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1. India and Russia are positioned as long-standing, self-reliant partners, expected to rely primarily on domestic capacity plus stable bilateral ties.

2. BRICS and the SCO are treated as practical platforms through which India–Russia cooperation can be scaled beyond the bilateral track.

1. US National Security Strategy (NSS) issued Nov 2025 breaks from unlimited global power claims, criticises globalism burdens, and frames policy around fewer priorities with clear, unambiguous language today.

2. Strategy repeats “America First”, connects ends and means, and rejects overstretch as global security provider, prioritising core interests rather than indefinite commitments or open-ended interventions abroad anymore today.

1. India–United States ties during Trump 2.0’s first year remained fragile and were sustained more by institutional resilience built over three decades than by fresh political momentum after the Modi–Trump meeting on 13 February 2025.

2. A key source of friction was the imposition of United States tariffs, reportedly reaching up to 50% on several Indian exports, linked to India’s continued import of Russian oil along with wider bilateral trade disputes.

1) India AI Governance Guidelines were released at AI Impact Summit 2026 and adopt a principle-based “techno-legal” framework built around seven Sutras for safe, trusted and inclusive AI innovation.

2) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) formed the drafting committee in July 2025 to review laws, global developments, research, and public feedback.

1) Union Budget 2026–27 treats tourism as a strategic growth driver; India Tourism Data Compendium 2025 shows total GDP impact 5.22% and direct share 2.72% from the tourism sector.

2) Tourism supports 13.34% of total employment in India, with direct tourism employment share at 5.82%, reflecting strong livelihood creation across hospitality, transport, handicrafts and services.

1) Average rural electricity supply improved from 12.5 hours in 2014 to 22.6 hours now, while urban supply improved from 22.1 hours in 2014 to 23.4 hours now.

2) India is among the world’s top three energy consumers, and electricity demand keeps rising with more households, growing industry, and expanding services.

1) India ranks 3rd among Global South economies in trade partnership diversity, as per United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Trade and Development Report 2025, and its diversity index score is higher than all Global North countries.

2) India–European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations were concluded in January 2026 and described as the “Mother of All Deals,” marking a major strategic trade milestone in 2026.

1) Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth for Financial Year (FY) 2025-26 is estimated at 7.6%, above 7.1% in FY 2024-25, showing stronger expansion under new 2022-23 base series.

2) Nominal GDP at current prices is projected to grow 8.6% in FY 2025-26, capturing both real output rise and price changes together for policymaking.

1. India’s AI push is linked to building indigenous systems trained on Indian languages, local datasets, and governance contexts, so public services and citizen engagement remain relevant and reliable.

2. Sarvam AI (Artificial Intelligence) is positioned as an India-built, end-to-end platform where development, deployment, and governance occur domestically, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign AI infrastructure.

1. India generates about 350 million tonnes of agricultural waste annually, including crop residues, husk, straw, and food-processing by-products, creating serious air, soil, and water contamination risks when mismanaged.

2. MNRE estimates agricultural residues could generate over 18,000 MW of power annually, alongside producing nutrient-rich organic fertilisers that improve soil health and significantly reduce dependence on chemical inputs.