Social Empowerment & Contemporary Challenges

1. Social Empowerment Framework & Vulnerable Stakeholders

Cue Words	Notes
Concept of Empowerment	Process of enhancing the capacity of disadvantaged individuals or groups to make choices and transform those choices into desired actions and outcomes (Economic, Social, Political).
Scheduled Castes (SCs)	Notified under Article 341. Constitutional protection via Article 338 (National Commission for SCs - NCSC), Protection of Civil Rights Act 1955, and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989. Focus on ending manual scavenging (NAMASTE scheme) and economic credit (Stand-Up India).
Other Backward Classes (OBCs)	Recognized under Article 338B (NCBC) and Article 342A. 27% reservation in jobs and education. Sub-categorization of OBCs examined by Justice Rohini Commission to ensure equitable distribution of reservation benefits.
Minorities	Notified under National Commission for Minorities Act 1992 (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, Jains). Protected under Articles 29 & 30 (cultural & educational rights). PM's 15-Point Programme for Minorities.

2. LGBTQ+ Rights, Same-Sex Marriage Debate & Substance Abuse

Cue Words	Notes
LGBTQ+ Jurisprudence & Rights	NALSA Judgment (2014): Supreme Court recognized transgender persons as Third Gender; affirmed right to self-perceived gender identity under Art 21. Navtej Singh Johar Case (2018): Struck down IPC Sec 377 consensual homosexual acts as unconstitutional. Hadiya Case (2018): Supreme Court affirmed right to choose life partner as an intrinsic part of Art 21 personal liberty. Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2019: Prohibits discrimination in education, employment, and healthcare.
Substance Abuse & Addiction As Disease	Rising addiction among youth due to peer pressure, stress, and transit corridors (Golden Crescent & Golden Triangle). Approach Shift: Addiction must be treated as a medical/psychological disease rather than a character flaw or crime. Intervention: Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) focusing on community de-addiction, counseling, and school awareness curricula.

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A. International Humanitarian Operations (HADR / Evacuation)

Op Sindhu (2025–26) — Iran / Israel Evacuation

Cue Words	Notes
What was Op Sindhu and why was it launched?	Operation Sindhu (2025–26) was a recent evacuation of Indians from Iran. Location: Iran / Israel theatre (West Asia). Context: Evacuation was driven by escalating West Asia tensions.
How were Indians evacuated under Op Sindhu?	Evacuation of Indians from Iran was routed via Armenia / Turkmenistan. This overland / third-country transit reflected constraints on direct air/sea access during regional conflict conditions.

Op Sagar Bandhu (2025) — Sri Lanka / Cyclone Ditwah

Cue Words	Notes
What was Op Sagar Bandhu and where was it conducted?	Operation Sagar Bandhu (2025) was a first-responder relief mission for Sri Lanka. Trigger: Cyclone Ditwah.
What assets and aid profile defined Op Sagar Bandhu?	India delivered tonnes of aid. Aid delivery used INS Vikrant as a key platform. The operation underscored India’s role as a rapid HADR first responder in the neighbourhood.

Op Sadbhav (2024) — SE Asia / Typhoon Yagi

Cue Words	Notes
What was Op Sadbhav and which countries received aid?	Operation Sadbhav (2024) provided humanitarian aid across Southeast Asia. Beneficiary countries: Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam.
What disaster triggered Op Sadbhav?	The operation followed Typhoon Yagi. It was a multi-country HADR response rather than a single-state evacuation.

Op Indravati (2024) — Haiti Evacuation

Cue Words	Notes
What was Op Indravati and why was it needed?	Operation Indravati (2024) was conducted in Haiti. Context: Total collapse of law and order due to gang violence.
How were Indians extracted under Op Indravati?	Indians were airlifted from Haiti to the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic served as the safe third-country staging / arrival point for the airlift.

Op Ajay (2023–25) — Israel / Israel–Hamas Conflict

Cue Words	Notes
What was Op Ajay and whom did it primarily cover?	Operation Ajay (2023–25) was launched in Israel. Objective: Repatriation of Indians during the Israel–Hamas conflict. Primary profile of returnees: mostly students and workers.

Op Kaveri (2023) — Sudan Civil War Rescue

Cue Words	Notes
What was Op Kaveri and from which conflict were Indians rescued?	Operation Kaveri (2023) was conducted in Sudan. Objective: Rescue of Indians from the civil war between the Sudanese Army and the RSF (Rapid Support Forces).

