🗓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
Ex: vision IAS ,vajiram and ravi etc
#F2S #IAS
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
Ex: vision IAS ,vajiram and ravi etc
#F2S #IAS
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.
🔴 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?
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?
Exercise MILAN is related to which of the following? / MILAN ಅಭ್ಯಾಸವು ಕೆಳಗಿನ ಯಾವುದಕ್ಕೆ ಸಂಬಂಧಿಸಿದೆ?
Anonymous Quiz
0%
A) Space cooperation / ಅಂತರಿಕ್ಷ ಸಹಕಾರ
68%
B) Naval multilateral exercise / ಬಹುರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ನೌಕಾಪಡೆ ಅಭ್ಯಾಸ
32%
C) Trade agreement / ವ್ಯಾಪಾರ ಒಪ್ಪಂದ
0%
D) Climate summit / ಹವಾಮಾನ ಶೃಂಗಸಭೆ
Trade Deficit occurs when: / ವ್ಯಾಪಾರ ಹಿನ್ನಡೆ ಯಾವಾಗ ಉಂಟಾಗುತ್ತದೆ?
Anonymous Quiz
0%
A) Exports exceed imports / ರಫ್ತು ಆಮದುಗಿಂತ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಆಗಿದ್ದಾಗ
85%
B) Imports exceed exports / ಆಮದು ರಫ್ತುಗಿಂತ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಆಗಿದ್ದಾಗ
5%
C) Exports equal imports / ರಫ್ತು ಮತ್ತು ಆಮದು ಸಮನಾಗಿದಾಗ
10%
D) Services exceed goods trade / ಸೇವೆಗಳು ಸರಕು ವ್ಯಾಪಾರಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಆಗಿದ್ದಾಗ
Which Constitutional Amendment gave constitutional status to Cooperative Societies? / ಸಹಕಾರಿ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಸಂವಿಧಾನಿಕ ಸ್ಥಾನಮಾನ ನೀಡಿದ ತಿದ್ದುಪಡಿ ಯಾವುದು?
Anonymous Quiz
19%
A) 42nd Amendment / 42ನೇ ತಿದ್ದುಪಡಿ
14%
B) 73rd Amendment / 73ನೇ ತಿದ್ದುಪಡಿ
57%
C) 97th Amendment / 97ನೇ ತಿದ್ದುಪಡಿ
10%
D) 101st Amendment / 101ನೇ ತಿದ್ದುಪಡಿ
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🗞️ Key National & International Developments (18 Feb 2026)
1️⃣ India AI Impact Summit 2026 Begins
A major global AI summit started in New Delhi with participation from world leaders, ministers, tech experts and innovators.
Focus areas: ethical AI, inclusive development, public systems, global cooperation on AI policy.
UPSC relevance:
GS II (Global governance, tech diplomacy), GS III (Technology policy and regulation).
2️⃣ Advisory Issued for Summit Logistics
Authorities released a detailed advisory regarding venue timings and management of the ongoing AI Summit events scheduled for today.
UPSC relevance:
GS II (Public administration, event management in governance).
3️⃣ Bilateral Meeting: India & Finland
Prime Minister held a bilateral discussion with the visiting Prime Minister of Finland on the sidelines of the AI Summit.
Discussions covered strengthening cooperation in technology, digital sectors and economic engagement.
UPSC relevance:
GS II (Bilateral cooperation; technology diplomacy).
4️⃣ State Visit: President of Spain to India
The President of Spain is on an official state visit to India.
High-level engagements scheduled to enhance bilateral ties.
UPSC relevance:
GS II (Foreign relations, strategic partnerships).
5️⃣ Summit Inauguration Announcement
The Prime Minister announced that the formal inauguration of the India AI Impact Summit will take place on 19 Feb 2026 with the theme emphasizing welfare and inclusive progress.
UPSC relevance:
GS II/III (National policy priorities; vision and governance).
1️⃣ India AI Impact Summit 2026 Begins
A major global AI summit started in New Delhi with participation from world leaders, ministers, tech experts and innovators.
Focus areas: ethical AI, inclusive development, public systems, global cooperation on AI policy.
UPSC relevance:
GS II (Global governance, tech diplomacy), GS III (Technology policy and regulation).
2️⃣ Advisory Issued for Summit Logistics
Authorities released a detailed advisory regarding venue timings and management of the ongoing AI Summit events scheduled for today.
UPSC relevance:
GS II (Public administration, event management in governance).
3️⃣ Bilateral Meeting: India & Finland
Prime Minister held a bilateral discussion with the visiting Prime Minister of Finland on the sidelines of the AI Summit.
Discussions covered strengthening cooperation in technology, digital sectors and economic engagement.
UPSC relevance:
GS II (Bilateral cooperation; technology diplomacy).
4️⃣ State Visit: President of Spain to India
The President of Spain is on an official state visit to India.
High-level engagements scheduled to enhance bilateral ties.
UPSC relevance:
GS II (Foreign relations, strategic partnerships).
5️⃣ Summit Inauguration Announcement
The Prime Minister announced that the formal inauguration of the India AI Impact Summit will take place on 19 Feb 2026 with the theme emphasizing welfare and inclusive progress.
UPSC relevance:
GS II/III (National policy priorities; vision and governance).