Today's Brief 27/03/2025

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1 .Signal app:

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recently found itself at the center of a White House controversy after it was revealed that senior Trump administration officials were using the encrypted messaging platform to discuss sensitive military operations.

A journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was inadvertently added to a group chat containing these discussions, exposing details about planned military strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen.

This accidental inclusion raised significant concerns about the security of government communications and the handling of classified information.

The incident has since sparked debates about the appropriateness of using such apps for official government business, highlighting potential security risks and prompting investigations into the circumstances surrounding the leak, with Elon Musk offering assistance.

2 Airfare Vigil app

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aims to empower Indian air passengers by providing a direct platform to report unjustified and arbitrary airfare hikes. Modeled after the Election Commission's cVIGIL app, this initiative seeks to bring greater transparency to the civil aviation sector.

Users will be able to submit complaints with real-time geo-tagging and evidence, track their submissions through a unique ID, and benefit from a time-bound resolution process. To prevent misuse, the app will include safeguards against duplicate or frivolous complaints and offer the option for anonymous submissions.

Notably, it will be integrated with "AirPrice Guardian," an AI-powered system designed to identify exploitative pricing patterns. This app, a recommendation from a Parliamentary panel, is intended to assist the DGCA in effectively monitoring and regulating airfare practices, ultimately enhancing consumer rights and ensuring a fairer aviation industry.

3 .First Indigenous MRI Machine:

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India has achieved a significant milestone in its healthcare and technological advancement with the development of its first indigenous MRI machine, a 1.5 Tesla scanner set for clinical trials at AIIMS Delhi in October 2025.

Developed by SAMEER, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, this project, part of the national mission SCAN-ERA, aims to drastically reduce MRI scan costs by up to 50%, making this crucial diagnostic tool more accessible to the Indian population.

The initiative, supported by the government's PLI scheme, also seeks to diminish India's reliance on imported medical equipment and bolster the domestic medical device manufacturing sector.

This advancement not only signifies a major leap towards self-reliance in medical technology but also promises to improve healthcare accessibility and affordability across the nation.

4 .The International Labour Organization's (ILO) recent World Social Protection Report 2024-26 reveals a significant surge in India's social security coverage, doubling from 24.4% in 2021 to 48.8% in 2024.

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This dramatic increase is largely attributed to progressive government policies that have expanded access to crucial benefits like health insurance, pensions, and employment support, alongside a more thorough accounting of existing central government social protection schemes.

This expansion signifies a broader reach of welfare benefits, enhancing economic security for vulnerable populations across India.

While the Indian government believes actual coverage is even higher, nearing 65%, and is working to consolidate state-specific data for accurate reporting,

the ILO's findings nonetheless highlight a substantial and positive trend towards securing the nation's workforce and providing a vital safety net.

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