Daily Current Affairs: 28 February 2026

Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (IRFC) raises JPY-equivalent $400 million overseas loan

[Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (IRFC)]

Key Updates:

• The Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (IRFC) has signed a loan agreement for a JPY-equivalent $400 million External Commercial Borrowing (ECB).
• The loan was raised from a consortium comprising Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), GIFT City Branch, and MUFG Bank Ltd, GIFT City Branch.
• The ECB has a five-year tenor and is benchmarked to the Tokyo Overnight Average Rate (TONAR).
• This transaction marks the second overseas borrowing for IRFC in Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26), following a $300 million raise in December 2025.
• The facility agreement was executed on February 25, 2026, and the loan is unsecured in nature.
• The proceeds will be utilised for financing projects with forward or backward linkages to the railway sector or other projects compliant with ECB guidelines.

NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) launches platform for investment in 30 global markets

[NSE International Exchange (NSE IX)]

Key Updates:

• NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) has launched the NSE IX Global Access platform from GIFT City to enable Indian retail and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) investors to invest in 30 global markets.
• The platform initially provides access to United States (US) listed stocks, with markets in the United Kingdom (UK), Japan, and parts of Europe to be added within three to six months.
• Under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), resident Indians can invest up to $2.5 lakh per financial year in overseas markets through this gateway.
• Investors will remit funds in Indian Rupees to the NSE IX bank account, which are then converted into US Dollars for global investments.
• The platform is regulated by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and allows for fractional trading, enabling the purchase of portions of high-priced global shares.
• Investors can trade in stocks, debt instruments, and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) without opening a demat account, though derivatives and cryptocurrency transactions are prohibited.
• The Know Your Customer (KYC) process is fully digital, requiring Aadhaar and Permanent Account Number (PAN) for completion via systems such as DigiLocker.

Pakyong Airport renamed after freedom fighter Trilochan Pokhrel

[Sikkim]

Key Updates:

• Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang announced that Pakyong Airport will be renamed after freedom fighter Trilochan Pokhrel.
• Trilochan Pokhrel, known as 'Gandhi Pokhrel', participated in the Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, and Quit India Movements alongside Mahatma Gandhi.
• The renaming announcement was made during the 31st Foundation Day of the Akhil Sikkim Khas Chettri Bahun Kalyan Sangh, a tribal organisation.
• The move honours Pokhrel, a member of the Khas, Chettri, Bahun community, for his contributions to India's independence efforts.

RailTech Policy and e-RCT System launched to boost innovation and digitise claims

Key Updates:

• Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the RailTech Policy and complete digitisation of the Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT) as Reform Number Three and Four under Indian Railways' '52 Reforms in 52 Weeks' initiative.
• The RailTech Policy introduces a dedicated 'Rail Tech Portal' for single-stage detailed submission of innovation proposals and increases the scale-up grant more than three times while doubling the maximum grant for prototype development and trials.
• Key innovation areas under the RailTech Policy include AI-based Elephant Intrusion Detection System (EIDS), AI-based fire detection in coaches, drone-based broken rail detection, rail stress monitoring, sensor-based load calculation on parcel vans, solar panels on coaches, AI-based coach cleaning monitoring, obstruction detection in fog, and AI-based pension and dispute resolution systems.
• The policy funds up to 50 per cent of development costs for viable technological solutions and places substantial long-term orders upon successful trials.
• The e-RCT System will digitise all 23 RCT benches across 21 cities within 12 months, enabling e-filing, a centralised Case Information System (CIS), and a Document Management System (DMS) for paperless court functioning.

CERT-In and SIA-India release Space Cyber Security Guidelines to secure India’s expanding space ecosystem

[CERT-In]

Key Updates:

• The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and SIA-India released comprehensive Space Cyber Security Guidelines at the DefSat Conference & Expo 2026 in New Delhi from February 24–26.
• The guidelines target government agencies, satellite service providers, ground station operators, equipment manufacturers, private space enterprises and space-related supply chain stakeholders.
• The advisory framework prescribes core cyber security principles, recommended technical and organisational controls, defined roles and responsibilities, risk management protocols and sector-wide resilience measures.
• Dr. Sanjay Bahl, Director General, CERT-In, stated the framework reflects India’s commitment to strengthening cyber resilience across strategic sectors.
• Dr. Subba Rao Pavuluri, President, SIA-India, emphasised the document integrates industry perspectives with CERT-In’s cyber security expertise.
• Mr. Anil Prakash, Director General, SIA-India, noted over 1.5 million cyberattack attempts were recorded during Operation Sindoor and attacks on government networks surged nearly sevenfold.
• The framework adopts a 'defence in depth, breadth and height' approach and will be periodically refined through structured industry consultations.

