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AI Impact Summit 2026: IndiaAI Mission, MANAV Vision & Global AI Governance | UPSC GS-3 S&T

AI Impact Summit 2026 UPSC GS-3 S&T PT-MAINS The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 positioned India as a Global South leader by shifting global AI debate from only AI safety and regulation to AI for development, inclusion and real-world impact. Why in News? India hosted the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, under the IndiaAI Mission and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It was the first major global A

India AI Impact Summit 2026

India AI Impact Summit 2026 The India AI Impact Summit 2026 was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from 16–21 February 2026. The summit was anchored around three guiding “Sutras” — People, Planet, and Progress. Key Outcomes of the Summit Outcome Details New Delhi Declaration Signed by 88 nations to promote democratic, inclusive, and accessible AI governance. Investment Commitments Secured $250 billion i

Space Tech Policy, 2026

Space Tech Policy, 2026 On 13th January 2026, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh approved the Madhya Pradesh Space Tech Policy, 2026. The policy aims to promote innovation in satellite manufacturing, geospatial analysis, and downstream space applications. Key Highlights Component Details Policy Name Madhya Pradesh Space Tech Policy, 2026. Approval Date Approved on 13th January 2026. Innovation Focus Promotes

India’s First Integrated Private Satellite Manufacturing Facility

India’s First Integrated Private Satellite Manufacturing Facility On 22nd January 2026, the foundation stone for India’s first integrated private satellite manufacturing facility was laid at Khoraj in Sanand district of Gujarat. The facility, named “Palmanaro”, is expected to emerge as a major private-sector hub for indigenous satellite and optical payload manufacturing. Key Highlights Component Details Facility Name T

Bihar’s First Nuclear Power Plant

Bihar’s First Nuclear Power Plant On 24 June 2025, the Centre announced in Patna that it had approved the establishment of a nuclear power plant in Bihar. The project is part of India’s plan to establish six Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) across the country under the new Nuclear Energy Mission. Key Highlights Component Details State Bihar will receive its first nuclear power plant. Reactor Type The project is based

SANJAY Battlefield Surveillance System

SANJAY Battlefield Surveillance System On 24th January 2025, the Defence Minister inaugurated SANJAY, a cutting-edge Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS) designed to enhance the Indian Army’s real-time reconnaissance and decision-making capabilities. The system strengthens battlefield transparency by integrating surveillance inputs, analytics, and communication networks for faster operational decisions. Key Features of SANJAY Feature Details

BharatGen: Multilingual AI for Every Indian

BharatGen: Multilingual AI for Every Indian On 2nd June 2025, the Centre launched BharatGen, India’s first indigenously developed, government-funded, AI-based Multimodal Large Language Model (LLM) for Indian languages. The initiative aims to strengthen AI accessibility in Indian languages and promote inclusive digital innovation rooted in Indian values and ethics. What is BharatGen? Aspect Details Nature of the System A multilingual and

India’s First Indigenous IBR Vaccine

India’s First Indigenous IBR Vaccine On 29th September 2025, Indian Immunologicals Limited launched India’s first indigenously developed glycoprotein E (gE) deleted DIVA marker vaccine against Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR), named Raksha-IBR. The vaccine enables differentiation between infected and vaccinated animals, supporting improved disease surveillance and control. Key Details of Raksha-IBR Aspect Details Vaccine Name

‘Nafithromycin’: India’s First Indigenous Antibiotic

‘Nafithromycin’: India’s First Indigenous Antibiotic On 18th October 2025, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology announced that India has developed its first indigenous antibiotic, Nafithromycin, marking a historic milestone in the country’s pursuit of self-reliance in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Nafithromycin is the first antibiotic molecule to be conceptualised, developed, and clinically validated entir

New Drug Candidate to Tackle Deadly Superbugs

New Drug Candidate to Tackle Deadly Superbugs In August 2025, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee announced the development of a new drug candidate that could restore the effectiveness of critical antibiotics against one of the world’s most dangerous superbugs. The therapy is designed to combat infections caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae, a top-priority drug-resistant pathogen identified by the World Health Organization (WHO). The Novel Molecul

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