Current Affairs · February 2026

TNPSC current affairs for February 2026, grouped by day.

28 February 2026

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Important DaysThe Hindu

National Science Day Observed (28 February)

National Science Day was observed on 28 February under the theme 'Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat', honouring C. V. Raman's discovery of the Raman Effect.

InternationalThe Hindu

Frankfurt Airport and Bengaluru airport sign cargo partnership MoU

Frankfurt Airport and Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport signed a cargo partnership MoU on 25 February 2026.

EconomyThe Hindu

NSE IX launches Global Access for direct overseas trading

NSE International Exchange launched Global Access for Indian retail investors and NRIs to trade US-listed securities.

InternationalThe Hindu

India and Bhutan deepen cooperation on trans-boundary rivers and hydropower

An Indian delegation visited Bhutan from 24 to 27 February 2026 to review river and hydropower cooperation.

NationalThe Hindu

Chandigarh gives 20% horizontal reservation to ex-Agniveers in Jail Warder recruitment

Chandigarh Administration announced 20% horizontal reservation for ex-Agniveers in Jail Warder posts.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

Nagaland signs 20-year MoU with IMD for weather forecasting and research

Nagaland signed a 20-year MoU with IMD and will install an X-Band Doppler Weather Radar in Dimapur.

SchemesThe Hindu

Haryana announces CM Shri Schools on the PM SHRI model

Haryana will launch CM Shri Schools modeled on the central PM SHRI Schools scheme.

InternationalThe Hindu

Saudi Arabia imposes temporary ban on poultry and egg imports from India and 39 countries

Saudi Arabia’s SFDA imposed a temporary ban on poultry meat and table egg imports from 40 countries, including India.

EnvironmentThe Hindu

India unveils Zero Prize, first results-based environmental award

The Zero Prize is India’s first results-based environmental award with a ₹5 crore corpus.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

Railways launches Rail Tech Portal and e-RCT under 52 Reforms in 52 Weeks

Indian Railways launched Reform 3 and Reform 4: Rail Tech Portal and e-RCT digitisation.

EconomyThe Hindu

India to mandate E20 petrol with RON 95 from 1 April 2026

India will require all petrol pumps to sell E20 petrol with minimum RON 95 from 1 April 2026.

27 February 2026

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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.

26 February 2026

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DefenceThe Hindu

CDS Anil Chauhan inaugurates CDM seminar on MITRA and multi-domain resilient armed forces

CDS General Anil Chauhan inaugurated the CDM annual seminar in Secunderabad on 24 February 2026.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

TEC and IIT Kharagpur sign MoU to advance 6G, NTN and telecom standardization

TEC under DoT signed an MoU with IIT Kharagpur to collaborate on 6G, optical communication and non-terrestrial networks.

NationalThe Hindu

Bihar Assembly passes four Bills in 24 minutes, including a new Civil Courts Bill, 2026

The Bihar Legislative Assembly passed four Bills by voice vote in 24 minutes, including a new Civil Courts Bill, 2026.

InternationalThe Hindu

India and Kenya hold first Joint Working Group meeting on agriculture in virtual mode

India and Kenya held their inaugural Joint Working Group meeting on agriculture on 25 February 2026.

InternationalThe Hindu

India and GCC begin formal FTA negotiations after Joint Statement in New Delhi

India and the GCC formally began negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement on 24 February 2026.

EnvironmentThe Hindu

Kaziranga records 57 fishing cats in India’s first scientific survey of the species

Kaziranga National Park recorded at least 57 unique fishing cats in a first scientific assessment across the Brahmaputra floodplains.

NationalThe Hindu

Cabinet clears ₹9,072 crore railway multitracking projects across 4 states to add 307 km capacity

The Union Cabinet approved three multitracking railway projects worth about ₹9,072 crore on 24 February 2026.

DefenceThe Hindu

16th India-US Vajra Prahar special forces exercise begins at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh

The 16th India-US Special Forces exercise Vajra Prahar began on 24 February 2026 at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

MeitY launches Blockchain India Challenge for permissioned blockchain solutions in governance

MeitY launched the Blockchain India Challenge in New Delhi to promote permissioned blockchain solutions for government use cases.

SchemesThe Hindu

MSME RAMP review and launch of Udyami Bharat Portal, MTTP on 24 Feb 2026

The Ministry of MSME reviewed the 5-year RAMP scheme and launched two digital platforms for MSMEs on 24 February 2026 in New Delhi.

25 February 2026

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Science TechnologyThe Hindu

DBT launches SUJVIKA AI portal and revamped website on its 40th Foundation Day

Dr Jitendra Singh launched SUJVIKA and a revamped DBT website on 24 February 2026.

NationalThe Hindu

President Murmu launches health campaign in Mumbai; Ayushman Bharat covers about 12 crore families

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a nationwide health campaign in Mumbai on 24 February 2026.

SchemesThe Hindu

Cabinet fixes raw jute MSP at ₹5,925 per quintal for 2026-27 season

The Union Cabinet approved MSP of ₹5,925 per quintal for raw jute for 2026-27.

EconomyThe Hindu

Cabinet approves ₹1,677 crore Srinagar airport civil enclave with 10 MPPA capacity

The CCEA approved a ₹1,677 crore civil enclave at Srinagar International Airport on 24 February 2026.

NationalThe Hindu

Railways flags off Bhopal–Dhanbad and Bhopal–Chopan express trains; ₹48,000 crore projects in Madhya Pradesh

Ashwini Vaishnaw virtually flagged off two express trains on 24 February 2026 to improve connectivity from Bhopal.

NationalThe Hindu

Cabinet clears Kerala to Keralam move under Article 3 of the Constitution

The Union Cabinet approved the process to rename Kerala as Keralam on 24 February 2026.

