CURRENT AFFAIRS – 9 FEBRUARY (AIR / PIB)
1️⃣ Aadhaar Biometric Update Drive for Children
News:
UIDAI has completed 1 crore+ biometric updates for children aged 5–15 years under a nationwide mission.
Why Important:
Strengthens Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
Prevents exclusion from welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar
Free biometric update till Sept 2026
UPSC Angle:
GS 2: Governance, e-governance, service delivery
Prelims: Aadhaar lifecycle, UIDAI functions
2️⃣ India to Host Global AI Impact Summit 2026
News:
India announced hosting of AI Impact Summit 2026, first major AI summit in the Global South.
Key Themes (“Seven Chakras”):
Human Capital
Inclusive AI
Safe & Trusted AI
Innovation & Resilience
Science & Research
Democratization of AI resources
Economic & Social Impact
UPSC Angle:
GS 2: Global governance, tech diplomacy
GS 3: Emerging technologies, ethics of AI
Essay: AI for inclusive development
3️⃣ Union Budget 2026–27 – Key PIB Takeaways
News:
Government emphasized growth with fiscal discipline.
Key Points:
Fiscal Deficit target: ~4.3% of GDP
Continued push for capital expenditure (infrastructure)
Major income-tax relief for middle class
Focus on manufacturing, innovation & green growth
UPSC Angle:
GS 3: Indian economy, fiscal policy
Prelims: Deficit, CapEx, revenue vs capital expenditure
4️⃣ Government Focus on Market-Friendly Borrowing
News:
Centre reaffirmed commitment to non-disruptive borrowing strategy despite high capital spending.
Why Important:
Maintains macro-economic stability
Keeps inflation & bond yields in check
UPSC Angle:
GS 3: Public finance, debt management
Prelims: Fiscal consolidation concepts.
1️⃣ Aadhaar Biometric Update Drive for Children
News:
UIDAI has completed 1 crore+ biometric updates for children aged 5–15 years under a nationwide mission.
Why Important:
Strengthens Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
Prevents exclusion from welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar
Free biometric update till Sept 2026
UPSC Angle:
GS 2: Governance, e-governance, service delivery
Prelims: Aadhaar lifecycle, UIDAI functions
2️⃣ India to Host Global AI Impact Summit 2026
News:
India announced hosting of AI Impact Summit 2026, first major AI summit in the Global South.
Key Themes (“Seven Chakras”):
Human Capital
Inclusive AI
Safe & Trusted AI
Innovation & Resilience
Science & Research
Democratization of AI resources
Economic & Social Impact
UPSC Angle:
GS 2: Global governance, tech diplomacy
GS 3: Emerging technologies, ethics of AI
Essay: AI for inclusive development
3️⃣ Union Budget 2026–27 – Key PIB Takeaways
News:
Government emphasized growth with fiscal discipline.
Key Points:
Fiscal Deficit target: ~4.3% of GDP
Continued push for capital expenditure (infrastructure)
Major income-tax relief for middle class
Focus on manufacturing, innovation & green growth
UPSC Angle:
GS 3: Indian economy, fiscal policy
Prelims: Deficit, CapEx, revenue vs capital expenditure
4️⃣ Government Focus on Market-Friendly Borrowing
News:
Centre reaffirmed commitment to non-disruptive borrowing strategy despite high capital spending.
Why Important:
Maintains macro-economic stability
Keeps inflation & bond yields in check
UPSC Angle:
GS 3: Public finance, debt management
Prelims: Fiscal consolidation concepts.
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Net National Income (NNI) is obtained by:
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14%
A. GDP – Depreciation
49%
B. GNP – Depreciation
35%
C. NNP at factor cost + Indirect taxes
3%
D. GDP + Net factor income from abroad
Balance of Payments (BoP) records:
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6%
A. Only trade in goods
6%
B. Only foreign investments
84%
C. Economic transactions between residents and rest of the world
3%
D. Government transactions only
Current Account includes:
1.Trade in goods
2.Trade in services 3.Foreign direct investment Which are correct?
1.Trade in goods
2.Trade in services 3.Foreign direct investment Which are correct?
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48%
A. 1 and 2 only
15%
B. 2 and 3 only
6%
C. 1 only
30%
D. 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following best describes stagflation?
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9%
A. High growth and low inflation
57%
B. Low growth and high inflation
17%
C. High growth and high inflation
17%
D. Low growth and deflation
Disinvestment refers to:
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0%
A. Closure of PSUs
25%
B. Transfer of management to private sector
75%
C. Sale of government equity in PSUs
0%
D. Merger of PSUs
The Economic Survey 2025–26 was tabled in Parliament by the:
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4%
A. Prime Minister
65%
B. Union Finance Minister
26%
C. Chief Economic Adviser
4%
D. RBI Governor
The Economic Survey is usually presented:
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14%
A. After the Union Budget
68%
B. Before the Union Budget
14%
C. Along with the Union Budget
5%
D. After the Finance Bill is passed
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Economic Survey?
