Current Affairs 12 December 2025

Lucknow Leads UP in Rooftop Solar Installations.

• Lucknow tops in Uttar Pradesh under PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme (PMSGY) with 62,271 rooftop solar setups, driving the state past the 3-lakh installation milestone.
• PMSGY, launched in 2024, provides up to 300 units of free monthly electricity to one crore Indian households through subsidized rooftop solar installations.

Policybazaar Unveils "Claim Kavach" for Motor Claim Support.

• Policybazaar launches Claim Kavach, offering step-by-step guidance, a dedicated claims manager, and a 24×7 helpline to simplify motor insurance claims.
• The programme manages filing, documentation, coordination with garages/surveyors, and ensures digital, hassle-free processing for customers.
• An escalation team intervenes in case of delays or disputes, working with insurers.

AI Framework "OncoMark" Predicts Cancer Cell Behaviour.

• Researchers developed OncoMark, an AI framework that decodes internal cancer-cell processes to forecast tumour behaviour and growth patterns.
• The tool, published in Communications Biology, supports personalised cancer treatment strategies.
• Built by teams from Ashoka University and S N Bose Centre, it addresses gaps in measuring key hallmarks of cancer during diagnosis.

IIT Bombay’s ATMAN 3.0 Accelerator Launch.

• The Technology Innovation Hub for Translational Research on IoT under IIT Bombay to run ATMAN 3.0, an 8-week HealthTech accelerator ending with a Demo Day for investor pitches.
• 13 startups selected from 173 applicants; each winner to receive ₹1 crore+ seed funding based on evaluation.
• Initiative, backed by NM-ICPS & DST, strengthens research-driven HealthTech innovation & market readiness.

Telangana CM Announces ₹1,000-Crore Upgrade for Osmania University.

• CM A. Revanth Reddy allocated ₹1,000 crore for development at Osmania University to elevate it to international standards.
• The investment targets infrastructure and modernization of the century-old institution, pivotal in the Telangana statehood movement.