• Organizer: The Odisha government, in collaboration with the Singapore-based Global Finance and Technology Network (GFTN), organized the summit under its 'BharatNetra' initiative.
• Objective: The main objective was to establish Odisha as a global hub for AI, FinTech, and InsurTech, and to create sustainable employment in the digital economy.
• Chief Guest: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, addressed the summit on February 6th. She emphasized that technology should be a tool for social justice and gender equality.
• Global Participation: The two-day event saw the participation of approximately 1,500 to 1,700 delegates from 24 countries and nearly 100 speakers from five continents.
• Key Areas: The conference included in-depth discussions on employment, education, skill development, and future tech stacks.

• Agreements with 23 Countries: India has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with 23 countries for cooperation in areas such as digital identity, payments, and data exchange. These countries include Armenia, Sierra Leone, Suriname, Kenya, Cuba, Colombia, Brazil, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
• UPI Live in 8 Countries: India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is now operational in over 8 countries, facilitating cross-border remittances and financial inclusion.
• Major Countries Accepting UPI: Currently, UPI services are live in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, France, Mauritius, and Qatar.
• Expansion of DigiLocker: In addition to payments, specific agreements have also been made for DigiLocker with countries such as Cuba, Kenya, the UAE, and Laos.
• Global DPI Repository: During its G20 presidency, India launched a Global DPI Repository, where it has shared 18 key digital solutions, including Aadhaar and CoWIN.

• Size of the Economy: Uttar Pradesh has become a ₹30 lakh crore economy. It was ₹13.30 lakh crore in 2016-17, which increased to ₹30.25 lakh crore by 2024-25.
• Future Target: The state's economy is projected to reach ₹36 lakh crore by the end of the financial year 2025-26.
• Growth Rate (GSDP): The state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has registered a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.8%.
• Per Capita Income: The per capita income in the state was ₹1,09,844 in 2024-25, with a target of reaching ₹1,20,000 in 2025-26.
• Investment: Industrial investment proposals in the state have exceeded ₹50 lakh crore. Agreements (MoUs) worth ₹2.94 lakh crore were signed at the 'World Economic Forum 2026'.
• 'Triple S' Guarantee: The pace of development is based on the mantra of Safety, Stability, and Speed, which has boosted investor confidence.
• Fiscal Discipline: The state's debt-to-GSDP ratio is 28.0%, which is better than the national average.

• Inauguration: Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal, Administrative Judge of the Allahabad High Court, inaugurated the transcription-based AI tools at the Sambhal (Chandausi) District Court.
• First Testimony: The first use of this technology was in the hearing of the Sambhal violence case (incident of November 24, 2024), where the testimony of Sub-Inspector (SI) Rajiv Kumar was recorded through AI.
• Working Mechanism: This AI tool instantly records the statements of witnesses and prepares a printout.
• Sambhal District:
• Sambhal district falls under the Moradabad division.
• Sambhal district was declared on September 28, 2011. Initially, its name was proposed as 'Bhimnagar'.
• It was renamed from Bhimnagar to Sambhal on July 23, 2012.
• The geographical area of ​​the district is 2277 square kilometers.
• The administrative headquarters of the district is located in Bahjoi.
• The district has a total of three tehsils—Sambhal, Chandausi, and Gunnaur.
• Mythological Significance: According to mythology, it is believed that the tenth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Kalki Avatar, will appear on this land in the Kali Yuga. There is also an ancient Kalki Vishnu temple here.
• Mughal Period: Sambhal was an important center during the medieval period. Babur built the Shahi Jama Masjid (Babri Masjid) here. Sikandar Lodi also made it his capital.
• Journey of Names: According to the Puranas, its name was Satyavrat in Satya Yuga, Mahadgiri in Treta Yuga, and Pingal in Dwapara Yuga.
• Handicrafts (ODOP): Under the 'One District One Product' (ODOP) scheme, Sambhal is famous for its horn and bone handicrafts.

