11th April, 2024

1. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has constructed 12,349 km of national highways in 2023-24, the second highest in its history.
2. The Union Health Ministry and the Quality Council of India (QCI) announced a collaboration to improve healthcare services for beneficiaries of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).
3. The European Union (EU) and the Indian government launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) for startups in Electric Vehicles (EVs) Battery Recycling.
4. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has asked the commerce ministry to examine the model text of the bilateral investment treaty (BIT) and suggest modifications to further improve the ease of doing business.
5. In 2023-24, approximately Rs. 6,800 crore worth of incentives were disbursed among eligible beneficiaries of production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes, falling short of the government’s estimate of around 11,000 crore.
6. The Ministry of Heavy Industries has approved 11 electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, including Ather Energy, Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, Ola Electric, and Mahindra, for incentives under the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024.
7. The Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST) has been designated as the Nodal Centre for the ‘Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START)‘ programme by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
8. Israel for the first time deployed its ship-mounted defense system, called the C-Dome, against a “suspicious” target that entered the country’s airspace near the southern city of Eilat.
9. The Swiss government has taken a significant step toward fostering peace in Ukraine by announcing its intention to host a high-level peace conference.
10. The National Pension System (NPS) assets under management (AUM) grew by 30.5% YoY, reaching ₹11.73 lakh crore (₹8.98 lakh Crore) in 2023-24.
11. Bank of Baroda has raised its marginal cost of fund based lending rate (MCLR) by 5 basis points (bps) across three tenures.
12. Computer Age Management Services (CAMS) has notified that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted authorization for the company to function as an online payment aggregator.
13. Utkarsh Small Finance Bank has settled a matter with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) by paying Rs. 1.24 crore in a matter related to alleged violations of listing regulations.
14. The World Health Organization (WHO) released the ‘Global Hepatitis Report 2024’ during the World Hepatitis Summit (WHS) 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal (April 9-11, 2024).
15. IIT Dehi has recently published the “Geospatial Modeling and Mapping of Soil Erosion in India”.
16. The Annual Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) Atlas of India, released by the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), serves as a compass guiding our understanding of land resources and facilitating sustainable development practices.
17. In a moment infused with the spirit of “atmanirbhar bharat” (self-reliant India), Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam commenced the construction of the first of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy.
18. Tata Advanced Systems (TASL), Tata Sons’ wholly owned subsidiary, has launched India’s first private sector-built sub-metre resolution earth observation satellite, TSAT-1A, in collaboration with Satellogic.
19. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) awarded the Sagar Samman Awards on the 61st National Maritime Day (April 5, 2024).
20. INS Sharda, an Indian Navy vessel, received the “On the Spot Unit Citation” for its successful execution of anti-piracy operations.
21. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) celebrated its 59th Valour Day by offering their tributes to the martyrs of the 1965 war at the iconic Sardar Post
22. On April 10, the world comes together to celebrate World Homoeopathy Day, a day dedicated to honoring the birth anniversary of Dr Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of Homeopathy.
23. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), India’s apex and oldest business chamber, celebrated its 97th Foundation Day on 7 April.
24. Tech Mahindra has announced a partnership with Microsoft to develop a user-friendly unified workbench on Microsoft Fabric, an analytics platform designed for businesses and data professionals.
25. Infosys, a prominent Indian IT company, is expanding its partnership with Intel to assist global firms in accelerating their artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.
26. Mr. Jagjit Pavadia of India was re-elected to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) for a third term (2025-2030).
27. Simon Harris has become Ireland’s youngest-ever prime minister at the age of 37.
28. Wipro has named Malay Joshi as the chief executive officer (CEO) of its ‘Americas 1’ strategic market unit (SMU), effective immediately.
29. Nobel Prize-winning Physicist Peter Higgs passed away
30. MaxPetZ, a veterinary hospital chain, has revealed plans to introduce 3D printing technology for planning various types of reconstructive surgeries and creating customized prosthetics in the veterinary sector.
31. Governments, business leaders, and development banks have two years to take action to avert far worse climate change, the UN’s climate chief in a speech that warned global warming is slipping down politicians’ agendas.

