{"id":67008,"date":"2026-02-18T18:35:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T13:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=67008"},"modified":"2026-02-19T10:48:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T05:18:27","slug":"news-in-short-18-02-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/18-02-2026\/news-in-short-18-02-2026","title":{"rendered":"News In Short 18-02-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Revisiting Net Neutrality in the 5G Era<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ Government Policies &amp; Interventions, GS3\/ Digital Infrastructure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Telecom operators such as Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have urged the government to revisit India\u2019s 2016 net neutrality framework to explicitly permit \u201cnetwork slicing\u201d under 5G networks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Net Neutrality<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Net neutrality is the principle that <strong>all internet traffic should be treated equally, <\/strong>without discrimination based on content, platform, application, or user.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>It prohibits:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Blocking <\/strong>of lawful content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Throttling<\/strong> (intentional slowing down of specific services).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paid prioritisation<\/strong> of certain apps or websites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India adopted<strong> one of the world&#8217;s strongest net neutrality frameworks<\/strong> in 2016\u20132018 following public debates on discriminatory pricing practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Network Slicing?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Network slicing is a 5G feature that enables the creation of <strong>multiple virtual networks<\/strong> on a single physical infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each \u201cslice\u201d can be optimised for specific needs:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ultra-low latency (autonomous vehicles, telemedicine).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High reliability (industrial automation).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High bandwidth (gaming, HD streaming).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telecom operators argue that this is a <strong>technological capability<\/strong> intrinsic to 5G, <strong>not content-based discrimination.<\/strong> Operators want to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offer differentiated quality of service (QoS).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charge premium prices for guaranteed speeds or low latency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/economictimes.indiatimes.com\/industry\/telecom\/telecom-news\/telcos-want-net-neutrality-rules-updated-for-5g-era\/articleshow\/128435121.cms?from=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ET<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>India\u2013Ireland Digital Partnership&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/ International Relations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India and Ireland held a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi to strengthen cooperation in telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>India\u2019s Digital Transformation:<\/strong> India presented its achievements in ICT and digital governance. It represents;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One of the world\u2019s largest digital ecosystems, with over <strong>1.23 billion <\/strong>telecom subscribers and nearly <strong>a billion internet users.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5G coverage extends to approximately <strong>99.9%<\/strong> of the districts, supported by data tariffs averaging around <strong>USD 0.10 per GB,<\/strong> making connectivity affordable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI):<\/strong> India highlighted globally recognized platforms such as <strong>Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), DigiLocker, Digi Yatra<\/strong> and <strong>Sanchar Saathi.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Ireland<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ireland is an island nation in <strong>Northwestern Europe, <\/strong>separated from <strong>Great Britain <\/strong>by the<strong> Irish Sea.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Topography: <\/strong>A central lowland limestone plain surrounded by coastal mountains.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eg:<\/strong> MacGillycuddy&#8217;s Reeks in the southwest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The River Shannon<\/strong> is the longest river. The significant lakes include<strong> Lough Neagh and Lough Corrib.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capital: <\/strong>Dublin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"d7ebf2\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"497\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-91.png\" alt=\"ireland\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-67010\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d7ebf2; width:358px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-91.png 497w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-91-287x300.png 287w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2229144&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Launch of SAHI and BODH Initiatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS2\/Governance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Union Health and Family Welfare Minister launched <strong>two digital health initiatives<\/strong>\u2014SAHI (Secure AI for Health Initiative) and BODH (Benchmarking Open Data Platform for Health AI)\u2014during the India AI Impact Summit 2026.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>SAHI <\/strong>is a <strong>governance framework,<\/strong> policy compass, and national roadmap for the responsible use of AI in healthcare, for leveraging AI in an ethical, transparent, accountable, and people-centric manner.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The platform will also serve as a <strong>knowledge-sharing and governance hub, <\/strong>promoting best practices in health AI development and implementation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BODH, developed by the IIT Kanpur in collaboration with the National Health Authority, will enable systematic evaluation of AI models using diverse, anonymized real-world health datasets.