• Initial Batch: The first batch of 12,900 doses was developed and produced by the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) at its Onderstepoort Veterinary Research facility.
• Expansion Plan: The ARC plans to increase production to 20,000 doses per week by March 2026 and to 200,000 doses per week by 2027.
• Provincial Distribution: The first batch has been distributed to six provinces, with Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West each receiving 2,000 doses.
• Self-Reliance: South Africa had been dependent on countries such as Botswana, Argentina, and Turkey for the vaccine since 2005.
• Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD):
• It is a highly contagious viral disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals (cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, pigs).
• Note: Horses, dogs, and cats are not affected by this virus.
• It is caused by an aphthovirus, a member of the Picornaviridae family.

• This decision was taken during a high-level meeting in Ottawa between India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Canada's National Security and Intelligence Advisor, Nathalie Drouin.
• Both countries will appoint liaison officers in their respective security and law enforcement agencies to enhance mutual coordination.
• This step will streamline bilateral communication and enable timely information sharing on shared concerns such as the illicit flow of narcotics (particularly fentanyl precursors) and cross-border organized criminal networks.

Canada:

• Capital: Ottawa
• Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
• Government: Canada is a federal parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy

• Semiconductors: The two countries signed a Framework Agreement for deeper cooperation in the semiconductor sector.
• Trade and Investment: The goal is to further increase bilateral trade beyond $18.6 billion. The two leaders agreed to promote trade settlement in local currencies (Indian Rupee and Malaysian Ringgit).
• Defense and Security: Discussions were held on expanding defense cooperation, intelligence sharing, and maritime security. Letters were also exchanged for cooperation in UN peacekeeping operations.
• Digital Payments: Cooperation was announced between India's NPCI International and Malaysia's PayNet to establish a digital payment linkage.
• Energy and Renewable Sources: Agreement was reached to enhance cooperation in renewable energy, solar energy projects, and green hydrogen.
• Other Areas: In addition, MoUs were signed in areas such as disaster management, healthcare, tourism, public administration reforms, and technical and vocational education and training (TVET).

Malaysia:

• Location: Southeast Asia
• Capital: Kuala Lumpur
• Official Language: Malay
• Government System: Constitutional Monarchy
• Head of State: Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King)
• Head of Government: Prime Minister
• Neighboring Countries: Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore
• Sea: South China Sea
• Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)

• Duration of the MoU: Three years, until February 2029
• Insurance Cover: Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) cover of ₹60 lakh is available without mandatory salary/pension credit, which is linked to monthly credit.
• Air Accident Insurance: Air accident insurance of up to ₹1 crore will be provided.
• Additional Cover: Includes an additional nominee cover of ₹35 lakh and higher education cover of up to ₹4 lakh.
• Welfare Assistance: Financial assistance of up to ₹2 lakh will be available for the marriage of a daughter.
• This agreement provides premium services such as a zero-balance savings account and unlimited free ATM transactions through the 'Honour FIRST' Defence Account.
• Note: The Indian Army had previously entered into agreements with 11 banks, including IDFC FIRST Bank, in 2022 to provide banking facilities to Agniveers, but this new 2026 agreement specifically focuses on enhancing insurance and welfare benefits for the next three years.
• IDFC FIRST Bank:
• This bank came into existence on December 18, 2018, after the merger of the then IDFC Bank and Capital First.
• Headquarters: Mumbai
• Managing Director (MD) and CEO: V. Vaidyanathan
• Parent Organization: Infrastructure Development Finance Company (IDFC)
• Tagline/Slogan: “Always You First”

• Current Chief of Army Staff (COAS): General Upendra Dwivedi is the 30th Chief of the Indian Army.
• Motto: 'Seva Paramo Dharma:' (Service Before Self)
• Headquarters: New Delhi

The Indian Army is divided into 7 commands for administrative and operational ease:

