Current Affairs · 27 February 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 27 February 2026.

SchemesThe Hindu

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.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu

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.

EconomyThe Hindu

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.

NationalThe Hindu

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.

SchemesThe Hindu

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.

DefenceThe Hindu

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.

NationalThe Hindu

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.

SchemesThe Hindu

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.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

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).

NationalThe Hindu

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.

SchemesThe Hindu

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.