17 Feb 2026 | FREE Current Affairs PDF | English

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PIB NEWS

The Union Budget 2026-27 prioritises rural transformation by increasing allocations for rural development to ₹2,73,108 crore, promoting decentralised partnerships through programmes such as Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), PMGSY-III, SVAMITVA, and DAY-NRLM.

Shri Suman Bery, Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, released the sixth edition of “Trade Watch Quarterly” for Quarter 2 of FY 25-26 covering July-September 2025, which assesses global and domestic trade trends with a special focus on India’s electronics trade.

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced the first national call for the BIRAC-RDI Fund under India’s ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation initiative to scale high-impact biotechnology innovations.

Indian Railways has tripled its safety expenditure from ₹39,200 crore in 2013-14 to ₹1,17,693 crore in 2025-26, with significant progress in deploying Kavach safety systems across high-density routes and locomotives.

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries allocated ₹630 crore for PMKSY in 2024-25, implementing financial assistance through six active component schemes on a demand-driven basis with merit-based approvals for eligible entities across the country.

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations emphasize paperless trade through e-invoicing, e-contracts, and e-authentication systems to streamline cross-border trade processes and reduce transaction costs.

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted in Rajya Sabha that Agriculture Infrastructure Fund has created infrastructure worth over ₹1 lakh crore including 44,243 Custom Hiring Centres and 2,827 cold storages, reducing crop losses by 5-15 per cent while MSP and 100 per cent pulses procurement provide protective shield to farmers.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Reliance Industries Limited has secured a US general licence enabling direct imports of Venezuelan crude oil to boost refining margins at its Jamnagar refineries.

AIIMS Delhi has become India’s first institution to announce a face transplant programme targeting patients with severe facial deformities unresponsive to multiple reconstructive surgeries, supported by international training and cadaveric workshops.

India’s agricultural exports to the US are poised for significant growth as 75 per cent of export items valued at USD 1.36 billion now receive zero tariff access under a new trade agreement strengthening India’s USD 1.3 billion agri trade surplus.

Airports Authority of India has allocated Rs 3,490 crore for 2026-2028 to modernise Communication, Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management infrastructure addressing growing air traffic demands through system automation and equipment upgrades.

Central Public Sector Enterprises, Railways, NHAI, and DMRC have sustained strong capital expenditure momentum with spending approaching Rs 6-7 lakh crore supporting economic growth amid private sector moderation.

FINANCIAL NEWS

The Reserve Bank of India has mandated banks to achieve a 60 per cent Credit-Deposit ratio across their combined rural and semi-urban branches nationwide under revised Lead Bank Scheme guidelines.

RBI’s Digital Payments Index reached 516.76 in September 2025, up from 493.22 in March 2025, reflecting robust growth in payment performance and digital infrastructure adoption across India.

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed comprehensive revisions to the Lead Bank Scheme requiring banks to achieve 60 per cent Credit-Deposit ratio across rural and semi-urban branches while eliminating ‘No Due’ certificates and prioritising new branches in unbanked Tier V centres.

India’s retail inflation measured 2.75 per cent in January 2026 under the newly revised Consumer Price Index series with 2024 base year. This marks the first reading of the updated series reflecting changed consumption patterns.

RBI has permitted banks to provide acquisition financing up to 20% of eligible capital for increasing stakes from 26% to 90% in controlled companies, with loans covering 75% of acquisition value effective April 1, 2026.

NATIONAL & STATES NEWS

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly has introduced India’s first AI-based facial recognition attendance system for MLAs using PTZ cameras, replacing manual registers to ensure accurate presence tracking and legislative accountability.

Kerala cabinet approved India’s first state-level Urban Policy envisioning 80% urbanisation by 2050 through climate-smart cities, scientific planning and inclusive development after two years of consultations.

Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly approved grants totaling Rs 6,713.59 crore for Public Works Department, Industries & Commerce, Labour & Employment, Skill Development, and Mining ministries through voice vote during budget session.

Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and Rashtriya Raksha University signed MoU on February 13, 2026 to jointly develop telecom and cybersecurity products including TRINETRA AI platform through innovation centre at RRU campus.

WORLD NEWS

NATO initiated Operation Arctic Sentry to coordinate Arctic military activities responding to US President Trump’s Greenland claims while countering Russian military resurgence and securing strategic sea routes.

MISCELLANEOUS

AIFF Executive Committee approved rebranding of I-League to Indian Football League effective 2025-26 season with 10 teams confirmed for truncated season starting February 21, 2026.

RBI approved re-appointment of Sanjay Agarwal as Managing Director & CEO of AU Small Finance Bank for three years effective April 19, 2026, marking his third consecutive term as the bank prepares for universal bank transition.

Gujarat government appointed veteran banker Uday Kotak as Chairman of GIFT City Company Ltd with immediate effect, replacing former bureaucrat Hasmukh Adhia to strengthen India’s premier International Financial Services Centre.

Senior IFS officer Puneet Agrawal (1997 batch), currently Additional Secretary in MEA, appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Thailand to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, security and Act East Policy engagements.

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