Current Affairs 21 February 2026

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  • Odisha Approves 244 Investment Projects Worth ₹5.66 Lakh Crore
  • Google CEO Sundar Pichai Launches Billion America-India Connect Initiative

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Odisha Approves 244 Investment Projects Worth ₹5.66 Lakh Crore

The Odisha government has approved 244 investment projects valued at ₹5.66 lakh crore, expected to generate 3.35 lakh jobs. Of these, 80 projects worth ₹1.75 lakh crore have been implemented, creating 1.4 lakh direct jobs. The state achieved a 98% implementation rate under BRAP 2024 business reforms. New policies including Odisha AI Policy 2025, Odisha GCC Policy 2025, and Odisha Semiconductor & Fabless Policy 2025 aim to position Odisha as a digital and high-tech hub. Infrastructure capital outlay rose to 6.6% of GSDP, the highest among major states, with rail network expansion to over 3,243 km and aviation links to 30 cities. Public health spending tripled to nearly ₹19,700 crore since 2019-20, and initiatives like SUBHADRA and Lakhpati Didis have created 16.42 lakh self-help entities for women's financial inclusion. Extreme poverty declined to 5.3% under revised international lines.

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai Launches Billion America-India Connect Initiative

Google CEO Sundar Pichai unveiled the Billion America-India Connect initiative to enhance innovation, technology collaboration, and economic ties between India and the US. The program focuses on boosting AI, startups, digital infrastructure, and skill development. It aims to strengthen bilateral relations in emerging technologies. This announcement highlights growing India-US partnerships in the tech sector.

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What is the primary focus of the Billion America-India Connect initiative?

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