TITBITS:
1. The Department of Posts releases a beta version of
DIGIPIN (Digital Postal Index Number) for public comments and expert opinion.
It is an initiative to establish a standardized, geo-coded addressing system in
India, for ensuring simplified addressing solutions for citizen-centric
delivery of public and private services.
2. The Budget introduced the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya
Unnat Gram Abhiyan for improving the socio-economic conditions of tribal
communities.
3. The 2024 Union Budget, presented by the Finance
Minister, includes developing a taxonomy for climate finance to enhance the
availability of capital for climate adaptation and mitigation.
4. Researchers found tinzaparin significantly reduced
damage to human cells due to spitting cobra venom.
5.Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the
United Nations released a report, “The State of the World’s Forests,”
addressing global forest conditions.
6.The Henley Passport Index has published its 2024 rankings of the world's most powerful passports, with India placed at 82nd. Indian passport holders can now travel to 58 countries without a visa.