Current Affairs - National

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.

India's ranking on the DHL Connectedness Index improved significantly from 67th in 2022 to 62nd in 2023. This jump indicates India's growing involvement in global economic activities, including trade, capital flows, information exchange, and movement of people. The DHL Connectedness Index evaluates countries based on their level of connectivity and integration into the global economy, making India's rise in the rankings a noteworthy achievement in terms of its global economic presence.