Op Dost (2023) — Türkiye / Syria Earthquake (“Friendship” Mission)

Cue Words	Notes
What was Op Dost and what does the name signify?	Operation Dost (2023) covered Türkiye / Syria. It was a “Friendship” mission (Dost = friendship).
What assets did India deploy under Op Dost?	India sent NDRF teams and field hospitals. Trigger: the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the region.

Op Ganga (2022) — Ukraine Student Evacuation

Cue Words	Notes
What was Op Ganga and how were students evacuated?	Operation Ganga (2022) was launched in the context of the Russia–Ukraine war. Objective: Evacuation of students. Route: via land borders through Poland and Romania (not solely air corridors).

Op Devi Shakti (2021) — Afghanistan after Taliban Takeover

Cue Words	Notes
What was Op Devi Shakti and whom did it repatriate?	Operation Devi Shakti (2021) was conducted in Afghanistan. Context: the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul. Objective: Repatriation of Indians and Afghan minorities.

Op Raahat (2015) — Yemen Civil War Evacuation

Cue Words	Notes
What was Op Raahat and why is it remembered as a landmark mission?	Operation Raahat (2015) was conducted in Yemen. Objective: Evacuation of people from the civil war. It is regarded as one of India’s most successful naval/air missions in the HADR / non-combatant evacuation (NEO) category.

International Humanitarian Operations — Comparative Snapshot (All Ops)

Cue Words

Notes

Map each international HADR/evacuation operation to year, location, and core objective.

Op Sindhu (2025–26) — Iran / Israel — Evacuation via Armenia/Turkmenistan amid West Asia tensions. Op Sagar Bandhu (2025) — Sri Lanka — First-responder relief for Cyclone Ditwah; aid via INS Vikrant. Op Sadbhav (2024) — SE Asia (Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam) — Aid after Typhoon Yagi. Op Indravati (2024) — Haiti → Dominican Republic — Airlift amid gang-driven law collapse. Op Ajay (2023–25) — Israel — Repatriation of students/workers during Israel–Hamas conflict. Op Kaveri (2023) — Sudan — Rescue from Sudanese Army vs RSF civil war. Op Dost (2023) — Türkiye/Syria — “Friendship” mission; NDRF + field hospitals after 7.8 M quake. Op Ganga (2022) — Ukraine — Student evacuation via Poland & Romania land borders. Op Devi Shakti (2021) — Afghanistan — Indians + Afghan minorities after Taliban takeover of Kabul. Op Raahat (2015) — Yemen — Civil war evacuation; landmark naval/air success.

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B. Domestic Security Operations

UPSC Prelims PYQ (2024) — Army Upliftment Operations

Cue Words	Notes
Which Army operation focuses on upliftment of local populations in remote areas?	PYQ (2024): Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas, including addressing of their basic needs, is called: (a) Operation Sankalp (b) Operation Maitri (c) Operation Sadbhavana (d) Operation Madad Answer: 1(c) — Operation Sadbhavana

Op Sarvashakti (2024) — Pir Panjal Anti-Terror Drive

Cue Words	Notes
What is Op Sarvashakti and who leads it?	Operation Sarvashakti (2024) Lead agency: Indian Army Objective: Anti-terror initiative to flush out terrorists from the Pir Panjal range (J&K).

Op Sadbhavana — Army Goodwill Mission (J&K & Ladakh)

Cue Words	Notes
What is Op Sadbhavana and what does it focus on?	Operation Sadbhavana is an ongoing “Goodwill” mission. Lead agency: Indian Army Geography: J&K and Ladakh Focus areas: schools (Army Goodwill Schools) and health It is the correct answer to the UPSC Prelims 2024 question on Army operations for upliftment of remote local populations and their basic needs.

Op Sankalp — Indian Navy Maritime Security (Persian Gulf / Gulf of Oman)

Cue Words	Notes
What is Op Sankalp and where is it conducted?	Operation Sankalp Lead agency: Indian Navy Objective: Maritime security operations in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman to ensure the safety of Indian-flagged vessels. Note: Distinct from LWE-related “Mission Sankalp” naming in other security contexts; here it is the Navy’s Gulf maritime security operation.

