Current Affairs - National

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.

India's first integrated oil palm processing unit, operated by 3F Oil Palm, is situated in Arunachal Pradesh's Roing. This project is part of the Mission Palm Oil under the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP), contributing to the nation's self-reliance in edible oils.

Ethanol 100 fuel is currently accessible in five states, namely Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi, and Tamil Nadu. This availability reflects a strategic move towards promoting cleaner emissions and sustainability in automotive fuels. By expanding the reach of Ethanol 100, these states contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change and improve air quality.

India ranked 104th among 179 countries in the V-Dem report, highlighting its position as a top ten autocratiser and its shift from democracy to "electoral autocracy" since 2018, as per the report's findings.

The FSSAI has certified nearly 100 jails across India as 'Eat Right Campus,' ensuring safe, healthy, and sustainable food practices for inmates through rigorous evaluation, comprehensive audits, and training in food safety standards.