Consider the following statements regarding currency issuance in India:

1.RBI issues all currency notes except ₹1 note.
2.₹1 note is issued by the Government of India.
3.Coins are issued by RBI.

ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ನೋಟು ಮುದ್ರಣ ಕುರಿತು ಕೆಳಗಿನ ಹೇಳಿಕೆಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಗಣಿಸಿ:

1.₹1 ನೋಟು ಹೊರತುಪಡಿಸಿ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ನೋಟುಗಳನ್ನು RBI ಹೊರಡಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.
2.₹1 ನೋಟನ್ನು ಭಾರತ ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಹೊರಡಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.
3.ನಾಣ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು RBI ಹೊರಡಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.

Today’s current affairs (16 Feb 2026) 
🇮🇳 1. India-AI Impact Summit 2026 Begins
A major AI Impact Summit has started in New Delhi with participation from global leaders, policymakers, and technology experts.
It is significant because it is the first global AI summit hosted by a Global South country.
Focus areas include AI safety, innovation, governance, ethical frameworks, and international cooperation.
For Prelims: remember the theme, venue, duration, and India’s role in shaping global AI dialogue.
Key Points to Note
India as an AI diplomacy platform
AI and global technology policy discussions
Inclusive and safe AI frameworks.

🛣️ 2. Traffic & Security Arrangements Around Summit
Due to the summit, traffic diversions and special security arrangements are in place in central parts of the capital to manage public movement during the event.
UPSC context: large-scale public event planning and administrative coordination.

🇮🇳 3. Internal Security Situation Report
Government officials report a significant reduction in violence in previously disturbed regions such as Jammu & Kashmir, Northeast states, and Maoist-affected areas.
The improvement reflects enhanced security measures, counter-insurgency strategies, and local stability.
Prelims Relevance
Internal security dynamics
Government policy outcomes on law and order.

 4. Major Fire Incident in Rajasthan
A serious fire broke out in an industrial unit in Rajasthan, resulting in multiple casualties.
Important points include industrial safety, disaster response, and emergency management.
Prelims Focus
Causes and impact of industrial accidents
Safety regulation implications.

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🗓Standard book lists:

Geography: NCERT class 11 and class 12 + atlas +
Gc leong book

Polity: M Laxmikant

Economy: ncert 11& 12
Shanker ganesh for concept clarity
Ramesh Singh book
Economy survey
Economic budget

Environment : Shankar IAS book

History:
Ancient and mediaeval: NCERT books + tamil nadu NCERT 11 & 12
Modern history: spectrum

Science and technology: Ravi p agrahari updated version
Current affairs: any institute 12 months magzine
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17-2-2026 current affairs

🔴 1. International Relations
India–France Bilateral Engagement
PM Narendra Modi held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Focus areas: Defence cooperation, Indo-Pacific strategy, AI collaboration, clean energy.
Relevance: Strategic Partnership, GS-II (IR), Defence procurement.
Bangladesh Political Development
New government formation in Bangladesh.
Significance: India-Bangladesh relations (border management, connectivity, trade, security).

🔴 2. Defence & Security
Exercise MILAN 2026
Multilateral naval exercise hosted by Indian Navy.
Conducted at Visakhapatnam.
Participation: 70+ nations.
Objective: Maritime security, Indo-Pacific cooperation.
Prelims Angle: Types of naval exercises, Indo-Pacific concept.

🔴 3. Science & Technology
AI for Governance Initiative
Government emphasized ethical AI, inclusive AI, and AI in public service delivery.
Focus on AI Centres of Excellence.
Prelims: AI applications, emerging technologies, Digital India.
Annular Solar Eclipse
First solar eclipse of 2026 observed (not fully visible in India).
Concept: When Moon covers Sun’s centre leaving “Ring of Fire”.
Prelims: Types of eclipses, astronomical phenomena.

🔴 4. Economy
Trade Deficit Update
Increase in imports (gold, crude oil).
Impact on Current Account Deficit (CAD).
Prelims: Balance of Payments components.
Currency in Circulation
Record high currency circulation reported by Reserve Bank of India.
Relevance: Monetary policy, inflation linkage.

🔴 5. Polity & Governance
Cooperative Sector Reforms
Focus on strengthening Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS).
Digitisation of cooperative institutions.
Prelims: Constitutional status of cooperatives (97th Constitutional Amendment).
University Protest Regulations
Administrative restrictions on campus protests.
Linked to public order & institutional autonomy debates.

🔴 6. Environment
Maritime & Blue Economy Emphasis
Discussions on sustainable ocean governance during naval engagements.
Prelims: Blue Economy, UNCLOS basics.

Consider the following statements about the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) / ಭಾರತೀಯ ರಿಸರ್ವ್ ಬ್ಯಾಂಕ್ (RBI) ಕುರಿತು ಕೆಳಗಿನ ಹೇಳಿಕೆಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಗಣಿಸಿ:

1.It was established in 1935. / ಇದು 1935ರಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ಥಾಪಿಸಲಾಯಿತು.

2.It was nationalised in 1949. / ಇದು 1949ರಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯೀಕರಣಗೊಂಡಿತು.

3.It issues coins in India. / ಇದು ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ನಾಣ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತದೆ.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? / ಮೇಲಿನ ಹೇಳಿಕೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಯಾವುದು ಸರಿಯಾಗಿದೆ?