Current Affairs · February 2026
TNPSC current affairs for February 2026, grouped by day.
Important DaysThe Hindu
National Science Day Observed (28 February)
InternationalThe Hindu
Frankfurt Airport and Bengaluru airport sign cargo partnership MoU
EconomyThe Hindu
NSE IX launches Global Access for direct overseas trading
InternationalThe Hindu
India and Bhutan deepen cooperation on trans-boundary rivers and hydropower
- Chandigarh gives 20% horizontal reservation to ex-Agniveers in Jail Warder recruitment
- Nagaland signs 20-year MoU with IMD for weather forecasting and research
- Haryana announces CM Shri Schools on the PM SHRI model
- Saudi Arabia imposes temporary ban on poultry and egg imports from India and 39 countries
- India unveils Zero Prize, first results-based environmental award
- Railways launches Rail Tech Portal and e-RCT under 52 Reforms in 52 Weeks
- India to mandate E20 petrol with RON 95 from 1 April 2026
SchemesThe Hindu
West Bengal launches Banglar Yuva Sathi scheme with ₹1,500 monthly support for unemployed youth
Tamil NaduThe Hindu
R. Nallakannu dies at 101; CPI Tamil Nadu leader and freedom fighter to receive state honours
EconomyThe Hindu
IRFC raises JPY-equivalent USD 400 million ECB from SMBC and MUFG for railway-linked projects
NationalThe Hindu
Delhi adopts Rah-Veer scheme with ₹25,000 reward under Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019
- Puducherry pilot uses CBDC tokens for PMGKAY food subsidy through RBI and PFMS
- India conducts Exercise Kalari Leap and Exercise Agni Varsha to test joint combat readiness
- TRAI marks 29th Foundation Day on 20 February 2026 with focus on TV access and network slicing
- Puducherry hosts India’s first CBDC-based food subsidy pilot under PMGKAY
- IndiaAI Mission and Business Sweden launch SITAC for AI cooperation
- TRAI marks 29th Foundation Day on 20 February 2026 with focus on inclusive TV access and network slicing
- Delhi adopts Centre’s Rah-Veer scheme for bystander aid to road accident victims
DefenceThe Hindu
CDS Anil Chauhan inaugurates CDM seminar on MITRA and multi-domain resilient armed forces
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
TEC and IIT Kharagpur sign MoU to advance 6G, NTN and telecom standardization
NationalThe Hindu
Bihar Assembly passes four Bills 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 GCC begin formal FTA negotiations after Joint Statement in New Delhi
- Kaziranga records 57 fishing cats in India’s first scientific survey of the species
- Cabinet clears ₹9,072 crore railway multitracking projects across 4 states to add 307 km capacity
- 16th India-US Vajra Prahar special forces exercise begins at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh
- MeitY launches Blockchain India Challenge for permissioned blockchain solutions in governance
- MSME RAMP review and launch of Udyami Bharat Portal, MTTP on 24 Feb 2026
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
DBT launches SUJVIKA AI portal and revamped website on its 40th Foundation Day
NationalThe Hindu
President Murmu launches health campaign in Mumbai; Ayushman Bharat covers about 12 crore families
SchemesThe Hindu
Cabinet fixes raw jute MSP at ₹5,925 per quintal for 2026-27 season
EconomyThe Hindu
Cabinet approves ₹1,677 crore Srinagar airport civil enclave with 10 MPPA capacity
- Railways flags off Bhopal–Dhanbad and Bhopal–Chopan express trains; ₹48,000 crore projects in Madhya Pradesh
- Cabinet clears Kerala to Keralam move under Article 3 of the Constitution
- India-Brazil TKDL access deal: CSIR, INPI and Article 3-style IP protection facts
- Union Cabinet clears Kerala’s renaming to Keralam under Article 3 of the Constitution
- India-Brazil TKDL access pact strengthens patent examination and anti-biopiracy cooperation
- ANVESH-2026 at NIFTEM-K brings 1,000+ delegates from 25+ countries on sustainable foods
EconomyThe Hindu
BHEL wins major international contract for Nigeria refinery project: industry and defence-linked PSU fact
DefenceThe Hindu
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named next Vice Chief of Air Staff: defence appointment
NationalThe Hindu
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat; infrastructure update for TNPSC
NationalThe Hindu
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh to strengthen year-round connectivity; key infrastructure update
EconomyThe Hindu
India ranks first among founders of US unicorn startups: startup ecosystem fact for exams
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission: key space science milestone for Mars exploration
InternationalThe Hindu
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project; TNPSC focus on PSU exports and energy infrastructure
NationalThe Hindu
Ladakh approves Fotu La tunnel project to strengthen year-round connectivity in high-altitude region
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission: key Mars orbiter shutdown fact for science and space current affairs
NationalThe Hindu
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore National Highway projects in Surat, Gujarat on 19 Feb 2026
EconomyThe Hindu
India tops founders of US unicorn startups: startup ecosystem fact with global relevance
EconomyThe Hindu
BHEL wins major international refinery contract for Nigeria: science-industry and economy fact
NationalThe Hindu
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh: important facts on all-weather connectivity
EconomyThe Hindu
India tops founders of US unicorn startups: key startup and innovation fact for TNPSC
EconomyThe Hindu
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project: exam facts on PSU exports and energy infrastructure
NationalThe Hindu
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat on 17 Feb 2026
EconomyThe Hindu
