🔶 Governance, AI & Global Norm-Setting
New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact
The AI Impact Summit 2026 concluded in New Delhi with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration , backed by 89 countries and international organisations .
Why it matters
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Establishes Global South leadership in AI governance
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Focus on ethical, inclusive and developmental AI
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Strengthens India’s norm-setting role in emerging technologies
Exam relevance:
AI governance | Digital multilateralism | Technology diplomacy
🔶 State Finances & Public Administration
Jharkhand Budget 2026–27
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Total outlay: ₹1.58 lakh crore
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Focus on welfare, infrastructure and tribal development
Exam angle:
State budgets | Fiscal federalism | Regional development priorities
Reservation for Former Agniveers – Delhi Police
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20% reservation approved in Delhi Police constable (executive) posts
Significance
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Post-service rehabilitation of Agniveers
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Civil–military employment integration
GS relevance:
Security sector reforms | Veteran welfare
🔶 International Relations & Diplomacy
Indian PM to Address Israel’s Knesset
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First Indian Prime Minister to address the Israeli Parliament
Importance
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Deepening India–Israel strategic partnership
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Symbolic parliamentary diplomacy
Exam focus:
West Asia relations | Strategic diplomacy
Brazil President’s State Visit to India
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Visit aimed at strengthening Global South cooperation , trade, and climate engagement
Exam relevance:
South–South cooperation | BRICS diplomacy
Netherlands: New Prime Minister
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Rob Jetten (38) sworn in as youngest-ever PM
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First openly gay head of government in Dutch history
Prelims angle:
Global leadership changes | Diversity in governance
🔶 Skill Development, Education & Digital Governance
Skill India Digital Hub Campaign
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Nationwide campaign: “Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai”
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Objective: Expand enrolment and awareness
Exam relevance:
Human capital development | Digital skilling ecosystem
Teacher App 2.0 (AI-enabled)
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Launched to support teachers using AI-driven tools
GS-II / GS-III:
EdTech | AI in public service delivery
Quantum & AI University – Amaravati
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First dedicated Quantum + AI university campus
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Partnership between NIELIT & Andhra Pradesh Government
High exam value:
Deep-tech education | Future-ready universities
🔶 Culture, Heritage & Soft Power
UNESCO Award – Vasai Cathedral
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475-year-old Our Lady of Grace Cathedral received UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Merit
Exam relevance:
Cultural heritage conservation | UNESCO frameworks
BAFTA Awards 2026
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79th edition held in London
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Important for global culture & soft power questions
🔶 Banking, Finance & Regulatory Reforms
NMP 2.0 Launched
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Target: ₹16.72 lakh crore monetisation through FY30
Exam focus:
Asset monetisation vs privatisation | Infrastructure financing
RBI Regulatory Actions (High-Value Area)
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Removal of New India Co-operative Bank from Scheduled Banks list
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Draft norms on:
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Credit concentration risk
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Recovery agent conduct
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Kisan Credit Card expansion
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Responsible business conduct
GS-III relevance:
Banking regulation | Customer protection | Financial stability
Revised Lead Bank Scheme Guidelines
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Strengthens district-level credit planning & inclusion
🔶 Defence & Strategic Cooperation
Exercise Dharma Guardian (India–Japan)
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7th edition underway in Uttarakhand
Exam relevance:
Defence diplomacy | Indo-Pacific security
NATO’s “Arctic Sentry” Mission
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Focus on Arctic surveillance and security
Exam angle:
Emerging geopolitical theatres | Climate–security linkage
🔶 Science, Industry & Innovation
Pharma & Research Collaboration
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NIPER Raebareli signed MoU with Boehringer Ingelheim India
Exam relevance:
Industry–academia collaboration |
Month: Current Affairs - Feb 26, 2026
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