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Social Welfare
Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana
Announced in Union Budget 2026-27 to provide industry-relevant training to persons with disabilities. Focus sectors include IT, AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics), hospitality, and food services.
Social Welfare
Divyang Sahara Yojana & ALIMCO
Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) will receive support to expand assistive device production. The scheme focuses on R&D investment and AI-enabled technology integration in product design.
Technology
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
Budget allocation of ₹1,000 crore for FY 2026-27. Key objectives include supporting equipment and materials production, developing full-stack Indian IP, and establishing industry-led research centres.
Digital Governance
RBI’s Digital Rupee Expansion
CBDC pilot expanded to 28 cities (15 new cities added). The Digital Rupee has achieved 5 million+ users and 500,000 merchants onboarded, marking significant progress in digital currency adoption.
International
EU Artificial Intelligence Act
Came into full effect on February 1, 2026. It is the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for AI governance. The Act categorizes AI systems by risk levels with specific compliance requirements for each category.
Space
ISRO Gaganyaan Test Flight
Third unmanned test flight completed on January 29, 2026. Validated life support systems and crew escape mechanisms. India’s first crewed mission planned for late 2026, making India the fourth nation with independent human spaceflight capability.
Energy
India’s Renewable Energy Milestone
Total installed capacity crossed 200 GW in January 2026. Composition: Solar (95 GW), Wind (48 GW), and other sources. India targets 500 GW by 2030 under its climate commitments.
Sports
Carlos Alcaraz’s Career Grand Slam
Won Australian Open 2026 at 22 years of age, completing his Career Grand Slam. Defeated Novak Djokovic (2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5) at Rod Laver Arena, ending Djokovic’s unbeaten Australian Open finals streak.
Sports
Pro Wrestling League 2026
Haryana Thunders won the PWL 2026 championship, defeating Delhi Dangal Warriors in the final at Noida Indoor Stadium on February 2, 2026. Turan Bayramov named Player of the Tournament (7/7 bouts won).
National
President Murmu’s Odisha Visit
Six-day visit from February 2, 2026. Key engagements include 12th Convocation of Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, visits to Maa Biraja Temple, Shree Jagannath Temple, Simlipal National Park, and Black Swan Summit India in Bhubaneswar.
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Which organisation will expand assistive device production under Divyang Sahara Yojana?
ALIMCO
Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India
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What is the budget allocation for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 in FY 2026-27?
₹1,000 Crore
Part of Union Budget 2026-27
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How many cities are now covered under RBI’s Digital Rupee pilot?
28 Cities
Expanded from 13 to 28 cities
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At what age did Carlos Alcaraz complete his Career Grand Slam?
22 Years
Won Australian Open 2026
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What milestone did India’s renewable energy capacity cross in January 2026?
200 GW
Target: 500 GW by 2030
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When did the EU AI Act come into full effect?
February 1, 2026
World’s first comprehensive AI legal framework
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Which team won PWL 2026?
Haryana Thunders
Defeated Delhi Dangal Warriors in final
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What did ISRO’s third Gaganyaan test flight validate?
Life Support & Crew Escape Systems
Crewed mission planned for late 2026
Think & Discuss
Regulating AI: Balancing Innovation and Safety
Context from today’s quiz: The European Union’s AI Act came into full effect on February 1, 2026, becoming the world’s first comprehensive legal framework for AI governance. It categorizes AI systems by risk levels and sets specific compliance requirements, marking a watershed moment in technology regulation.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
As AI transforms industries from healthcare to finance, governments worldwide are grappling with how to regulate this rapidly evolving technology. The EU has taken the lead with strict rules, while other nations are considering different approaches.
Should India adopt a similar comprehensive AI regulation framework, or would a more flexible approach better suit India’s growing tech ecosystem?
Should India adopt a similar comprehensive AI regulation framework, or would a more flexible approach better suit India’s growing tech ecosystem?
- What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of strict AI regulation for India’s startup ecosystem and IT industry?
- How can India balance fostering AI innovation with protecting citizens from potential AI-related harms like bias, privacy violations, and job displacement?
- Given that India is already implementing AI in initiatives like the Digital Rupee and Semiconductor Mission, what role should government-led AI projects play in shaping national AI policy?
We’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your perspective in the comments.
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