Current Affairs · 27 February 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 27 February 2026.
West Bengal launches Banglar Yuva Sathi scheme with ₹1,500 monthly support for unemployed youth
West Bengal launched the Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme 2026 to provide monthly financial support to unemployed youth aged 21–40.
R. Nallakannu dies at 101; CPI Tamil Nadu leader and freedom fighter to receive state honours
CPI leader and freedom fighter R. Nallakannu died in Chennai on 25 February 2026 at the age of 101.
IRFC raises JPY-equivalent USD 400 million ECB from SMBC and MUFG for railway-linked projects
IRFC signed a loan agreement in New Delhi to raise a JPY-equivalent USD 400 million ECB from Japanese banks for railway-linked projects.
Delhi adopts Rah-Veer scheme with ₹25,000 reward under Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019
Delhi adopted the Union government’s Rah-Veer scheme to reward Good Samaritans who help road accident victims during the golden hour.
Puducherry pilot uses CBDC tokens for PMGKAY food subsidy through RBI and PFMS
The Union government launched its first CBDC-enabled food subsidy pilot under PMGKAY in Puducherry on 26 February 2026 using programmable e₹ tokens.
India conducts Exercise Kalari Leap and Exercise Agni Varsha to test joint combat readiness
Southern Air Command led Exercise Kalari Leap in Lakshadweep and Minicoy, while the Indian Army conducted Exercise Agni Varsha at Pokhran Field Firing Ranges.
TRAI marks 29th Foundation Day on 20 February 2026 with focus on TV access and network slicing
TRAI observed its 29th Foundation Day on 20 February 2026, highlighting inclusive TV access and network slicing technologies.
Puducherry hosts India’s first CBDC-based food subsidy pilot under PMGKAY
On 26 February 2026, the Union Government launched the first CBDC-enabled food subsidy pilot under PMGKAY in Puducherry using programmable e₹ tokens.
IndiaAI Mission and Business Sweden launch SITAC for AI cooperation
IndiaAI Mission and Business Sweden signed an SoI at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to create the Sweden–India Technology and Artificial Intelligence Corridor (SITAC).
TRAI marks 29th Foundation Day on 20 February 2026 with focus on inclusive TV access and network slicing
TRAI observed its 29th Foundation Day on 20 February 2026 and highlighted inclusive TV access and network slicing technologies.
Delhi adopts Centre’s Rah-Veer scheme for bystander aid to road accident victims
Delhi announced adoption of the Union Government’s Rah-Veer scheme to incentivise good Samaritans who help seriously injured road accident victims.