Mission Surya – Day 14: SSI Mantra, Deepfakes & Digital India
Key UPSC topics including robotic surgery system SSI Mantra, deepfake technology and Digital India mission.
28 February 2026
Day 14 explores emerging digital technologies and national initiatives relevant for governance and innovation.
Core Concepts
SSI Mantra is an indigenous robotic surgical system developed in India.
Deepfakes are AI-generated synthetic media using deep learning techniques.
3I/ATLAS is an interstellar comet discovered by a NASA-funded survey telescope.
National Biofoundry Network supports biotechnology innovation in India.
ISAR is a UN platform promoting international accounting and reporting standards.
Digital Transformation
• Digital India Mission was launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Electronics and IT.
• India Skills Accelerator Initiative is a collaboration between MSDE and the World Economic Forum.
• Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are offshore innovation hubs operated by multinational companies.
Quick Revision for Prelims
- • SSI Mantra is an indigenous robotic surgical system developed in India.
- • Deepfakes are AI-generated synthetic media using deep learning techniques.
- • 3I/ATLAS is an interstellar comet discovered by a NASA-funded survey telescope.