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4th Session of WPL 2026 Inauguration in Navi Mumbai
Why in News?
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 began at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.
Key Points
- Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026:The 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) is the fourth season of India’s premier women’s T20 franchise cricket tournament organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
- Mascot: The official mascot for the Women’s Premier League is Shakti.
- Total Team: Five
- Most expensive player: Deepti Sharma – ₹3.20 crore (UP Warriorz).
- Format: Franchise-based T20 league.
- Opening Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI).
- Significance of WPL: It aims to promote women’s cricket, talent identification, and professional opportunities for female cricketers.
- Strategic Importance: Hosting at Navi Mumbai highlights Maharashtra’s growing role as a hub for major sporting events.
- Broader Impact:Strengthens grassroots and elite women’s cricket ecosystem.
- Enhances visibility, sponsorship, and fan engagement for women’s sports in India.
| Read more: BCCI |
National Current Affairs Switch to Hindi
Gujarat CM Launches ‘Asha Van’ Mobile Unit for Cancer Detection
Why in News?
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated a mobile ‘Asha Van’ in Gandhinagar to provide early detection of cancer.
Key Points
- Facility: The Asha Van is a mobile diagnostic unit equipped with
- Enhanced Visual Assessment (EVA)‑Pro diagnostics, a mammography machine, and
- Tele‑consultation services for expert guidance.
- Types of Cancers Screened: It enables on-site screening for multiple cancers including lung, oral, blood, cervical, pancreatic, liver, breast, and prostate cancers using ultra-modern equipment.
- Support to Public Health Goal: The initiative supports the Prime Minister’s vision of “Health and Wellness for All” by improving early diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
- Handing Over to Red Cross: The Asha Van was handed over to the Bhavnagar branch of the Indian Red Cross Society.
- Focus on Rural Reach: The initiative brings advanced cancer screening to villages and remote areas, reducing barriers of distance and limited healthcare access.
| Read More: Cancer, Red Cross |
