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Defence
Rafale Deal 2026
India’s DAC approved Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal for 114 Rafale jets from France. Of these, 18 jets will arrive in fly-away condition while 96 will be manufactured in India. This will bring India’s total Rafale fleet to 176 jets.
Government Scheme
PM RAHAT Scheme
PM Road Accident Health Assistance Trust (RAHAT) provides cashless treatment up to Rs 1.5 lakh per victim for up to 7 days. It is integrated with ERSS 112 and covers uninsured and hit-and-run cases.
International
Henley Passport Index 2026
Singapore topped the Henley Passport Index with visa-free access to 192 destinations. Japan and South Korea shared 2nd position (187 destinations). India ranked 75th with access to 56 destinations.
Digital Payments
UPI-DuitNow Integration
NPCI International (NIPL) signed agreement with Malaysia’s PayNet for UPI-DuitNow QR interoperability. Phase 1 allows Indians to pay in Malaysia using UPI; Phase 2 enables Malaysians to pay in India using DuitNow.
Professional Bodies
ICAI Leadership 2026-27
CA Prasanna Kumar D from Visakhapatnam was elected as the 74th President of ICAI. CA Mangesh Pandurang Kinare became Vice-President. ICAI operates under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Infrastructure
Seva Teerth Complex
Seva Teerth complex in New Delhi houses three key offices: PMO (Seva Teerth-1), NSCS (Seva Teerth-2), and Cabinet Secretariat (Seva Teerth-3). The motto ‘Nagrik Devo Bhava’ is inscribed in Devanagari.
Technology
Tech Services Roadmap 2035
NITI Aayog’s Frontier Hub targets India’s tech services sector to reach USD 750–850 billion by 2035 (from current ~USD 265B). Five growth levers: Agentic AI, Software, Digital Infrastructure, Innovation Engineering, India-for-India.
Naval Affairs
CTF 154 Command
Indian Navy assumed command of Combined Task Force 154 at CMF headquarters in Manama, Bahrain. Commodore Milind M. Mokashi took charge. CTF 154 was established in May 2023 for multinational maritime training.
Defence Acquisition
Dornier 228 for Coast Guard
MoD signed Rs 2,312 crore deal with HAL for 8 Dornier 228 aircraft for Indian Coast Guard under Buy (Indian) category. Dornier 228 is a 19-seater STOL twin turboprop manufactured at HAL Kanpur.
Education & AI
Columbia-IIT Bombay AI Centre
IIT Bombay and Columbia University established joint centre for AI in Manufacturing. Focus areas include semiconductors, industrial robotics, pharma, food processing, construction, and logistics. MoU signed before Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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How many Rafale jets did DAC approve in Feb 2026?
114 jets
Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal; 96 to be made in India
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What is the maximum amount under PM RAHAT Scheme?
Rs 1.5 lakh
Per victim, for up to 7 days cashless treatment
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Which country topped Henley Passport Index 2026?
Singapore
192 visa-free destinations; India ranked 75th
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Who is the 74th President of ICAI?
CA Prasanna Kumar D
From Visakhapatnam; for 2026-27 term
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What is the motto of Seva Teerth complex?
Nagrik Devo Bhava
Inscribed in Devanagari; houses PMO, NSCS, Cabinet Secretariat
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Where is CMF headquarters located?
Manama, Bahrain
Combined Maritime Forces; India leads CTF 154
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India’s tech services target by 2035 (NITI Aayog)?
USD 750–850 billion
From current ~USD 265 billion
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Columbia-IIT Bombay AI Centre focuses on which sector?
Manufacturing
Includes semiconductors, robotics, pharma, food processing
Think & Discuss
Make in India vs Strategic Urgency: Balancing Defence Modernization
Context from today’s quiz: India’s approval of the Rs 3.25 lakh crore Rafale deal includes a significant Make in India component—96 of 114 jets to be manufactured domestically. Similarly, the Dornier 228 acquisition for the Coast Guard follows the “Buy (Indian)” category. These decisions reflect India’s dual priorities: rapid military modernization and indigenous defence manufacturing.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India’s defence acquisition strategy increasingly emphasizes domestic manufacturing, but critics argue this can delay urgent capability building. With growing security challenges on multiple fronts, how should India balance the need for immediate military readiness with long-term self-reliance goals?
Should India prioritize speed of acquisition or indigenous manufacturing capability in critical defence deals?
Should India prioritize speed of acquisition or indigenous manufacturing capability in critical defence deals?
- Does the 96 jets “Make in India” model provide adequate technology transfer, or are we still dependent on foreign expertise for critical components?
- How can India’s private defence sector be better integrated to accelerate both acquisition timelines and indigenization?
- What lessons can be drawn from the original 36 Rafale deal (2016) versus this larger 114-jet acquisition in terms of strategic procurement planning?
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