world’s oldest person, Juan Vicente Perez Mora has passed away at the age of 114 Juan Vicente Perez belonged to which country? – Venezuela
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das today announced the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision on key interest rates.
RBI has not made any change in the repo rate for the seventh consecutive time and it has been kept at 6.50 percent.
The Monetary Policy Committee of RBI has taken the decision on the policy rate with a majority of 5:1.
Science & Technology
5. World Health Organization launched Generative Artificial Intelligence Digital Health Promoter Prototype, what is the name of Al Digital Health Promoter? – SARAH
Ahead of World Health Day, the World Health Organization has announced the launch of generative artificial intelligence digital health promoter prototype SARAH.
SARAH AI
Will give information about health
It will provide information on various diseases in 8 languages.
Purpose – To empower individuals for their health and well-being.
6. The famous PRATUSH telescope is related to which country? – India
The World Bank Group has recently appointed former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Rakesh Mohan, as a member of the Economic Advisory Panel.
New Delhi-based think tank Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) has given this information.
Currently, Mohan is also a part-time member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council.
Awards & Honours
9. Who was honoured with the 15th CIDC Vishwakarma Award 2024? – SJVN Limited
The Forest Department and Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam imposed restrictions at Ahobilam shrine in Nallamala forest due to intense heat endangering wild animals.
Ahobilam, in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district, houses nine Narasimha shrines in a 5km radius.
Recently, the ‘Paruveta Utsavam’ became a state festival.
To protect wildlife, plastic use is banned.
Additionally, a temple for Prahaladavarada Varadhan exists due to security reasons and logistical challenges in daily worship.
12. Perungamanallur Massacre, recently seen in news, is associated with which state? – Tamil Nadu