Current Affairs 20 February 2026

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  • IndiaAI Mission Advances with 38,000 GPUs Onboarded at AI Impact Summit 2026
  • Judicial Diversity Bill Introduced to Enhance Representation in Higher Judiciary

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IndiaAI Mission Advances with 38,000 GPUs Onboarded at AI Impact Summit 2026

The AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi highlighted India's push for AI leadership in the Global South. The government allocated approximately $1.25 billion under the IndiaAI Mission to boost domestic AI capabilities. Over 38,000 GPUs have been integrated for shared national access. Twelve indigenous foundation models are under development, and more than 30 India-specific AI applications have been approved. Leaders including PM Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres attended the summit. The event emphasized responsible and equitable AI development through infrastructure and policy.

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Which summit in New Delhi 2026 focused on India's AI leadership for the Global South?

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Judicial Diversity Bill Introduced to Enhance Representation in Higher Judiciary

A new Judicial Diversity Bill was tabled to promote diversity in India's higher judiciary. The bill aims to address underrepresentation of women, SC/ST, OBC, and minorities in higher courts. It proposes mandatory diversity targets and transparent selection processes. Parliamentary discussions highlighted the current low diversity stats, with women comprising less than 12% of judges. The initiative aligns with constitutional mandates for inclusive justice delivery. Stakeholders including bar associations have welcomed the move while calling for implementation safeguards.

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What is the primary aim of the Judicial Diversity Bill?

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