• Northern Command: Udhampur
• Southern Command: Pune
• Eastern Command: Kolkata
• Western Command: Chandimandir
• Central Command: Lucknow
• South-Western Command: Jaipur
• Training Command (ARTRAC): Shimla
• Army Day: The main parade for January 15, 2026, was held in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

• Venue: Singhania University campus, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
• Winners (Men's category): The Andhra Pradesh men's team won the title for the second consecutive year (2025 and 2026). They defeated Telangana in the final.
• Winners (Women's category): The Jharkhand women's team won the gold medal by defeating the host team Rajasthan 21-17 in the final.
• Other positions: In the men's category, Haryana won the bronze medal (third place), while Jharkhand finished fourth. In the women's category, Telangana secured third place.
• Significance: This tournament also served as a selection trial for the 2nd Asian Para Throwball Championship 2026 to be held in Malaysia.
• The event was inaugurated by former Indian hockey player, Mr. Aslam Sher Khan.

• Venue: Tianjin, China
• Dates: February 6-8, 2026
• Indian Team Captain: Tajinderpal Singh Toor (Shot Put)
• India's Medals: Total - 5
• Gold Medal Winner: Tejaswin Shankar, in the Men's Heptathlon event
• Note: Shankar scored 5,993 points, setting a new national indoor record, surpassing his previous record of 5,650 points set in the USA in 2021.

Other Indian Medalists:

• Tajinderpal Singh Toor (Silver): Men's Shot Put
• Pooja (Silver): Women's High Jump
• J Adarsh ​​Ram (Bronze): Men's High Jump (This was India's first medal in the competition)
• Ancy Sojan (Bronze): Women's Long Jump
• Top Country: Host nation China topped the medal table with a total of 34 medals, including 10 gold.
• Indian Contingent: India was represented by a 17-member contingent at this championship.
• The Asian Indoor Athletics Championships began in 2004 and is the largest indoor athletics competition in Asia.

• Venue: Dhakuakhana Football Stadium, Assam
• Winner: Services defeated Kerala to win their 8th title
• Tournament Format: The tournament was organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF). More than 35 teams participated, of which 12 teams were selected for the final round.
• Match Scorer: The only and winning goal in the final for Services was scored by Abhishek Pawar in the 109th minute.
• Defending Champion: Services had also won the title last year (2023-24) by defeating Goa, although the 78th edition (2024-25) was won by West Bengal.

Santosh Trophy:

• Established: 1941, by the Indian Football Association (IFA)
• Named after: Maharaja Sir Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhury (Maharaja of Santosh, now in Bangladesh)
• Organizer: All India Football Federation (AIFF)
• Most Successful Team: West Bengal is the most successful team, having won the title a record 33 times.
• Other prominent teams: Punjab (8 titles), Services (8 titles), and Kerala (7 titles) are other major winning teams.
• The winner receives the Santosh Trophy.
• The runner-up receives the Kamala Gupta Trophy.
• The team in third place receives the Sampangi Cup.
• All India Football Federation (AIFF):
• Established: 1937 in Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)
• Headquarters: 'Football House', Dwarka, New Delhi
• Affiliation: It is a member of FIFA (since 1948) and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC, since 1954)
• President: Kalyan Chaubey (since September 2022)

• Venue: Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi
• Competition Dates: February 2 to February 14, 2026
• Participants: Approximately 315 athletes from 20 Asian countries are participating, notably, China and Pakistan are not participating in this edition.
• Host: National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)

• It is a neurological disorder in which the electrical activity of the brain becomes abnormal, leading to recurrent seizures.
• Types of seizures: Epileptic seizures can be of several types, such as focal seizures (starting in one part of the brain), generalized seizures (affecting the entire brain), and absence seizures (in which the person stares blankly for a few seconds).
• Diagnosis: For diagnosis, doctors primarily use EEG (electroencephalogram) and MRI or CT scans of the brain.