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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.

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February 21, 2026.
1. Governance: Vibrant Villages Programme–II (VVP–II)
Context: Home Minister Amit Shah launched VVP-II at Nathanpur, Assam.
Key Details: * Expands coverage to 1,954 border villages across 15 States and 2 UTs.
Focuses on the Northeast and International Border areas (e.g., Assam, Mizoram, Tripura).
UPSC Significance: Crucial for GS Paper 3 (Internal Security & Border Management). It aims to prevent migration from border areas by providing "urban-like" infrastructure, acting as a "first line of defense."

2. Science & Tech: India AI Impact Summit 2026
Context: The summit concluded at Bharat Mandapam with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI.
Key Outcomes:
M.A.N.A.V. Framework: Launched by the PM to promote "Human-Centric" AI.
Inclusive Voice Toolkit: A new policy report to make AI accessible in local Indian languages (Digital Inclusion).
Compute Mission: India to add 20,000 GPUs to its existing 38,000 to lower barriers for startups.
UPSC Significance: GS Paper 3 (Technology). Highlights India's "Third Way" of AI governance—balancing innovation with ethics.

3. International Relations: India-Brazil Strategic Ties
Context: PM Modi and the President of Brazil issued a Joint Statement following a bilateral meeting.
Key MoUs:
Pharma: Cooperation in medical product regulation.
MSME: Deepening cooperation in small-scale industries and the Green Transition.
Trade: Target set to surge beyond $15 Billion.
UPSC Significance: GS Paper 2 (Bilateral Relations). Strengthens cooperation within the IBSA and G20 frameworks.

4. Security & Defence: IONS & INS Krishna
Context: India assumed the Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) for 2026–2028.
Key Events:
9th Conclave: Held in Visakhapatnam; India took over from Thailand.
INS Krishna: Commissioning of India’s first indigenously built Cadet Training Ship (CTS).
UPSC Significance: GS Paper 2 & 3 (Maritime Security). Vital for the SAGAR vision and Net Security Provider role in the IOR.