Current Affairs - National

India ranks 134 out of 193 countries on the global Human Development Index (HDI) in the latest UNDP report for 2023/24, placing it below countries like Bhutan (125) and Bangladesh (129).

The collaboration between the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) and the Council of Architecture (COA) aims to enhance accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in public spaces and buildings, highlighting a significant stride towards inclusivity and support for this community.

The Prime Minister launched the PM-SURAJ national portal, also known as the 'Pradhan Mantri Samajik Utthan and Rozgar Adharit Jankalyan' portal, during an event organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. This portal is aimed at extending credit support and empowering one lakh entrepreneurs from disadvantaged communities, reflecting the government's dedication to socio-economic upliftment.

The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of three semiconductor facilities worth approximately Rs 1.25 Lakh Crore in Gujarat and Assam. These projects aim to bolster semiconductor manufacturing capability in the country.

The objective of the tripartite MoU is to extend affordable digital services in rural India. This collaboration aims to leverage the BharatNet infrastructure to provide connectivity, content, and commerce synergy, fostering digital innovation and empowerment in rural areas.