🔶 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
Month: Current Affairs - February 26, 2026
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