🗓️ February 2026 Current Affairs
Latest National & International Updates for UPSC, SSC CGL, Banking, Railway & State PSC Exams
📚 February 2026 Current Affairs
February 2026 Current Affairs are important for candidates preparing for
UPSC, SSC CGL, Banking, Railway and State PSC examinations.
This post covers important national, international, economy, defence,
technology, sports, awards, indexes and other important developments of
February 2026 in a quick revision-friendly format.
🏛️ National Polity & Governance
🇮🇳 Kerala Renaming Proposal
A proposal concerning the constitutional process for changing the name of
Kerala to “Keralam” was reported during February 2026.
Exam Focus:
Indian Constitution | Article 3 | States
🛡️ Prahar Counter-Terrorism Strategy
The Ministry of Home Affairs was reported to have introduced
“Prahar”, a national framework aimed at strengthening
India's counter-terrorism preparedness through a structured multi-pillar approach.
Exam Focus:
Internal Security | Counter-Terrorism | MHA
🔐 DigiLocker Regulatory Reform
MeitY initiated measures to strengthen and harmonise the regulatory framework
surrounding DigiLocker and promoted innovation through the
Blockchain India Challenge.
Exam Focus:
Digital Governance | MeitY | Blockchain
👴 Kerala’s Elderly Budget
Kerala was reported to have introduced a dedicated
“Elderly Budget” allocation aimed at addressing the needs
and welfare of its senior-citizen population.
Exam Focus:
State Government | Social Welfare | Kerala
💡 State Innovation Mission
The Ministry of Science and Technology launched a
State Innovation Mission in Tripura to encourage innovation,
entrepreneurship and technology-led development.
Exam Focus:
Science & Technology | Innovation | Tripura
👩💼 NITI Aayog Leadership Update
Senior IAS officer Nidhi Chibber was given additional
responsibility as the CEO of NITI Aayog following the
completion of BVR Subrahmanyam’s tenure.
Exam Focus:
Appointments | NITI Aayog | Governance
📉 Economy, Banking & Infrastructure
🌱 Carbon Credit Trading Scheme
India continued preparations for a compliance-based
carbon market designed to encourage industries to reduce
greenhouse-gas emissions through market-based mechanisms.
Exam Focus:
Economy | Climate Policy | Carbon Market
🏦 RBI Data Centre & Cybersecurity Facility
The Reserve Bank of India strengthened its digital infrastructure through
initiatives involving a data centre and cybersecurity capabilities in
Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Exam Focus:
RBI | Banking | Cybersecurity
📊 Revision of Trade Index Base Year
The base year used for India's merchandise trade indices was updated from
2012–13 to 2022–23.
Exam Focus:
Trade Statistics | Economy | Index Numbers
🛣️ National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0
National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 focused on unlocking
value from public infrastructure assets, including highways and logistics infrastructure.
Exam Focus:
Infrastructure | Asset Monetisation | Economy
🏢 NSIC Receives Schedule A Status
The National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC)
was upgraded to Schedule A CPSE status.
Exam Focus:
CPSE | MSME | Public Sector
🚇 Namo Bharat RRTS Expansion
Further expansion of India's Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System
highlighted the country's focus on high-speed regional connectivity.
Exam Focus:
Transport | Infrastructure | Urban Mobility
🌐 International Relations & Strategic Alliances
🔬 PAX Silica Coalition
India was reported to have joined the PAX Silica coalition,
an initiative focused on supply chains linked to advanced semiconductors,
artificial intelligence and critical minerals.
Exam Focus:
Semiconductors | AI | Critical Minerals | International Relations
🇮🇳🇫🇷 India–France Innovation Cooperation
India and France strengthened cooperation in innovation and emerging
technologies, with the India–France Year of Innovation 2026
featuring prominently in bilateral engagement.
Exam Focus:
India–France Relations | AI | Innovation
🌳 India–Nepal Environmental Cooperation
India and Nepal strengthened cooperation in areas including
forest management, wildlife protection and biodiversity conservation.
Exam Focus:
India–Nepal Relations | Environment | Biodiversity
🇳🇱 Netherlands Leadership Update
Rob Jetten became Prime Minister of the Netherlands,
marking a notable change in the country's political leadership.
Exam Focus:
International Appointments | Europe | Netherlands
🎖️ Defence, Space & Technology
⚓ Exercise MILAN 2026
The Indian Navy hosted Exercise MILAN 2026 in
Visakhapatnam, bringing together participating navies
for maritime cooperation and operational coordination.
Exam Focus:
Indian Navy | Naval Exercises | Maritime Security
🪖 Exercise Vajra Prahar
The 16th edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar, a joint
India–United States special forces exercise, commenced in
Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.
Exam Focus:
India–USA | Special Forces | Defence Exercises
🚀 Gaganyaan Parachute Testing
Qualification-related load testing of high-strength ribbon parachutes
intended for the Gaganyaan crew module was successfully
conducted as part of India's human-spaceflight preparations.
Exam Focus:
ISRO | Gaganyaan | Space Technology
⚓ INS Anjadip Commissioned
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Anjadip, an
Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft designed to strengthen
coastal and underwater surveillance capabilities.
Exam Focus:
Indian Navy | Anti-Submarine Warfare | Defence
🤖 India AI Impact Summit 2026
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 highlighted applications
of artificial intelligence in digital services and finance. NPCI was reported
to have introduced an AI model initiative for selected UPI-related payment issues.
Exam Focus:
Artificial Intelligence | NPCI | Digital Payments
🏆 Sports, Awards & Culture
🏔️ Winter Olympics 2026
The 2026 Winter Olympics were held in
Milano-Cortina, Italy, bringing together athletes from
around the world.
