Current Affairs - National

BSNL has launched the IFTV platform across India, offering over 550 live TV channels and premium OTT apps in collaboration with Skypro and PlayboxTV. This initiative aims to enhance digital entertainment accessibility for both urban and rural users. Skypro handles content delivery, while PlayboxTV curates high-quality entertainment. With a strong base of over 4 million FTTH users, BSNL now provides premium TV and OTT services at no extra cost, strengthening its position in the telecom and digital content sectors. This move aligns with BSNL’s goal of expanding its broadband and multimedia offerings nationwide.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced Dibrugarh as the state's second capital during the Republic Day celebrations. A new permanent assembly building will be constructed in Dibrugarh on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra River. This decision aims to decentralize governance and promote development in Upper Assam, ensuring better administrative reach and infrastructure growth in the region. By designating Dibrugarh as a second capital, Assam takes a significant step towards balanced regional development and improved governance accessibility.

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), a Maharatna central public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Power, is organizing GRIDCON 2025. This international exhibition and conference will take place at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, Delhi, from March 9 to March 11. The event will focus on key topics such as grid resilience, asset management, and digital transformation in power transmission. As a leading organization in India's power sector, Power Grid plays a crucial role in ensuring efficient electricity transmission across the country, making it the ideal host for such a significant industry event.

Pune, Maharashtra, has recently reported a sudden increase in cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a rare but serious neurological disorder. This condition occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nervous system, leading to muscle weakness, numbness, and, in severe cases, paralysis. The exact cause of GBS remains unknown, but it is often triggered by infections, vaccinations, or major surgeries. Given the rising cases, health authorities in Pune are actively investigating the situation and implementing necessary measures to manage and control its impact.

The ‘Utkarsh Odisha, Make-in-Odisha Conclave’ is a flagship Global Investment Summit hosted by the Odisha government. It aims to establish Odisha as a leading industrial hub and investment destination in India. The event will take place at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar, which is the capital of Odisha and a key centre for economic and industrial activities in the state. The conclave aligns with the Purvodaya vision, emphasizing the growth of eastern India as a major economic powerhouse.