Consider the following statements regarding the Google AI Educator Series (GES) and its partnerships in India: 1. The initiative was announced at the Education World Forum 2026 in London to train teachers on the responsible use of AI tools like Gemini . 2. The training programme will initially be localized into eight Indian languages , including Bengali and Gujarati, during the first year pilot. 3. Under this initiative, Google will collaborate with the governments of Maharashtra , Chhattisgarh , Assam , and the Union Territory of Ladakh . Which of the statements given above are correct?

The correct answer is Only 1 and 3 In News Google announced a set of artificial intelligence-focused education partnerships for India at the Education World Forum 2026 in London . Key Points Statement 1 is correct: The company announced the Google AI Educator Series (GES) at the Education World Forum 2026 in London. The programme aims to train teachers on the responsible use of AI tools , such as Gemini , in academic settings. Statement 2 is incorrect: The programme will initially be localized into six Indian languages , not eight. The specific languages are Assamese, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Odia and Punjabi . Statement 3 is correct: Google will work with the governments of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Assam, the Union Territory of Ladakh , and the Punjab School Education Board to provide mobile-first AI training . Additional Information The initiative is linked to the goals of India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 , which emphasizes AI in teacher training and technology integration. In January 2026 , Google partnered with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Chaudhary Charan Singh University to develop India’s first AI-enabled state university. New AI-based learning features in Search include the Canvas tool , which helps students create study guides and interactive quizzes. Important Points The training is designed for both school and higher education teachers . Google plans to introduce AI-powered JEE Main practice tests through Gemini as part of its educational expansion.