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SAHI & BODH Initiatives Launched to Promote Safe AI in Healthcare

Why in News?

The Union Health Minister launched SAHI and BODH initiatives at the India AI Impact Summit. These initiatives aim to ensure safe, ethical, and reliable use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare.

Key Highlights:

SAHI (Strategy for AI in Healthcare for India)

Acts as a national roadmap and governance framework
Ensures AI systems are:
- Transparent
- Accountable
- People-centric
Core Objective:
- AI should assist healthcare workers, not replace them
- Promote evidence-based clinical decision-making

BODH Platform

Developed by:
- IIT Kanpur
- In collaboration with National Health Authority
Purpose:
- Benchmark and validate AI tools in healthcare
- Ensure accuracy and reliability before large-scale use

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2229226&reg=3&lang=1

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India’s First Underwater Road-Cum-Rail Tunnel Approved Under Brahmaputra

Why in News?

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved India’s first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel project under the Brahmaputra River in Assam.

Key Highlights:

Project Type:

Underwater twin-tube road-cum-rail tunnel

Location:

Under Brahmaputra River, Assam

Significance:

First-of-its-kind underwater tunnel in India

Brahmaputra river

Brahmaputra River:

Originates from Chemayungdung Glacier near Lake Mansarovar (Tibet)
Known as:
- Yarlung Tsangpo (Tibet)
- Siang/Dihang (Arunachal Pradesh)
- Jamuna (Bangladesh)

Key Features:

Great Bend near Namcha Barwa
Famous river islands:
- Majuli (largest inhabited)
- Umananda (smallest inhabited)

Biodiversity Importance:

Supports Kaziranga National Park

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2227981&reg=3&lang=1

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PRAHAAR: India’s First National Counter-Terrorism Policy Released

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Why in News?

The Ministry of Home Affairs has released PRAHAAR, India’s first comprehensive National Counter-Terrorism Policy and Strategy. It introduces a “zero tolerance” approach and shifts India toward a proactive, intelligence-led security framework.

Key Highlights:

Policy Name:

PRAHAAR (National Counter-Terrorism Policy)

Released By:

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)

Core Approach:

Zero tolerance against terrorism
Shift from reactive → proactive strategy

Key Features:

Intelligence-led operations
Strengthening inter-agency coordination
Focus on:
- Cyber-terrorism
- Terror financing
- Cross-border threats

https://www.newsonair.gov.in/govt-launches-new-national-counter-terrorism-policy-strategy-prahar-to-tackle-evolving-terror-threats-with-proactive-approach/

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India–GCC FTA Talks Begin: Terms of Reference Signed

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India and the Gulf Cooperation Council have signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to start negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This marks a major step in strengthening India’s trade and economic ties with Gulf countries.

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC):

A regional political and economic alliance of 6 Gulf countries
Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Member Countries:

Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Qatar
Kuwait
Oman

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2232327&reg=3&lang=1#:~:text=The%20Joint%20Statement%20on%20the,formally%20launching%20negotiations%20for%20a

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US–Russia New START Treaty Ends: Concerns Over Global Nuclear Stability

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Why in News?

The New START Treaty expired on February 5, 2026, ending the last major nuclear arms control pact between the United States and Russia.
This has raised serious concerns about global nuclear stability and arms race risks.

New START Treaty

New START was a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the United States and Russia with the formal name of Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms.

Treaty Expiry:

Officially expired on February 5, 2026

Signed:

In 2010, came into force in 2011

Duration:

Initially 10 years → Extended till 2026

Key Provisions:

Limited:
- Deployed nuclear warheads
- Strategic delivery systems (ICBMs, SLBMs, bombers)

Significance:

Last remaining bilateral nuclear arms control treaty between US and Russia

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/the-last-us-russia-nuclear-pact-ends-today-is-this-the-beginning-of-a-new-arms-race-10515674/

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Shahpur Kandi Dam Near Completion: India to Fully Utilise Ravi Waters

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Why in News?

India is set to complete the Shahpur Kandi Dam on the Ravi River . The project is crucial for fully utilising India’s share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty.