India ranks top among founders of American unicorn startups: startup ecosystem fact for exams
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission: key Mars orbiter shutdown fact for science and technology current affairs
EconomyThe Hindu
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project; key PSU order fact for TNPSC
Reports IndicesThe Hindu
India ranks first among founders of US unicorn startups, reflecting strong global startup presence
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission in 2026 after years of Mars atmospheric science
EconomyThe Hindu
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project; key PSU order for engineering sector
EconomyThe Hindu
BHEL wins major international refinery contract for Nigeria: defence-free economy and industry fact
NationalThe Hindu
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat; key infrastructure fact for TNPSC
EconomyThe Hindu
India ranks first among founders of US unicorn startups; key fact for economy and innovation
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission in 2026; important science and space-tech current affairs fact
Important DaysThe Hindu
National Women's Day: Sarojini Naidu Birth Anniversary (13 February)
EconomyThe Hindu
India’s GDP growth in FY 2025-26 reported at 7.7%
EconomyThe Hindu
RBI relaxes reorganisation norms for bank groups, according to Crisil Ratings
NationalThe Hindu
Justice Surya Kant becomes India’s 53rd Chief Justice in November 2025
Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu
Lucknow hosts 51 Sangeet Natak Akademi awardees, a major national arts recognition event
EconomyThe Hindu
India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth reported at 7.7%, a key macroeconomic indicator
DefenceThe Hindu
Bhairav Battalion and Suryastra debut at Republic Day Parade, showcasing new defence systems
InternationalThe Hindu
Malaysia plans social-media ban for users under 16, a notable digital-regulation move in 2026
- BHEL wins a major international contract for Nigeria refinery project, boosting India’s engineering exports
- Chang’e-6 finds iron oxide crystals on the Moon, adding a new clue to lunar surface chemistry
- India–US trade pact reduces duties on wines and dry fruits; key tariff move for 2026 trade talks
- Ladakh’s Fotu La tunnel project approved to strengthen year-round connectivity
- BHEL wins major international refinery contract for Nigeria project
- Tripura Load Dispatch Centre gets ISO certification for cyber security
- INSV Kaundinya’s maiden overseas voyage and India’s maritime heritage push
NationalThe Hindu
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh to strengthen year-round connectivity; key infrastructure and border-region fact
EconomyThe Hindu
India ranks top among founders of American unicorn startups; important startup and economy fact
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission: key space science fact on Mars orbiter and mission lifecycle
NationalThe Hindu
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat; important infrastructure fact for TNPSC
EconomyThe Hindu
India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups; startup ecosystem fact for economy and innovation
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission to Mars; important science and space-tech update for TNPSC
NationalThe Hindu
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat; infrastructure push in February 2026
EconomyThe Hindu
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project; key PSU order for TNPSC economy and industry
NationalThe Hindu
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat on 7 February 2026
EconomyThe Hindu
India ranks top among founders of US unicorn startups: key startup ecosystem fact for economy and innovation
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission: Mars orbiter milestone for science and space technology
InternationalThe Hindu
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project; key PSU export order for TNPSC economy and IR
NationalThe Hindu
Ladakh’s Fotu La tunnel project approved to strengthen all-weather connectivity in the region
EconomyThe Hindu
India ranks first among founders of American unicorn startups, highlighting global startup presence
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission in 2026; Mars orbiter had studied atmosphere and solar wind interaction
EconomyThe Hindu
BHEL wins international refinery contract for Nigeria project; key PSU order for engineering and exports
InternationalThe Hindu
BHEL wins major international refinery project contract in Nigeria
Awards AppointmentsThe Hindu
51 artists received Sangeet Natak Akademi awards in Lucknow in 2026
NationalThe Hindu
Ladakh’s Fotu La tunnel project approved to strengthen all-weather connectivity in the Himalayan region
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
NASA ends MAVEN mission in 2026; Mars orbiter becomes a key science and space-tech current affair
EconomyThe Hindu
India’s FY 2025-26 GDP growth at 7.7%: economy current affairs for TNPSC
Science TechnologyThe Hindu
India to host a global AI summit in February 2026: science and technology current affairs
InternationalThe Hindu
Italy’s femicide law, UAE passport rank and Russia’s Africa naval base deal: February 2026 international current affairs
EconomyThe Hindu
India to triple rare earth magnet incentives to $788 million in 2026
- Indian Coast Guard commissions Adamya-class fast patrol vessel in 2026
- India’s TB cases fell sharply in 2026, but the country still remains the global epicentre
- MHA’s 2026 Republic Day tableau spotlights new criminal laws and digital justice tools
- Indonesia raises alert for Mount Bur Ni Telong volcano: environment and disaster current affairs
- Sophie Kinsella’s death in 2026: notable international literary current affair