1.e-RUPI:-
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a new digital payment system to sent government's monetary benefits directly to beneficiary's mobile phones.What is e-RUPI?
e-RUPI is a digital voucher that can be redeemed by beneficiaries when they make use of any specific service provided by government. The system does not require a card, app or Internet access to redeem the vouchers. This digetal tokens will be sent to respective citizens by the government through SMS or QR codes to be used for a specific purpose.
About :-
1)The e-RUPI system developed by National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI). Department of Financial Services, National Health Authority and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
2)It is a leak-proof and non-transferable service to citizens.
3)It is a cashless and Contactless medium and is similar to how a corporate-provided Sode o coupon card works.
4)It is not a digital currency, the e-RUPI is built for a specific transaction for a service availed at a perticular welfare centre.
2.UNSC Presidency:-
India will take over the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on August 1 and is set to host signature events in three major areas of maritime security, peacekeeping and counter terrorism during the month.
United Nations Security Council (UNSC):-
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN), charged with ensuring international peace and security, recommending the admission of new UN members to the General Assembly, and approving any changes to the UN Charter.
About:-
1) UNSC has 15 member States, 5 permanent and 10 non-permanent member states.
2) It has 5 official languages, Arabic, French, Chinese, English and Russian.
3) Member states are 3 from African countries, 3 from Asia-Pacific, 2 from Latin America and Caribbean islands, 2 from Eastern Europe and 5 from Western Europe and other groups.
4) These non-permanent members elects for the term of 2 years.
5) The Presidency of UNSC is selected on the rotation base, which has 1 month term.
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