CURRENT AFFAIRS

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched the "FASTag Annual Pass" facility at 1,150 toll plazas on the 79th Independence Day.

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the newly-expanded International Searching Authority (ISA) Building of Intellectual Property Office (IPO) in Dwarka, New Delhi.

Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the validity of Exception 2 of Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code.

Money laundering undermines financial integrity as well as promotes organized crime and finances terrorism. India is facing increasing challenges of money laundering due to cross-border transactions, misuse of digital payments and fake company networks.

There has long been a need to recognize rural women’s leadership and sustainable agricultural practices in India on the international stage.

There has been a long-standing need to strengthen the quality, innovation capacity, and employability skills in technical education in India.

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has maintained the highest standards of merit, fairness, and transparency in India’s administrative system for 100 years.

Global geopolitics is changing and traditional power alignments are changing due to conflicts, economic instability and changing alliances. India needs to deal with these changes to safeguard its interests.

The Indian IT industry, which generates revenues of $280 billion and employs over 5.8 million people, is going through a transformational phase. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming jobs, business strategies and work processes. Recent announcements by TCS have created concern in the industry, reflecting the impact of AI and the need to adapt.

The Odisha government has directed all departments and public institutions in the state to completely stop using the word ‘Harijan’ in official communications, records, documents, caste certificates and publications.