BRO restores 400-feet Bailey Suspension Bridge at Taram Chu on Chungthang–Lachen axis

[Border Roads Organisation (BRO)]

Key Updates:

• Border Roads Organisation (BRO) restored the 400-feet Bailey Suspension Bridge at Taram Chu on the Chungthang–Lachen axis in North Sikkim.
• Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth inaugurated the restored bridge and axis on 26 February 2026.
• The restoration reconnects North Sikkim after damage from the October 2023 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood, Cyclone Remal in June 2024, and cloud bursts in May/June 2025.
• Project Swastik of BRO, led by Brig Amit Sakhre, cleared 96 landslides, built four major bridges, repaired two bridges, and cut 8 km of new formation on the Lachen Axis.
• The reopening restores essential supply movement and access for residents and security forces in North Sikkim.

Indian Railways signs pact with Indian Army for Agniveer and ex-servicemen recruitment

[Indian Railways, Indian Army]

Key Updates:

• Indian Railways (IR) and the Indian Army (IA) have formalised a framework of cooperation to expand post-retirement employment opportunities for Agniveers and IA personnel.
• The IR will recruit over 5,000 ex-servicemen as pointsmen on a contract basis to fill vacancies.
• A 10% horizontal reservation in level-2 and above posts and a 20% reservation in level-1 posts has been provisioned for ex-servicemen.
• For ex-Agniveers, a 5% reservation in level-2 and above posts and a 10% reservation in level-1 posts has been earmarked.
• A total of 14,788 posts were reserved for ex-servicemen in IR vacancy notifications during 2024 and 2025.
• The target beneficiaries of this framework are Agniveers and retired IA personnel.

UIDAI partners with Google to show verified Aadhaar centres on Google Maps

[UIDAI, Google]

Key Updates:

• The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has partnered with Google to enable residents to locate authorised Aadhaar enrolment and update centres through Google Maps.
• The collaboration will cover more than 60,000 centres nationwide, including dedicated Aadhaar Seva Kendras.
• Google Maps will display specific details for each centre, such as the type of services offered, including adult enrolment, child enrolment, or update-only facilities.
• The platform will provide accessibility information for centres, such as divyang-friendly infrastructure, parking availability, and operating hours.
• Bhuvnesh Kumar, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of UIDAI, stated that the initiative aims to enhance transparency and simplify access for Aadhaar holders.
• Future phases of the partnership include integrating Google Business Profile tools for feedback management and exploring direct appointment booking through Google Maps.

Union Cabinet approves infrastructure projects worth Rs 12,236 crore across railways, aviation, urban transport, power and agriculture

Key Updates:

• The Union Cabinet approved infrastructure and policy proposals worth Rs 12,236 crore, covering railways, aviation, urban transport, power sector reforms and agriculture.
• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) cleared three railway projects—Gondia-Jabalpur doubling, Punarakh-Kiul third and fourth line, and Gamharia-Chandil third and fourth line—costing Rs 9,072 crore.
• These railway projects span Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand, adding 307 km to the network and enhancing connectivity to 5,407 villages with a population of nearly 98 lakh.
• The railway capacity augmentation is expected to handle 52 million tonnes of additional freight traffic per annum, save 6 crore litres of oil and cut CO2 emissions by 30 crore kg.
• CCEA approved a new civil enclave at Srinagar International Airport at a cost of Rs 1,677 crore, featuring a 71,500 square metre terminal with peak-hour capacity of 2,900 passengers and annual capacity of 10 million passengers.
• The Srinagar airport project includes a 1,000-car multi-level car park, apron for 15 aircraft and targets a 5-star GRIHA rating.
• The Cabinet cleared a 3.33-km Ahmedabad Metro extension from GIFT City to Shahpur at Rs 1,067.35 crore with three elevated stations to be implemented by Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited.
• The Ahmedabad Metro extension is projected to serve over 23,700 passengers daily by 2029 and nearly 58,000 by 2041.
• Power sector reforms enhanced delegation to Powergrid, raising per-project equity investment limit for subsidiaries from Rs 5,000 crore to Rs 7,500 crore to boost participation in high-value tariff-based competitive bidding projects.
• The Cabinet approved renaming Kerala to 'Keralam' through the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, to be referred by the President to the Kerala Legislative Assembly under Article 3 of the Constitution.
• The Cabinet fixed the minimum support price (MSP) for raw jute (TD-3 grade) at Rs 5,925 per quintal for 2026-27, an increase of Rs 275 per quintal over the previous year.

