Current affairs 13 April 2025

Odisha Launches Unified Health Insurance Scheme.

• Odisha integrates Ayushman Bharat, Gopabandhu Jan Arogya, and Ayushman Vayo-Vandana Yojana, offering ₹5 lakh annual coverage per family plus ₹5 lakh extra for women.
• Scheme covers 352 lakh people from 1.08 crore families, enabling cashless treatment at 29,000+ hospitals nationwide.
• Seniors aged 70+ eligible regardless of income; 1,400+ PHCs to join launch virtually.

Khultabad to be Renamed "Ratnapur" by Maharashtra Govt.

• Maharashtra will rename Khultabad to Ratnapur, reviving its pre-Mughal name as part of efforts to reclaim cultural heritage; it houses Aurangzeb’s tomb.
• Minister Sanjay Shirsat said the move aligns with past renamings like Aurangabad to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Osmanabad to Dharashiv.
• The govt plans to build memorials for Shivaji and Sambhaji Maharaj to highlight Maratha valour.

Juspay Set to Become First Unicorn of 2025.

• Juspay, a fintech infrastructure firm, is raising $150 million at a $1 billion valuation, led by Kedaara Capital, with backing from WestBridge and SoftBank.
• The round marks India’s first unicorn of 2025, amid rising competition in the payment gateway ecosystem.
• Founded in 2012 by Vimal Kumar and Sheetal Lalwani, Juspay leads in payment orchestration software solutions.

Kerala, Tamil Nadu to Jointly Survey Nilgiri Tahr Population.

• Kerala and Tamil Nadu will jointly conduct a Nilgiri Tahr census from April 24–27, across 265 census blocks to mark 50 years of Eravikulam National Park.
• The census will use camera traps & pellet sample analysis to study genetic variation, with 1,300+ personnel and the bounded count method.
• Nilgiri Tahr, a vulnerable species endemic to Western Ghats, is found in high-altitude forest zones.

STREE Summit 2025 to Empower Women in Hyderabad.

• Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC) will host the second STREE Summit on April 15, focusing on women's safety, empowerment, and equality.
• The event includes participation from lawyers, journalists & health experts offering practical solutions.
• HCSC leaders reaffirmed their commitment to gender equality and collaborative efforts for sustainable, impactful change.