National News

1. MoRTH builds 12,349 km of highways in FY24, 2nd highest so far
   • What: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has constructed 12,349 km of national highways in 2023-24, the second highest in its history.
     • Previously, the Ministry had constructed a record 13,327 Km of national highways in 2020-21.
     • The ministry also awarded 8,581 national highway projects in 2023-24.
       Source: PTI

2. Union Health Ministry, QCI joins hands to improve CGHS healthcare services
   • What: The Union Health Ministry and the Quality Council of India (QCI) announced a collaboration to improve healthcare services for beneficiaries of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).
   • Tell me more:
     • This is a five-year initiative aimed at making CGHS a model for efficient healthcare delivery in India.
     • The focus will be on ensuring CGHS facilities meet accreditation standards set by NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) and NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories).
       Source: The New Indian Express

   
   
   
   
3. EU-India to promote start-up collaboration on Recycling of E-Vehicles Batteries
   • What: The European Union (EU) and the Indian government launched an Expression of Interest (EOI) for startups in Electric Vehicles (EVs) Battery Recycling.
   • Why: To promote cooperation between European and Indian SME startups in clean and green technologies.
   • Tell me more:
     • Scheduled for June 2025, funded by EU, supported by Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to Government of India.
     • A platform for 12 startups (6 each from Europe and India) to pitch ideas.
     • Six finalists (3 from the EU, and 3 from India) were awarded visits to explore market opportunities in India and the EU respectively.
     • Startups and SMEs in India and Europe are invited to submit EOI by April 30, 2024.
       Source: PIB

4. PMO asks commerce min to examine model text of bilateral investment treaty
   • What: The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has asked the commerce ministry to examine the model text of the bilateral investment treaty (BIT) and suggest modifications to further improve the ease of doing business.
     • A Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) is an agreement between two countries that spells out the rules for foreign direct investment (FDI) between them.
     • These investment treaties help in protecting and promoting investments in each other’s countries.
   • Tell me more:
     • Exercise assumes significance as only 7 nations have accepted the existing model text, and most of the developed nations have expressed reservations on the text with regard to provisions like resolution of disputes.
     • Although BIT is the subject matter of the finance ministry, the commerce ministry will try to elicit the views of the third party and suggest ways for consideration to higher authorities.
       Source: Business Standard

5. PLI incentives for FY24 remain at Rs 6,800 crore, far from govt estimates
   • What: In 2023-24, approximately Rs. 6,800 crore worth of incentives were disbursed among eligible beneficiaries of production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes, falling short of the government’s estimate of around 11,000 crore.
   • Why: Various factors contributed to the lower disbursement, including firms’ inability to claim incentives due to unfulfilled obligations, insufficient applications, and a limited number of applicants in some PLI schemes. In some cases, the gestation period ended in FY24, and incentives can only be claimed from FY25 onwards.
   • Tell me more:
     • As of February-end, cumulative investments of about 1.13 trillion have been reported, with production/sales totaling approximately 9.5 trillion, 800,000 jobs created, and exports reaching around 3.45 trillion, marking significant achievements.
       Source: Business Standard
6. Govt approves 11 EV manufacturers for receiving incentives under EMPS
   • What: The Ministry of Heavy Industries has approved 11 electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, including Ather Energy, Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, Ola Electric, and Mahindra, for incentives under the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024.
   • Why: The scheme aims to sustain EV sales growth and has replaced the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles – II (FAME-II) scheme. It commenced on April 1 with an allocation of approximately 500 crore, continuing until July 31.
   • Tell me more:
     • Other approved EV manufacturers include TVS Motor, Quantum Energy, Hop Electric, Kinetic Green, BGauss Auto, and TI Clean Mobility.
     • To manage increasing demand and ease the burden on EV manufacturers, the government has reduced the maximum subsidy cap. The cap for electric two-wheelers (e2W) is now approximately 10,000 per vehicle, down from approximately 22,500, while for e3W, it is approximately 50,000, reduced from approximately 111,505. Both categories will receive incentives of approximately 5,000 per kilowatt-hour (kWh).
       Source: Business Standard

