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Current Affairs 3 January 2026

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  • President Droupadi Murmu Launches SOAR Initiative for AI Skilling
  • Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Assumes Post of Vice Chief of Air Staff

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President Droupadi Murmu Launches SOAR Initiative for AI Skilling

President Droupadi Murmu launched the Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) programme on January 1, 2026, an integral component of the Skill India Mission at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi. The initiative includes the '#SkillTheNation Challenge' to promote AI literacy across the nation. President Murmu conferred AI certificates to students and Members of Parliament who completed various AI learning modules. The programme also saw the virtual inauguration of an IGNOU centre at Rairangpur in Odisha. SOAR represents the government's commitment to preparing the workforce for artificial intelligence-driven future sectors.

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Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor Assumes Post of Vice Chief of Air Staff

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor took over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force on January 1, 2026. He brings extensive experience in air defence operations and senior staff positions, having previously served as Air Defence Commander at South Western Air Command and Senior Air Staff Officer at Central Air Command. Kapoor has been decorated with prestigious medals including the Vayu Sena Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Param Vishisht Seva Medal, and Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal. His appointment reflects the service's focus on strengthening leadership in critical operational roles.

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