Science TechnologyTuesday, 14 April 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/14-april-2026-daily-current-affairs
ANRF reviews SARAL AI for multilingual research dissemination in 18 Indian languages
On April 13, 2026, ANRF’s SARAL AI was reviewed for converting research into podcasts, videos and briefs in 18 Indian languages.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On April 13, 2026, the Ministry of Science & Technology reviewed the progress of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and its SARAL AI platform, which is designed to simplify research dissemination in 18 Indian languages.
Key specifics
- SARAL AI converts research papers and patents into podcasts, short videos, posters and business briefs.
- It supports content generation in 18 Indian languages.
- ANRF is established under the ANRF Act, 2023 and replaced SERB.
- About 20,000 research applications were evaluated in four months.
- ANRF appointed nodal officers in 250 institutions and launched WhatsApp and Arattai channels.
Exam lens
Question type: science-policy and institutional facts, act year, language count, grant mechanisms, administrative reforms; TNPSC may ask which act created ANRF and how many languages SARAL AI supports.