CURRENT AFFAIRS

The Uttar Pradesh Government launched Project GANGA to expand rural broadband connectivity and promote digital inclusion.

Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026: Top 10 Safest and Most Peaceful Countries in the World, India Ranked 127th

In a major step towards strengthening oilseed cultivation and improving farmers’ access to scientific knowledge, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has launched ‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra’, a WhatsApp-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered advisory service.

Recently, the Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD) of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Center for Digital Public Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence (DPI-AI) at Kathmandu University, Nepal, to establish a collaborative framework to advance language AI, multilingual digital public infrastructure, and inclusive digital ecosystems in India and Nepal.

The online real-money gaming industry in India has long faced legal uncertainties, tax disputes, and regulatory challenges.

The e-Jagriti Platform received the Silver Award at the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026.

The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education has invited applications under the PMRC Scheme 2026.

Amid the expansion of 5G services in India, Bharti Airtel has launched its new 'Priority Postpaid' service. The company claims that this service will provide postpaid customers with more stable and better internet connectivity during network congestion. This is considered the first commercial deployment of 5G network slicing technology for consumers in India. However, this new service has also sparked a new debate about net neutrality.

Recently, the Supreme Court upheld the levy of 28% GST on the full face value of bets placed in online gaming. The Court also validated state laws that prohibit online betting and gambling. 

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the Jeevan (Joint Empowerment and Virtual Assistance Network) mobile application and the Shatayu (Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training for Your Utility) Geriatric Caregiver Dashboard for senior citizens.