The ‘Ring of Fire’ is mainly associated with:
‘ರಿಂಗ್ ಆಫ್ ಫೈರ್’ ಮುಖ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಯಾವುದಕ್ಕೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದೆ?
‘ರಿಂಗ್ ಆಫ್ ಫೈರ್’ ಮುಖ್ಯವಾಗಿ ಯಾವುದಕ್ಕೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದೆ?
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0%
A) Tornadoes / ಚಂಡಮಾರುತಗಳು
95%
B) Earthquakes and Volcanoes / ಭೂಕಂಪಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಜ್ವಾಲಾಮುಖಿಗಳು
5%
C) Coral reefs / ಪ್ರವಾಳ ದ್ವೀಪಗಳು
0%
D) Ocean currents / ಸಮುದ್ರ ಪ್ರವಾಹಗಳು
Today’s Current Affairs (19 Feb 2026)
🧠 1) India AI Impact Summit 2026 (GS-3: Science & Tech / Governance)
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
• Emphasis on human-centric, ethical and inclusive AI development.
• Focus on democratizing AI for public good — healthcare, education, agriculture, governance.
• India projected itself as a global AI hub for the Global South.
• Stress on responsible AI, data governance, innovation ecosystem and startup support.
UPSC Relevance:
– AI governance framework
– Ethical AI & regulation
– Digital public infrastructure
– India’s tech leadership.
🌍 2) AI & Global Cooperation (GS-2: IR)
• Participation of global leaders, policymakers and technology companies.
• AI diplomacy emerging as a key pillar of India’s foreign policy.
• Focus on collaborative AI research, cross-border data standards and innovation partnerships.
UPSC Angle:
– Technology diplomacy
– Global AI regulatory architecture
– India’s role in Global South leadership.
🔎 3) Government Fact-Check Mechanism (GS-2: Governance)
• Government clarified misleading claims circulating regarding remarks of a Union Minister about a robotics demonstration.
• Highlights the role of official fact-checking mechanisms in combating misinformation.
UPSC Angle:
– Information integrity
– Media ethics & governance
– Role of digital communication units.
🧠 1) India AI Impact Summit 2026 (GS-3: Science & Tech / Governance)
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
• Emphasis on human-centric, ethical and inclusive AI development.
• Focus on democratizing AI for public good — healthcare, education, agriculture, governance.
• India projected itself as a global AI hub for the Global South.
• Stress on responsible AI, data governance, innovation ecosystem and startup support.
UPSC Relevance:
– AI governance framework
– Ethical AI & regulation
– Digital public infrastructure
– India’s tech leadership.
🌍 2) AI & Global Cooperation (GS-2: IR)
• Participation of global leaders, policymakers and technology companies.
• AI diplomacy emerging as a key pillar of India’s foreign policy.
• Focus on collaborative AI research, cross-border data standards and innovation partnerships.
UPSC Angle:
– Technology diplomacy
– Global AI regulatory architecture
– India’s role in Global South leadership.
🔎 3) Government Fact-Check Mechanism (GS-2: Governance)
• Government clarified misleading claims circulating regarding remarks of a Union Minister about a robotics demonstration.
• Highlights the role of official fact-checking mechanisms in combating misinformation.
UPSC Angle:
– Information integrity
– Media ethics & governance
– Role of digital communication units.
GST was introduced in India through which Constitutional Amendment?
GST ಅನ್ನು ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವ ಸಂವಿಧಾನ ತಿದ್ದುಪಡಿ ಮೂಲಕ ಜಾರಿಗೆ ತರಲಾಯಿತು?
GST ಅನ್ನು ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವ ಸಂವಿಧಾನ ತಿದ್ದುಪಡಿ ಮೂಲಕ ಜಾರಿಗೆ ತರಲಾಯಿತು?
Anonymous Quiz
79%
A) 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2016
14%
B) 100th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2015
7%
C) 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2018
0%
D) 99th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2014
Which Article of the Constitution provides for the GST Council?
ಸಂವಿಧಾನದ ಯಾವ ವಿಧಿ GST ಮಂಡಳಿಯನ್ನು ಒದಗಿಸುತ್ತದೆ?
ಸಂವಿಧಾನದ ಯಾವ ವಿಧಿ GST ಮಂಡಳಿಯನ್ನು ಒದಗಿಸುತ್ತದೆ?
Anonymous Quiz
15%
A) Article 246A
46%
B) Article 269A
38%
C) Article 279A
0%
D) Article 280
Consider the following regarding GST Council:
1.It is chaired by the Union Finance Minister. 2.Each State has one vote and the Centre has one vote. 3.Decisions require a three-fourth majority of weighted votes. Which of the above is/are correct?
1.It is chaired by the Union Finance Minister. 2.Each State has one vote and the Centre has one vote. 3.Decisions require a three-fourth majority of weighted votes. Which of the above is/are correct?
