IndiaAI Mission released three indigenous AI foundation models.
The models are EKA-1, Dhīr 2B, and Dhīr 5B.
EKA-1, developed by Soket Labs, supports 22 Indian languages and English.
Dhīr models by ZenteiQ AiTech Innovations are smaller for secure, offline use.
🎯 Key Point: IndiaAI Mission launches EKA-1 and Dhīr AI models.
Key Facts / Static GK
Mission: IndiaAI Mission
Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
EKA-1 Developer: Soket Labs
Dhīr Developer: ZenteiQ AiTech Innovations
Practice Quiz — 12 November 2026
Q1. The Union Cabinet recently extended the Stand-Up India Scheme. Until which year has this scheme been extended?
Answer: (D) March 31, 2031 — The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Stand-Up India Scheme for another five years, making it valid until March 31, 2031. This scheme aims to promote entrepreneurship among women and Scheduled Castes/Tribes.
Q2. Which cities topped the 'Swachh Shehar Jodi' category in the Swachh Survekshan 2025-26 Awards?
Answer: (E) Both B and C and D — In the 'Swachh Shehar Jodi' category, Ahmedabad (Mentor) – Sanand (Mentee), Indore (Mentor) – Depalpur (Mentee), and Tirupati (Mentor) – Kuppam (Mentee) secured the top three positions for accelerating urban waste management excellence.
Q3. Which Urban Local Body (ULB) became the first in Bihar to list municipal bonds on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)?
Answer: (D) Patna Municipal Corporation — Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) made history by becoming the first Urban Local Body in Bihar to list its municipal bonds on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), raising approximately ₹200 crore.
Q4. What is the theme of the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026, hosted by Andhra Pradesh?
Answer: (C) Navigating the New World Order: Trade, Technology, Trust and Thought Leadership — The 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026, hosted by Andhra Pradesh in Visakhapatnam, will focus on the theme 'Navigating the New World Order: Trade, Technology, Trust and Thought Leadership'.
Q5. Under the IndiaAI Mission, which indigenous AI foundation model, developed by Soket Labs, supports all 22 Scheduled Indian Languages and English?
Answer: (C) EKA-1 — EKA-1 is an indigenous AI foundation model developed by Soket Labs under the IndiaAI Mission. It supports all 22 Scheduled Indian Languages and English, designed for tasks like mathematics, coding, and AI-assisted automation.
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