InternationalThe Hindu

India-Brazil TKDL access deal: CSIR, INPI and Article 3-style IP protection facts

India granted Brazil access to the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library during Lula’s February 2026 State Visit.

NationalThe Hindu

Union Cabinet clears Kerala’s renaming to Keralam under Article 3 of the Constitution

On 24 February 2026, the Union Cabinet approved the proposal to rename Kerala as Keralam and move the matter under Article 3 of the Constitution.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

India-Brazil TKDL access pact strengthens patent examination and anti-biopiracy cooperation

India and Brazil signed a TKDL access agreement during Lula’s 18–22 February 2026 State Visit, giving Brazil’s INPI direct access to India’s traditional knowledge database.

Reports IndicesThe Hindu

ANVESH-2026 at NIFTEM-K brings 1,000+ delegates from 25+ countries on sustainable foods

NIFTEM-K will host ANVESH-2026 from 26–28 February 2026 on sustainable and healthy foods.

24 February 2026

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23 February 2026

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22 February 2026

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21 February 2026

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20 February 2026

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19 February 2026

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18 February 2026

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17 February 2026

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16 February 2026

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15 February 2026

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14 February 2026

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13 February 2026

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12 February 2026

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11 February 2026

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10 February 2026

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Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu

Lucknow hosts 51 Sangeet Natak Akademi awardees, a major national arts recognition event

Fifty-one artists were honoured with the Sangeet Natak Akademi award in Lucknow, a national-level awards fact.

EconomyThe Hindu

India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth reported at 7.7%, a key macroeconomic indicator

India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth was reported at 7.7%, a high-value economy fact for TNPSC revision.

DefenceThe Hindu

Bhairav Battalion and Suryastra debut at Republic Day Parade, showcasing new defence systems

The Republic Day Parade featured Bhairav Battalion and Suryastra, making it a defence-focused current-affairs item.

InternationalThe Hindu

Malaysia plans social-media ban for users under 16, a notable digital-regulation move in 2026

Malaysia’s reported plan to ban social media for users under 16 is a policy update relevant to digital regulation and governance.

EconomyThe Hindu

BHEL wins a major international contract for Nigeria refinery project, boosting India’s engineering exports

BHEL secured a major international order for a Nigeria refinery project, a useful TNPSC fact for industry and external trade.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

Chang’e-6 finds iron oxide crystals on the Moon, adding a new clue to lunar surface chemistry

China’s Chang’e-6 mission reported iron oxide crystals on the Moon, a science-and-technology update with lunar geology significance.

EconomyThe Hindu

India–US trade pact reduces duties on wines and dry fruits; key tariff move for 2026 trade talks

A 2026 India–US trade pact reportedly cut duties on wines and dry fruits, making it a relevant economy and international-relations update.

NationalThe Hindu

Ladakh’s Fotu La tunnel project approved to strengthen year-round connectivity

The approval of the Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh is an important infrastructure and strategic connectivity development.

InternationalThe Hindu

BHEL wins major international refinery contract for Nigeria project

BHEL secured a major international contract for Nigeria’s refinery project, making it relevant for industry and international business questions.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

Tripura Load Dispatch Centre gets ISO certification for cyber security

Tripura’s Load Dispatch Centre received ISO certification for cyber security in February 2026, a useful fact for governance and technology questions.

NationalThe Hindu

INSV Kaundinya’s maiden overseas voyage and India’s maritime heritage push

In February 2026, INSV Kaundinya began its maiden overseas voyage, making it a TNPSC-relevant maritime and heritage development.

9 February 2026

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8 February 2026

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7 February 2026

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6 February 2026

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5 February 2026

6 stories

4 February 2026

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3 February 2026

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EconomyThe Hindu

India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth at 7.7%: economy current affairs for TNPSC

India’s 7.7% GDP growth in FY 2025-26 is a high-value economy fact for TNPSC aspirants.

Science TechnologyThe Hindu

India to host a global AI summit in February 2026: science and technology current affairs

India’s February 2026 AI summit hosting is a testable science-and-technology current affair for TNPSC.

InternationalThe Hindu

Italy’s femicide law, UAE passport rank and Russia’s Africa naval base deal: February 2026 international current affairs

Three February 2026 international developments with direct exam value: Italy’s femicide law, UAE’s Henley passport rank, and Sudan’s approval for a Russian naval base in Africa.

EconomyThe Hindu

India to triple rare earth magnet incentives to $788 million in 2026

India plans to triple incentives for rare earth magnets to $788 million in 2026 to strengthen strategic manufacturing.

DefenceThe Hindu

Indian Coast Guard commissions Adamya-class fast patrol vessel in 2026

The Indian Coast Guard commissioned an Adamya-class fast patrol vessel in 2026, adding to maritime security capability.

Reports IndicesThe Hindu

India’s TB cases fell sharply in 2026, but the country still remains the global epicentre

India reported a sharp decline in TB cases in 2026, while continuing to be the world’s largest TB burden country.

NationalThe Hindu

MHA’s 2026 Republic Day tableau spotlights new criminal laws and digital justice tools

The MHA’s Republic Day tableau in 2026 highlighted India’s new criminal laws and technology-enabled justice delivery.

EnvironmentThe Hindu

Indonesia raises alert for Mount Bur Ni Telong volcano: environment and disaster current affairs

Indonesia’s alert for Mount Bur Ni Telong is a testable environment and disaster-management current affair.

InternationalThe Hindu

Sophie Kinsella’s death in 2026: notable international literary current affair

The death of Sophie Kinsella at 55 is a notable international personality current affair from February 2026.

2 February 2026

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1 February 2026

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