Key Highlights of the project:

Location:

On Ravi River in Punjab (Pathankot district)

Project Type:

Major national irrigation and hydropower project

Objective:

Ensure maximum utilisation of India’s allocated waters
Prevent unused water flowing into Pakistan

Indus Water Treaty

Signed between India and Pakistan
Brokered by the World Bank

River Allocation:

Eastern Rivers → Ravi, Beas, Sutlej → Allocated to India
Western Rivers → Indus, Jhelum, Chenab → Allocated to Pakistan

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-moves-to-stop-ravi-waters-to-pak-as-shahpur-kandi-dam-nears-finish/articleshow/128435041.cms

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AP Govt Signs MoU with IIC to Strengthen Dokka Seethamma Midday Meal Scheme:

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Why in News?

The School Education Department of Andhra Pradesh signed an MoU with International Innovation Corps to improve implementation of the Dokka Seethamma Midday Meal Scheme

Dokka Seethamma Midday Meal Scheme:

Dokka Seethamma Midday Meal Scheme is named after Dokka Seethamma, a historical figure from the Godavari region renowned for her selfless service in feeding the poor, the scheme focuses on improving student nutrition, attendance, and health across the state

Key Developments (2025–2026)

Extension to Intermediate Students: scheme was officially extended to cover students in Government Junior Colleges. This expansion aims to benefit approximately 1.48 lakh students across 475 colleges.
Introduction of Fine Rice: From the start of the 2025 academic year, the government began serving meals made with high-quality fine rice (sanna biyyam) in all government and aided schools to enhance meal quality.

https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/ap-signs-pact-with-iic-to-digitally-strengthen-dokka-seethamma-midday-meal-scheme-1938554

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Andhra Pradesh to Market DWCRA Products under ‘Swayam’ Brand

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Why in News?

The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has proposed launching a new brand ‘Swayam’ to market products made by DWCRA women groups.

Key Highlights:

New Branding Initiative:

DWCRA products to be marketed under ‘Swayam’ brand

Types of Products:

Handicrafts
Textiles
Food products

Existing Platform:

Currently, products are sold through eMahila

Objective:

Enhance market visibility and branding
Increase income of rural women
Promote women entrepreneurship

About DWCRA

DWCRA (Development of Women and Children in Rural Areas):

Launched in 1982 by the Government of India
Target group: Rural women below poverty line (BPL)

Key Features:

Women organized into Self-Help Groups (SHGs) of 10–15 members
Focus on:
- Income generation
- Skill development
- Financial inclusion

https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/cm-finalises-swayam-as-brand-name-for-dwcra-products-1045674

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Haven-1: World’s First Private Space Station to Launch in 2027

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Why in News?

The world’s first private space station “Haven-1” is scheduled to launch in 2027 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
It marks a major shift from government-led missions to commercial space infrastructure.

Key Highlights

Developed by:

US-based aerospace company Vast

Launch Timeline:

Expected in early 2027

Launch Vehicle:

SpaceX Falcon 9, a reusable rocket reducing mission costs

Significance:

First privately owned space station
Beginning of commercial space station era

Context:

Comes as the International Space Station is expected to be retired by the end of this decade

What is International Space Station?

A habitable artificial satellite in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Serves as a microgravity research laboratory One of the most complex international collaborations involving:

NASA (USA)
Roscosmos (Russia)
European Space Agency (Europe)
JAXA (Japan)
Canadian Space Agency (Canada)

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/worlds-first-private-space-station-haven-1-aboard-a-spacex-falcon-9-rocket-set-to-launch-in-2027/articleshow/127884540.cms

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Azista Space Captures ISS Images: Boost to India’s Space Situational Awareness (SSA)

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Why in News?

Hyderabad-based Azista Space has successfully captured images of the International Space Station using its own satellite. This marks a significant step in strengthening India’s indigenous Space Situational Awareness (SSA) capabilities.

First-of-its-kind achievement:

Azista Space demonstrated “in-orbit snooping” capability.

What was done?

Its satellite successfully captured images of the ISS from orbit, proving advanced tracking and imaging abilities.

Importance of SSA:

Helps in detecting, tracking, and identifying objects in space.
Prevents collisions between satellites and space debris.
Protects critical infrastructure like:
- Communication satellites
- Navigation systems (e.g., GPS/NavIC)

https://www.indiatoday.in/science/story/azista-space-spying-satellites-space-situational-awareness-collission-crash-iss-2864913-2026-02-08

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