UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26 February 2026 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: PIB Subject: Rural Development Context: The India–AI Impact Summit 2026 recently highlighted AI as a structural pillar for Viksit Bharat@2047, transitioning from pilot projects to system-wide implementation in rural governance and livelihoods. Additionally, the launch of BharatGen and the India AI Governance Guidelines have formalized the roadmap for inclusive, multilingual AI on Indian soil. …
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Context: Prime Minister of India presented the M.A.N.A.V. vision at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, outlining India’s human-centric approach to Artificial Intelligence governance. About M.A.N.A.V. vision: What it is? A.N.A.V. (PM Narendra Modi’s Human-Centric AI Odyssey) is India’s guiding framework for AI development that places human values, ethics, inclusivity, and trust at the core …
Context: India is hosting the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 – the first global AI summit in the Global South, with participation from 100+ countries, structured around Seven Chakras and guided by Three Sutras: People, Planet, Progress. About Seven Chakras of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026: What it is? The Seven Chakras are thematic Working Groups …
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Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT Q4. “India’s AI ambition will be constrained less by talent and more by compute, energy and institutional capacity”. Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question AI is now a strategic growth sector, but India’s ability to compete depends on whether it can build the …
Source: PIB Subject: Government Scheme Context: SabhaSaar Initiative is in the news as over 1.11 lakh Gram Panchayats have adopted this AI-enabled tool for automated Gram Sabha meeting summarisation as of January 2026. About Sabhasaar Initiative: What it is? SabhaSaar is an AI-powered voice-to-text and meeting summarisation platform designed to automatically generate structured Minutes of …
Source: TH Subject: Environment Context: India is set to host the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, where it will champion the “Planet Sutra”—a global mandate to ensure AI development aligns with resource efficiency and climate resilience. About India’s Focus on AI and Its Environmental Impact: India is currently at a technological crossroads. While …
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Source: PIB Subject: Government Scheme Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched ‘YUVA AI for ALL’, a free national course to democratize AI literacy. About YUVA AI for ALL Initiative: What it is? A free, 4.5-hour self-paced online course designed to introduce Artificial Intelligence to a broad audience, with content tailored …
Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers Q5. “The AI investment boom has reduced India’s visibility in global capital flows, but its eventual correction could enhance India’s appeal”. Explain the factors driving this shift and its possible outcomes for India. Outline measures to position India advantageously. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH …
Syllabus: Nuclear Energy, AI Source: TH Context: AI data centres — the digital engines behind Generative AI and cloud services — are driving massive global power demand, forcing countries to explore low-carbon, 24×7 energy sources like Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). India, through its Nuclear Energy Mission (2025), has announced plans to deploy indigenously built SMRs …
Syllabus: Governance and Technology Source: PIB Context: NITI Aayog launched the ‘AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap’ and ‘Frontier Tech Repository’ under its Frontier Tech Hub. About NITI Aayog’s AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap: What it is? A comprehensive national blueprint to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a growth accelerator. Focus: Productivity enhancement, sector-specific AI adoption, …
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Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Q6. What do you understand by the idea of AI sovereignty? Examine its importance for India’s technological self-reliance. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question AI is emerging as both an economic driver and a strategic asset, making sovereignty in AI central to India’s …
Syllabus: Science and Technology Source: TH Context: The integration of Artificial Intelligence in India’s biomanufacturing sector is accelerating with the rollout of BioE3 Policy and IndiaAI Mission. About AI and Biomanufacturing: What is AI in Biomanufacturing? It involves using AI tools like machine learning, digital twins, and predictive analytics to automate and optimize biological production …
Source: HT Context: Union Minister announced a major expansion of India’s national AI infrastructure, adding 15,916 new GPUs, while the Cabinet approved ₹10,300+ crore for the IndiaAI Mission to boost AI startups. About India AI Mission: What it is? IndiaAI is a national program by the Government of India to develop indigenous Artificial Intelligence capabilities, …
Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Q5. “Building a foundational LLM in India is less a technological challenge than an ecosystem one”. Discuss the institutional and infrastructural gaps in India’s AI ecosystem. Examine how public-private partnership models can bridge this gap. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The Government …
Source: ET Context: Union Minister for Electronics & IT launched the guidelines and online portal for the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI was selected to build India’s first indigenous AI foundational model under the IndiaAI Mission. About Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS): What It Is? ECMS is India’s first dedicated Production-Linked Incentive …
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Source: TH Context: The Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) launched AI Kosha, a secured AI datasets platform, along with the IndiaAI Compute Portal and other initiatives to accelerate AI innovation and research in India. The initiative, announced on the IndiaAI Mission’s anniversary, aims to democratize AI access, enhance AI competency in governance, and support …
Source: PIB Context: IndiaAI, under the Digital India Corporation, has partnered with Microsoft to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for inclusive development and economic transformation. About Microsoft and IndiaAI Collaboration: What it is: A strategic partnership to advance India’s AI ecosystem through training, innovation, and responsible AI development. Features: Skill Development: Train 500,000 …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18 October 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: News on Air Context: The IndiaAI Mission has selected eight Responsible AI projects in response to the Expression of Interest (EoI) issued under the Safe and Trusted AI Pillar. About IndiaAI Mission: Origin: Launched during the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit in 2023, New Delhi, by the Prime Minister of India. Background: …
