26 Feb 2026 | FREE Current Affairs PDF | English

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PIB NEWS

Shri Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, signed a Joint Statement on the India-GCC Free Trade Agreement with GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi on 24th February 2026 in New Delhi, formally launching negotiations alongside Terms of Reference finalised on 5th February 2026.

Shri Kamlesh Paswan, Union Minister of State for Rural Development, reviewed the progress of rural development initiatives on 24th February 2026 as announced by PIB Delhi.

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved on 24th February 2026 the proposal to alter the name of the State of Kerala to Keralam, initiating the constitutional process under Article 3.

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K) will organise the International Conference ANVESH–2026 on Advanced Next Generation Vision for Emerging and Sustainable Healthy Foods from 26–28 February 2026 under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.

The 7th edition of India-Japan annual joint military exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ commenced on 24 February 2026 at Chaubattia, Uttarakhand, bringing together 120-member contingents from both nations until 9 March 2026.

The Export Promotion Mission launched on 24 February 2026 aims to create integrated pathways for MSMEs in global trade by enhancing export capabilities through policy support and institutional frameworks as announced by PIB Delhi.

Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh addressed the 40th Foundation Day of Department of Biotechnology on 24 February 2026, highlighting India’s bioeconomy growth from USD 10 billion in 2014 to USD 165.7 billion in 2024 targeting USD 1 trillion by 2047.

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ECONOMY & INDUSTRY NEWS

Adani Power’s subsidiary Moxie Power Generation Ltd received a Letter of Award from Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd for supplying 558 MW (net) power for five years at ₹5.91 per unit commencing April 1, 2026, achieving full utilization of its 1,200 MW Tuticorin plant.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved on 24 February 2026 enhanced delegation powers for Power Grid Corporation of India Limited raising equity investment limit from Rs 5,000 crore to Rs 7,500 crore per subsidiary while retaining 15 percent net worth cap to support transmission infrastructure for 500 GW renewable energy target.

Boston Consulting Group projects India’s e-commerce market to reach USD 280-300 billion by 2030 as online shoppers increase from 300 million to 440 million with significant rural and female participation alongside quick commerce growth.

NASSCOM projects India’s technology industry revenue to reach USD 315 billion in FY26 growing 6.1 percent from USD 297 billion in FY25 driven by AI-led transformation, enterprise spending, and scaled deployments across ER&D, BPM, and IT services.

HFCL Ltd has joined a Department of Telecommunications-funded research consortium led by IIT Delhi to develop hollow-core fiber technology for 6G networks, quantum communication systems, and ultra-low-latency infrastructure critical for AI workloads and hyperscale computing.

BANKING & FINANCIAL NEWS

Ministry of Statistics revises GDP calculation methodology incorporating 500-600 granular price items from new CPI and old WPI series shifting to double deflation technique with 2022-23 base year releasing first dataset February 27, 2026.

Outstanding retail loans grew 18.1 percent year-on-year to Rs 162 lakh crore in December quarter 2025 driven by 44.1 percent surge in gold loans while home loans expanded moderately at 10.5 percent to Rs 43 lakh crore as per CRIF High Mark data.

Bharti Airtel plans to invest Rs 20,000 crore over next few years in Airtel Money Limited, its newly RBI-licensed NBFC arm, building on Rs 9,000 crore LSP platform disbursements to create large-scale digital lending platform with 70% stake while promoter group contributes 30%.

Government of India announced re-issue of 6.48% Government Security 2035 maturing October 6, 2035 through price-based auction on February 27, 2026 for notified amount of ₹32,000 crore with option to retain additional ₹2,000 crore subscription supporting market borrowing programme.

Reserve Bank of India convened its 621st Central Board meeting on February 23, 2026 in New Delhi under Governor Sanjay Malhotra where Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined Union Budget 2026-27 vision inspired by three Kartavyas while board assessed global and domestic economic challenges.

NATIONAL & STATES NEWS

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved 728 roads worth over ₹1,800 crore and 62 bridges under PMGSY while Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced land pattas for tea garden workers from March 13 alongside farmer welfare schemes during Guwahati programme.

Tamil Nadu Cabinet approved incentives for 46 new and expansion investment projects worth ₹31,592.39 crore across 16 districts expected to create 61,521 jobs in high-tech sectors including semiconductors, aerospace, defence and renewable energy.

Soundala village in Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar district unanimously passed a Gram Sabha resolution on February 5, 2026 to declare itself caste-free, rejecting all forms of caste discrimination and adopting the motto “Aamchi jaat… manav” meaning “my caste is humanity.”

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MISCELLANEOUS

 The 2026 Winter Olympics closing ceremony took place on February 22 at Verona Arena in Italy featuring athlete parade, Major Lazer performance, Italian music tributes, final gold medal presentations to Norwegian cross-country skiers, and official Games conclusion by IOC President Kirsty Coventry.

One Battle After Another won the most awards with six at the Bafta Film Awards 2026 including Best Film, Adapted Screenplay, Director, Cinematography, Editing and Supporting Actor while I Swear, Sinners and Frankenstein each secured three awards.

India observes Central Excise Day on February 24, 2026 to commemorate the enactment of the Central Excise and Salt Act 1944 while honoring the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs officers for their contributions to tax administration and revenue collection

IndiGo appointed Captain Rohit Rikhye as new Head of Operations Control Centre replacing Jason Herter following massive December 2025 flight disruptions that led to DGCA penalties of Rs 22 crore and senior management directive.

Rob Jetten of Democrats 66 (D66) became Netherlands’ youngest-ever Prime Minister at age 38 and first openly gay leader on February 23, 2026, heading a minority coalition government with VVD and CDA after four-month cabinet formation following the 2025 elections.

Veteran TMC leader and former Union Railway Minister Mukul Roy passed away on February 23, 2026 at age 71 due to cardiac arrest at Apollo Hospital in Kolkata after prolonged illness including Parkinson’s disease and multiple surgeries while political leaders across TMC and BJP paid tributes.

BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte from Manipur’s Thanlon constituency and Kuki-Zomi community died on February 21, 2026 at age 63 in Gurugram hospital after nearly three years of medical complications from 2023 mob attack during ethnic violence that left him wheelchair-bound with speaking difficulties.

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