current affairs (12 Feb 2026) 
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1) World Radio Day 2026 – Theme & Significance
• World Radio Day is observed on 13 February each year to commemorate the establishment of United Nations Radio.
• Theme 2026: “Radio and Artificial Intelligence: AI is a tool, not a voice.”
⇒ Highlights how AI is reshaping broadcasting and media — important for GS-3 (Science & Tech in Media).

2) India’s Position in Global AI Index
• India has risen to 3rd place in the global AI vibrancy ranking.
• Strengths: strong data infrastructure, entrepreneurship, favorable demographics and high enterprise adoption of AI tools.
⇒ Reflects India’s digital competitiveness and AI ecosystem growth — relevant for GS-3 (Technology & Economy).

3) National AI Conclave Launch
• A national AI conclave (Bharat Bodhan) was launched focusing on AI in education, skill development and responsible AI adoption.
⇒ Important for understanding government policies on AI skill ecosystem under education and technology reforms (GS-3).

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Current Affairs (13 February 2026)

1️⃣ World Radio Day – 13 February
Observed by All India Radio
Theme (2026): Radio and Artificial Intelligence – AI is a tool, not a voice
Why Important for UPSC?
Highlights role of radio in disaster communication & rural outreach
Raises issues of AI ethics in media
India has one of the largest public broadcasting networks
GS Linkage:
GS II – Media & Governance
GS III – Artificial Intelligence

2️⃣ Government Action Against Fake & Misleading Content
Government reiterated measures to curb fake news & harmful digital content.
Key Points:
Strengthening programme code compliance for TV channels
Digital certification reforms in film sector
Focus on responsible content ecosystem
UPSC Relevance:
Balance between Freedom of Speech (Art. 19) & reasonable restrictions
Media regulation vs censorship debate
GS II – Polity & Governance

3️⃣ Food Safety & Milk Adulteration Data
Government presented latest enforcement data on milk & dairy products.
Key Highlights:
Large number of samples tested nationwide
Significant non-compliance detected
Legal actions initiated under food safety laws
Why Important?
Food safety governance
Role of FSSAI
Public health & regulatory enforcement
GS II – Health Governance
GS III – Food Processing & Safety

4️⃣ International Letter Writing Competition 2026
Conducted by Department of Posts under Universal Postal framework.
Focus:
Promotes youth participation
Enhances communication & civic awareness
UPSC Angle:
India’s role in global postal cooperation
Soft power & educational outreach.

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🎤 Speaker of Lok Sabha — Exam Points

🪑 Speaker of Lok Sabha is the presiding officer ⭐
⚖️ Maintains order & discipline in the House ⭐
📜 Interprets Rules of Procedure and decides points of order
🗳️ Elected by Lok Sabha members from among themselves ⭐
🔔 Decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill (final authority) ⭐
🤝 Acts impartially, above party politics ⭐
⏰ Conducts proceedings & allows debates/questions
🚪 Can adjourn/suspend the House to maintain order
👥 Represents Lok Sabha externally
🛡️ Guardian of parliamentary privileges ⭐

🧠 Exam Tip: Speaker’s impartiality & Money Bill power are highly important for UPSC/State PSCs.

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📜 Constitutional Articles Related to the Speaker of Lok Sabha (Exam-oriented)

🧾 Article 93 ⭐ – Provides for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha

🗳️ Article 94 ⭐ – Vacation, resignation, and removal of the Speaker/Deputy Speaker

⚖️ Article 95 – Powers of Deputy Speaker when Speaker’s office is vacant

🪑 Article 96 – Speaker presides over his/her own removal motion

🔔 Article 97 – Salaries and allowances of Speaker/Deputy Speaker

📜 Article 100 – Voting rights of Speaker (casting vote in case of tie) ⭐

💰 Article 110 ⭐ – Speaker’s final authority on Money Bill

🏛️ Article 122 – Courts cannot question Speaker’s proceedings

Current affairs 14-2-2026

1️⃣ Tax Incentive for Cloud & AI Infrastructure
• Government proposes tax holiday till 2047 for eligible foreign cloud service providers operating via India-based data centres.
• Aim: Position India as a Global AI & Data Infrastructure Hub.
UPSC Link: Digital economy, FDI policy, emerging technologies, data localization (GS-III).

2️⃣ International Conference on Dam Safety 2026
• Conference held under Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP Phase II & III).
• Focus: Structural safety, risk assessment, climate resilience of dams.
UPSC Link: Disaster management, water governance, infrastructure safety (GS-III).

3️⃣ Urban Challenge Fund Operational Push
• Cabinet advances implementation of Urban Challenge Fund (₹1 lakh crore).
• Objective: Promote market-driven urban redevelopment & climate-resilient cities.
UPSC Link: Urbanisation, PPP model, municipal finance reforms (GS-II/III).

4️⃣ Health Indicators Improvement
• Institutional deliveries increased (~89%).
• Decline reported in MMR, IMR & Under-5 mortality.
• Progress aligns with SDG-3 targets.
UPSC Link: Public health governance, social sector outcomes (GS-II).

5️⃣ Startup & Innovation Ecosystem
• Emphasis on stronger Centre–State coordination to support India’s 2 lakh+ startup ecosystem.
• Focus on industry-academia linkage and innovation financing.
UPSC Link: Entrepreneurship, employment, economic diversification (GS-III).