Context: Defence Indigenisation in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted June 2026 as a landmark month for defence indigenisation, community-led conservation, children’s sports and the integration of Sanskrit with Artificial Intelligence.
Defence: GS3
C-295 Aircraft
- First Made-in-India transport aircraft completed its maiden flight.
- 40 out of 56 aircraft will be manufactured in India under the Tata-Airbus partnership.
Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile
- DRDO successfully flight-tested the indigenous Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile.
- It strengthens India’s indigenous missile capability.
Indian Navy Inductions
The Indian Navy inducted:
- INS Arnala
- INS Nistar
- INS Agray
Significance
- Strengthens Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence.
- Reduces dependence on imports.
- Improves indigenous manufacturing capability.
- Supports private-sector participation in defence production.
- Enhances India’s military preparedness across land, sea and air.
Environment: GS3
Purnima Devi Barman and Hargila Army
- Purnima Devi Barman led the Hargila Army.
- The movement changed public perception of the Greater Adjutant Stork through women-led conservation.
Meghalaya Living Root Bridges
- Community-led conservation of Living Root Bridges was highlighted.
- These bridges have been nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status.
Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh
- Plastic waste is being converted into eco-bricks.
GS4 Value Addition
Purnima Devi Barman
- Behavioural change
- Attitudinal change
- Community leadership
- Women-led conservation
- Environmental ethics
PYQ Link
Living Root Bridges are found in Meghalaya.
Children: GS2
Nagaland’s Baby League
- Football programme for children aged 5–12 years.
- Promotes fitness, discipline and grassroots sports talent.
Significance
- Encourages early sports culture.
- Builds discipline and teamwork.
- Supports health and fitness among children.
- Can contribute to long-term talent identification.
Sanskrit University and AI: GS3
Context
Central Sanskrit University launched India’s first B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for the 2026–27 session.
Key Features
- AICTE-approved programme.
- 66 seats.
- Integrates:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Indian Knowledge Systems
Significance
- Bridges traditional knowledge and modern technology.
- Supports AI research in Indian languages.
- Strengthens digital education.
- Promotes interdisciplinary learning.
