World Asthma Day 2024

• World Asthma Day is annually observed on 7^th May.
• The day raises awareness about asthma, a long-term lung disease that affects millions of people around the world.
• The theme for the day 2024 is Asthma Education Empowers.

World Athletics Day 2024

• World Athletics Day is annually observed on 7^th May.
• It was first celebrated in the year 1996 and promotes sports and exercise to lead to good health.
• The theme for the day 2024 is World Mile Challenge.

Mindgrove Technologies Launched First Indigenously Designed Microcontroller Chip

• IIT-M start-up Mindgrove Technologies launches the first indigenously designed microcontroller chip.
• The chip aims to empower local businesses with Indian SoC, fostering innovation and production scalability within the country.

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Names Sanjeev Nautiyal as MD & CEO

• Ujjivan Small Finance Bank appointed Sanjeev Nautiyal as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO).
• He is a Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers. He has held significant positions in the State Bank of India (SBI).
• Currently, he is serving as an independent director of Life Insurance Corporation.