VP C. P. Radhakrishnan Releases Book 'Advantage India'

Why in the News?

Vice President **C. P. Radhakrishnan** released the book titled **'Advantage India: Reshaping the Future for an Equitable World'**, authored by BJP national secretary **Anil K. Antony**, at Uprashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi.

Key Features / Major Points:

- Structure of the Book: Divided into two comprehensive sections:

- **Part 1:** Focuses on domestic capabilities, including AI, silicon sovereignty, adaptive defense, space exploration, Digital India, and youth empowerment.

- **Part 2:** Examines global affairs, foreign policy, diplomacy, and the strategic roadmap toward **Viksit Bharat @ 2047**.

- Key Milestones Highlighted: The Vice President noted that India has lifted over 25 crore people out of poverty, while highlighting welfare achievements such as Ayushman Bharat (healthcare access to 44+ crore people) and free food grain distribution to 80 crore citizens.

- Prominent Attendees: Principal Scientific Adviser **Prof. Ajay Sood** and Member of the PM's Economic Advisory Council **Dr. Shamika Ravi** attended the launch event.

Static GK Facts:

- Vice President of India:

- Current Vice President: C. P. Radhakrishnan.

- Constitutional Mandate: **Article 63** (Office of the VP) and **Article 64** (VP as Ex-Officio Chairman of the Council of States / Rajya Sabha).

- Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to GoI: Professor Ajay Sood.

- Economic Advisory Council to the PM (EAC-PM): An independent, non-statutory body formed to give economic advice to the Prime Minister.

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Who is the author of the book 'Advantage India: Reshaping the Future for an Equitable World', released in October 2026?

A: Anil K. Antony

Q: Which Article of the Indian Constitution states that the Vice President shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

A: Article 64

Q: Who currently serves as the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India?

A: Professor Ajay Sood

Q: Where was the official book launch of 'Advantage India' hosted?

A: Uprashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi

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