• Objective: To provide quality generic medicines to the general public at affordable rates
• Launched: 2008, as "Jan Aushadhi Yojana"
• Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Yojana (PMJAY) Launched: 2015
• PMBJP Launched: 2016
• Implementation Area: All States and Union Territories

• Nodal Ministry: Bureau of Indian Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers)
• Currently, more than 15,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened across the country
• Target: To open 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country by March 31, 2027
• Jan Aushadhi Day: March 7

• Objective: To promote the dairy industry in India, increase milk production and increase the income of farmers

• Established: 16 July 1965
• Headquarters: Anand, Gujarat
• Founder: Dr. Verghese Kurien (Father of White Revolution)

• Location: Somnath, Gir-Somnath district, Gujarat
• Main deity: Lord Shiva
• Significance: First of the 12 Jyotirlingas
• The temple is also mentioned in the Rigveda and the Mahabharata
• 1026: Turk ruler Mahmud Ghaznavi attacked the Somnath temple during the reign of Bhima I. He looted the temple and destroyed the Jyotirlinga
• 1169: Solanki king Kumarpala (1143-1172) rebuilt the temple

• 1299: Ulug Khan, general of Alauddin Khilji, looted and destroyed the temple
• 1308: Chudasama king Mahipala I rebuilt it
• 1331-1351: His son Khengara reinstalled the lingam
• Reconstruction: 1951, with the efforts of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
• The present temple is built in Chalukya style
• There is a "Samudrik Rekha" (Geographical Line) which shows that there is no landmass south of Somnath.

• The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to establish digital libraries at the Gram Panchayat level to provide modern educational resources to children in rural areas.

Key Facts:

• Phase 1: Digital libraries will be set up in 22,700 Gram Panchayats across the state.
• Benefits: Children will have access to books, quizzes, videos, audio lectures, and other digital learning resources, making the learning process more effective.
• Management: The libraries will be operated and managed by the Gram Pradhan and the Secretary.
• Financial Provision: A budget of ₹4 lakh per digital library has been allocated:

₹2 lakh for digital equipment (computers, printers, internet facilities, etc.).

₹2 lakh for the purchase of digital and hardcopy books.

• In 2023, the ICO fined TikTok £12.7 million for using the data of children under 13 without parental consent.
• The ICO's Children's Code, implemented in 2021, provides strict guidelines to protect children's personal information online.

• Three types of cards: CUB CSK RuPay Platinum, CUB CSK Master Platinum, and CUB CSK MasterWorld

City Union Bank (CUB):

• Holt became the first American to win the Bengaluru Open in nine editions.
• Anirudh Chandrasekhar (India) and Ray Ho (Taipei) won the doubles title.
• They defeated Blake Beldon and Matthew Romeos (Australia) 6-2, 6-4.
• This is their sixth ATP Challenger title and India's seventh doubles win in nine editions.

• Under-19 Boys: Ankur Bhattacharjee defeated Abhinandan Prathivadhi 3-0 (11/5, 18/16, 11/5) in the final
• Under-19 Girls: Cinderella Das won 3-2 against Ananya Chande
• Under-15 Boys: Sahil Rawat defeated Atharva Navarenge 3-0 (11/4, 11/5, 11/6)
• Under-15 Girls: Divyanshi Bhowmick defeated Satya Aspathi (USA) 3-1 (11/6, 7/11, 11/6, 11/6)
• Under-11 Boys: Ishan Goyal defeated Tavi Samaraweera of Sri Lanka in a five-set battle
• Under-11 Girls: Divija Paul defeated Avani Jangu 3-0 (11/4, 11/5, 11/6) Divyanshi Bhowmik won two gold and one silver medal in this tournament.

• A famous racket sport played between two (singles) or four (doubles) players.
• Origin: Traced back to 12th-century France, where it was known as "Jeu de Paume."
• Modern Tennis: Developed in 19th-century England.
• First Grand Slam Tournament: Wimbledon (1877).

• Australian Open (Hard Court) – January
• French Open (Roland Garros) (Clay Court) – May-June

• Wimbledon (Grass Court) – June-July
• US Open (Hard Court) – August-September

• Hosted by: Conan O'Brien
• Best Picture: Anora
• Best Director: Sean Baker (Anora)
• Best Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
• Best Actress: Mickey Madison (Anora)
• Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
• Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldana (Emilia Pérez)
• Best Documentary Feature: No Other Land

• Best Original Song: "El Mal" (by Emilia Pérez)

Oscars:

• Inception: May, 1929
• Award-Giver: Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences
• First Indian to win an Oscar: Bhanu Athaiya (1983, Best Costume Design, Gandhi)
• First Indian to receive an Honorary Oscar Award: Satyajit Ray (1992)