25-02-2026 Current Affairs

🇮🇳 1. National Arogya Fair 2026
Inaugurated by: Droupadi Murmu
Location: Shegaon, Maharashtra
Focus: Promotion of AYUSH systems – Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, Homoeopathy
Key Themes:
Preventive healthcare
Medicinal plant cultivation
Integration of traditional medicine with modern systems
UPSC Relevance: GS-2 (Health Policy), GS-3 (Agro-based livelihoods)

🌍 2. PM’s State Visit to Israel
PM: Narendra Modi
Host: Benjamin Netanyahu
Key Areas Discussed:
Defence cooperation
Agriculture technology
Water management
Innovation & Start-ups
Important Institution: Address to Knesset
UPSC Relevance: GS-2 (India–Israel Relations, West Asia geopolitics)

🛡️ 3. Push for Indigenous Defence Manufacturing
Emphasis on expanding domestic defence production capacity
Strengthening defence exports under Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Focus on defence diplomacy & strategic partnerships
UPSC Relevance: GS-3 (Defence, Self-reliance, Strategic Affairs)

🌱 4. Rural Development Outreach in Assam
Programme conducted in Majuli district
Plantation initiative under “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”
Focus on livelihood & employment generation missions
UPSC Relevance: GS-2 (Rural Development Schemes), GS-3 (Environment)

🚜 5. MSP Increase for Raw Jute (2026-27)
Significant hike announced for farmers
Objective: Income support & boosting jute cultivation
UPSC Angle: MSP calculation, CACP role, agricultural reforms

🚆 6. Rail Infrastructure Expansion
Approval for multi-tracking railway projects
Objective: Improve freight capacity & connectivity
UPSC Relevance: GS-3 (Infrastructure Development)

⚡ 7. EV Charging Infrastructure Issue in Supreme Court
Matter regarding implementation of EV charging facilities in housing societies
Links to clean energy transition & urban governance
UPSC Relevance: GS-3 (Environment, Sustainable Mobility), GS-2 (Judicial activism).

Here are Today’s (26 Feb 2026)

1️⃣ Health & Research
Medical Colleges Research Connect 2026 launched
Initiative to strengthen biomedical research ecosystem in India.
Focus on expanding Medical Research Units (MRUs) in government medical colleges.
Aims to promote evidence-based policymaking and indigenous innovation.
UPSC Relevance: GS II (Health), GS III (Science & Tech, R&D ecosystem)

2️⃣ Internal Security
CBRN Conclave organised by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Focus on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) threat preparedness.
Emphasis on inter-agency coordination and disaster response capacity building.
UPSC Relevance: GS III (Internal Security, Disaster Management)

3️⃣ International Relations
India–Israel FTA – First Round of Talks Concluded
Discussions aimed at enhancing trade in goods, services, innovation and technology cooperation.
Next round to further negotiations on tariff reduction and market access.
UPSC Relevance: GS II (Bilateral Relations, Trade Diplomacy)

4️⃣ MSME Sector
National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) upgraded to Schedule ‘A’ CPSE
Higher operational and financial autonomy.
Strengthens support for MSMEs in marketing, credit facilitation and technology.
UPSC Relevance: GS III (MSME sector, Inclusive Growth)

5️⃣ Polity & Culture
Droupadi Murmu participated in Bhoomi Pujan ceremony of a major temple project
Highlights constitutional head’s ceremonial and cultural engagements.
Reflects India’s civilizational heritage outreach.
UPSC Relevance: GS II (Constitutional Positions), GS I (Culture).

#Goodmorning 🌻
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PRECISION PRELIMS

Current affairs 27-2-2026

National News

- India-Israel Relations: India and Israel elevated their ties to a "Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity" and signed 17 pacts.
- Union Budget 2026-27: The budget focuses on accelerating economic growth, with a record allocation of Rs 7.85 lakh crore for defense and a 15% increase in capital outlay.

- HPV Vaccination Campaign: The government plans to roll out a nationwide single-dose HPV vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls to reduce cervical cancer.

International News

- US Tariff on Indian Solar Products: The US imposed a 126% tariff on Indian solar products, citing non-cooperation from Adani Group companies.

- India-Pakistan Relations: Pakistan declared an "open war" with Afghanistan, while China called for a ceasefire.

Economy and Business

- Lithium Ion Battery Gigafactory: Waaree Energies to set up a 16 GWh lithium ion battery gigafactory in Andhra Pradesh with an investment of Rs 8,175 crore.

- Digital Rupee Pilot: The government will launch a CBDC-based food subsidy pilot in Puducherry.

Statements about Parliamentary Sovereignty in India
Consider the following statements about Parliamentary Sovereignty in India:
1. Parliament can make any law subject to the Constitution.
2. Judiciary has the power to review parliamentary laws.
Which is correct?
ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಸದೀಯ ಸಾರ್ವಭೌಮತ್ವದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಕೆಲ್ಲಿನ ಹೇಳಿಕೆಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಗಣಿಸಿ:
1.. ಸಂಸತ್ತು ಸಂವಿಧಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಒಳಪಟ್ಟು ಯಾವುದೇ ಕಾನೂನನ್ನು ಮಾಡಬಹುದು.
2. ಸಂಸತ್ತಿನ ಕಾನೂನುಗಳನ್ನು ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸುವ ಅಧಿಕಾರ ನ್ಯಾಯಾಲಯಕ್ಕೆ ಇದೆ.
ಯಾವುದು ಸರಿ?