Showing questions for February 20, 2026
- Total: 17 questions
Question 1 Feb 20, 2026
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According to the Union Government's fresh review of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) effective February 2026, how many districts in India are currently classified as LWE-affected?
Seven districtsThe Ministry of Home Affairs issued an updated categorisation of Left Wing Extremism affected districts, reducing the number from eight to seven districts effective February 9, 2026. This review analyzed 38 districts across nine states including Jharkhand, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Telangana, and West Bengal. The seven LWE-affected districts under the new classification are Bijapur, Narayanpur, Sukma, Kanker, and Dantewada in Chhattisgarh; West Singhbhum in Jharkhand; and Kandhamal in Odisha. This reduction aligns with the Union government's target to end the Naxal menace by March 2026, reflecting significant progress in counter-insurgency operations and developmental initiatives in these regions. The updated classification will help focus resources and security measures more effectively on the remaining affected areas.
Question 2 Feb 20, 2026
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India's participation in the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace on Gaza was in which capacity?
As an observerIndia attended the inaugural meeting of US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace on Gaza as an observer, not as a full member of the Board. The meeting was held at the Donald J Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, with India represented by Charge d'affaires Namgya Khampa. While India has not joined the Board, which Trump established to support the redevelopment of the Gaza Strip, its participation as an observer demonstrates diplomatic engagement with the initiative. The US has pledged $10 billion to this initiative, which includes 27 member nations such as Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Hungary, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The Board aims to coordinate funding, development, and humanitarian projects in Gaza while fostering broader regional stability, and was announced as part of the second phase of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Question 3 Feb 20, 2026
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What does the 'M' in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's MANAV vision for AI stand for?
Moral and ethical systemsDuring the inauguration of the AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a vision for AI named MANAV. In this acronym, M stands for moral and ethical systems, A for accountable governance, N for national sovereignty, A for accessible and inclusive, and V for valid and legitimate. PM Modi emphasized that artificial intelligence represents a transformation of the same magnitude as historic turning points in human civilization, and highlighted the urgent need for ethical guidelines in AI development. He put forward suggestions including respecting data sovereignty, establishing clear and transparent safety rules for platforms, and bringing human values to AI systems. The vision underscores that while technology may be powerful, direction will always be determined by human beings, making ethical considerations paramount in AI deployment.
Question 4 Feb 20, 2026
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What initiative did French President Emmanuel Macron announce France would pursue regarding children and social media during his address at the AI Impact Summit?
Banning social networks for children aged under 15 yearsIn his address at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, French President Emmanuel Macron stated that France is embarking on a process to ban social networks for children aged under 15 years to protect them against AI and digital abuse. Macron emphasized that France, as the current G7 chair, will work towards ensuring protection of children in the digital sphere and mentioned that several European countries including Greece and Spain are committed to this journey. He also expressed hope that India would join this approach to protect children and teenagers, apparently addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly during his speech. Macron highlighted that at a time of rising geopolitical tensions, there is an increased sense of urgency to direct all digital tools towards an inclusive approach that bridges divides rather than deepening them. France intends to use its G7 Presidency to foster this vision of responsible AI development that combines innovation with responsibility and technology with humanity.
Question 5 Feb 20, 2026
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Who represented the Gates Foundation at the AI Impact Summit 2026 after Bill Gates cancelled his keynote address?
Ankur Vora, President of Africa and India OfficesMicrosoft co-founder Bill Gates cancelled his keynote address at the AI Impact Summit 2026 hours before he was due to take the stage on Thursday. The Gates Foundation posted on X that after careful consideration, and to ensure the focus remains on the AI Summit's key priorities, Mr. Gates would not be delivering his keynote address. Instead, the Gates Foundation was represented by Ankur Vora, President of Africa and India Offices, who spoke later that day at the Summit. This cancellation came less than 48 hours after the Gates Foundation had initially confirmed that Bill Gates was attending the AI Impact Summit and would be delivering his keynote as scheduled. The AI Impact Summit 2026, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, brought together world leaders, global CEOs, industrialists, innovators and AI stakeholders to deliberate on the future of artificial intelligence and its ethical deployment.