Op Sindoor — Multi-Domain Response to Pahalgam Terror

Cue Words	Notes
What is Op Sindoor and what triggered it?	Operation Sindoor Lead agency: Indian forces (multi-service / multi-domain framing) Location: Pakistan Border Areas Objective / Context: Recent multi-domain operation responding to the Pahalgam terror incidents.

Op Mahadev — Joint CT Op after Pahalgam Attack

Cue Words	Notes
What was Op Mahadev and what was its outcome?	Operation Mahadev Lead agencies: Army / CRPF (joint with state police) Location: Kashmir Objective / Context: Joint counter-terror operation by the Indian Army, CRPF, and Jammu & Kashmir Police. Outcome: Neutralised three terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam attack.

Op Thunderbolt — Kerala Thunderbolts vs Maoists (Western Ghats)

Cue Words	Notes
What is Op Thunderbolt and who executes it?	Operation Thunderbolt Lead agency: Kerala Police Location: Kerala (Western Ghats belt) Objective: Counter-insurgency by “Kerala Thunderbolts” (Special Task Force) to curb Maoist sightings in the Western Ghats.

Op Rakshak — Longest-Running CI Op (J&K / Punjab)

Cue Words	Notes
What is Op Rakshak and why is it significant chronologically?	Operation Rakshak Lead agency: Indian Army Location: J&K / Punjab Objective: Longest-running counter-insurgency operation (since 1990) to curb cross-border militancy.

Op Black Tornado (2008) — NSG Action in 26/11 Mumbai Attacks

Cue Words	Notes
What was Op Black Tornado and which force led it?	Operation Black Tornado Lead agency: NSG (National Security Guard) Location: Mumbai Objective / Context: The specific 2008 operation to neutralise terrorists during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

Domestic Security Operations — Comparative Snapshot (All Ops)

Cue Words

Notes

Map each domestic security operation to lead agency, area, and objective.

Op Sarvashakti (2024) — Indian Army — Pir Panjal (J&K) — Flush out terrorists. Op Sadbhavana — Indian Army — J&K & Ladakh — Ongoing goodwill: Army Goodwill Schools + health (Prelims 2024 answer). Op Sankalp — Indian Navy — Persian Gulf & Gulf of Oman — Safety of Indian-flagged vessels. Op Sindoor — Indian forces — Pakistan Border Areas — Multi-domain response to Pahalgam terror incidents. Op Mahadev — Army/CRPF (+ J&K Police) — Kashmir — Neutralised three terrorists linked to Pahalgam attack. Op Thunderbolt — Kerala Police (Kerala Thunderbolts STF) — Kerala / Western Ghats — Curb Maoist sightings. Op Rakshak — Indian Army — J&K / Punjab — Longest-running CI op since 1990 against cross-border militancy. Op Black Tornado — NSG — Mumbai — 2008 neutralisation of terrorists in 26/11 attacks.

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5.4 Governance and Legal Frameworks

Rule of Law Index & Responsible Nations Index (RNI)

Governance and Legal Frameworks
Cue Words	Notes
Who releases the Rule of Law Index (UPSC Prelims 2018)?	PYQ (2018): “Rule of Law Index” is released by? Options: (a) Amnesty International · (b) International Court of Justice · (c) Office of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights · (d) World Justice Project Answer: (d) World Justice Project
Detail the Rule of Law Index — publisher, indicators, India’s rank/score, topper.	Report / Index: Rule of Law Index Publisher: World Justice Project (WJP) Key Indicators: Constraints on Government Absence of Corruption Open Government Fundamental Rights India’s Rank / Score (2025/26): Rank 86th (2025) out of 143 countries; Score 0.49 Topped By: Denmark
What is the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) — publisher, pillars, India’s position, toppers?	Report / Index: Responsible Nations Index (RNI) Publisher: World Intellectual Foundation (WIF) + Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and IIM Mumbai Key Indicators — 3 Pillars: Internal Responsibility (Welfare / Justice) Environmental Responsibility External Responsibility (Global Peace) India’s Rank / Score: Rank 16th; Score 0.5515 — ahead of the U.S. (66th) and China (68th) Topped By: 1. Singapore (Score: 0.6194) 2. Switzerland 3. Denmark

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5.5 Global Technology Governance Summits (Global AI Governance)

AI Action Summit 2025 (Paris) vs AI Impact Summit 2026 (New Delhi)

