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Which institution launched the national cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence hackathon ‘CYBERKUSHTI 2026’?
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)
Reserve Bank of India
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DA
None of the above
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)
The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) launched the national cybersecurity and AI hackathon 'CYBER KUSHTI 2026' on August 15, 2026.
The 'CYBER KUSHTI 2026' initiative is a national-level hackathon aimed at testing human judgment and decision-making capabilities in cybersecurity rather than just raw technical detection speed. It serves as a key technical component of the 3rd National Conference on Cyber Security, Digital Forensics and Intelligence (NCCDFI 2026). The project is conducted under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to strengthen India's digital defense ecosystem. Collaboration includes the ISAC Foundation and CERT-In, highlighting a multi-stakeholder approach to national security.
Launch Date: 15 August 2026
Organizer: National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)
Conference Association: 3rd National Conference on Cyber Security, Digital Forensics and Intelligence (NCCDFI 2026)
Knowledge Partner: CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team)
Registration Window: 15 August 2026 to 10 September 2026
A is correct — The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) launched the CYBER KUSHTI 2026 hackathon on August 15, 2026, to focus on cybersecurity judgment.
Remember that NIELIT functions under MeitY, the same ministry that oversees the Digital India mission; 'Cyber Kushti' (Cyber Wrestling) metaphorically represents the intense 'attack-defend' nature of cybersecurity training.