Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a State Visit to Seychelles, during which both countries signed several agreements to strengthen cooperation in maritime security, defence, digital connectivity, development partnership, healthcare, capacity building, and blue economy. The visit also marked 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles. Key Highlights of the…
Why in News? The Jammu & Kashmir Police has launched Project Hawk Eye, a technology-driven surveillance and security initiative, to strengthen security arrangements for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. The project aims to provide seamless, round-the-clock monitoring of the pilgrimage route by integrating aerial surveillance, artificial intelligence (AI), facial recognition systems, CCTV networks, and…
Why in News? The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified a crucial amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, explicitly withdrawing the licensing exemption previously granted for selling cough syrups in small villages. The development comes amid growing concerns over the misuse of medicines, self-medication practices, and the need for greater oversight in India’s…
New Delhi, April 17, 2026 — A major legislative push to advance women’s political representation in India suffered a setback on Friday after the Women’s Reservation–linked constitutional amendment bill failed to secure passage in the Lok Sabha. The proposed legislation, part of a broader reform package, aimed to operationalise 33% reservation for women in Parliament…
The Prime Minister of India unveiled the M.A.N.A.V. vision at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting the country’s human-centered approach to governing Artificial Intelligence. M.A.N.A.V. Vision – India’s Human-Centric AI Framework What it is: M.A.N.A.V. (PM Narendra Modi’s Human-Centric AI Odyssey) is India’s guiding framework for the development and governance of Artificial Intelligence, designed…
UPSC : SCIENCE & TECH, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, GOVERNANCE, AND ETHICS Basic Facts: Event: India AI Impact Summit 2026 Date: 16–20 February 2026 Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi Organised by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Under Initiative: IndiaAI Mission The India AI Impact Summit 2026 was the largest gathering of its kind —…