AI Action Summit 2025 vs AI Impact Summit 2026
Cue Words	Notes
Compare Host & Role and Background of the two summits.	Host & Role: AI Action Summit 2025: Paris; co-chaired by India and France. India was a co-host and Global South advocate. AI Impact Summit 2026: New Delhi, India; hosted by MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and IT). Background: 2025: Built on the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park (Britain, 2023) and a smaller meeting in Seoul (2024). 2026: Built on the background of the AI Action Summit 2025 held in Paris.
Compare Theme, Main Focus and Approach of the two summits.	Theme: 2025: Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet 2026: “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” (Welfare for all) Main Focus: 2025: Making AI usable in real sectors (jobs, climate, public services) 2026: Using AI for inclusive development (economy, society, governance) Approach: 2025: Shift from AI risks → practical use (post-Bletchley Park AI Safety Summit) 2026: Inclusive, development-oriented AI guided by 3 Sutras (People, Planet, Progress) + M.A.N.A.V. framework
Compare Structure, Key Result, Initiatives and Overall Significance.	Structure: 2025: No fixed structure 2026: 7 Chakras (thematic pillars) + structured cooperation platforms Key Result: 2025: Agreement on need for fair and sustainable AI 2026: AI Impact Declaration (supported by 92 countries) Key Initiatives: 2025: General cooperation of AI in health, ethical standards, global governance, etc. 2026: AI Commons, Trusted AI Commons, AI for Science Network, Democratic AI Charter Overall Significance: 2025: Shift from risk debate → practical implementation of AI 2026: Establishes inclusive, scalable, Global South-led AI governance with institutional mechanisms
UPSC Prelims PYQ (2025) — AI Action Summit, Grand Palais, Paris?	Statement I: Co-chaired with India, the event builds on advances at the Bletchley Park Summit (2023) and the Seoul Summit (2024). → Correct Statement II: Along with other countries, the US and UK also signed the declaration on inclusive and sustainable AI. → Incorrect Answer: (a) I only

The Seven Chakras of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026

Seven Chakras — India-AI Impact Summit 2026
Cue Words	Notes
What are the guiding Sutras and the role of the Seven Chakras?	Guiding Sutras (3 pillars): People, Planet, Progress — human-centric AI, environmentally responsible systems, and inclusive economic development. Seven Chakras: Thematic pillars / working groups that translate the Sutras into concrete areas of multilateral action and global cooperation. Centre of the framework (source diagram): “Themes for Global Cooperation” Together they channel collaboration towards measurable outcomes spanning human capital, inclusion, trust, resilience, science, resources, and social good.
List and explain the Seven Chakras (thematic pillars).	1. Human Capital: Preparing the workforce for an AI-driven economy — skilling, reskilling, and managing job transitions so automation does not widen employment gaps. 2. Inclusion for Social Empowerment: Using AI to improve access to services (e.g., language translation, voice-based citizen services, AI tools for farmers) for rural and underserved populations. 3. Safe & Trusted AI: Governance, ethics, and risk management — transparency, accountability, and alignment with public interest as AI use expands. 4. Science: AI for scientific advancement — climate modelling, health research, agricultural innovation; strengthening domestic research capacity (linked also to AI for Science Network). 5. Resilience, Innovation and Efficiency: AI to improve efficiency in infrastructure, disaster response and public administration, and to make systems more resilient to shocks. 6. Democratizing AI Resources: Expanding access to computing power, data and models via shared infrastructure, public datasets and affordable compute — especially for startups and academia. 7. AI for Economic Development & Social Good: Sector-specific applications in agriculture, healthcare, education and justice — linking AI deployment directly to development outcomes.
What is the larger significance of the Seven Chakras framework?	Positions India as a voice for the Global South in global AI governance. Balances innovation with regulation, and economic growth with social responsibility. Operationalises the development-oriented, impact-first model of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 (beyond safety-only discourse).

Bletchley Declaration (2023)

Bletchley Declaration
Cue Words	Notes
What is the Bletchley Declaration?	The first global pact on Artificial Intelligence (AI) safety. Signed: 1 November 2023 at Bletchley Park. Signatories: 29 nations — including the UK, US, China, and India — and the EU. Focus: Managing risks from “frontier AI”; emphasising international cooperation for safe, ethical development. Lineage: Foundation for the Seoul Summit (2024) → AI Action Summit Paris (2025) → India-AI Impact Summit (2026).