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It provides a <strong>structured mechanism to test and validate AI solutions<\/strong> before large-scale deployment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Together,<strong> SAHI and BODH represent India\u2019s commitment to building a trustworthy, inclusive, and globally competitive health AI ecosystem<\/strong> grounded in innovation, responsibility, and public trust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2229226&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>AI-Preneurs of India<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ S&amp;T<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Atal Innovation Mission launches \u2018AI-Preneurs of India\u2019 at India AI Impact Summit 2026, showcasing India\u2019s purpose driven AI Ecosystem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About AI-Preneurs of India<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a flagship coffee table book chronicling the journeys of 45 pioneering AI startups shaping solutions for real-world challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI-Preneurs of India features startups working across 30+ sector domains, including healthcare, education, sustainability, mobility, sports analytics, deep tech, and social impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The book reflects the geographic and thematic diversity of India\u2019s AI innovation landscape, extending far beyond traditional technology hubs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Objectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The book showcases how public innovation infrastructure, sustained incubation support, and mission-led governance are enabling Indian startups to deliver scalable impact with global relevance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI-Preneurs of India positions India not merely as a consumer of frontier technologies, but as a global contributor shaping responsible AI pathways.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reinforces AI vision for inclusive growth and ethical deployment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2229114&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Bee Corridor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has unveiled an ambitious plan to create dedicated \u201cbee corridors\u201d along India\u2019s national highways.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The initiative aims to establish continuous linear stretches of bee-friendly vegetation featuring carefully selected flowering trees and plants.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlike traditional decorative plantings, the new corridors will be designed to provide year-round nectar and pollen, ensuring sustained food sources for pollinators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The NHAI plans to plant around 40 lakh trees along NHs during the year 2026\u201327, around 60 per cent of which will be planted under the \u2018bee corridor\u2019 initiative.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Significance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The initiative will help reduce the increasing ecological stress faced by honeybees and other pollinators, which is adversely impacting pollination services, agricultural and horticultural productivity, and overall ecological balance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/nation\/2026\/Feb\/17\/nhai-to-develop-first-of-its-kind-bee-corridors-along-national-highways\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Gas Turbine Engine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Science and Technology <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Minister for Defence visited <strong>DRDO\u2019s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) <\/strong>in Bengaluru to review <strong>ongoing indigenous military gas turbine projects<\/strong>, including the Kaveri engine afterburner test.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gas Turbine Engine<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A gas-turbine engine is an <strong>internal combustion engine<\/strong> that uses air and fuel to generate power by turning a turbine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It consists of a compressor, combustion chamber, and turbine, where air is compressed, fuel is burned at constant pressure, and extra air cools the gases before reaching the turbine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gas turbines are used in aviation (jet propulsion), electric power generation, and driving compressors for pipelines.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The first successful gas turbine was built in 1903 in Paris.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"b0aaa8\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-93.png\" alt=\"gas turbine engine\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-67012\" style=\"--dominant-color: #b0aaa8; aspect-ratio:1.9034131142897606;width:436px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-93.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-93-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-93-768x404.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Source :<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2228670&amp;reg=3&amp;lang=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>India AI Summit: Army\u2019s Indigenous AI Suite<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Defence; Science and Tech<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At the India AI Summit, the Indian Army showcased a range of indigenous AI-based solutions with significant dual-use potential across defence and civilian sectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Highlights Include<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AI Examiner: <\/strong>An automated assessment and feedback system for education and training platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SAM-UN:<\/strong> A geospatial and AI-enabled situational awareness platform for mission planning, disaster response and smart command centres.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EKAM (AI-as-a-Service):<\/strong> A secure, air-gapped indigenous AI cloud platform ensuring data sovereignty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PRAKSHEPAN: <\/strong>An AI-driven climatology and disaster prediction system providing advance alerts for landslides, floods and avalanches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>XFace: <\/strong>An AI facial recognition system for security and identity verification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nabh Drishti: <\/strong>A mobile telemetry-based real-time reporting and visualisation platform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Driver Fatigue Detection: <\/strong>An AI device for real-time drowsiness alerts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI-in-a-Box: <\/strong>A portable edge AI platform for secure deployment in remote or disconnected environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vehicle Tracking System: <\/strong>An AI-enabled fleet monitoring and logistics optimisation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deepfake Detection &amp; AI Cyber Security Systems &#8211;<\/strong> A tool to counter synthetic media, malware, cyber threats and protect critical digital infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"515049\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-95-1024x768.png\" alt=\"army\u2019s indigenous ai suite\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-67014\" style=\"--dominant-color: #515049; width:380px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-95-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-95-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-95-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-95.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Significance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These initiatives reflect a decisive shift towards a secure, networked and AI-empowered ecosystem, strengthening defence preparedness while enhancing disaster resilience, cybersecurity and national development.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/sci-tech\/technology\/indian-army-puts-up-a-show-with-homegrown-dual-use-ai-systems\/article70643643.ece#:~:text=In%20the%20security%20domain%2C%20the,cyber%20threats%20targeting%20critical%20infrastructure.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Black Box<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Disaster Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau recovered the black boxes from the Learjet 45 aircraft that crashed in Baramati, killing five people on board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a Black Box?