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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

India Joins BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies to Support Manufacturing and MSMEsIn February 2026, India joined the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) at an event organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoC&I), at Vanijya Bhavan, New Delhi (Delhi).

• The initiative aims to strengthen manufacturing capabilities and support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across BRICS nations with a focus on Industry 4.0 competencies.

About the BCIC Agreement:
Focus: BCIC promotes Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, sustainability, productivity improvement, technology transfer, and knowledge exchange.
Agreement: DPIIT, under MoC&I, and UNIDO signed a Trust Fund Agreement, signed by Economic Adviser Agrim Kaushal (DPIIT) and Dr Cristiano Pasini, Director, UNIDO, to formalize India’s participation.
Support: NPC functions under DPIIT policy guidance with UNIDO technical support to strengthen MSME competitiveness and digitalization.

India and GCC Sign Terms of Reference to Resume Free Trade Agreement TalksIn February 2026, India and the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) in New Delhi, Delhi, to formally restart negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), presided over by Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), and the GCC Chief Negotiator Raja Al Marzoqi.
India–GCC Trade Relations:
ToR Significance: The ToR defines the scope, guiding principles, and modalities for the proposed India–GCC trade pact.
Focus: The pact aims to ensure stable trade policies while boosting market access in the food processing and petrochemical sectors.
About GCC: It is a union of six countries Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain, promoting economic, security, and cultural cooperation.

Union Minister Rajnath Singh Flags Off Mount Aconcagua ExpeditionOn February 5, 2026, Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD), flagged off a joint mountaineering expedition to Mount (Mt) Aconcagua in Argentina, the highest peak in South America and the tallest mountain outside Asia with an elevation of about 6,960 metre (m), from New Delhi, Delhi.
About Mt Aconcagua Expedition: 
Organizers: The expedition was organized by Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand), in collaboration with Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports (JIM & WS), Pahalgam (Jammu & Kashmir, J&K).
Expedition Team: The Indian mountaineering team comprising six members, is led by Colonel Hem Chandra Singh, Principal of NIM.

NBA Launches Digital Portal for Certificate of Origin for Cultivated Medicinal Plants
On 5 February 2026, the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), launched a digital portal for the electronic issuance of Certificates of Origin (CoO) for cultivated medicinal plants to support Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) exemption applications.

• The portal provides a single-window, end-to-end online system for submission, processing, and issuance of CoO including automated Form 12 generation for eligible stakeholders. It can be accessed at https://absefiling.nbaindia.in/.

About Digital Portal — Certificates of Origin (CoO):
Legal Basis: The portal implements the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023 passed by Lok Sabha (July 2023) and Rajya Sabha (August 2023) and notified through Rules by MoEFCC during 2024–2025.
ABS: The platform supports Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) exemption claims for cultivated medicinal plants.
About NBA: Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN) based National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), established in 2003 under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, functions through a structured framework comprising the Authority, Secretariat, State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs), Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs), and Expert Committees.

NTH Signs MoU with STQC–ERTL (North) for EMI/EMC Testing of DronesIn February 2026, the National Test House (NTH) entered into a Government-to-Government (G2G) with the Standardization Testing & Quality Certification (STQC) Directorate – Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (North) (ERTL North), under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), to enable Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing of drones.

• The collaboration aims to strengthen India’s drone testing and certification ecosystem and support compliance with national drone certification regulations.

About the MoU:
Objective: Partnership enables safe, reliable, and certified drone and subsystem evaluation in India.
Testing: ERTL (North) conducts EMI, EMC, and immunity testing as per International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61000 and Indian Standard (IS) 14700 standards.

Airbus and GSV Inaugurate Centre of Excellence for Aerospace Research in Gujarat
In February 2026, Airbus inaugurated a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for aerospace studies at the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), a Central University focused on the transportation and logistics sector, in Vadodara, Gujarat to strengthen India’s aerospace ecosystem through research, innovation, and skill development.

• The CoE was inaugurated by Jürgen Westermeier, President and Managing Director (MD), Airbus India and South Asia, in the presence of Shubhanginiraje Gaekwad, Member of the Court of GSV, and Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Choudhary, Vice Chancellor of GSV.

