{"id":7351,"date":"2026-01-07T16:10:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T16:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=7351"},"modified":"2026-01-07T16:10:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T16:10:39","slug":"short-notes-on-current-affairs-31-12-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=7351","title":{"rendered":"Short notes on Current Affairs 31.12.2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Launched by the <strong>Government of India<\/strong> under the <strong>Export Promotion Mission (EPM)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">EPM is a flagship initiative approved by the Union Cabinet on 12 November 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">MAS is implemented under the <strong>NIRYAT DISHA sub-scheme<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Objective: Strengthen international market access for Indian exporters, especially MSMEs, first-time exporters, and firms in priority sectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implementing Agencies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Jointly implemented by<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Department of Commerce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ministry of MSME<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ministry of Finance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Coordinated with:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indian Missions abroad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export Promotion Councils (EPCs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commodity Boards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industry associations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objectives of MAS Intervention<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Improve buyer-seller connect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Enhance India\u2019s presence in global markets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Support structured and outcome-oriented market access interventions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Activities Supported<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Buyer-Seller Meets (BSMs) abroad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Participation in international trade fairs and exhibitions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Mega Reverse Buyer-Seller Meets (RBSMs) in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Trade delegations to priority and emerging export markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Planning &amp; Participation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">A forward-looking 3\u20135 year calendar of major market access events will be prepared.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ensures long-term planning and continuity of market development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Minimum 35% MSME participation mandated for supported events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Priority given to new geographies and smaller markets to encourage export diversification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Delegation size benchmarked at minimum 50 participants, with flexibility based on strategic relevance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial &amp; Institutional Support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Event-level financial support ceilings and cost-sharing ratios rationalised.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Preferential support for priority sectors and markets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Small exporters (export turnover \u2264 \u20b975 lakh) provided partial airfare support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">End-to-end processes (event listing, proposal submission, approvals, participant onboarding, fund release, monitoring) managed via <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/trade.gov.in\">https:\/\/trade.gov.in<\/a><\/strong> for transparency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monitoring &amp; Feedback<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Mandatory online feedback for each supported event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Parameters include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buyer quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business leads generated<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market relevance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">MAS guidelines will be progressively refined based on feedback and learnings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Components &amp; Digital Tools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Proofs-of-Concept and Product Demonstrations for overseas buyers, especially in tech-intensive, emerging, and sunrise sectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Digital tools<\/strong> for:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lead tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exporter follow-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market intelligence integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Aimed at strengthening outcome measurement and data-driven policy support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expected Outcomes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Predictable market-entry pathways for Indian exporters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Stronger buyer engagement and networking opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Enhanced integration into global value chains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Support for sustained export growth, particularly from MSMEs and new entrants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Exposition titled: <strong>\u201cThe Light &amp; the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Focus: Showcasing the Sacred Piprahwa Relics and associated antiquities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Objective: Highlight India\u2019s civilizational connection with Buddhism and its spiritual heritage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inauguration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the exposition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Date: 3rd January 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Venue: Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Significance:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marks a milestone in cultural diplomacy and heritage preservation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brings globally revered relics to public display.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Significance of Piprahwa Relics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Discovered in the <strong>late 19th century<\/strong> in Piprahwa (Uttar Pradesh).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Widely believed to contain mortal remains of Gautama Buddha, enshrined by the Shakya clan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Their <strong>repatriation<\/strong> reflects India\u2019s commitment to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protecting cultural patrimony<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoting universal values of Buddhism such as peace, compassion, and enlightenment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features of the Exposition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Display of <strong>Sacred Piprahwa Relics<\/strong> and related antiquities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Curated exhibits<\/strong> highlighting:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Historical significance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spiritual and religious context<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Archaeological importance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Interpretive narratives<\/strong> emphasizing India\u2019s role as the cradle of Buddhism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Designed for:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scholars<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Devotees<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General public<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cultural and Diplomatic Impact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Strengthens India\u2019s soft power through cultural heritage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Promotes global understanding of Buddhist philosophy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Enhances India\u2019s <strong>i<\/strong>mage as a preserver of world heritage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Encourages research, scholarship, and spiritual engagement with Buddhist traditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">DRDO Successfully Conducts Salvo Launch of Pralay Missiles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Date &amp; Time of Test:<\/strong> December 31, 2025, ~1030 hrs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Off the coast of Odisha.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Event:<\/strong> Successful <strong>salvo launch of two Pralay missiles<\/strong> in quick succession from the <strong>same launcher<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Conducted as part of user evaluation trials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test Performance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Both missiles followed the intended trajectory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">All flight objectives were met, as confirmed by:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tracking sensors<\/strong> of Integrated Test Range, Chandipur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Telemetry systems<\/strong> onboard a ship near the impact points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Establishes high reliability of the missile system in operational conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Pralay Missile<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Type:<\/strong> Solid propellant, quasi-ballistic missile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Capabilities:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High-precision targeting using advanced guidance and navigation systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can carry multiple types of warheads against various targets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Indigenously developed<\/strong> by DRDO.