5.5.1 World Economic Forum – Crystal Award 2025

WEF Crystal Award 2025
Cue Words	Notes
What is the Crystal Award and who hosts it (UPSC Prelims 2009)?	Purpose: Given to cultural leaders who use their platform for social / environmental change — integrates cultural leaders into WEF meetings. Chairmanship / Host: Presented during the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. 2025 Theme: “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age”. PYQ (2009): To integrate cultural leaders into its meetings, which organization gives the Crystal Award? (a) APEC · (b) IBRD · (c) WHO · (d) World Economic Forum Answer: (d) World Economic Forum
Who were the 2025 Crystal Award winners and for what?	David Beckham (UK): For his work with UNICEF on children’s rights. Diane von Furstenberg (USA): For empowering women and gender equality. Riken Yamamoto (Japan) (Architect): For community regeneration and sustainable design.

5.5.2 GPAI (Global Partnership on AI)

GPAI — Global Partnership on AI
Cue Words	Notes
What is GPAI — launch, host, membership?	About: Launched in June 2020; a multi-stakeholder initiative (like a G7 for AI) hosted by the OECD. Membership (as of March 2026): 44 member countries. China is not a member.
What is India’s role in GPAI and the New Delhi Declaration 2024?	India’s Role: One of the founding members of GPAI. As Lead Chair, India hosted the Global IndiaAI Summit 2024 in New Delhi. New Delhi Declaration, 2024: Adopted unanimously; shifted the global focus from just “Safety” to “AI for All” and “Global South inclusivity”.
What are GPAI’s key outcome and four working themes?	Key Outcome: GPAI–OECD Integrated Partnership — landmark merger of GPAI’s multi-stakeholder expertise with OECD’s policy standards to create a unified global AI governance framework. Four Themes: Responsible AI Data Governance Future of Work Innovation / Commercialization

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5.6 Civil Liberties and Human Rights

World Press Freedom Index · CPI · HDI (2025/26)

Civil Liberties and Human Rights Indices
Cue Words	Notes
Detail the World Press Freedom Index 2025 (RSF).	Report / Index: World Press Freedom Index 2025 Publisher: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Key Indicators: Pluralism Media independence Safety of journalists India’s Rank / Score (2025/26): Rank 151st (slight rise from 159th); Score 32.96 Topped By: Norway
Detail the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2025.	Report / Index: Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2025 Publisher: Transparency International Key Indicators: Perceived levels of public sector corruption India’s Rank / Score: Rank 91st; Score 39 Topped By: Denmark (Score: 89)
Detail the Human Development Index (HDI) 2025.	Report / Index: Human Development Index (HDI) 2025 Publisher: UNDP Key Indicators: Life expectancy Expected years of schooling GNI per capita India’s Rank / Score: Rank 130 (out of 193 countries) Topped By: Iceland

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6.1 Technological Cooperation

U.S.–EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) · India–US TRUST / iCET

Bilateral Technological Cooperation
Cue Words	Notes
UPSC Prelims PYQ (2023) — U.S.–EU Trade and Technology Council?	Statement-I: Recently, the USA and the EU have launched the ‘Trade and Technology Council.’ → Correct Statement-II: The USA and the EU claim that through this they are trying to bring technological progress and physical productivity under their control. → Incorrect Answer: (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
What is the U.S.–EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC)?	Aim: Strategic coordination on trade, economy, and tech; countering non-market economies. Recent outcomes (2024): Cooperating on AI Safety, 6G vision, and a 3-year extension for semiconductor supply chains. Significance: Sets global standards (AI, 6G) that India must align with or influence to avoid “Pax Silica” (tech exclusion).
Explain India–US technological cooperation — iCET, TRUST and INDUS Innovation.	Overall Aim: Deepen strategic partnership in critical / emerging tech (iCET) and trade. U.S.–India TRUST (Technology for Resilient, Open and Unified Security and Trust): Govt + Academia + Private Sector → secure and advance critical tech (AI, Defence, Semiconductors). Successor and expansion of the Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET). While iCET established the foundation for cooperation in AI, semiconductors, and defence, TRUST broadens the scope to include critical minerals, biotechnology, and space, while strengthening the AI Infrastructure Roadmap for India. INDUS Innovation: INDUS-X model → joint investments and partnerships in Space, Energy, and Emerging Technology. Munitions Supply Chain Roadmap: Allows Indian private firms to manufacture parts for US Stryker vehicles.