Current Affairs 03 September 2026

India’s First Green Forge Complex Unveiled at NABI Mohali.

India’s first Green Forge Complex inaugurated at BRIC-NABI, Mohali by Dr. Jitendra Singh.
Enables controlled research and cultivation of GM crops using AI-driven environmental simulation.
Bio-Foundry Network: 8 biofoundries + 22 manufacturing hubs supporting biotech innovation.
India’s bioeconomy reached US$200 billion, up from US$10 billion.
Supports ISRO-linked space biotechnology experiments and Carbon Capture & Utilisation projects.

Turkey became the 71st country to join the US-led Artemis Accords.
Purpose: Promotes peaceful, transparent exploration of the Moon, Mars and deep space.
Basis: Built on the 1967 Outer Space Treaty.
Key provisions: Scientific data sharing, astronaut emergency assistance and protection of lunar heritage sites.
Turkey’s space milestone: Alper Gezeravcı became the first Turkish citizen in space (2024).

Export Growth: India’s coconut exports rose 62% to ₹7,038.25 crore in FY26.
Global Reach: Coconut products are now exported to 155 countries.
Key Uses: Coconut products support water purification, capacitors, pharmaceuticals and gold mining.
World Coconut Day 2026: To be observed on September 2, 2026, in Thiruvananthapuram.
Theme: Coconuts in Times of Uncertainty: Securing Food, Energy, and Livelihoods.

Bhashini Shilpi: Launched to strengthen India–Nepal cooperation in multilingual AI.
Digital Inclusion: Uses AI to break language barriers and improve digital accessibility.
Scale: Supports 800+ government websites and 24 million+ daily AI inferences.
Language Support: Covers 36 Indian languages through text and 23 through voice.
National Platform: Serves as India’s platform for AI-based translation and speech services.

Indigenization: IAF has indigenized 62,300 aircraft spares using 3D printing and Digital Twin technology.
Economic Impact: Saved ₹582 crore in forex and generated ₹17,000+ crore in domestic defence business.
Industry Partnership: Collaborated with 930 Indian firms, including MSMEs and startups.
Technology: Uses 3D printing for urgent, low-volume spares and AI-driven Digital Twins for predictive maintenance.
Fleet Coverage: Includes Su-30MKI, Rafale, Tejas, Mirage 2000 and MiG-29.
Domestic Availability: Covers 97% of frequently used and 93% of mandatory overhaul spares.
Digital Backbone: e-MMS tracks maintenance, inventory and safety.