Context: The Rise of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in the eight years since its launch has been meteoric, with the UPI ecosystem now accounting for nearly eight in every 10 digital transactions in India, with a value of over ₹20.60 lakh crore in August of this year alone. UPI: Revolutionizing Digital Payments in India

Context: Over the last few years, there have been a number of incidents across India involving not of standard quality (NSQ) drugs, the most recent being the deaths of five young mothers in Ballari district, Karnataka, allegedly due to contaminated drugs manufactured by a pharmaceutical company in West Bengal. Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs refer to drugs that fail to meet quality standards or specifications. The term ‘standards of quality’ is primarily defined in the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, which means that the drug complies with the standards set out in the Second Schedule of the said Act. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)

Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs refer to drugs that fail to meet quality standards or specifications. The term ‘standards of quality’ is primarily defined in the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, which means that the drug complies with the standards set out in the Second Schedule of the said Act.

Context: AIIMS Delhi has treated over 30,000 patients under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) to date and created over eight lakh Ayushman Bharat cards, the institute’s Director, Dr. M. Srinivas, said on Monday. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY)

Context: The J&K government’s official holiday list for 2025 released on Monday faced criticism from ruling National Conference (NC) for not including party founder Sheikh Abdullah’s birth or death anniversary and July 13, 1931 in the list. Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah (5 Dec 1905 – 8 Sept 1982) Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was an Indian politician who was the founder of the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference and the first elected Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir after India’s accession. He was a great agitator against Maharaja Hari Singh’s rule and demanded self-rule for Kashmir, also known as Sher-e-Kashmir.

Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was an Indian politician who was the founder of the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference and the first elected Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir after India’s accession. He was a great agitator against Maharaja Hari Singh’s rule and demanded self-rule for Kashmir, also known as Sher-e-Kashmir.

ISRO has undertaken a twin satellite mission called SpaDeX to develop the orbital rendezvous, docking, and formation flying technologies for human spaceflight, in-space satellite servicing, and other proximity operations. In-Space Docking Docking in space is the process of two spacecraft physically joining together. It’s an important operation for maintaining a continuous human presence on the International Space Station (ISS). How it Will Work?

A Private Members’ Bill is a legislative proposition presented by the member of parliament who is not part of the ruling party and government. Thus, unlike a government bill sponsored by a cabinet minister, a private members’ bill is sponsored by ordinary members, such as representatives from opposition parties and independent legislators, in the assembly. Who can Introduce a Private Members Bill?

It is the first Indian mission to observe the solar atmosphere and its influences on Earth’s environment. Aditya-L1 will be orbiting at 1.5 million kilometers from Earth, in a halo orbit around Lagrange Point 1.