Ayushman Bharat Diwas 2024

• Ayushman Bharat Diwas is observed every year on 30^th April.
• It is to promote awareness about the Ayushman Bharat Yojana and its objectives.
• The government initiated this day to emphasize the scheme’s aim of enhancing access to cost-effective and high-quality healthcare services, particularly for disadvantaged populations.

Mines Ministry Inks MoU with Shakti Sustainable Energy

• The 'Critical Minerals Summit, enhancing Beneficiation and Processing Capabilities kicked off at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi.
• This summit, strategically crafted to promote synergy and advancement in critical minerals beneficiation and processing, was officially launched with the support of the Ministry of Mines.
• The event included exhibition pavilions spotlighting a wide range of minerals from terrestrial and marine sources, offering attendees a holistic perspective on the critical mineral domain.

NHPC Partners with Ocean Sun for Floating Solar Technology Demonstration

• NHPC Limited, India's leading organization in hydropower development, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s Ocean Sun, a Norwegian firm specializing in floating solar technology.
• The MoU outlines a collaborative effort between NHPC and Ocean Sun to demonstrate the latter's innovative floating solar energy solution, utilizing photovoltaic panels mounted on hydro-elastic membranes.
• This agreement reflects NHPC's ongoing commitment to sustainable development and expanding its renewable energy portfolio.
• NHPC is actively involved in hydro power projects and various other renewable energy initiatives including solar, wind, and green hydrogen projects.

MAHE Confers Honorary Doctorate on K.V. Kamath

• K.V. Kamath, Chairman of National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development and Chairman of Jio Financial Services Ltd., was conferred with an honorary doctorate by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) during a special convocation held on 29^th April 2024.
• The event marked Kamath’s outstanding leadership in banking, finance, and sustainable development, acknowledging his noteworthy contributions to India’s financial sector and his global influence.