{"id":2596,"date":"2026-02-19T11:26:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T05:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/exams\/india-france-year-of-innovation-2026-launch\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:29:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T06:59:10","slug":"india-france-year-of-innovation-2026-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/india-france-year-of-innovation-2026-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi and Macron to Launch India-France Year of Innovation 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will jointly launch the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 during President Macron&rsquo;s official visit to India. The initiative marks a new phase in the long-standing strategic partnership between the two countries, with a strong focus on innovation, research and emerging technologies. The launch event will bring together policymakers, business leaders, start-ups, scientists and academic institutions from both sides. It aims to strengthen collaboration in future-oriented sectors and promote joint research, technological exchange and deeper people-to-people engagement between India and France.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Highlights of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The initiative reinforces the India-France Strategic Partnership through a dedicated year focused on innovation and technology.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It will deepen cooperation in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, digital transformation and advanced research.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The launch event will gather innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers and industry leaders from both countries.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It aims to promote joint research projects, academic exchanges and start-up collaborations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The programme supports stronger industry-academia linkages between Indian and French institutions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It encourages investment and technology transfer in high-growth and future sectors.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The initiative aligns with broader cooperation in defence, space, energy and climate action.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>It highlights India and France&rsquo;s shared commitment to building resilient and future-ready innovation ecosystems.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The year-long activities will include conferences, exhibitions, workshops and business forums.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Overall, it seeks to institutionalise long-term collaboration in science, technology and innovation between the two nations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/userfiles\/newimages\/ChatGPT%20Image%20Feb%2018%2C%202026%2C%2002_14_04%20PM.png\" style=\"width: 650px; height: 433px;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Repeated Previous Year Questions<\/h2>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Exam<\/th>\n<th>Year<\/th>\n<th>Question<\/th>\n<th>Answer<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>UPSC Civil Services (Prelims)<\/td>\n<td>2020<\/td>\n<td>The &#39;Varuna&#39; naval exercise is conducted between India and which country? (A) USA (B) France (C) Russia (D) Australia<\/td>\n<td>(B) France<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CDS<\/td>\n<td>2019<\/td>\n<td>Exercise &lsquo;Garuda&rsquo; is a bilateral air exercise between India and which country? (A) UK (B) Israel (C) France (D) Japan<\/td>\n<td>(C) France<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NDA<\/td>\n<td>2021<\/td>\n<td>&lsquo;Shakti&rsquo; is a joint military exercise conducted between India and which country? (A) Sri Lanka (B) Nepal (C) France (D) USA<\/td>\n<td>(C) France<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UPSC Civil Services (Prelims)<\/td>\n<td>2016<\/td>\n<td>India signed the Rafale fighter aircraft deal with which country? (A) USA (B) France (C) Sweden (D) Russia<\/td>\n<td>(B) France<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State PSC<\/td>\n<td>2022<\/td>\n<td>The International Solar Alliance was jointly launched by India and which country? (A) Germany (B) France (C) UK (D) Japan<\/td>\n<td>(B) France<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SSC CGL (General Awareness)<\/td>\n<td>2017<\/td>\n<td>The headquarters of UNESCO is located in which city? (A) Geneva (B) Paris (C) Vienna (D) Rome<\/td>\n<td>(B) Paris<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UPSC Civil Services (Prelims)<\/td>\n<td>2015<\/td>\n<td>Which of the following countries is a permanent member of the UN Security Council? (A) Germany (B) Japan (C) France (D) India<\/td>\n<td>(C) France<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SSC CHSL<\/td>\n<td>2019<\/td>\n<td>Paris is the capital of which country? (A) Italy (B) Spain (C) France (D) Belgium<\/td>\n<td>(C) France<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.class24.study\/current-affairs\/bangladesh-general-election-2026-bnp-victory-tarique-rahman\" target=\"_blank\"><input class=\"btn-center\" type=\"button\" value=\"Bangladesh Election 2026\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">Conclusion (India-France Year of Innovation 2026)<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The India-France Year of Innovation 2026 reflects the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations, with innovation placed at the centre of future cooperation. By focusing on technology, research, start-ups and emerging sectors, the initiative aims to create long-term institutional collaboration beyond traditional diplomatic ties. It strengthens industry, academic and scientific linkages while encouraging joint solutions to global challenges such as climate change and digital transformation. More than a symbolic gesture, the Year of Innovation is a structured effort to build resilient innovation ecosystems and reinforce India and France as trusted partners in shaping a technology-driven future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will jointly launch the India-France Year of Innovation 2026 during President Macron&rsquo;s official visit to India. The initiative marks a new phase in the long-standing strategic partnership between the two countries, with a strong focus on innovation, research and emerging technologies. 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