Daily filter — 27 June 2026
5 exam-worthy stories from the day's PIB releases · interactive view
🧠 Science & Tech · UPSC track
IndiaAI Mission: Strengthening AI Ecosystem, Global Leadership
The IndiaAI Mission, approved with an outlay of over ₹10,372 crore, has significantly advanced India's indigenous AI ecosystem and global leadership.
- Over 45,000 GPUs established in shared compute facility for AI research.
- AI Governance Guidelines released in November 2025 promote safe, inclusive, trustworthy AI.
- India AI Impact Summit 2026 attracted delegations from over 100 countries and USD 200 billion in investment commitments.
- AI Kosh platform hosts over 12,519 datasets and 307 AI models.
💡 For the exam: Remember *IndiaAI* for GPU facility, governance guidelines (Nov 2025), and global summit (Feb 2026) engagement and investment.
Source: Ministry of Electronics & IT · PIB PRID 2278453
📱 Schemes & Welfare · UPSC track
Digital India: 11 Years of Transformation & Impact
The Digital India Programme completes 11 years, significantly transforming public service delivery and establishing a robust Digital Public Infrastructure.
- The Digital India Programme completes 11 years on 1 July 2026.
- It is built on 9 pillars to expand digital access and foster innovation.
- The JAM Trinity (Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, and mobile connectivity) formed its foundation.
- Digital economy contributes nearly 12–14% of India’s GDP as of June 2026.
💡 For the exam: Remember Digital India's 11-year milestone, its 9 pillars, the JAM Trinity, and its GDP contribution.
Source: PIB Backgrounder · PIB PRID 2278422
🥭 Economy · UPSC track
Rewa Sundarja Mangoes Exported to UAE for the First Time
The first commercial export of **GI-tagged Rewa Sundarja Mangoes** from **Madhya Pradesh** to the **UAE** has been facilitated by **APEDA**.
- One metric tonne of Rewa Sundarja Mangoes was exported on 26 June 2026.
- The mangoes were procured at ₹150 per kilogram, providing ₹40 to ₹50 premium to farmers.
- The consignment was sourced from Seondha Farmer Producer Company Limited and Shri Sonu Gupta.
- Packaging and phytosanitary requirements were completed at a pack house in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh.
💡 For the exam: Remember the first commercial export of GI-tagged Rewa Sundarja Mangoes from Madhya Pradesh to UAE on 26 June 2026.
Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry · PIB PRID 2278340
🚢 Defence & Security · UPSC track
ICGS Akshay: New-Generation Fast Patrol Vessel Commissioned
A new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel, **ICGS Akshay**, was commissioned into the **Bharatiya Tatrakshak** fleet.
- ICGS Akshay was commissioned on June 27, 2026, at Goa Shipyard Limited.
- It is a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV).
- The vessel was commissioned by Smt. Parama Sen, Addl. Secretary (Personnel), Dept. of Expenditure.
- Designed and constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited, it supports Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
💡 Remember Akshay (Indestructible) is a new FPV by Goa Shipyard for Bharatiya Tatrakshak.
Source: Ministry of Defence · PIB PRID 2278486
⚕️ Schemes & Welfare · UPSC track
India Launches Aarogya Setu 2.0 and Digital Health Initiatives
On 29th June 2026, the Union Health Minister will launch new digital initiatives under the **Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission**.
- Aarogya Setu 2.0 is a comprehensive Personal Health Record Application (PHR) for citizens.
- Ayushman App is enhanced for PM-JAY beneficiaries to access scheme services.
- Ayushman Sarathi is a WhatsApp chatbot for PM-JAY services.
- National Health Claims Exchange (NHCX) processes health claims between providers and payers.
- e-Sushrut Clinic is a plug-and-play solution for digitizing clinical workflows.
- Drug Registry standardizes medicine information across the healthcare ecosystem.
- Common LOINC Codes for India (CLCI) standardizes laboratory observations.
- Bharat Health Terminology Service (BHTS) provides standardized healthcare terminologies.
💡 Remember Aarogya Setu 2.0, Ayushman App/Sarathi, NHCX, e-Sushrut Clinic, Drug Registry, CLCI, and BHTS are key digital health launches.
Source: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare · PIB PRID 2278347