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A black box is a small <strong>machine that records information<\/strong> about an aircraft during its flight.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a <strong>bright orange or yellow rectangular box<\/strong> crafted to withstand explosions, fire, water pressure, and high-speed crashes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discovered by Australian scientist David Warren<\/strong>, it is used to discover the cause of a plane crash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"d2ada4\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"843\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-94-843x1024.png\" alt=\"black box\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-67013\" style=\"--dominant-color: #d2ada4; aspect-ratio:0.8232519677804662;width:317px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-94-843x1024.png 843w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-94-247x300.png 247w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-94-768x933.png 768w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-94-1264x1536.png 1264w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-94.png 1317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 843px) 100vw, 843px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Does A Black Box Do?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The black box comprises two components:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR):<\/strong> Captures cockpit audio, including pilot conversations, alarms, and engine sounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flight Data Recorder (FDR):<\/strong> Logs key flight parameters such as, Altitude, Airspeed, Flight heading, Vertical acceleration, Pitch and roll angles etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Both recorders are usually placed in the tail section of the aircraft\u2014an area statistically least impacted in crashes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crash Survival Capabilities:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Materials: <\/strong>Titanium or stainless steel casing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Impact Resistance: <\/strong>Can survive 3,400 g of force<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fire Resistance:<\/strong> Endures 1,100\u00b0C for at least 60 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pressure Resistance: <\/strong>Tolerates deep-sea pressure up to 6,000 meters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff2cc\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Established:<\/strong> In 2012 under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mandate: <\/strong>Investigates civil aircraft accidents and serious incidents to determine causes and recommend safety measures (as per Annex 13 of ICAO).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal Backing:<\/strong> Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/black-box-baramati-air-crash-10537310\/#:~:text=The%20FDR%20data%20helps%20investigators,black%20boxes%20aft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Malabar Pied Hornbill<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Species&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Chhattisgarh Forest Department is setting up<strong> six \u201chornbill restaurants\u201d<\/strong> in the <strong>Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve<\/strong> to provide a permanent habitat for the rare <strong>Malabar Pied Hornbill<\/strong> and promote forest regeneration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Malabar Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros coronatus)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It stands 2 to 2.5 feet tall, has a large beak and vibrant plumage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It inhabits moist evergreen and tall deciduous forests, plantations, and low-altitude riparian areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It feeds mainly on figs and makes seasonal movements following fruiting events, sometimes visiting isolated trees in cultivated areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Occurs in the western Ghats, and in eastern\/central India from south-west West Bengal and Bihar, to Andhra Pradesh, India, as well as Sri Lanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are recognised as keystone seed dispersers in tropical forests.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The hornbill\u2019s natural predators include leopards, snakes, and the Indian Shaheen Falcon, which has recently seen an increase in population at the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the most recent assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the Malabar Pied Hornbill was listed in the \u2018Red List of Threatened Species\u2019 in 2024, under the \u2018Near Threatened\u2019 criteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source :<a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/what-are-hornbill-restaurants-behind-chhattisgarhs-plan-to-make-tiger-reserve-a-haven-for-rare-bird-10534116\/#:~:text=The%20Malabar%20Pied%20Hornbill%20(Anthracoceros,large%20beak%20and%20vibrant%20plumage.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Architects of Artificial Intelligence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/ Science and Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Time magazine named the &#8220;Architects of AI&#8221; as its 2025 Person of the Year, highlighting key tech leaders like Sam Altman, Elon Musk, Demis Hassabis etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is an AI Architect?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An AI Architect is a senior<strong> technology professional <\/strong>who designs, plans, and oversees the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems within an organisation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The role combines <strong>technical expertise, system design capability, and strategic vision.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"ece8dd\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"587\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-92.png\" alt=\"ai architect\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-67011\" style=\"--dominant-color: #ece8dd; width:437px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-92.png 587w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-92-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/who-are-the-architects-of-ai-and-what-are-the-ties-that-bind-them-10537737\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong> Context <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> Telecom operators such as Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have urged the government to revisit India\u2019s 2016 net neutrality framework to explicitly permit \u201cnetwork slicing\u201d under 5G networks. <\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong> What is Net Neutrality? <\/strong><\/p>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> Net neutrality is the principle that all internet traffic should be treated equally, without discrimination based on content, platform, application, or user. <\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> It prohibits: <\/li>\n<li class=\"ms-5\"> Blocking of lawful content. <\/li>\n<p><a href=\" https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/18-02-2026\/news-in-short-18-02-2026 \" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm float-end\">Read 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