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Technology & Governance
Black Swan Summit India 2026
Held on February 5–6 in Bhubaneswar, co-organised by the Government of Odisha and GFTN under the BharatNetra Initiative. Saw 1,700 delegates from 24 countries discussing AI, FinTech, quantum computing, and digital infrastructure. President Droupadi Murmu graced the event.
Defence
INS Arnala – India’s First ASW-SWC
Designed and built by GRSE in collaboration with L&T Shipbuilders. Dimensions: 77.6 m long, ~1,490-ton displacement with 80% indigenous content. Named after Arnala Fort off Vasai, Maharashtra. It is the first of sixteen ASW-SWC class ships.
Sports
2026 Winter Olympics – Milano Cortina
The 2026 Winter Olympics are being held in Italy from February 6–22, 2026. India qualified two athletes — one alpine skier and one cross-country skier — through basic quotas.
Sports
Meghana Sajjanar – Asian Shooting Championships
Meghana Sajjanar won bronze in the women’s 10m air rifle at the Asian Shooting Championships while being eight months pregnant, marking a remarkable milestone for Indian sports.
Sports
T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
The group stage runs from February 7 to 20, followed by the Super 8 phase (February 21 – March 1), then semi-finals and the final on March 8.
Geopolitics
India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
India and Malaysia elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2024. PM Modi visited Kuala Lumpur in February 2026 to deepen bilateral ties in defence, trade, and technology.
International
South Africa’s FMD Vaccine Milestone
South Africa rolled out its first locally produced foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine in nearly two decades, a major milestone in the country’s animal health management and biosecurity efforts.
Important Days
World Pulses Day – February 10
Observed annually on February 10 by the United Nations to recognise the importance of pulses as a global food source and their contribution to sustainable agriculture and food security.
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Where was the Black Swan Summit India 2026 held?
Bhubaneswar
Co-organised by Govt of Odisha & GFTN under BharatNetra Initiative
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Which shipyard designed and built INS Arnala?
GRSE (Garden Reach Shipbuilders)
In collaboration with L&T; 80% indigenous content; named after Arnala Fort off Vasai
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Which country is hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Italy (Milano Cortina)
February 6–22, 2026; India qualified 2 athletes through basic quotas
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In which event did Meghana Sajjanar win bronze at the Asian Shooting Championships?
Women’s 10m Air Rifle
Competed while eight months pregnant
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When is the T20 World Cup 2026 final scheduled?
March 8, 2026
Group stage: Feb 7–20; Super 8: Feb 21 – Mar 1
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What level did India-Malaysia relations upgrade to in 2024?
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
PM Modi visited Kuala Lumpur in February 2026
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Which disease vaccine did South Africa locally produce after nearly 20 years?
Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)
A major milestone in the country’s animal health management
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When is World Pulses Day observed?
February 10
UN observance recognising pulses’ role in food security & sustainable agriculture
Think & Discuss
Indigenous Defence Manufacturing: Can India Become a Global Shipbuilding Hub?
Context from today’s quiz: INS Arnala, India’s first ASW-SWC, was built by GRSE with 80% indigenous content and is the first of sixteen ships in its class. This showcases India’s growing capabilities in indigenous defence manufacturing and naval shipbuilding, aligning with the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
With INS Arnala achieving 80% indigenous content and India commissioning an entire class of sixteen warships, the country’s naval manufacturing capabilities are scaling up rapidly. Events like the Black Swan Summit also signal India’s push to lead in emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing.
Can India leverage its defence manufacturing momentum to become a major exporter of naval platforms, or do systemic challenges still hold it back?
Can India leverage its defence manufacturing momentum to become a major exporter of naval platforms, or do systemic challenges still hold it back?
- What role do public shipyards like GRSE play versus private players like L&T in scaling India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem?
- How can summits like the Black Swan Summit help bridge the gap between deep-tech innovation and practical defence applications?
- With countries in Southeast Asia and Africa modernising their navies, could India position itself as a cost-effective alternative to Western and Chinese shipbuilders?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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