State News

1. GUJCOST designated as Nodal Centre for ISRO’s START programme
   • What: The Gujarat Council on Science and Technology (GUJCOST) has been designated as the Nodal Centre for the ‘Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START)‘ programme by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
     • The START programme, a brainchild of ISRO, offers an introductory-level online training platform.
   • Tell me more:
     • Under the START programme, GUJCOST will host live classes, serving as the central hub for knowledge dissemination. Additionally, four Regional Science Centres located in Rajkot, Patan, Bhavnagar, and Bhuj will play a pivotal role in coordinating and facilitating the programme, thereby amplifying its reach across the region.
       Source: The Hindu Business Line

International News

1. Israel deployed C-Dome defense system for the first time
   • What: Israel for the first time deployed its ship-mounted defense system, called the C-Dome, against a “suspicious” target that entered the country’s airspace near the southern city of Eilat.
     • The C-Dome is a naval version of the Iron Dome air defense system used to shield against rocket and missile attacks.
       Source: Time

2. Switzerland govt to hold Ukraine peace conference in June
   • What: The Swiss government has taken a significant step toward fostering peace in Ukraine by announcing its intention to host a high-level peace conference.
   • Why: This initiative comes after a request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy nearly three months ago.
   • Tell me more:
     • The conference is scheduled to take place in June 2024 at the Bürgenstock resort in the canton of Nidwalden.
     • India has also been invited as a key participant in this meeting.
       Source: Swarajya

Banking and Economy

1. NPS assets under management record 30.5% YoY growth in 2023-24
   • What: The National Pension System (NPS) assets under management (AUM) grew by 30.5% YoY, reaching ₹11.73 lakh crore (₹8.98 lakh Crore) in 2023-24.
   • Why: According to the latest data from the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), this growth is largely due to increased participation from the non-government sector,
     • Around 9.47 lakh new subscribers onboarded NPS from the non-government sector. Of these 9.47 lakh new subscribers, 8.10 lakh were from the ‘all citizen model ‘ and 1.37 lakh were Corporate employees.

   • Tell me more:
     • The latest 30.5 per cent jump is also higher than the 27 per cent year-on-year increase seen in NPS assets last fiscal.
     • The overall growth of NPS assets this fiscal has been driven by buoyant equity markets and a widening NPS subscriber base as more working-age Indians take up retirement planning seriously.
     • The non-government sector—corporates and retail—saw a 41.67 per cent year-on-year growth in NPS assets to ₹ 2.27 lakh Crore as of March 31.
     • On the other hand, government employees’ assets have recorded 28 per cent year-on-year growth at ₹ 9.05 lakh crore as of March 31. The number of new government employees onboarded NPS in fiscal 2023-24 stood at 7.10 lakh.
     • The pace of asset growth has been higher for the non-government sector than for government employees due to the higher allocation towards equity amongst the former category of subscribers.
     • Equity assets constitute around 18 per cent of the overall AUM, while for the Retail and Corporate Segment, it is relatively higher at around 40-45 per cent.
     • Last fiscal year, PFRDA had added a million new subscribers.
       Source: The Hindu Business Line

2. Bank of Baroda hikes lending rates by 5 basis points across three tenures
   • What: Bank of Baroda has raised its marginal cost of fund based lending rate (MCLR) by 5 basis points (bps) across three tenures.
     • MCLR stands for Marginal Cost of Funds Lending Rate. It’s the minimum interest rate that a bank in India can offer on a loan
   • The one-year MCLR now stands at 8.85%, while the six-month and three-month MCLR have been increased to 8.65% and 8.45%, respectively.
   • It’s noted that most non-retail loans are linked to the one-year MCLR.
     Source: Business Standard
   
