Current Affairs - National

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.

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.