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गृह मंत्रालय द्वारा भारत की प्रथम राष्ट्रीय आतंकवाद-निरोधक नीति ‘प्रहार (PRAHAAR)’ का अनावरण

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  • गृह मंत्रालय (MHA) ने भारत की पहली राष्ट्रीय आतंकवाद-निरोधक नीति और रणनीति ‘प्रहार’ का अनावरण किया।

    • परिचय

  • यह वही सैद्धांतिक दृष्टिकोण है जो भारत की ‘आतंकवाद के प्रति शून्य सहिष्णुता’ नीति को दिशा देता है।
  • भारत की आतंकवाद-निरोधक रणनीति ‘प्रहार’ इन आदर्शों से प्रवाहित होती है:
  • भारतीय नागरिकों और हितों की रक्षा हेतु आतंकवादी हमलों की रोकथाम।

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    भारत और बढ़ती वैश्विक कीटनाशक विषाक्तता

    Published on: 24 February, 2026

    हाल ही में साइंस पत्रिका में प्रकाशित एक अध्ययन ने भारत के वैश्विक कीटनाशक जोखिमों में उच्च योगदान को कुल अनुप्रयुक्त विषाक्तता (TAT) के माध्यम से मापा है और संयुक्त राष्ट्र की जैव विविधता लक्ष्यों में ठहराव के बीच सुधारों का आह्वान किया है।

    News In Short 23-02-2026

    Context

  • In the rural parts of Hassan, Mandya and Mysuru in Karnataka, overlooked Hoysala-era temples reveal a thriving medieval kingdom’s sculptural mastery.

    • About

  • Temple architecture style: The Hoysala temples are constructed in Vesara style of architecture.
  • The temple has a  Dravidian morphology along with substantial influences from the Bhumija style prevalent in Central India, and the Nagara traditions of northern and western India.
  • The material used in temple construction is choloritic schist also known as soapstone.

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    Challenges for India’s Electricity Grid from Data Centre Expansion

    Context

  • India’s power system is headed towards a “paradigm shift” as artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data centres are emerging as large, complex, and electricity-intensive infrastructure.

    • Rising Power Demand from Data Centres

  • India has an installed data centre capacity of 1.2 GW, which will grow to about 10 GW by 2030, with investments of over $200 billion.
  • Power Demand by Data Centres: AI workloads use large numbers of Graphic Processing Units (GPUs) with individual racks consuming 80-150 KW compared to 15-20 KW for traditional enterprise servers.
  • This computational intensity drives an insatiable demand for electricity, making AI the most significant driver of increased energy consumption within the data centre sector.

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    Satellite-Based Communication in India and Emerging Threats 

    In News

  • Recently, Security agencies have raised alarms over the illegal use of satellite communication devices in Indian waters, citing potential national security threats.

    • About

  • In an era defined by digital connectivity, terrestrial networks (fiber optics, mobile towers) often face limitations due to difficult geographical terrains and vulnerability to natural disasters. 
  • Satellite-Based Communication (SATCOM) has emerged as the critical infrastructure bridging these gaps. 

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    India Registers Landmark Progress in Organ Donation & Transplantation

    Context

  • Recently, the Prime Minister of India, through his Mann Ki Baat address, has repeatedly highlighted the importance of organ donation, giving renewed momentum to the organ donation movement in India.

    • About Organ Transplantation/Donation

  • It is a surgical procedure in which an organ, tissue or a group of cells are removed from one person and surgically transplanted into another person.
  • One person can save up to 8 lives by donating heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas and intestines.
  • In India, the organ transplantation is one of the lowest in comparison with the western nations.

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    India’s Global Capability Centre Revolution

    Context

  • For the Indian population, the Global Capability Centres (GCCs) boom has catalysed high-value employment and regional development.

    • What are Global Capability Centres?

  • Global In-house Centres or Captives (GICs) or Global Capability Centres (GCCs), are mainly offshore centres established by global level firms/MNCs to provide various services to their parent organisations. 
  • These centres operate as internal organisations within the global corporate structure, providing specialised solutions such as IT services, Research and Development (R&D), customer support and other business tasks. 

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    India AI Impact Summit 2026

    Context

  • The India AI Impact Summit 2026 concluded in New Delhi recently.

    • Background of AI Summits

  • 2023 Bletchley Park Summit (UK): The first global AI summit was held at Bletchley Park and focused on safety. It brought together countries and experts to discuss AI risks and resulted in the Bletchley Declaration.
  • 2024 Seoul Summit (South Korea): The second summit was held in Seoul in May 2024, building on the discussions from the Bletchley Park meeting and broadening to include innovation and inclusivity alongside safety.

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    AI to Power India’s Next Agricultural Transformation

    Context

  • The Union Minister of Science and Technology, at the AI4Agri 2026 Summit in Mumbai said that India’s next agricultural revolution will be driven by artificial intelligence.

    • How is AI in Agriculture Critical for India?

  • Indian agriculture faces structural constraints such as fragmented landholdings, climate variability, price volatility, and low productivity.
  • Climate change has increased the frequency of extreme weather events, making predictive technologies essential.
  • Small and marginal farmers (over 85% of total farmers) require affordable, data-driven advisory systems.

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