Current Affairs · 23 Feb – 1 Mar 2026
TNPSC current affairs for the week of 23 Feb – 1 Mar 2026, grouped by day.
1 March 2026
1 stories28 February 2026
11 storiesNational 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Haryana announces CM Shri Schools on the PM SHRI model
Haryana will launch CM Shri Schools modeled on the central PM SHRI Schools scheme.
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.
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.
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.
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
11 storiesWest 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.
26 February 2026
10 storiesCDS 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
10 storiesDBT 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
1 stories23 February 2026
6 storiesBHEL wins major international contract for Nigeria refinery project: industry and defence-linked PSU fact
BHEL secured a major international contract for a refinery project in Nigeria, a useful economy and industry fact.
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named next Vice Chief of Air Staff: defence appointment
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was named the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force, an important defence appointment.
PM Modi to launch ₹12,421 crore national highway projects in Surat, Gujarat; infrastructure update for TNPSC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch national highway projects worth ₹12,421 crore in Surat, Gujarat, highlighting a major infrastructure push in 2026.
Fotu La tunnel project approved in Ladakh to strengthen year-round connectivity; key infrastructure update
The Fotu La tunnel project in Ladakh has been approved to improve all-weather connectivity, making it a strategic infrastructure item.
India ranks first among founders of US unicorn startups; startup ecosystem fact for TNPSC
India topped the list of founders of US unicorn startups, a useful fact for economy and innovation current affairs.
NASA ends MAVEN mission in 2026; important space-science update for TNPSC
NASA has declared the MAVEN mission ended in 2026, a notable space-science development relevant to exams.