   
3. CAMS gets RBI nod to operate as payment aggregator
   • What: Computer Age Management Services (CAMS) has notified that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted authorization for the company to function as an online payment aggregator.
   • The authorization follows an in-principle approval received by CAMS from the RBI in February 2023.
     Source: Business Standard

4. Utkarsh SFB pays Rs. 1.24 cr to settle matter with SEBI
   • What: Utkarsh Small Finance Bank has settled a matter with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) by paying Rs. 1.24 crore in a matter related to alleged violations of listing regulations.
   • SEBI has disposed of the show-cause notice against the bank under the settlement regulations after the recommendation by the High-Powered Advisory Committee (HPAC) of SEBI.
   • The Bank had filed for settlement in November 2023 while the HPAC recommended settlement amount in February 2024.
     Source: Business Standard

Reports and Indices

1. WHO Global Hepatitis Report 2024
   • What: The World Health Organization (WHO) released the ‘Global Hepatitis Report 2024’ during the World Hepatitis Summit (WHS) 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal (April 9-11, 2024).
   • The report was prepared by the WHO Department of Global HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Programmes (HHS) jointly with the Department of Health Product Policy and Standards (HPS), Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals and Department of Regulation and Prequalification.
   • Tell me more:
     • Theme of World Hepatitis Summit: ‘Integrate, Accelerate, Eliminate’.
     • This is the first comprehensive WHO report on viral hepatitis epidemiology, service coverage, and product access.
     • The report highlights viral hepatitis as the second leading infectious cause of death (1.3 million deaths annually) globally after Tuberculosis (TB).
     • Ten countries, including India, shoulder nearly two-thirds of the global burden of hepatitis B and C, which globally claimed 3,500 lives a day.
     • 10 Countries viz. Bangladesh, China, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, the Russian Federation, and Vietnam collectively account for nearly two-thirds of the global burden of hepatitis B and C.
       • For hepatitis B, three countries – China, India, and Indonesia – represent 50% of the global burden in 2022
       • For hepatitis C, six countries – China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, the Russian Federation, and the United States (US)- represent 50% of the global burden
     • The report highlights the Countries are failing to procure affordable generic viral hepatitis medicines at lower prices, despite their availability.
     • WHO believes the goal to eliminate hepatitis by 2030 is still achievable with swift action.
     • Calls for universal access to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in ten countries by 2025.
     • Urges intensified efforts in the African region to align global response with goals.
       Source: The Hindu Business Line
2. ‘Geospatial Modeling and Mapping of Soil Erosion in India’ study published by IIT-Delhi
   • What: IIT Dehi has recently published the “Geospatial Modeling and Mapping of Soil Erosion in India”.
   • Why: The study provides comprehensive national-scale assessment of soil erosion and sediment yield mapping over India, and to enable the planning and implementation of soil conservation strategies.
   • Tell me more:
     • Losses: Yearly potential soil loss for India is calculated at 21 tonnes/ha/yr.
       • 78 million hectares of agricultural land in India experience an average productivity loss of 8%.
       • Vulnerability hotspots: Brahmaputra basin has the maximum potential soil erosion, followed by the Mahanadi and the Ganga basins.
         Source: Down To Earth

