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Highlights of 20 February 2026 Current Affairs
- The IndiaAI Mission, launched in 2024 by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology with a ₹10,371.92 crore outlay, focuses on compute capacity, datasets (AIKosh), startups, skills and safe AI
- The three major models include advanced Large Language Models by Sarvam AI, Vachana text-to-speech model by Gnani.ai supporting 12 Indian languages, and Param2 17B foundational model by BharatGen using Mixture-of-Experts architecture
- The America-India Connect initiative proposes a $15 billion subsea digital infrastructure investment, establishing Visakhapatnam as a major global subsea cable gateway
- Undersea fibre-optic cables carry more than 95% of global internet traffic but remain vulnerable to physical damage, cyber risks and geopolitical disruptions
- • The International Solar Alliance launched the Global AI-for-Energy Mission to accelerate clean energy transition using AI for grid optimisation, predictive maintenance and mineral exploration
- • Union Budget 2026–27 increased Gender Budget allocation to ₹5.01 lakh crore, covering 53 ministries and strengthening gender-responsive governance mechanisms
- • The Asia-Pacific SDG Progress Report 2026 warns that nearly 88% of measurable SDG targets in the region are off track, with major setbacks in climate action and biodiversity
- • Key institutional developments include strengthening of Municipal Bonds for urban infrastructure, expanded role of Food Corporation of India in food security management, and launch of VoicERA under BHASHINI to promote multilingual voice-based digital inclusion
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