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Development and Collaboration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Lead lab:<\/strong> Research Centre Imarat (Hyderabad).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Collaborating DRDO labs include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R&amp;D Establishment (Engineers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrated Test Range (ITR)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Development-cum-Production Partners:<\/strong> Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), along with other Indian industries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Systems integration<\/strong> for the tests carried out by BDL and BEL.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Importance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Demonstrates operational reliability of Pralay missile for quick succession launches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Strengthens India\u2019s short-range ballistic missile capabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Boosts confidence in indigenous missile development and production infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Supports rapid deployment capability for tactical battlefield operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">India\u2019s First 3D Flex Aqueous Angiography with iStent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Conducted by: Ophthalmology Department, Army Hospital (Research &amp; Referral), Delhi Cantt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Achievement: <strong>India\u2019s first-ever 3D Flex Aqueous Angiography combined with iStent surgery<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Technology used:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stand-mounted Spectralis system<\/strong> for advanced imaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>State-of-the-art 3D operating microscope<\/strong> for surgical precision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Significance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness due to its silent progression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">This procedure enables real-time visualization of aqueous outflow pathways, critical for precision glaucoma surgery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Integration with iStent<\/strong> (a minimally invasive glaucoma surgery device) allows:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Targeted intervention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced intraoperative imaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better long-term patient outcomes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact on Indian Ophthalmology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">First-of-its-kind procedure in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Sets a benchmark in glaucoma care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Positions the Armed Forces Medical Services at the forefront of global ophthalmic innovation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Benefits for <strong>Armed Forces personnel<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Safeguards vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supports operational readiness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broader Implications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Demonstrates India\u2019s capability in advanced ophthalmic surgical technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Paves the way for future minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries with real-time imaging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Enhances India\u2019s medical research and clinical care standards in ophthalmology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Open access to AI infrastructure is essential for India\u2019s AI ecosystem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Core Argument of the Working Paper<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The <strong>Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA)<\/strong> argues that <strong>democratising access to AI infrastructure<\/strong> is essential for India\u2019s AI ecosystem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">AI development should not be restricted to large corporations or major urban hubs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Foundational AI resources\u2014compute power, high-quality datasets, and enabling tools\u2014must be made widely accessible so that diverse actors can build, test, and deploy AI responsibly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Strategic Context: India and Global AI Power Concentration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The paper is released as India prepares to host the <strong>AI Impact Summit in February<\/strong>, giving it international relevance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Indian policymakers are concerned about the global concentration of AI infrastructure in the hands of Western technology giants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Such concentration risks:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Market monopolisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geopolitical dependency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced innovation from smaller players and developing economies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Government Response: IndiaAI Mission<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Under the <strong>IndiaAI Mission<\/strong>, the government has already begun addressing these concerns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Thousands of <strong>GPUs (Graphics Processing Units)<\/strong>\u2014a critical AI infrastructure component\u2014have been made available to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Researchers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Startups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domestic AI developers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">This reflects a shift toward state-enabled AI capacity building rather than reliance on foreign cloud providers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Role of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The working paper urges deeper integration of India\u2019s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) into AI systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">DPIs include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Aadhaar<\/strong> (digital identity)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UPI<\/strong> (digital payments)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Governance and public service platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">These systems are positioned as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A template for other developing countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A way to enable inclusive AI development by giving smaller players access to trusted, scalable datasets and platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Sustainability and Resource Efficiency Concerns<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The paper highlights resource efficiency as a major challenge in AI expansion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Key sustainability concerns include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI data centres may require 45\u201350 million square feet of additional real estate by 2030<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data centres currently consume <strong>~0.5% of India\u2019s total electricity<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This share could rise to <strong>nearly 3% by 2030<\/strong> due to increased AI workloads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The PSA stresses the need to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Integrate sustainability planning with compute expansion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute to less energy-intensive AI infrastructure globally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Sectoral Focus: Agriculture and Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The report calls for ecosystem-wide efforts to expand access to data and computing in priority sectors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Agriculture and education are highlighted as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High-impact areas for AI adoption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sectors where inclusive access could deliver broad socio-economic benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">This aligns AI policy with developmental goals, not just commercial or strategic ones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Broader Implications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">India is positioning itself as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A leader in <strong>inclusive and responsible AI<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A counterweight to AI centralisation in the Global North<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The approach blends:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Industrial policy (GPU access, infrastructure)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital governance (DPI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainability considerations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">If successful, this model could influence AI governance frameworks in other developing economies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention Overview Implementing Agencies Objectives of MAS Intervention Key Activities Supported Event Planning &amp; Participation Financial &amp; Institutional Support Monitoring &amp; Feedback New Components &amp; Digital Tools Expected Outcomes Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics Overview Inauguration Significance of Piprahwa Relics Features of the Exposition Cultural and Diplomatic Impact DRDO Successfully Conducts 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