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Page-12 of Mains Backgrounders

India’s Digital Expansion and Internet Penetration

India’s internet subscriber base crossed 1.09 billion by March 31, 2026. Broadband users totalled 1,065.88 million; wireless subscribers were 1,046.26 million. 5G services reached 99.9% of districts by...

 June 23, 2026

India–Iran Strategic and Security Cooperation

On 22 June 2026 NSA Ajit Doval met Ghadir Nezamipour, Deputy Secretary for Defence Affairs at Iran's SNSC, in New Delhi during the BRICS NSA meeting. The visit...

 June 23, 2026

India’s Energy Security and LNG Supply Risks

On Sunday evening an explosion occurred at the Barzan gas supply facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City. The incident killed 13 people, including 12 Indian nationals; 66...

 June 23, 2026

Strait of Hormuz and Global Energy Security

On 23 June 2026 Iran reaffirmed administrative control over the Strait of Hormuz and announced an agreement releasing USD 12 billion in frozen assets plus a ship‑movement communication...

 June 23, 2026

Indigenous Warship Construction and Naval Modernisation

On 21 June 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously built frontline naval warships at Kolkata — INS Dunagiri (stealth frigate), INS Sanshodhak (survey vessel large) and...

 June 23, 2026

India’s Role in Global AI Governance

India’s Sarvam AI has entered global AI policy conversations after recognition by industry leaders and participation in G‑7 discussions. The Bengaluru startup’s language‑centric foundational models, recent 30B and...

 June 23, 2026

China’s AI Expansion and Global Technology Competition

China has entered a new AI growth phase driven by a state-led push for data centres, local procurement and talent control. Recent measures include a five-year plan to...

 June 23, 2026

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Employment

On 22 June 2026 Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella urged corporate leaders to "reorganise the job" to amplify human capabilities rather than use AI mainly to cut roles. The...

 June 23, 2026

AI Misuse and Examination Integrity Challenges

Recent incidents around alleged AI-generated NEET content and widespread student use of generative tools prompted a large re‑examination and administrative measures. Institutions worldwide have revised assessment rules; Indian...

 June 23, 2026

Public Sector Vacancies and Recruitment Reforms

On 22 June 2026 a Parliamentary Standing Committee led by Brij Lal reviewed central government vacancies and the CSAT component of the Civil Services Preliminary Examination. The panel...

 June 23, 2026

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