3. Annual Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) Atlas of India published by NRSC
   • What: The Annual Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) Atlas of India, released by the National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), serves as a compass guiding our understanding of land resources and facilitating sustainable development practices.
   • Since 2005, the NRSC has undertaken an annual assessment of land utilization patterns for the entire country under the Natural Resources Census (NRC) Programme of ISRO
   • Tell me more:
     • Agriculture: Over the past 17 years, Kharif and Rabi cropland has expanded by 46.06% and 35.23% respectively, as fallow land diminished by 45.19%.
       • Double/ triple/ annual cropping areas have also increased by 82.22%. (Double/ triple crop land are areas where crops are sown and harvested twice/thrice in one crop year. Annual crop are perennial and grow throughout year such as sugarcane).
       • Since 2005, shifting cultivation increased until 2016-17, after which it witnessed a decline.
         Source: NRSC

Defence News

1. Construction of Indian Navy’s fleet support ships begin at HSL, Vizag
   • What: In a moment infused with the spirit of “atmanirbhar bharat” (self-reliant India), Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam commenced the construction of the first of five Fleet Support Ships (FSS) for the Indian Navy.
   • These remarkable vessels, will be the first of their kind to be built in India by an Indian shipyard. The project is anticipated to generate employment opportunities, totaling nearly 168.8 lakh man-days over an eight-year period.
   • Tell me more
     • Cost: HSL will construct the five FSS at an overall cost of approximately Rs 19,000 crore.
     • Approval: The Cabinet Committee on Security approved this acquisition in 2023.
     • Delivery Timeline: The contract stipulates that the ships must be delivered to the Indian Navy, commencing in mid-2027.
       Source: Business Standard

Science and Tech

1. Tata deploys its TSAT-1A satellite in space on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket
   • What: Tata Advanced Systems (TASL), Tata Sons’ wholly owned subsidiary, has launched India’s first private sector-built sub-metre resolution earth observation satellite, TSAT-1A, in collaboration with Satellogic.
     • A sub-meter satellite is a type of Earth observation satellite that can capture images with a resolution of less than one meter.

   • Why: TSAT-1A will provide high-resolution satellite images with low-latency delivery. The Indian armed forces are expected to be one of its major users.
   • Tell me more:
     • This is the first sub-metre high-resolution earth observation satellite by the private sector in India.
     • The satellite was launched via SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
     • The launch was a part of the ‘Bandwagon-1’ Mission, SpaceX’s first rideshare mission to low-earth orbit (LEO).
       Source: The Hindu Business Line

Awards

1. Sagar Samman Awards – 2024
   • What: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) awarded the Sagar Samman Awards on the 61st National Maritime Day (April 5, 2024).
   • Why: The awards are given for exemplary contributions in the maritime sector.
   • Tell me more:
     • The ceremony was organized by the National Maritime Day Celebrations (NMDC) Central Committee.
     • The theme of National Maritime Day 2024: “Sustainable Shipping: Opportunities and Challenges”.
   • Winners of Sagar Samman Awards
   • Recognition of Outstanding Indian Employers of Seafarers: The Shipping Corporation of India
     Source: PIB

   
   
2. INS Sharda received the “On the Spot Unit Citation” for the execution of anti-piracy operations.
   • What: INS Sharda, an Indian Navy vessel, received the “On the Spot Unit Citation” for its successful execution of anti-piracy operations.
   • Tell me more:
     • Awarded by: Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS)
     • Reason for Recognition: The ship was involved in the safe release of all 19 crew members (11 Iranian & 08 Pakistani) of Iranian fishing vessel Omari which was held hostage by pirates off the East coast of Somalia.
       Source: PIB

Important Days

1. April 9: CRPF Valour Day
   • What: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) celebrated its 59th Valour Day by offering their tributes to the martyrs of the 1965 war at the iconic Sardar Post.
     • CRPF commemorated its victory over a Pakistani Brigade in 1965, which is said to be one of the bravest battles fought by the Indian soldiers.
       Source: Free Press Journal

2. April 10: World Homeopathy Day
   • What: On April 10, the world comes together to celebrate World Homoeopathy Day, a day dedicated to honoring the birth anniversary of Dr Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of Homeopathy.
   • The theme for World Homeopathy Day 2024 is “Homeoparivar: One Health, One Family.
     Source: India Today