ESIC Marks 75th Year of Service with Infrastructure Expansion and NHA-NABL MoUs

[Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)]

Key Updates:

• The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) commenced its 75th Year of Service celebrations at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
• Established in 1952 with 1.2 lakh beneficiaries and one dispensary, ESIC now serves over 15 crore beneficiaries through 166 hospitals, 17 medical colleges, and nearly 1,600 dispensaries.
• The organisation's footprint currently extends across 713 districts in 36 States and Union Territories (UTs).
• Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya released a commemorative coin (ESIC@75), the ESIC@75 Coffee Table Book, and launched the Swasthya Rath Initiative.
• ESIC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Health Authority (NHA) for the convergence of the ESI Scheme with Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY).
• An MoU was signed between ESIC and the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) to improve diagnostic standards and laboratory accreditation.
• Under the new Labour Codes, ESIC’s mandate includes pan-India coverage and the extension of benefits to unorganised and gig workers.
• The Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoLE) highlighted that workers aged 40 and above are now mandated to receive annual health check-ups for preventive care.
• India was recently recognised by the International Social Security Association (ISSA) for excellence in social security administration.
• ESIC will observe a nationwide Special Services Fortnight from 24 February to 10 March 2026, featuring health camps, preventive screenings, and grievance redressal drives.

Ethanol Blending Programme Mandates 20% Ethanol-Blended Petrol with Minimum RON 95 from April 2026

Key Updates:

• The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has mandated the sale of petrol with up to 20 per cent ethanol and a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 across all states and Union Territories from April 1, 2026.
• The mandate requires oil companies to sell ethanol-blended motor spirit as per the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifications.
• The central government may allow exceptions to this mandate for specific regions, limited timeframes, or special situations.
• Ethanol for the programme is produced domestically from renewable sources such as sugarcane, maize, and agricultural grain surplus.
• The policy aims to reduce national oil imports, lower carbon emissions, and support farmers by boosting demand for agricultural produce.
• A minimum RON of 95 is required to prevent engine knocking, which is the uneven burning of fuel that causes power loss and potential engine damage.
• Ethanol naturally possesses a high octane value of approximately 108 RON, which increases the knock resistance of the fuel blend.
• The target for 20 per cent ethanol blending was advanced to 2025-26 from the original 2030 deadline after India achieved 10 per cent blending in June 2022.
• India has saved more than ₹1.40 lakh crore in foreign exchange through petrol substitution since the 2014-15 period.

Meghalaya SDG-Aligned Budget 2026–27: ₹32,023 crore outlay with 19% for infrastructure

[Meghalaya]

Key Updates:

• Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma tabled a ₹32,023 crore SDG-aligned budget for 2026–27.
• SDG 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure) received the highest allocation of ₹6,078 crore, 19% of the total outlay.
• Public works department was allocated ₹3,485 crore, up from ₹2,873 crore in 2025–26.
• Road construction and upgradation received ₹824.81 crore, Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana got ₹746.67 crore, Central Road Fund ₹350 crore, and road maintenance ₹200 crore.
• Stadium infrastructure was allocated ₹400 crore.
• SDG 4 (quality education) was allocated ₹4,317 crore (13.48%), with the education and human resources department receiving ₹3,347 crore.
• SDG 3 (good health and well-being) received ₹3,616 crore (11.29%), with the health and family welfare department getting ₹2,472 crore.
• SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities) was allocated ₹2,834 crore.
• SDG 1 (no poverty) received ₹2,330 crore and SDG 2 (zero hunger) ₹2,270 crore, including ₹150 crore for supplementary nutrition.
• SDG 7 (energy) got ₹1,296 crore, SDG 6 (water and sanitation) ₹1,366 crore, and climate action ₹593 crore.
• 80% of the total outlay is directly linked to specific SDG targets and 20% supports enabling and institutional functions.
• Meghalaya’s SDG Index score improved from 60 in 2020–21 to 63 in 2023–24, while its national ranking slipped from 22nd to 25th.

President Droupadi Murmu undertakes sortie in indigenous Light Combat Helicopter Prachand on 27 February 2026

Key Updates:

• President Droupadi Murmu undertook a flight in the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand from the Indian Air Force (IAF) station in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
• The LCH Prachand is the first combat helicopter to be indigenously designed and developed in India, manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
• The LCH is designed for operations in diverse terrains including deserts and high-altitude regions, with the capability to operate at altitudes exceeding 5,000 metres.
• The helicopter is equipped with advanced avionics, stealth characteristics, night-attack capability, and a weapon suite comprising air-to-ground missiles, air-to-air missiles, rockets, and a 20 mm gun.
• The President is scheduled to attend the IAF firepower demonstration exercise Vayu Shakti at the Pokhran Field Firing Range near the India–Pakistan border.
• President Murmu previously flew in a Rafale fighter aircraft at Ambala in October 2025 and a Sukhoi-30 MKI at Tezpur in April 2023, becoming the first Indian President to fly in two different IAF fighter aircraft.