About CoE–SAF Initiative:
R&D: The Centre of Excellence (CoE) conducts Research and Development (R&D) on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and future aerospace technologies including Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)-to-SAF conversion.
Partnership: The Airbus–GSV partnership is developing an integrated aerospace ecosystem in India and offers 45 full scholarships to meritorious and underprivileged students, with one-third of the scholarships reserved for women.
Academics: Airbus established a Chair Professor at GSV for Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and executive aerospace programmes.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Delhi Most Affordable City for International Students: ReportIn February 2025, the Knight Frank India, Deloitte India and Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) jointly released a report titled “India’s 155 Million Student Mandate”, in which it highlighted that New Delhi, Delhi has emerged as “world’s most affordable student city, ranked first globally”
Key Highlights
Data: The report cross-references its findings with data from the QS Best Student Cities 2026 and the QS International Student Survey 2025, which show a marked improvement in the global perception of Indian cities.
QS Ranking: The QS Best Student Cities 2026 ranking showcases the most attractive urban destinations for international students.
Categories: The rankings are based on a diverse variety of indicators grouped under six key categories

• Around 150 cities were assessed across these equally weighted categories, namely affordability, employer activity, university ranking, city desirability, student voice and student mix.

BANKING & FINANCE

Axis Bank Launches ‘Rooftop Solar Finance’ for MSMEs
On February 5, 2026, Axis Bank launched “Rooftop Solar Finance”, a new financing product, with an aim to help Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) adopt solar energy systems on their commercial rooftops.
About Rooftop Solar Finance:
Collateral-Free loans: MSMEs can avail loans from Rs.10 lakhs to Rs.2 crores without needing collateral. The product is offered through Axis Bank’s branch network across India.
Flexible Repayment: The repayment tenure is around 4-7 years, helping businesses manage repayment in line with cash flow.
Solar Adoption Support: The product helps firms install rooftop solar systems to lower long-term energy costs and reduce dependence on grid electricity.
Partnerships: Axis Bank has partnered with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and a technology partner to improve transparency in costs.

Alwar Becomes India’s First District to Achieve 100% Insurance Coverage
On February 3, 2026, Alwar (Rajasthan) became the first district in India to achieve 100% insurance coverage under “Insurance for All by 2047”, a joint initiative by the Government of India (GoI) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) a statutory body under the Ministry of Finance.
About 100% Insurance Coverage in Alwar: 
Overview: The achievement covers a set of nine villages where all eligible adults are now insured. Previously, 1,367 people aged over 10 were brought under insurance after door-to-door surveys, bringing coverage in the district to full saturation.
Fully Insured Villages: It includes Bhulla Ka Bas, Bichpuri, Palankheda, Antapada, Hanumanta, Kalyanpura, Morodkhurd, Kodalka, and Lalpur.
Premium Funding: The premiums for all eligible adults in these villages were funded by a Non-Government Organization (NGO), ensuring they receive coverage without financial burden.
Issuer: The insurance policies were issued by the United India Insurance Company Limited (UIIC)

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Adani Defence Partners Leonardo for Helicopter Manufacturing in India
In February 2026, Adani Defence & Aerospace, the defence and aerospace arm of Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Leonardo, an Italian aerospace, defence and security, with an aim to develop a fully integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India.
Key Details of the MoU:
Key Signatories: The agreement was signed by Ashish Rajvanshi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Adani Defence & Aerospace, and Stefano Villanti, Senior Vice President (SVP) – Helicopters, Leonardo, in the presence of Rajesh Kumar Singh, Defence Secretary, and A. Anbarasu, Director General (DG) – Acquisition, Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Role of Entities: The MoU will cover manufacturing and assembly of helicopter platforms in India, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities to support lifecycle services.

• It will also cover pilot training infrastructure to build operational capabilities domestically and phased indigenisation of components and systems over time.

Focus Helicopter Models: The partnership will focus on two helicopter platforms of Leonardo, including AugustaWestland (AW)169M and AW109 TrekkerM.
Alignment: The initiative aligns with the Government of India (GoI)’s vision of “Make in India” and “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Paradip Port Authority Wins First Prize at Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025
On February 3, 2026, Paradip Port Authority (PPA), Odisha, won the first prize at the Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025, instituted by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), for its outstanding efforts in cleanliness, sustainability, and community participation.

• The award was received by P.L. Haranadh, Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS), Chairman, PPA

About Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025:
Presenter: The award was presented by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, MoPSW, in New Delhi (Delhi), in the presence of Union Minister of State (MoS) Shantanu Thakur, MoPSW, Vijay Kumar, Secretary, MoPSW.
Recognition: The awards recognize MoPSW organizations for exemplary performance during Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025 and Swachhata Hi Sewa 2025, focusing on cleanliness, citizen participation, waste management, and Safai Mitra welfare.
Three Pillars: It includes Jan Bhagidari, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, and Safai Mitra Suraksha.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Yumnam Khemchand Singh Sworn In As Manipur CM after One Year of President’s RuleOn February 4,2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Manipur Legislative leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh took oath as the new Chief Minister (CM) of the State, nearly a year after President’s rule was imposed.
Key Highlights
Other Ministers: BJP’s Nemcha Kipgen, from the Kuki community, and Naga People’s Front Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Losii Dikho, from the Naga community, took oath as deputy CM, with Kipgen becoming the first woman to hold the post in Manipur.
President Rule: On February 13, 2025, 5 days after the resignation of N.Biren Singh and breakdown of the constitutional machinery, the president rule was imposed in Manipur under Article 356 of the constitution.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Digantra Industries Signs Agreement with DSTA to Protect Satellites from Space Debris Collisions
On February 3, 2026, Digantra Industries (Bengaluru, Karnataka) signed a partnership agreement with Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), Singapore, to co-develop tools and technologies aimed at protecting satellites from space debris collisions and enhancing Space Situational Awareness (SSA).
Key Details of the Agreement:
SSA Tools Development: Under the agreement, Digantara and DSTA will jointly develop SSA tools that can monitor orbital traffic and debris. These help track objects that could collide with operational satellites and issue alerts to avoid such collisions.
Sovereign Control: Digantara will provide solutions that Singapore can deploy and operate independently for its space domain awareness needs.
Collision Avoidance Support: Digantara will offer services related to flight dynamics and conjunction screening. It will help identify when a Singaporean satellite might approach a piece of debris and provide alerts for collision avoidance.

Sagar Defence Delivers Maiden Unmanned Surface Vessels to Indian Navy 
In February 2026, Sagar Defence Engineering Private Limited (Sagar Defence), Mumbai (Maharashtra), successfully delivered first two Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) to the Indian Navy (IN), marking its maiden batch of USVs’ delivery.
Key Details of the USVs: 
Design & Navigation: It is designed for high-speed autonomous operations with advanced payloads. It features Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven navigation and real-time communication systems, can exceed 50 knots with stealth features to reduce radar signature.
Combat Capability: Equipped with a 12.7 Millimetre(mm) gun and provisions for short-range missiles and loitering munitions, the interceptor craft can counter small hostile boats, intercept fast targets, and conduct precision strikes, blending patrol and offensive roles.
Mission Capabilities: It offers multi-mission capabilities such as maritime surveillance, reconnaissance, and support to anti-submarine warfare, and is built with over 70% indigenous content.
Background: On 8 January 2023, a contract was signed for the 12 USVs between the IN and Sagar Defence for the indigenous autonomous boat swarm programme.
Alignment: The move aligns with the Government of India (GoI)’s initiative of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

BEML Signs Tripartite MRA with IISc & FSID for Advanced R&D
On February 4, 2026, Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), signed a Tripartite Master Research Agreement (MRA) with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru (Karnataka), and Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development (FSID), the innovation arm of IISc Bengaluru.
Key Details of the Agreement:
Signatories: The MRA was signed by Shantanu Roy, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD), BEML Limited; Govindan Rangarajan, Director, IISc; and B. Gurumoorthy, Director, FSID.
Purpose: The agreement aims to jointly boost next-generation research and technology development across critical sectors.
Focus Areas: The partnership focuses on accelerating blue-sky, applied, and translational research, in high-technology domains such as aerospace and defence technologies, rail and metro systems and next-generation mobility, mining and construction equipment, maritime technologies, green technologies and sustainability, and advanced manufacturing systems.
R&D Commitment: BEML has made substantial investments in Research and Development(R&D) to support and sustain the collaborative research programmes under this initiative.

OBITUARY

Padma Awardee Dr. Andre Beteille Passed AwayIn February 2026, Renowned Indian sociologist Dr. Andre Beteille passed away at the age of 91 in New Delhi, Delhi. He was born on 30 September 1934 in Chandannagar, West Bengal (WB).

• In 2005, he was conferred Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian award, for his contributions in the field of literature and education.

About Andre Beteille: 
Profile: Beteille was a Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Delhi (New Delhi) and one of India’s most respected scholars of caste, class, inequality and social change.
Career: He served as Professor of Sociology, teaching and mentoring generations of students who later became leading sociologists, civil servants, policymakers, and academics. He became the Professor of Emeritus in 2003.
Author: His influential books include Caste, Class and Power: Changing Patterns of Stratification in a Tanjore Village (1965), which is based on intensive fieldwork in a village in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu (TN). It transformed how Indian sociologists analyse social hierarchy.

• It also includes books such as Studies in Agrarian Social Structure (1974), Society and Politics in India: Essays in a Comparative Perspective (1991), and The Idea of Natural Inequality and Other Essays (1983), Universities at the Crossroads (2010)

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