3. April 7: FICCI Celebrates 97th Foundation Day
   • What: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), India’s apex and oldest business chamber, celebrated its 97th Foundation Day on 7 April.
     Source: FICCI

   
   

Memorandum of Understanding

1. Tech Mahindra, and Microsoft collaborate to launch unified workbench
   • What: Tech Mahindra has announced a partnership with Microsoft to develop a user-friendly unified workbench on Microsoft Fabric, an analytics platform designed for businesses and data professionals.
   • The workbench aims to facilitate organizations in speeding up the adoption of Microsoft Fabric by providing a simple-to-use interface for creating complex data workflows.
   • This collaboration is intended to enhance efficiency and usability for businesses utilizing Microsoft Fabric for their analytics needs.
     Source: Tech Mahindra

2. Infosys, Intel join hands to accelerate enterprise growth with Gen AI
   • What: Infosys, a prominent Indian IT company, is expanding its partnership with Intel to assist global firms in accelerating their artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.
   • The collaboration will focus on providing advanced AI solutions to help businesses achieve cost-effectiveness, performance improvement, and responsibility by design.
     Source: Business Standard

Appointments

1. India’s Jagjit Pavadia re-elected for a third term to the International Narcotics Control Board
   • What: Mr. Jagjit Pavadia of India was re-elected to the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) for a third term (2025-2030).
   • Tell me more:
     • Previously served on INCB for two terms: 2015-2020 and 2020-2025. Also served as President from 2021-2022.
     • INCB monitors UN drug control conventions.

   • India was also elected to other key UN bodies:
     • Commission on the Status of Women (2025-2029).
     • Executive Board of the United Nations Children’s Fund for the term 2025-2027
     • Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme
     • United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services for 2025-2027.
     • Executive Board of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women for the 2025-2027
     • Executive Board of the World Food Programme for the 2025-2027 term.
       Source: The Hindu

   
   

2. Simon Harris Becomes Ireland’s Youngest-Ever Prime Minister
   • What: Simon Harris has become Ireland’s youngest-ever prime minister at the age of 37.
   • He was officially appointed as Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) by members of the Dail (Irish parliament).
     • He replaced Leo Varadkar.
     • Mr. Harris is now the head of the center-right party called Fine Gael, which is in coalition with Fianna Fail and the Green Party.
       Source: NDTV

3. Wipro appoints Malay Joshi as CEO for ‘Americas 1’ SMU
   • What: Wipro has named Malay Joshi as the chief executive officer (CEO) of its ‘Americas 1’ strategic market unit (SMU), effective immediately.
   • Joshi takes over from Srini Pallia, who was recently appointed as Wipro’s CEO and MD on April 6, following Thierry Delaporte’s resignation.
     Source: Wipro

Miscellaneous

1. Nobel Prize-winning Physicist Peter Higgs passed away
   • What: Nobel Prize awardee, Peter Higgs, passed away.
   • In 2013, he was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics with François Englert.
     • The award was “for the theoretical discovery of a mechanism that contributes to our understanding of the origin of the mass of subatomic particles”.
       Source: Indian Express
2. MaxPetZ to use 3D printing for reconstructive surgeries in veterinary field
   • What: MaxPetZ, a veterinary hospital chain, has revealed plans to introduce 3D printing technology for planning various types of reconstructive surgeries and creating customized prosthetics in the veterinary sector.
   • MaxPetZ, the hospital chain will implement 3D printing technology across all its centers, covering a range of medical disciplines such as gastrointestinal, cardiology, orthopedics, neurosurgeries, and cancer treatment.
     Source: Business Standard
3. 2 years to save the planet, says UN climate chief
   • What: Governments, business leaders, and development banks have two years to take action to avert far worse climate change, the UN’s climate chief in a speech that warned global warming is slipping down politicians’ agendas.
     Source: AP News

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