India and Israel Upgrade Bilateral Ties to Special Strategic Partnership During Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi's Visit

[Israel]

Key Updates:

• PM Narendra Modi concluded a historic two-day visit to Israel, marking the first visit by an Indian leader in nine years.
• India and Israel agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership.
• A total of 27 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between the two nations, spanning sectors such as innovation, cultural exchange, manufacturing, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• The two countries announced the establishment of a Critical and Emerging Technology Partnership to deepen cooperation in the technology and innovation sectors.
• PM Modi and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu committed to finalising a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and holding a government-to-government (G2G) meeting in India.
• Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to collaborate on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the I2U2 group.
• PM Modi called on President Isaac Herzog and planted a tree in the Presidential Gardens under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative.
• The PM visited Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, to pay homage to victims and visited the Book of Names Hall.
• The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that the leaders explored enhanced cooperation in education, start-ups, quantum computing, and security.

Pakistan launches Operation Ghazab Lil Haq against Afghan Taliban

[Pakistan, Afghanistan]

Key Updates:

• Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq on the night of 26-27 February 2026, targeting Kabul, Kandahar, Nangarhar and Paktika.
• Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar claimed 27 Taliban posts were destroyed, 133 Afghan Taliban and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) fighters killed and over 200 injured.
• Afghan officials rejected Pakistani casualty figures and earlier claimed 55 Pakistani soldiers killed and 19 outposts captured including a headquarters at Anzar Sar in Khost province.
• Pakistan reported two of its soldiers killed and three wounded, while 36 Afghan fighters died in the exchanges.
• The clashes centre on the disputed Durand Line border with cross-border firing reported across Paktika, Khost, Nangarhar, Khyber, Bajaur and Waziristan.

Google rolls out Nano Banana 2 on Gemini powered by Gemini 3.1 Flash Image model

[Google]

Key Updates:

• Nano Banana 2 is built on the new Gemini 3.1 Flash Image model and is available free inside the Gemini app.
• Users can access Nano Banana 2 by opening the Gemini app and selecting "Create image" under Tools.
• Nano Banana 2 generates 2816 x 1536 pixel landscape images and offers faster, cheaper performance than the earlier Nano Banana Pro model.

Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) launches Blockchain India Challenge

[Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)]

Key Updates:

• S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), launched the Blockchain India Challenge on 23 February 2026 at the MeitY headquarters in New Delhi.
• The initiative is implemented by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to encourage Indian startups to develop permissioned blockchain-based solutions for government use cases.
• The challenge focuses on ten primary domains: e-procurement, supply chain management, public distribution systems, education, healthcare, agriculture, power, IoT-enabled governance, land records, and sustainability.
• Startups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) will receive stage-wise financial support to develop ten impactful blockchain-based use cases.
• The programme aims to integrate a cryptographic trust layer into India's existing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to ensure transparency, auditability, and tamper-proof record management.
• The initiative specifically promotes permissioned blockchain architectures rather than public, permissionless systems to preserve regulatory oversight and sovereign control.
• The launch followed the India AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi, where policymakers deliberated on sovereign compute and foundational models.

IIT Kharagpur and Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) Sign MoU for Telecom Research and Innovation

[IIT Kharagpur, Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC)]

Key Updates:

• Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) to collaborate on telecom research, standardisation, and innovation.
• The agreement aims to align academic research with national priorities in the telecom and information and communication technology (ICT) sectors.
• The two institutions will jointly work on developing standards and conducting research for next-generation telecom technologies, including 5G and future networks.
• The collaboration will focus on advanced antenna systems and Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) technologies to support 5G and future wireless networks.
• The partnership involves work on Passive Optical Network (PON) technologies, including standardising network design, improving deployment models, and evaluating performance.
• The entities will develop electromagnetic field (EMF) monitoring systems and smart Internet of Things (IoT) solutions using AI-based sensor platforms to improve safety standards.
• TEC serves as India's national body for telecom standards and represents the country at global forums such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Army defends Khelo India Winter Games team championship

[Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)]

Key Updates:

• Army defended their Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) team championship title by winning nine gold medals overall, eight in the Gulmarg edition.
• Himachal Pradesh finished as runners-up in the team championship.
• Jammu & Kashmir clinched their first gold of KIWG 2026 through Zubaid Ahmad Lone in the men's giant slalom snowboarding event.
• Bhavani Thekkada Nanjunda of Karnataka won the Nordic women's sprint across 1.5 km.
• Mayank Panwar of Army was the slalom man of the Games with a pair of gold medals.
• In the 15 km nordic skiing race, Mohammad Ali (34:21.49 secs) led Army 1-2-3, followed by Padma Namgail (34:36.74 secs) and Sunny Singh (35:16.83 secs).
• Kajal Kumari Rai of CRPF, Mayank Panwar of Army, and Preeti Thakur of Himachal Pradesh each finished with double gold medals in snowboarding.

World NGO Day observed on February 27

Key Updates:

• World NGO Day is observed on February 27 every year.
• Marcis Liors Skadmanis, a Latvian-British philanthropist, established World NGO Day in 2010.
• The concept was officially recognised on April 17, 2010, by the 12 member countries of the Baltic Sea NGO Forum in Vilnius, Lithuania.
• The first global celebration took place on February 27, 2014, in Helsinki, Finland, hosted by the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
• The observance has received support from the European Union (EU) and leaders within the United Nations (UN).

International Polar Bear Day observed on 27 February

Key Updates:

• International Polar Bear Day is observed every year on 27 February.
• The day was launched by Polar Bears International (PBI) and is now in its 21st year.
• The overall objective is to bring attention to polar bears and the importance of conserving their Arctic sea ice home.
• The public can join a live scientist chat on PBI’s Facebook page at 12 p.m. ET on the day.
• The Polar Bear Tracker allows users to follow specific bears moving along Hudson Bay, including female X33991 who adopted a cub this winter.
• PBI’s Northern Lights Cam, in collaboration with explore.org and the Churchill Northern Studies Center in Churchill, Canada, streams year-round and offers optimal aurora viewing in February and March.

Kempegowda International Airport (BIAL) and Frankfurt Airport sign MoU to boost India-Europe cargo connectivity

[Kempegowda International Airport (BIAL), Frankfurt Airport]

Key Updates:

• Kempegowda International Airport operated by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) signed an MoU with Frankfurt Airport on Wednesday to enhance cargo connectivity between South India and Europe.
• The collaboration focuses on joint trade lane analytics, digital corridor development, pharma integrity standards, and knowledge exchange to improve visibility and reduce dwell times.
• Frankfurt Airport is one of Europe's most connected cargo hubs and serves as a key gateway for the partnership.
• BLR Airport serves one of India's fastest-growing manufacturing and export regions.
• The partnership aligns with Frankfurt Cargo Hub Masterplan and aims to create optimal conditions for customers and the cargo community.

Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) wins Global 2025 ASQ Award for Best Airport at Arrivals

[Mangaluru International Airport (MIA)]

Key Updates:

• Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) won the Airports Council International (ACI) World's 2025 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award for Best Airport at Arrivals globally.
• MIA secured the honour for the second consecutive year after receiving the same recognition in 2024.
• The ASQ Awards are based on real-time passenger feedback gathered through ACI's independently administered survey programme.
• The arrivals category assesses the inbound passenger journey, including immigration, baggage delivery, terminal ambience, cleanliness, wayfinding, and overall comfort.
• In 2025, MIA was one of six airports worldwide selected in the Best Airport at Arrivals – Globally category.
• The award will be presented at the ASQ Awards Ceremony in Istanbul, Türkiye, on Sept 2, during ACI World's Airport Experience Summit scheduled from Aug 31 to Sept 4.
• ACI World said 100 airports will be recognised across categories this year, with 195 awards to be presented.

World Protein Day observed on 27 February 2026

Key Updates:

• World Protein Day is observed on 27 February to raise awareness about protein as a fundamental building block for immunity, muscle repair, and metabolic health.
• Medical experts recommend a daily protein intake of 0.8 to 1 gram per kilogram of body weight for an average adult.
• Protein deficiency is reported to be particularly prevalent among women and elderly populations in India, often resulting in weakness and slow recovery from illness.
• Recommended protein-rich food sources include eggs, milk, curd, dal, chana, paneer, soy, nuts, fish, and chicken.
• Indian dairy firm Provilac, founded by Siddharth Runwal, launched high-protein milk providing 25g of protein per serving using an ultra-filtration process.
• The dietary shift in India focuses on integrating protein into daily meals rather than relying solely on carbohydrates like rice or roti.