Monthly Current Affairs – February 2026 Government-exams-key-updates-for-upsc-ssc-banking-more

📖 Introduction – Monthly Current Affairs February 2026

Staying updated with Monthly Current Affairs is essential for aspirants preparing for competitive examinations such as UPSC (Union Public Service Commission), SSC (Staff Selection Commission), IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection), RBI (Reserve Bank of India), RRB (Railway Recruitment Board), Defence, Insurance, and State PSC exams.

February 2026 witnessed significant developments across fiscal federalism (16th Finance Commission), monetary policy decisions by RBI, India–USA trade negotiations, renewable energy expansion, defence missile testing (Agni-3), semiconductor and quantum technology initiatives, global rankings (CPI 2025, NRI 2025), space research (Chandrayaan-4), and major sports achievements.

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• 🔹 State PSC static + current linkage

This structured monthly compilation consolidates daily updates into a date-wise, revision-friendly format, helping aspirants quickly revise key facts, trends, and exam-relevant developments without information overload.

📌 1 & 2 February 2026 Current Affairs

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Key Highlights:

• India to launch National Household Income Survey (NHIS).
• Indian Railways introduced LNG–Diesel Dual Fuel DEMU train.
• CSIR–NIO regional centre inaugurated in Visakhapatnam.
• Odisha to set up National UAV Test & Innovation Corridor.
• New Ramsar Wetlands added.
• SBI launched Global Trade Finance Centre.
• World Leprosy Day observed.

📌 Exam Focus: Survey methodology, railway innovation, environment, banking reforms.

📌 3 February 2026 Current Affairs

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Key Highlights:

• Wings India 2026 held in Hyderabad.
• Gujarat became India’s largest Renewable Energy contributor.
• MHA mandated Central Deputation for IPS officers.
• CCRAS signed MoU for manuscript digitisation.
• SBI launched CHAKRA Centre of Excellence.
• Australian Open 2026 winners announced.

📌 Exam Focus: Aviation sector, renewable energy capacity, administrative reforms.

📌 4 February 2026 Current Affairs

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Key Highlights:

• PM Modi visited Punjab; airport renamed.
• India hosted 2nd India–Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
• NSO to conduct nationwide Migration Survey.
• World Bank approved USD 830 million loan for PM-SETU.
• PNB launched LUXURA Metal Credit Card.
• World Cancer Day observed.

📌 Exam Focus: International diplomacy, migration data, banking initiatives.

📌 5 February 2026 Current Affairs

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Key Highlights:

• Supreme Court directed formation of Pennaiyar River Tribunal.
• India joined BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies.
• US announced $12 billion rare minerals reserve.
• DRDO tested SFDR missile technology.
• Responsible Nations Index 2026 released.

📌 Exam Focus: Constitutional provisions (Article 262), defence technology, global rankings.

📌 6 February 2026 Current Affairs

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Key Highlights:

• 16th Finance Commission report tabled.
• Goldman Sachs revised GDP forecast to 6.9%.
• RBI penalised One97 Communications.
• Exercise KHANJAR-XIII conducted.
• India added two new Ramsar sites.

📌 Exam Focus: Fiscal federalism, GDP projections, defence exercises.

📌 7 February 2026 Current Affairs

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Key Highlights:

• India paid USD 35.18 million to UN regular budget.
• FNTA agreement signed for Eastern Nagaland.
• Bharat Taxi cooperative ride-hailing launched.
• Revised DPIIT startup recognition framework notified.
• RCB Women won WPL 2026.

📌 Exam Focus: UN contributions, cooperative sector, startup policy.

📌 8 & 9 February 2026 Current Affairs

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Key Highlights:

• India–USA agreed on Interim Trade Agreement framework.
• RBI cut repo rate to 5.25%.
• Agni-3 missile successfully test-fired.
• UPI expanded to 8 countries.
• India won ICC U19 World Cup 2026.

📌 Exam Focus: Trade agreements, monetary policy, defence capability.

📌 10 February 2026 Current Affairs

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Key Highlights:

• Zetwerk Electronics inaugurated ₹100 crore plant.
• Amaravati Quantum Valley launched.
• Pulse Self-Reliance Mission introduced.
• India ranked 2nd in USGBC LEED List 2025.
• India won SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship.

📌 Exam Focus: Semiconductor mission, quantum technology, agriculture reforms.

📌 11 & 12 February 2026 Current Affairs

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Key Highlights:

• Rajasthan became India’s largest wool producer.
• India ranked 91st in CPI 2025.
• Moody’s projected 6.4% GDP growth.
• ISRO identified Chandrayaan-4 landing site.
• Services won Santosh Trophy 2025–26.

📌 Exam Focus: Agriculture statistics, global indices, space missions.

📌 13 February 2026 Current Affairs

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Key Highlights:

• RBI increased unsecured loan limit for Urban Co-operative Banks to 20%.
• SEBI mandated AIFs to report NAV to depositories by May 1, 2026.
• RBI proposed major overhaul of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme.
• Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026–27 presented with ₹9.13 lakh crore outlay.
• 7 new High-Speed Rail corridors announced in Union Budget 2026–27.
• India ranked 131st in Women, Peace & Security Index 2025–26.
• India ranked 91st in Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025.
• FDI inflow in banking sector declined to USD 115 million in FY25.
• IAF conducted joint in-situ air exercise with Thailand.
• World Radio Day observed on 13 February.

📌 14 February 2026 Current Affairs

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✔ Explanation

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved ₹3.60 lakh crore defence procurement, strengthening India’s military preparedness.

India and the United Kingdom signed a Social Security Agreement (SSA) benefiting around 75,000 Indian professionals by avoiding dual contributions.

✔ Key Points

• DAC approved ₹3.60 lakh crore defence procurement
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited signed ₹2,312 crore Dornier contract
• India–UK SSA exemption for 36 months
• ₹1 lakh crore Research & Development Innovation fund operational

📌 15 & 16 February 2026 Current Affairs

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Key Highlights:

• DAC approved ₹3.25 lakh crore deal for 114 Rafale jets.
• NITI Aayog released 10-year “Technology Services – Reimagination Ahead” roadmap.
• India ranked 75th in Henley Passport Index 2026.
• NIPL & Malaysia’s PayNet enabled cross-border QR payments.
• Kerala approved India’s first Comprehensive Urban Policy.

📌 Exam Focus: Defence Procurement, AI & Technology Policy, Global Rankings, UPI Internationalization, Urban Development Policy

📌 17 February 2026 Current Affairs

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Key Highlights:

• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated ₹5,450 crore projects in Assam.
• Cabinet approved ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund (UCF).
• Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 approved with ₹10,000 crore corpus.
• ₹18,509 crore railway multitracking projects cleared.
• India added record 52,537 MW power capacity in FY26.
• Gujarat launched India’s first CBDC-based Public Distribution System.
• RBI imposed ₹1.35 crore penalties on five financial institutions.
• Mia Mottley re-elected as Barbados Prime Minister for third term.
• Kerala approved India’s first Graphene Policy.
• SING submarine cable project announced connecting UAE–India–Singapore corridor.

📌 18 February 2026 Current Affairs

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Key Highlights:

• PM RAHAT Scheme approved with ₹1.5 lakh cashless accident treatment cover.
• ₹11,000 crore highway projects approved by CCEA.
• India’s first underwater twin-tube tunnel under Brahmaputra cleared.
• DAMCHAT launched at International Dam Safety Conference 2026.
• RBI approved In-Solutions Global as Payment Aggregator.
• Bain Capital to acquire up to 41.66% stake in Manappuram Finance.
• Smriti Mandhana won BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year 2025.
• India won 94 medals at Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026.
• Magnus Carlsen won FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship 2026.
• Global Tourism Resilience Day observed on February 17.

📌 19 February 2026 Current Affairs

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Key Highlights:

• Bharat-VISTAAR AI agriculture platform launched in Rajasthan.
• India released its first AI Governance Framework under IndiaAI Mission.
• Supreme Court declared Menstrual Health a Fundamental Right under Article 21.
• Centenary of Ol Chiki script celebrated.
• NHAI to develop India’s first Bee Corridors along highways.
• Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions discovered in Egypt.
• India’s first National Biobank for Lysosomal Storage Disorders launched.
• UPI share reached 57% of total digital payments.
• Airtel Money approved as Type II NBFC-ND by RBI.
• Cadet Training Ship ‘Krishna’ launched at L&T Kattupalli.
• Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh Prime Minister.

📅 20 February 2026

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✔ Explanation

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) approved the ₹81,000 crore Great Nicobar Project. NABARD and NCDEX launched a Price Protection Scheme using put options for farmers. India–France Year of Innovation 2026 was launched to boost cooperation in AI and defence.

✔ Key Points

• Great Nicobar Project approved
• NABARD–NCDEX price hedge scheme
• India–France Year of Innovation 2026
• Indigenous CTS ‘Krishna’ launched
• World Day of Social Justice observed

📅 21 February 2026

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✔ Explanation

French President Emmanuel Macron visited India, strengthening strategic and defence ties. The Indian Navy hosted MILAN 2026 and International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026. Tata Group partnered with OpenAI to establish India’s first large-scale AI-ready data centre.

Vibrant Villages Programme–II was also launched for border area development.

✔ Key Points

• Macron’s 4th visit to India
• MILAN 2026 hosted at Visakhapatnam
• Tata–OpenAI 1 GW AI Data Centre
• VVP–II outlay ₹6,839 crore
• Gujarat Budget ₹4.08 lakh crore

📅 22 & 23 February 2026

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✔ Explanation

The Government strengthened export competitiveness through 7 additional interventions under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), introduced by Union Minister Piyush Goyal. The reforms aim to boost Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) exports through logistics, compliance and digital trade facilitation.

India also joined Pax Silica, a US-led Artificial Intelligence (AI) and semiconductor coalition, enhancing supply chain resilience and reducing dependence on China for Rare Earth Elements (REEs).

Simultaneously, the Golden Jubilee of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 was observed, reinforcing labour rights under constitutional directives.

✔ Key Points

• 7 new EPM interventions under Niryat Protsahan & Niryat Disha pillars
• India became 12th member of Pax Silica
• Bonded Labour Act enacted in 1976
• MIGA guaranteed USD 197.67 million for SBI solar refinance
• Strela-10 VSHORADS tested in Pokhran

📅 24 & 25 February 2026

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✔ Explanation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor (82 km) and Meerut Metro, marking India’s first integrated Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS).

The 2nd India AI Impact Summit 2026 adopted the New Delhi Declaration, introducing the MANAV framework for ethical AI governance.

The Finance Minister launched NMP 2.0, targeting ₹16.72 lakh crore monetisation from FY26–FY30.

✔ Key Points

• Namo Bharat operational speed: 160 kmph
• MANAV = Moral, Accountable, National sovereignty, Accessible, Valid
• NMP 2.0 target: ₹16.72 lakh crore
• RBI established Tier IV Data Centre in Bhubaneswar
• ICRA projected GDP growth at 7.2% (Q3 FY26)

📅 26 February 2026

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✔ Explanation

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced multiple regulatory reforms including revised Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) guidelines, updated Kisan Credit Card (KCC) norms, and stricter rules for loan recovery agents.

The National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) 2.0 details were further elaborated, emphasizing private sector participation.

✔ Key Points

• KCC loan tenure extended to 6 years
• CD Ratio minimum 60% (rural/semi-urban)
• Loan recovery certification mandatory (IIBF)
• Lending allowed to SEBI-registered REITs

📅 27 February 2026

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✔ Explanation

National Protein Day (27 February) highlighted nutritional awareness under Article 47 (Directive Principles of State Policy).

The Cabinet approved MSP of ₹5,925/quintal for Raw Jute (TD-3 grade), ensuring 61.8% return over production cost.

India and Israel began FTA negotiations, strengthening strategic trade ties.

✔ Key Points

• MSP formula: 1.5 times cost of production
• Meghalaya Budget FY27: ₹32,023 crore
• Exercise Dharma Guardian (India–Japan)
• ADB signed USD 108 million housing deal

📅 28 February 2026

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✔ Explanation

India launched a CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in Puducherry, integrating Retail CBDC (e₹) with DBT.

RBI approved SBI Mutual Fund’s 9.99% stake acquisition in RBL Bank and Bandhan Bank.

India signed AI cooperation agreement with Sweden under SITAC.

✔ Key Points

• CBDC pilot location: Puducherry
• Stake cap: 9.99%
• Youth MHQ rank: 60th
• Rare Disease Day: 28 February

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