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5%
A. It authorizes government expenditure.
95%
B. It reviews the previous year’s economic performance and outlines policy outlook.
0%
C. It fixes tax rates for the upcoming year.
0%
D. It is a constitutional requirement under Article 112.
The Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) is appointed by the:
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9%
A. President of India
35%
B. Prime Minister
22%
C. Union Cabinet
35%
D. Ministry of Finance
The Economic Survey is classified as:
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8%
A. A constitutional document
48%
B. A statutory document
40%
C. A policy document
4%
D. A judicial document
Current Affairs (11 Feb 2026) – From PIB / AIR – UPSC Focused
1️⃣ Police Modernisation Scheme
Centre approved fresh financial outlay for Modernisation of State Police Forces (MSPF).
Focus: Mobility, advanced weapons, forensic capacity, cyber-crime units, communication systems.
Objective: Strengthening internal security framework.
UPSC Relevance:
GS II – Governance & Internal Security
Prelims – MSPF scheme features
2️⃣ Expansion of 4G/5G Connectivity
Government reiterated commitment to 4G connectivity in all villages.
Rapid expansion of 5G services across states.
Boost to digital inclusion and rural economy.
UPSC Relevance:
GS III – Infrastructure, Digital India, Inclusive Growth
Prelims – Telecom reforms
3️⃣ National Productivity Week (12–18 Feb 2026)
Theme: Cluster-based growth for MSMEs.
Emphasis on productivity enhancement & global value chain integration.
Organised by National Productivity Council.
UPSC Relevance:
GS III – MSMEs, Industrial Growth
Prelims – Theme-based factual question
4️⃣ Biodiversity Governance Strengthening
Financial support provided to State Biodiversity Boards & UT Councils.
Aim: Strengthen decentralized biodiversity management under Biological Diversity framework.
UPSC Relevance:
GS III – Environment & Biodiversity
Prelims – Biodiversity governance structure
5️⃣ Revision of Economic Indicators Base Year
GDP & IIP base year revised to 2022–23.
CPI base year revised to 2024.
Objective: Improve accuracy and reflect structural economic changes.
UPSC Relevance:
GS III – Indian Economy, Inflation, Growth Data
Prelims – Base year concept
6️⃣ Rare Earth & Critical Minerals Focus
Government discussed expansion in rare earth processing & private participation in mining.
Important for electronics, EVs, defence manufacturing.
UPSC Relevance:
GS III – Mineral Resources, Strategic Sectors
Prelims – Critical minerals list
7️⃣ Space Technology for Development
Emphasis on space-based applications in agriculture, disaster management, navigation & communication.
Strengthening India’s space-governance interface.
1️⃣ Police Modernisation Scheme
Centre approved fresh financial outlay for Modernisation of State Police Forces (MSPF).
Focus: Mobility, advanced weapons, forensic capacity, cyber-crime units, communication systems.
Objective: Strengthening internal security framework.
UPSC Relevance:
GS II – Governance & Internal Security
Prelims – MSPF scheme features
2️⃣ Expansion of 4G/5G Connectivity
Government reiterated commitment to 4G connectivity in all villages.
Rapid expansion of 5G services across states.
Boost to digital inclusion and rural economy.
UPSC Relevance:
GS III – Infrastructure, Digital India, Inclusive Growth
Prelims – Telecom reforms
3️⃣ National Productivity Week (12–18 Feb 2026)
Theme: Cluster-based growth for MSMEs.
Emphasis on productivity enhancement & global value chain integration.
Organised by National Productivity Council.
UPSC Relevance:
GS III – MSMEs, Industrial Growth
Prelims – Theme-based factual question
4️⃣ Biodiversity Governance Strengthening
Financial support provided to State Biodiversity Boards & UT Councils.
Aim: Strengthen decentralized biodiversity management under Biological Diversity framework.
UPSC Relevance:
GS III – Environment & Biodiversity
Prelims – Biodiversity governance structure
5️⃣ Revision of Economic Indicators Base Year
GDP & IIP base year revised to 2022–23.
CPI base year revised to 2024.
Objective: Improve accuracy and reflect structural economic changes.
UPSC Relevance:
GS III – Indian Economy, Inflation, Growth Data
Prelims – Base year concept
6️⃣ Rare Earth & Critical Minerals Focus
Government discussed expansion in rare earth processing & private participation in mining.
Important for electronics, EVs, defence manufacturing.
UPSC Relevance:
GS III – Mineral Resources, Strategic Sectors
Prelims – Critical minerals list
7️⃣ Space Technology for Development
Emphasis on space-based applications in agriculture, disaster management, navigation & communication.
Strengthening India’s space-governance interface.