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Kaushal Rath Flagged Off Under ‘Yuva AI for All’ to Boost AI Literacy

IndiaAI, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with All India Society for Electronics and Computer Technology (AISECT), has launched Kaushal Rath—a mobile Artificial Intelligence awareness initiative under the National AI Literacy Programme “Yuva AI for All.” Bringing AI Education to Underserved Regions The initiative aims to expand access to foundational AI education and bridge the digital divide by reaching students, youth, educators and learners in Read More …

India Assumes Chair of Kimberley Process for 2026

India has taken over the chairmanship of the Kimberley Process (KP) for 2026, marking a key step in global efforts to regulate trade in “conflict diamonds.” The KP is an international mechanism designed to prevent the flow of rough diamonds used by rebel or insurgent groups to finance violence against legitimate governments. What is the Kimberley Process? The KP was initiated in May 2000 by countries of southern Africa to Read More …

Air-Ship Based High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (AS-HAPS)

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared capital acquisition proposals worth nearly ₹3.60 lakh crore to strengthen the capabilities of India’s Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence said. Among the approvals, Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) was granted for Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) Rafale jets, combat missiles and Air-Ship Based High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (AS-HAPS) systems for the Indian Air Force (IAF). What Are AS-HAPS? Air-Ship Based High Altitude Pseudo Satellites Read More …

DAC Clears ₹3.6 Lakh Crore Defence Procurement Boost

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved capital acquisition proposals worth nearly ₹3.60 lakh crore to enhance the operational capabilities of India’s Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence said. The approvals were granted through Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), the first step in the defence procurement process. Major Boost for Indian Air Force The DAC cleared procurement of Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), combat missiles and Air-Ship Based High Altitude Pseudo Satellite Read More …

Combined Task Force (CTF) 154

In a significant milestone, the Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, marking the first time India has led the multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). The change of command ceremony was held at the CMF headquarters in Manama, Bahrain. Focus on Training and Capacity Building CTF-154, established in May 2023, is dedicated to training and capacity building for member nations of Read More …

Govt. unveils new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series

Retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), stood at 2.75% in January 2026, marking the first data release under the revised CPI series with base year 2024. The data was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The CPI serves as the primary inflation gauge for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and plays a crucial role in determining monetary policy and interest rate decisions. Read More …

Gold ETFs See Record Inflows, Outpace Equity Mutual Funds in January

In a first for India, investments in gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) in January surpassed inflows into equity-oriented mutual funds, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). The development signals a sharp rise in investor preference for the yellow metal amid record-high gold prices and heightened market uncertainty. Surge in Gold as an Investment Option Gold ETFs are mutual fund schemes that invest primarily Read More …

World Radio Day 2026

World Radio Day is being observed on 13 February across the globe today to mark the anniversary of the establishment of United Nations Radio in 1946. The theme for 2026 — “Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a tool, not a voice” — highlights the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in the broadcasting ecosystem. It underlines how AI can support content production, archiving, translation, audience engagement and accessibility, making radio Read More …

What is a Substantive Motion?

A Member of Parliament has submitted notice of a “substantive motion” in the Lok Sabha against the Leader of Opposition, bringing focus back to the procedural device that enables the House to take a formal decision on significant matters. What is a Substantive Motion? Only the member who has given notice can move the motion.Exception: If the motion stands in the name of a Minister, another Minister may move it Read More …

CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (FOR ALL EXAMs) 11 FEBRUARY 2026

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NATO Launches ‘Arctic Sentry’ Mission

NATO has announced the launch of a new mission, Arctic Sentry, aimed at bolstering security in the Arctic and High North regions. The move comes amid increasing strategic focus on the Arctic and follows recent discussions between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The mission was initiated on February 11 by NATO’s Allied Command Operations (ACO), which is responsible for planning and executing all NATO Read More …

Continental mantle earthquakes

Researchers at Stanford University have produced the first-ever global map of a rare category of earthquakes that occur deep within the Earth’s mantle rather than in its crust. The findings have been published in the journal Science. The mantle is the thick layer sandwiched between the Earth’s thin outer crust and its molten core. While most earthquakes originate in the cold, brittle crust at depths of about 10 to 29 Read More …

Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs)

In a major step toward advancing rare disease research, scientists from 28 medical and research institutions across six States and two Union Territories have established India’s first government-supported national biobank dedicated to Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) — a group of rare inherited metabolic conditions. The initiative integrates biological samples from 530 patients across 15 States, along with detailed clinical, biochemical and genetic data. The biobank aims to address the long-standing Read More …

Tulbul Navigation Project (TNP)

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on February 10 informed the J&K Legislative Assembly that his government is working with the Centre to revive two projects that had been put into abeyance following objections from Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). One of the key projects under consideration is the Tulbul Navigation Project (TNP). Also known as the Wular Barrage, the Tulbul Navigation Project was first conceived in Read More …