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Highlights of February 3rd Week Current Affairs
- The PM RAHAT (Road Accident Holistic Action for Treatment) Scheme provides cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh per road accident victim to ensure timely emergency care during the critical golden hour.
- The Lakhpati Didi initiative, launched in 2023 by the Ministry of Rural Development, aims to expand its target from 3 crore to 6 crore women by March 2029 to strengthen rural Self-Help Group livelihoods and women-led income generation.
- Startup India Fund of Funds (FFS) 2.0 has been approved with a ₹10,000 crore corpus to support manufacturing and high-technology startups, managed by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI).
- The Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), launched in 2020 as a Central Sector Scheme, has doubled its loan target from ₹1 lakh crore to ₹2 lakh crore to strengthen post-harvest infrastructure and agricultural supply chains.
- The BIRAC–RDI Fund, launched under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation with an initial ₹2,000 crore national call, aims to bridge the gap between lab research and industrial-scale manufacturing in biotechnology and deep-tech sectors.
- Artificial Intelligence is transforming healthcare through AI-based diagnostics like MadhuNetrAI for diabetic retinopathy screening, telemedicine support systems such as eSanjeevani CDSS, and AI-driven public health surveillance tools.
- The PM-DAKSH scheme, a Central Sector Scheme launched in 2020–21, provides free skill training to SC, OBC, EWS, de-notified tribes, Safai Karamcharis, and transgender communities, though recent data shows less than 50% placement success.
- APEDA, a statutory body under the APEDA Act, 1985, continues to promote agricultural and processed food exports through initiatives like NPOP, BHARATI 2025, and the Farmers Connect Portal.
- Electoral Trusts, established under the Electoral Trusts Scheme, 2013, act as non-profit intermediaries for political funding, with at least 95% of collected contributions required to be distributed to registered political parties.
- The Government of India lifted the four-year wheat export ban, supporting farmers’ incomes; India remains the world’s second-largest wheat producer, with Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab as top producing states.
- India advanced its cybersecurity with a partnership between the Centre for Development of Telematics and Synergy Quantum to create an automated quantum-safe security tool for critical sectors.
- The tool identifies cryptographic vulnerabilities, generates detailed reports, and helps transition systems to post-quantum cryptography.
- Post-Quantum Cryptography ensures encryption remains secure even against powerful quantum computers, with global standards set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
- The government launched a CBDC-based digital food coupon pilot using the Digital Rupee to deliver transparent and leak-proof subsidies through the Public Distribution System.
- This pilot promotes financial inclusion, reduces leakages, and strengthens last-mile delivery using programmable digital wallets and QR-based transactions.
- The World Trade Organization chief called for reforming the global trading system amid rising protectionism, stalled dispute mechanisms, and digital and climate trade challenges.
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India was urged by the Supreme Court to implement front-of-pack warning labels on high-sugar, salt, and fat foods to promote healthy consumer choices.
- The G4 nations—India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan—renewed their call for United Nations Security Council reform to make it more representative of current global realities.
- India approved its first underwater twin tube road-cum-rail tunnel beneath the Brahmaputra River, connecting Gohpur and Numaligarh to boost connectivity in the Northeast.
- The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation’s Kamala Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh, with a capacity of 1800 MW, received environmental clearance for power generation and flood control.
- India strengthened cybersecurity through a partnership between the Centre for Development of Telematics and Synergy Quantum to build a quantum-safe security tool.
- The new tool identifies cryptographic vulnerabilities and assists systems in shifting to post-quantum cryptography for enhanced data protection.
- Post-Quantum Cryptography follows global encryption standards set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to safeguard against quantum threats.
- The government launched a CBDC-based digital food coupon pilot using the Digital Rupee to improve subsidy delivery through the Public Distribution System.
- This digital initiative ensures transparency, reduces leakages, and supports last-mile delivery via programmable wallets and QR-based payments.
- The WTO chief emphasized the urgent need for reforms to address protectionism, digital trade, and climate-related trade challenges.
- The Supreme Court of India directed the FSSAI to introduce front-of-pack warning labels on high-sugar, salt, and fat foods to encourage healthy eating.
- India, along with Brazil, Germany, and Japan, renewed its call for reforming the United Nations Security Council to reflect present global realities.
- The government approved India’s first underwater twin-tube road-cum-rail tunnel beneath the Brahmaputra River, linking Gohpur and Numaligarh.
- NHPC’s Kamala Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh received environmental clearance for a 1,800 MW plant aimed at power generation and flood control.
- India enhanced its cybersecurity through a partnership between the Centre for Development of Telematics and Synergy Quantum to create a quantum-safe security tool.
- The tool detects cryptographic weaknesses and helps organizations shift to post-quantum cryptography for stronger protection.
- Post-Quantum Cryptography follows encryption standards by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to defend against quantum threats.
- The government launched a CBDC-based digital food coupon pilot using the Digital Rupee to improve subsidy delivery.
- This initiative promotes transparency and minimizes leakages in the Public Distribution System.
- Programmable wallets and QR-based payments will ensure secure and efficient last-mile delivery.
- The WTO chief called for reforms to address growing protectionism, digital trade barriers, and climate-related trade issues.
- The Supreme Court directed the FSSAI to include front-of-pack warnings on foods high in sugar, salt, and fat to promote healthy choices.
- India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan renewed their push for United Nations Security Council reforms to reflect current global realities.
- India approved its first underwater twin-tube road-cum-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra River, connecting Gohpur and Numaligarh, along with clearance for NHPC’s Kamala Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh.
- 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
- The New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments were launched as a voluntary framework encouraging responsible, multilingual, and inclusive AI development, particularly benefiting the Global South.
- At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Prime Minister unveiled the M.A.N.A.V. Framework to promote human-centric AI based on moral ethics, accountable governance, national sovereignty, accessibility, and validity in AI systems.
- The New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments were launched as a voluntary framework encouraging responsible, multilingual, and inclusive AI development, particularly benefiting the Global South.
- In Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited v. Union of India (2026), the Supreme Court cautioned that indiscriminate distribution of state “freebies” may undermine fiscal sustainability and long-term economic development.
- The successful qualification test of the Gaganyaan drogue parachute marks a major milestone in India’s human spaceflight programme, ensuring safe stabilization and descent of the crew module during re-entry.
- The Gaganyaan Mission aims to send three astronauts to Low Earth Orbit (400 km) for a three-day mission, making India the fourth country after the United States, Russia, and China to independently send humans to space.
- Phase-II of the Vibrant Village Programme was launched in 2025 to expand comprehensive border village development to 15 States and 2 Union Territories beyond the northern borders.
- Edge computing, highlighted at the India AI Summit, processes data near the source rather than centralized cloud servers, reducing latency, improving privacy, and enabling real-time AI applications.
- The Government announced Bio-AI Mulankur hubs under the BioE3 policy to integrate artificial intelligence with biotechnology through closed-loop research systems for faster drug discovery and genomics innovation.
- The Sudan conflict, ongoing since April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has escalated with reports of possible genocide in El-Fasher in the Darfur region.
- Sudan’s strategic location along the Red Sea and its role as a bridge between the Arab world and Sub-Saharan Africa make the ongoing civil war a significant regional security and humanitarian concern.
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