Current Affairs - National

India's plan to construct its inaugural privately managed strategic petroleum reserve (SPR) by 2029-30 is a strategic move aimed at enhancing energy security and flexibility in oil trading, aligning with global models adopted by countries like Japan and South Korea.

The myCGHS iOS app was launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to provide CGHS beneficiaries with seamless healthcare management, including features like appointment scheduling and robust security measures.

Paradip Port Authority in Odisha surpassed Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla, handling 145.38 MMT of cargo, showcasing its dominance in coastal shipping and productivity excellence. This achievement reflects Paradip Port's cost efficiency, offering the lowest tariffs and maintaining frozen tariff rates for cargo handling for three years, contributing to its success as India's leading cargo-handling port.

The revised wage rate of Rs 374/day for unskilled workers in Haryana under MGNREGS signifies an increase, reflecting efforts to improve livelihoods in rural areas amidst the Model Code of Conduct and ongoing election activities.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is celebrating its 90th year on April 1st, 2024, marking its establishment in 1934 to maintain monetary stability and its evolving roles in financial regulation, foreign exchange management, and developmental functions under various Governors, including the current Governor, Shaktikanta Das.