Exam Focus:
Olympics | Sports | Italy
🏏 Rashid Khan’s T20 Milestone
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan reached a major milestone in
T20 cricket, becoming the first bowler reported to have taken
700 wickets in the format.
Exam Focus:
Cricket | Records | Afghanistan
🏏 Jammu & Kashmir in Ranji Trophy
Jammu & Kashmir reached the Ranji Trophy final for
the first time in its history, marking a significant achievement in
domestic cricket.
Exam Focus:
Cricket | Ranji Trophy | Jammu & Kashmir
🎬 Indian Cinema & BAFTA
“Boomba Ride”, a Manipuri film directed by
Lakshmi Priya Devi, was reported as a BAFTA award winner
in the Children’s and Family category.
Exam Focus:
Awards | Cinema | Manipur
🏛️ UNESCO Heritage Conservation Award
Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, Vasai, Maharashtra, was
reported to have received an Award of Merit under the UNESCO Asia-Pacific
Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
Exam Focus:
UNESCO | Heritage | Maharashtra
🚦 UN Road Safety Initiative
Sachin Tendulkar was reported to have taken on a
United Nations-linked role promoting global road-safety awareness.
Exam Focus:
United Nations | Road Safety | Appointments
📖 Important Indexes & Books
📊 Corruption Perceptions Index
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ranked countries
according to perceived levels of public-sector corruption. The supplied
February data places India at rank 91 with a score of 39.
Exam Focus:
Reports & Indexes | Transparency International | Global Rankings
📚 Book: Shri Narayana Guru
“As the Sage Who Re-imagined Hinduism: The Life and Lessons of Shri Narayana Guru”
was listed among the notable books associated with February 2026 current affairs.
Exam Focus:
Books & Authors | Indian History | Social Reform
📌 February 2026 – Quick Revision
| No. |
Topic |
Key Point |
| 1 |
Kerala |
Keralam renaming proposal |
| 2 |
Prahar |
Counter-terrorism strategy |
| 3 |
DigiLocker |
Digital governance reforms |
| 4 |
Exercise MILAN |
Multilateral naval exercise |
| 5 |
Vajra Prahar |
India–USA special forces exercise |
| 6 |
Gaganyaan |
Crew module parachute testing |
| 7 |
NITI Aayog |
Leadership update |
| 8 |
CPI |
India: Rank 91, Score 39* |
❓ Most Asked Questions – February 2026 Current Affairs
Q1. What was the proposed new name of Kerala?
Answer: Keralam.
Q2. Which ministry was associated with the Prahar counter-terrorism framework?
Answer: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Q3. Which platform was linked with the February 2026 digital governance reforms?
Answer: DigiLocker.
Q4. Where was Exercise MILAN 2026 hosted?
Answer: Visakhapatnam.
Q5. Exercise Vajra Prahar is conducted between which two countries?
Answer: India and the United States.
Q6. What is the name of India's human-spaceflight mission mentioned in February current affairs?
Answer: Gaganyaan.
Q7. Who was given additional responsibility as CEO of NITI Aayog?
Answer: Nidhi Chibber.
Q8. What was India's reported rank in the supplied CPI data?
Answer: 91st rank with a score of 39.
Q9. Which ship was commissioned by the Indian Navy as an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft?
Answer: INS Anjadip.
❓ February 2026 Current Affairs – FAQs
1. February 2026 Current Affairs क्यों महत्वपूर्ण हैं?
February 2026 के current affairs UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway और State PSC
जैसी परीक्षाओं में General Awareness, Current Affairs और General Studies
की तैयारी के लिए उपयोगी हैं।
2. February 2026 में Kerala का कौन सा नाम प्रस्तावित किया गया?
Kerala का नाम “Keralam” करने से संबंधित प्रस्ताव चर्चा में रहा।
3. Prahar किससे संबंधित है?
Prahar को भारत की counter-terrorism preparedness और
internal security से संबंधित framework के रूप में बताया गया है।
4. Exercise MILAN 2026 कहाँ आयोजित हुआ?
Exercise MILAN 2026 का आयोजन Visakhapatnam में किया गया।
5. Vajra Prahar exercise किन देशों के बीच होती है?
यह India और United States के बीच special forces exercise है।
6. Gaganyaan किससे संबंधित है?
Gaganyaan भारत के human-spaceflight programme से संबंधित है।
February 2026 में crew module parachute testing से जुड़ी गतिविधि प्रमुख रही।
7. February 2026 में NITI Aayog से जुड़ी कौन सी appointment महत्वपूर्ण रही?
Nidhi Chibber को NITI Aayog के CEO की additional responsibility
दी गई।
8. February 2026 में कौन सा important sports event हुआ?
2026 Winter Olympics Milano-Cortina, Italy में आयोजित हुए।
9. February 2026 में CPI में India की क्या स्थिति बताई गई?
दिए गए February data के अनुसार India को 91st rank और
39 score के साथ बताया गया है।
10. February 2026 Current Affairs को कैसे revise करें?
पहले important events पढ़ें, फिर Quick Revision table और
Most Asked Questions को दोहराएं। Names, places, organisations,
exercises, awards और rankings पर विशेष ध्यान दें।
🎯 February 2026 – Exam Focus
UPSC:
Polity, Internal Security, Economy, International Relations, Defence & Technology
SSC CGL:
Names, places, organisations, exercises, awards and rankings
IBPS/SBI:
RBI, Economy, Digital Payments, Infrastructure and Global Developments
Railway:
Infrastructure, transport and important national developments
State PSC:
State-level schemes, appointments, governance and national developments
Note:
Current affairs facts, dates, rankings and figures should be cross-checked
with official government, international organisation or other authoritative
sources before examination use.
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