News of The Day: 23rd May 2025

News of The Day – 23rd May 2025

SOURCES: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB.

• About the Fresh Nationwide Survey on Substance Use Planned
• What is ‘National Survey on Extent and Pattern of Substance Use in India 2017-18’
• Findings of the 2017-18 survey

• About Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for railway station redevelopment. 
• Objectives of Amrit Bharat Station
• Role in boosting regional development and public transport infrastructure.

• Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra gallantry awards.
• 2025 Notable awardees.
• Significance in recognising acts of bravery and valor in peacetime.

• Findings highlighting gaps in adolescent health indicators.
• Need for increased public health investment in adolescent nutrition, mental health, and reproductive health.

• Alignment with National Health Policy and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

• About Asian Productivity Organization (APO).
• Genesis, objective, members and functions
• India’s leadership role in Asian Productivity Organization (APO). 

• What is  Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI).
• Use in early detection of financial irregularities and fraud.
• Role in strengthening financial system integrity and investor confidence.

• About Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) trends 
• Reasons for net FDI decline despite stable gross inflows. 
• Impact of global economic conditions, policy changes, and sectoral performances. 
• Government strategies to attract FDI flows.

• About Autism
• Current challenges in autism care in India. 
• Importance of early diagnosis, inclusive education, and specialized healthcare. 
• Government initiatives in improving care infrastructure and awareness.

• Importance of conserving urban biodiversity amid rapid urbanisation.
• What is Urban Forest and Biodiversity?
• Role of urban forests, parks, and green corridors in ecological balance, air quality, and climate resilience.
• Policy measures to integrate biodiversity conservation in urban planning.