Anonymous Quiz
17%
A) 1 and 3 only
33%
B) 1 only
25%
C) 1, 2 and 3
25%
D) 2 and 3 only
Article 246A of the Constitution deals with:
ಸಂವಿಧಾನದ ವಿಧಿ 246A ಯಾವುದನ್ನು ಕುರಿತಾಗಿದೆ?
ಸಂವಿಧಾನದ ವಿಧಿ 246A ಯಾವುದನ್ನು ಕುರಿತಾಗಿದೆ?
Anonymous Quiz
16%
A) Distribution of Finance Commission grants
68%
B) Special provision for GST legislation by Parliament and States
11%
C) Inter-State trade taxation only
5%
D) Emergency financial provisions
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Geography NCERT class 11 Final touch Class
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Coming soon )
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The Ring of Fire is mainly associated with:
Anonymous Quiz
68%
A. Earthquakes and volcanoes
18%
B. Cyclones
7%
C. Fold mountains
7%
D. Deserts
Weathering differs from erosion because weathering:
Anonymous Quiz
19%
A. Transports material
35%
B. Occurs in situ
31%
C. Is caused by rivers only
15%
D. Is a rapid process
Which of the following is a shield volcano?
Anonymous Quiz
43%
A. Mt. Fuji
21%
B. Mt. Vesuvius
18%
C. Mauna Loa
18%
D. Mt. Kilimanjaro
Which one of the following processes is responsible for the formation of Sedimentary Rocks?
Anonymous Quiz
10%
A. Crystallisation
70%
B. Weathering and deposition
20%
C. Metamorphism
0%
D. Volcanic activity
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Current Affairs (20 February 2026)
1️⃣ India AI Impact Summit 2026
Venue: Bharat Mandapam
Key Points
Major global platform on AI governance, ethical AI, and inclusive digital growth.
Participation of global policymakers, industry leaders & researchers.
Focus on AI in agriculture, climate resilience, public service delivery & digital public infrastructure.
Highlights India’s leadership in Global South technology diplomacy.
UPSC Relevance
GS-2: International relations, global governance
GS-3: Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies.
2️⃣ India–Switzerland Bilateral Meeting
Prime Minister met Guy Parmelin, President of Switzerland.
Discussions on trade, innovation, research collaboration, investment & skill partnerships.
UPSC Angle
GS-2: Bilateral relations, economic diplomacy
Important in context of India–EFTA engagement.
3️⃣ Export Promotion Mission – MSME Boost
New interventions launched to strengthen MSME exports.
Emphasis on:
Market access expansion
Ease of doing business
Enhancing global competitiveness
UPSC Relevance
GS-3: MSMEs, export-led growth, industrial policy.
4️⃣ AI for Agriculture & Climate
Dedicated discussions on:
Precision farming using AI
Climate risk modelling
Food security enhancement
Inclusive & gender-sensitive agri-tech
UPSC Link
GS-3: Agriculture, Climate Change, Technology integration.
5️⃣ National Human Rights Commission Action
Took suo motu cognizance of reported assault on a journalist.
Sought report from concerned authorities.
UPSC Relevance
GS-2: Statutory bodies, Human Rights
Prelims: NHRC – established under Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
1️⃣ India AI Impact Summit 2026
Venue: Bharat Mandapam
Key Points
Major global platform on AI governance, ethical AI, and inclusive digital growth.
Participation of global policymakers, industry leaders & researchers.
Focus on AI in agriculture, climate resilience, public service delivery & digital public infrastructure.
Highlights India’s leadership in Global South technology diplomacy.
UPSC Relevance
GS-2: International relations, global governance
GS-3: Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies.
2️⃣ India–Switzerland Bilateral Meeting
Prime Minister met Guy Parmelin, President of Switzerland.
Discussions on trade, innovation, research collaboration, investment & skill partnerships.
UPSC Angle
GS-2: Bilateral relations, economic diplomacy
Important in context of India–EFTA engagement.
3️⃣ Export Promotion Mission – MSME Boost
New interventions launched to strengthen MSME exports.
Emphasis on:
Market access expansion
Ease of doing business
Enhancing global competitiveness
UPSC Relevance
GS-3: MSMEs, export-led growth, industrial policy.
4️⃣ AI for Agriculture & Climate
Dedicated discussions on:
Precision farming using AI
Climate risk modelling
Food security enhancement
Inclusive & gender-sensitive agri-tech
UPSC Link
GS-3: Agriculture, Climate Change, Technology integration.
5️⃣ National Human Rights Commission Action
Took suo motu cognizance of reported assault on a journalist.
Sought report from concerned authorities.
UPSC Relevance
GS-2: Statutory bodies, Human Rights
Prelims: NHRC – established under Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.