Current Affairs - Places

The Pertuzumab-Trastuzumab drug combination is made available for free to Her2 breast cancer patients in Goa, as part of the state's initiative to revolutionize cancer care and reduce cancer incidence rates.

Ola Mobility launched its e-bike taxi service in Delhi and Hyderabad, planning to deploy 10,000 electric scooters in both cities. The expansion follows a successful pilot in Bangalore, where Ola experienced a 40% market expansion with over 1.75 million rides in just three months.

Kenya recently announced the discovery of Coltan deposits within its borders, presenting a potential economic boost. Coltan is a valuable mineral used in electronics and electric car batteries, and its responsible extraction is crucial due to ethical concerns related to environmental destruction and labour rights abuses.

The previously reported Agasthyagama beddomii, the first species in the Agasthyagama genus, was found in the Sivagiri hills of Tamil Nadu. The recent discovery of Agasthyagama edge, a new diminutive lizard species, was made in the biodiverse forests of the Western Ghats at Kulamavu in Idukki.

Jammu and Kashmir stand out with the highest life expectancy after the age of 60, making it a leader in this demographic indicator between 2015-19.