Current Affairs - National

The partnership between the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) aims to promote the peaceful use of nuclear power across India. This initiative focuses on educating and sensitizing the public about the scientific and beneficial aspects of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

The Lancet study projects India's fertility rate to drop to 1.29 in 2050, down from just under 2 in 2021. This significant decline is part of a global trend where the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has decreased from over 4.8 children per woman in 1950 to 2.2 in 2021, with further reductions predicted in the future.

India maintained its ranking at 126th in the World Happiness Report 2024, the same as the previous year. This ranking is based on various factors such as GDP, life expectancy, social support, freedom, generosity, and perceptions of corruption.

GRID-INDIA, also known as Grid Controller of India Limited, has attained Miniratna Category-I status as a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), recognized by the Ministry of Power, showcasing its crucial role in managing India's power system effectively and efficiently.

India's first Ayurvedic cafe, Soma-The Ayurvedic Kitchen, is located in Delhi at the Maharishi Ayurveda Hospital in Shalimar Bagh. The cafe offers customized Ayurvedic food and is gaining attention for promoting healthy eating experiences.