Current Affairs – 19 March,2024

Akums Launches Indigenous Hydroxyurea Oral Solution for Sickle Cell Anemia

Manufacturer: Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited.
Drug: Hydroxyurea oral suspension for the treatment of sickle cell disease in children.
Cost: Provided to the government at a cost of Rs 600, nearly 1% of the global price.
Stability: Stable at room temperature, unlike the global counterpart that requires storage in 2-8°C.
Benefits: Boon for tribal communities; part of the Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission launched by PM Narendra Modi in 2023.

Current Affairs – 19 March,2024

Uday Bhatia, founder of Uday Electric, and Manasi Gupta, founder of Huesofthemind Foundation, received the Diana Legacy Award for their social action work.
Bhatia developed the Outage Guard bulb to provide stable and reliable power during power cuts, benefiting 950 families.
Gupta has delivered over 100 sessions globally to encourage mental health support, impacting over 50,000 lives.
Both recipients aim to continue their work, with Bhatia focusing on energy generation and Gupta on destigmatizing mental health conversations.

Current Affairs – 19 March,2024

Chameli Devi Jain Award 2024: Ritika Chopra and Greeshma Kuthar jointly awarded for outstanding journalism.
Significance: Recognizes exceptional work of women journalists, encouraging gender equality in media.
Selection Process: Independent jury selects winners from over 65 entries based on courage, dedication, and integrity.
Historical Context: Named after Chameli Devi Jain, a freedom fighter and community reformer during India’s independence movement.
Impact: Inspires aspiring female journalists to excel in their profession, highlighting their contributions to public discourse.

Current Affairs – 19 March,2024

Award: Ratan Tata received the PV Narasimha Rao Memorial Award for his philanthropic contributions.
Recognition: The award highlights Tata’s commitment to social welfare and addressing societal challenges.
Significance: It underscores the importance of philanthropy in driving positive change and inclusive development.
Inspiration: Tata’s leadership inspires others to engage in philanthropy and corporate social responsibility.