Current affairs

  • Private Sector Participation in Defence Helicopter Manufacturing in India

    Context India’s first private sector helicopter Final Assembly Line was inaugurated at Vemagal, Kolar district, Karnataka to manufacture Airbus H125 helicopters through a partnership between Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus. Key Entities Involved Tata Advanced Systems Limited Airbus France Hindustan...

    Last updated on February 19th, 2026 04:52 pm
  • India–France Strategic Cooperation in Global Geopolitics: Defence, Indo-Pacific and Emerging Technologies

    Context President Emmanuel Macron visited India amid global geopolitical uncertainty, supply-chain disruptions, and debates over strategic autonomy. Key Highlights of the Visit Elevation to Special Global Strategic Partnership: India–France ties, already strategic since 1998, have now been formally upgraded Reciprocal...

    Last updated on February 19th, 2026 04:46 pm
  • Regulatory Framework for AI in Healthcare: Complete Guide, Laws, Ethics

    Context India has developed a framework called Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare for India (SAHI) for using AI in healthcare. More about the Framework It is built by Union Health Ministry and the National Health Authority (NHA) It builds...

    Last updated on February 19th, 2026 04:37 pm
  • Project Vault: Secure Data Storage & Digital Asset Management Platform

    Context The Donald Trump administration officially launched "Project Vault," a strategic initiative designed to secure the United States' supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements About Project Vault Project Vault is a $12 billion federal program established to create...

    Last updated on February 19th, 2026 04:30 pm
  • Judicial Review of India’s Data Protection Framework

    India’s data governance regime has entered a critical constitutional phase. With the enactment of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, questions have emerged regarding privacy safeguards, state exemptions, regulatory oversight, and the balance between individual rights and governance needs. Judicial...

    Last updated on February 19th, 2026 04:23 pm
  • AI in Legal Drafting: Judicial Concerns, Data Privacy and Ethical Challenges in India

    Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the legal profession. From drafting contracts and petitions to summarising judgments and conducting legal research, AI tools are increasingly being used by lawyers and law firms. However, the growing use of AI in legal drafting...

    Last updated on February 19th, 2026 04:12 pm
  • Health AI Ecosystem in India: Key Digital Initiatives, Policies & Future Roadmap

    India is rapidly emerging as a major player in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, supported by strong digital public infrastructure, progressive policy reforms, and a thriving startup ecosystem. With rising healthcare demands, demographic pressures, and a push for universal health...

    Last updated on February 19th, 2026 03:54 pm
  • Indigenous Dual-Use AI Systems in the Indian Military: Strategic Significance, Capabilities

    Context The Indian Army unveiled a suite of indigenous Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions at the India AI Summit aligning with India’s vision of technological self-reliance and secure digital capability. Various indigenous solutions AI Examiner: An AI tool that automatically checks...

    Last updated on February 19th, 2026 03:23 pm
  • Fraternity in the Indian Constitution – Meaning, Importance

    Context The Supreme Court of India examined concerns regarding public statements made by constitutional authorities that allegedly stigmatise communities and normalise discriminatory governance. The case arose from a petition highlighting speeches and remarks by Chief Ministers, senior bureaucrats, and police...

    Last updated on February 19th, 2026 12:32 pm
  • Fertiliser Sector Regulation in India: Impact on Farmers, Industry and Fiscal Deficit

    Context The Uttar Pradesh government has banned the sale of non-subsidised fertilisers by urea manufacturers and suppliers, raising concerns over excessive controls in the Indian fertiliser industry. Fertiliser Use in India ●     India is the second-largest consumer and third-largest producer...

    Last updated on February 18th, 2026 11:36 am