Gnani Artha – Sovereign AI Stack (Evon 3.3 and Plexus): Recently, Vice President unveils ‘Gnani Artha’ at Uprashtrapati Bhavan+ Components – Comprises Evon 3.3 (large language model) and Plexus (platform linking AI intelligence with real‑world institutions)+ Vision – AI to open new employment and growth avenues; drive India’s economic progress to next stage+ Applications – AI in Parliament via Digital Sansad portal; multilingual interpretation in debates.

World Lake Day 2026: Recently, on August 27 World Lake Day 2026 was observed+ History – First observed in 2025; UNGA designated Aug 27 as World Lake Day after 2024 discussions+ Facilitator – United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) supports global observance and sustainable lake management+ Theme – “Conservation, restoration and sustainable management of lakes”, highlights freshwater security, biodiversity, climate regulation, livelihoods+ Significance – Lakes face threats from pollution, overuse, climate change, water loss and habitat degradation.

World Sanskrit Day 2026: Recently, World Sanskrit day was observed on, August 28+ World Sanskrit Day – Also known as Vishva Samskrita Dinam+ An annual observance celebrated on Shravana Purnima (the full moon day of the Hindu calendar month of Shravana)+ Objective – Preserve, promote and propagate Sanskrit; connect future generations with wisdom and civilisational heritage+ Ancient Heritage – Serving as the repository for the Vedas, Upanishads, epics, and profound scientific and philosophical texts+ Sanskrit described as timeless language of India’s knowledge, philosophy, civilization and cultural heritage.