Why in News? 

NPCI has partnered with Qatar National Bank (QNB) to implement UPI in Qatar, following Bhutan, France, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka & UAE.  

• Indians are the 2nd largest group of visitors to Qatar; UPI adoption reduces cash use and currency exchange hassles.   
• Developed by NPCI, UPI is a leading digital payment system enabling real-time, secure, low-cost transactions.  
• Built on IMPS and integrates Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS).