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February 10, 2026

111 articles published on this date

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Delhi's Open Waste Burning Crisis: A Major but Overlooked Driver of Air Pollution

Delhi continues to suffer from chronic, severe air pollution intensified by widespread open burning of municipal solid waste (MSW), despite legal...

GS Paper 3 (Environment, Pollution) GS Paper 2 (Governance, Urban Issues) Environment & Ecology Social Issues 5m
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Curfew and Internet Blackout in Manipur's Ukhrul After Firing and Arson Attack

Curfew was imposed and internet services were suspended across Ukhrul district in Manipur following a firing incident and arson attack in the Litan...

GS3 (Internal Security, Insurgency, Northeast India) Internal Security Social Issues 4m
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Draft Income Tax Rules 2026: PAN Quoting Thresholds Revised Sharply Upward

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) released the Draft Income Tax Rules, 2026 on February 7, 2026, inviting stakeholder feedback ahead of their...

GS Paper 3 (Taxation, Economic Policy) Economics Polity & Governance 5m
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India's Unemployment Falls to 4.8% in Oct-Dec 2025, but Salaried Jobs Continue to Decline

India's unemployment rate declined to 4.8% in October-December 2025, down from 5.2% in the previous quarter (July-September 2025), according to the Ministry...

GS3 (Indian Economy, Employment) GS1 (Social Issues) Economics Social Issues 4m
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India's Power Mix to Shift from Coal to Renewables by 2070: NITI Aayog Study

NITI Aayog released a study titled 'Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero' projecting India's power sector fuel mix transformation Under the Current...

GS3 (Environment, Economics, Science & Technology) Environment & Ecology Economics Science & Technology 5m
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PMKVY 4.0 Under Scrutiny: 178 Skill Training Centres Blacklisted for Non-Compliance

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship blacklisted 178 Training Partners (TPs) and Training Centres (TCs) under PMKVY 4.0 in October 2025...

GS2 (Government Policies, Governance) GS3 (Employment, Skill Development) Economics Social Issues 4m
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India and Greece Sign Joint Declaration to Strengthen Defence Industrial Cooperation

India and Greece signed the Joint Declaration of Intent on Strengthening the Bilateral Defence Industrial Cooperation during talks between Defence Minister...

GS2 (International Relations, Bilateral Groupings) International Relations Internal Security 4m
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India–Seychelles Ties Strengthened: USD 175 Million Package, Digital Push, and Joint Vision SESEL

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie unveiled the Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through...

GS2 (International Relations, Indian Ocean Region) International Relations 4m
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J&K Unemployment at 6.7%: Nearly Double the National Average

Jammu and Kashmir's unemployment rate stands at 6.7% — nearly double the national average of 3.5% — according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)...

GS Paper 3 (Employment, Indian Economy); GS Paper 2 (Centre-UT Relations, Governance) Economics Social Issues 4m
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US Fact Sheet on India Trade Deal Reveals Pulses Among Agricultural Products for Tariff Cuts

The White House released a fact sheet on February 9, 2026, detailing the India-US interim trade agreement, explicitly mentioning 'certain pulses' among...

GS3 (Economics, Foreign Trade) GS2 (International Relations) Economics International Relations 4m
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Fresh Violence in Manipur's Ukhrul District: Internet Suspended, Naga–Kuki Tensions Resurface

Fresh violence erupted in Manipur's Ukhrul district on February 10, 2026, following an alleged assault on a member of the Tangkhul Naga community. Armed...

GS3 (Internal Security, Insurgency) Internal Security Social Issues 4m
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J&K Water Projects to Move Forward After Indus Waters Treaty Suspension

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told the Legislative Assembly that work on two long-pending water projects will begin soon following the...

GS2 (International Relations, Polity) GS1 (Geography) GS3 (Water Resources) International Relations Geography Polity & Governance 6m
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NGT Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Meghalaya Illegal Coal Mine Blast That Killed 18–30 Miners

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) took suo motu cognizance of media reports about a deadly explosion at an illegal rat-hole coal mine in the Thangskai area...

GS Paper 3 (Environment, Disaster Management) GS Paper 2 (Governance) Environment & Ecology Polity & Governance 5m
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India–France Elevate Ties to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' as Macron Visits Mumbai

French President Emmanuel Macron visited India from February 12 onwards (State Visit centred on Mumbai), culminating in a summit with PM Modi on February...

GS2 (International Relations, Bilateral Groupings and Agreements) International Relations 4m
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Social Media Rules Notified: AI Content Labelling and 3-Hour Takedown Mandate

The IT Ministry notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, introducing binding...

GS2 (Polity & Governance) GS3 (Science & Technology) Polity & Governance Science & Technology 4m
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India-US Trade Deal: Only a Joint Statement Counts, Government Tells Parliament

The Indian government told a Parliamentary panel that only a jointly issued official statement on any India-US trade deal would constitute an authoritative...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Economy) Economics International Relations 5m
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BSNL Board Vacancy and Parliamentary Scrutiny: Accountability of Public Sector Undertakings

MP John Brittas (CPI-M, Rajya Sabha) wrote to the ruling BJP raising concerns about a vacancy on BSNL's board, arguing that a government-owned enterprise of...

GS Paper 2 (Parliament, Parliamentary Committees, PSU Oversight) Polity & Governance 4m
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India Moves to Procure Six More P-8I Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is set to consider the procurement of six additional Boeing P-8I Poseidon maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare...

GS3 (Internal Security) GS2 (International Relations) Internal Security International Relations 4m
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US-India Interim Trade Deal: Implications for India's Feed and Oilseed Market

The United States and India have outlined an interim bilateral trade agreement under which India has agreed to allow imports of key US agricultural...

GS3 (Indian Economy, Agriculture) GS2 (International Relations) Economics International Relations 5m
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PMO Directive on PM CARES Fund: Parliamentary Questions Declared Inadmissible

The Prime Minister's Office directed the Lok Sabha Secretariat that questions related to PM CARES Fund, the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF)...

GS2 (Polity & Governance) Polity & Governance 4m
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How India's Tariff Edge Over Bangladesh in the US Market Disappeared Within Days

On February 6, 2026, India signed an interim trade deal with the US that reduced the US reciprocal tariff on Indian goods from 50% to 18% — marginally below...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Indian Economy, External Trade) Economics International Relations 5m
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No-Confidence Motion Against Lok Sabha Speaker: Article 94 and the Removal Process

The Opposition moved a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on 10 February 2026 The motion was prompted by allegations that the Speaker...

GS2 (Polity & Governance) Polity & Governance 5m
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Why Mumbai's Mayor Holds the Least Power: Urban Governance and the Limits of the 74th Amendment

An analysis of Mumbai's mayoral election reveals that despite being the head of India's richest and most populous metropolis (MCGM — Municipal Corporation...

GS Paper 2 (Local Governance, 74th Amendment, Urban Bodies) Polity & Governance 5m
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Farmer Unions Call Nationwide Strike Against India-US Interim Trade Deal

Multiple farmer unions and trade unions have announced a nationwide strike (Bharat Bandh) on February 12, 2026, protesting the India-US interim trade deal...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Economics, Agriculture) Economics International Relations Social Issues 4m
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India's New Telescopes in Ladakh: NLST, NLOT and the Upgrade of Himalayan Chandra Telescope

The Union Budget 2026-27 approved two new major telescope facilities in Ladakh — the National Large Solar Telescope (NLST) and the National Large...

GS Paper 3 (Science & Technology) Science & Technology Geography 4m
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Unemployment Rate Declines in Both Rural and Urban India: PLFS October-December 2025

The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) quarterly bulletin for October-December 2025 reported a decline in unemployment rates: rural unemployment fell to...

GS3 (Economics) GS1/GS2 (Social Issues) Economics Social Issues 5m
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Draft Income Tax Rules 2026: Cash Deposits, HRA Claims, and PAN Requirements Overhauled

The Ministry of Finance released Draft Income Tax Rules, 2026, prescribing the operational framework for the new Income-tax Act, 2025, which comes into...

GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Taxation) Economics Polity & Governance 5m
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Expiry of New START Treaty: End of Last US-Russia Nuclear Arms Control Agreement

The New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) between the United States and Russia expired on 5 February 2026, leaving no binding limits on the two...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Internal Security) International Relations Internal Security 4m
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Agriculture Sector Sees More Opportunity Than Risk in the India-US Trade Deal

While farmer organisations have protested the India-US trade deal, industry associations and agricultural exporters see the agreement as a net opportunity —...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations) GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Agriculture) Economics International Relations 6m
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Farmers' Organisations Threaten Mass Protest Against India-US Trade Deal

Multiple farmers' organisations, led by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), threatened to launch a large-scale protest against the India-US trade deal...

GS Paper 2 (Government Policies) GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Agriculture) Economics Polity & Governance 6m
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India's Push for Electric Vehicle Leadership: Policy, Growth, and the Road Ahead

Union Minister for Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy stated that India's aim is to move the electric vehicle (EV) sector to a global leadership position...

GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Environment, Science & Technology) Economics Science & Technology Environment & Ecology 6m
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India May Allow Zero-Duty Import of US Lentils (Masur) Under Trade Deal

Reports indicated that India may allow zero-duty import of US-origin masur (lentils) as part of the India-US trade deal framework, though similar treatment...

GS3 (Economics, Agriculture) GS2 (International Relations) Economics International Relations 5m
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Flexi Employment and Labour Codes: Social Security Convergence in the Gig Economy

The Flexi Employment Social Impact Report 2025, released by the Indian Staffing Federation (ISF), found that 82% of flexi workers in India are in...

GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Labour) Economics Social Issues 5m
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India's Dairy Sector Shielded in India-US Interim Trade Framework

The Indian Dairy Association (IDA) stated that the dairy sector has been effectively protected in the India-US Interim Trade Framework announced on February...

GS2 (International Relations, Bilateral Agreements) GS3 (Indian Economy, Agriculture, Trade Policy) Economics International Relations 6m
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FDI in India's Banking Sector Falls Sharply from $898 Million to $115 Million

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows into India's banking sector declined steeply from USD 898 million in FY2022–23 to USD 115 million in FY2024–25 — a...

GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy) Economics 5m
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US-Bangladesh Trade Pact Erodes India's Tariff Advantage in American Market

The US-Bangladesh reciprocal trade agreement signed in February 2026 sets a 19% tariff on Bangladeshi goods, with a zero-duty quota for textiles and...

GS3 (Economics) GS2 (International Relations) Economics International Relations 4m
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Chambal Aqueduct: Key Infrastructure for Rajasthan's River Linking Project

A 2.3-km-long aqueduct on the Chambal river in Rajasthan is under construction to facilitate drinking and irrigation water supply from the revised...

GS1 (Geography) GS2 (Governance) GS3 (Infrastructure) Geography Polity & Governance 6m
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Manipur's New Chief Minister and the Path to Ethnic Reconciliation

Yumnam Khemchand Singh, a BJP legislator from the Singjamei constituency, was sworn in as Chief Minister of Manipur on February 4, 2026, ending over a year...

GS Paper 2 (Polity, Governance) GS Paper 3 (Internal Security) Polity & Governance Internal Security Social Issues 5m
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India Pursues Critical Minerals Agreements with Brazil, Canada, and Europe

India is actively negotiating agreements with Brazil, Canada, France, and the Netherlands for joint exploration, extraction, processing, and recycling of...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Economics, Science & Technology) Economics International Relations Geography 5m
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India's Space Programme: Rooted in International Cooperation, Says ISRO Chief

ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan stated that India's space programme is rooted in international cooperation rather than competition Speaking at the US-India Space...

GS3 (Science & Technology) GS2 (International Relations) Science & Technology International Relations 3m
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India-US Trade Framework and the Aviation Growth Opportunity

The India-US trade framework announced in early February 2026 includes significant provisions for the aviation sector: tariff relief on aircraft and...

GS3 (Infrastructure, Industry, Trade) GS2 (International Relations) Economics International Relations 7m
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AMCA Fifth-Generation Fighter: Private Sector to Lead India's Most Ambitious Combat Aircraft Programme

India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, the country's fifth-generation stealth fighter project, will be led by a private sector consortium...

GS3 (Internal Security, Science & Technology) Internal Security Science & Technology 4m
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NRIs Hold Just 0.6% of NSE-Listed Companies Despite Budget 2026 Hiking Limit to 10%

Union Budget 2026, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, raised the individual investment limit for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in NSE-listed...

GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Capital Markets) Economics Polity & Governance 5m
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India-US Trade Deal: Export Gains Offset by Energy and Metals Cost Concerns

An analysis by SBI Capital Markets (SBICaps) noted that the India-US interim trade deal will boost Indian exports through the reduced 18% reciprocal tariff...

GS3 (Economics) GS2 (International Relations) Economics International Relations 4m
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US-Bangladesh Trade Agreement Threatens Indian Textile and Apparel Exports

The United States and Bangladesh signed a trade agreement reducing the US reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi goods to 19% (down from a proposed 37%), with a...

GS3 (Economics) GS2 (International Relations) Economics International Relations 5m
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The Approaching AI Surge: Global Consequences and Governance Challenges

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping global power dynamics, warfare, and governance at an accelerating pace, prompting urgent questions about whether...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations) GS Paper 3 (Science & Technology) Science & Technology International Relations 5m
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Bangladesh's July Charter: Yunus Pledges Power Transfer After Constitutional Referendum

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, addressing the nation ahead of the February 12, 2026 general election and simultaneous constitutional referendum...

GS2 (Governance, International Relations, India's Neighbourhood) International Relations 7m
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India's Equalisation Levy Removal and Digital Tax Commitments in US Trade Deal

The US claimed India will remove its digital services taxes as part of the India-US trade deal framework announced in February 2026. India had already...

GS3 (Economics) GS2 (International Relations) Economics International Relations 5m
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DAP-2026 Aligns Defence Procurement with Evolving Geo-Strategic Landscape

The Ministry of Defence released the draft Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026 for public consultation, seeking comments and suggestions from various...

GS3 (Internal Security) GS2 (Polity & Governance) Internal Security Polity & Governance 4m
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Tea Board Makes Lab Testing Mandatory for All Imported Tea from May 1, 2026

The Tea Board of India has directed that all imported tea consignments will be subject to mandatory laboratory testing at NABL-accredited laboratories from...

GS Paper 3 (Economy — Agriculture, Trade) Economics 6m
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RBI Proposes Raising Unsecured Loan Cap to 20% for Urban Cooperative Banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued draft amendments to lending norms for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) on February 10-11, 2026, as part of the...

GS Paper 3 (Economy — Banking and Finance) Economics 5m
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Bangladesh Gets Tariff-Free US Market Access for Textiles: What It Means for India

Under the newly signed US-Bangladesh trade deal, ready-made garments (RMG) made from US-origin cotton and synthetic fibres will enter the US market at zero...

GS3 (Trade, Industry, Employment) GS2 (International Relations) Economics International Relations 6m
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India-US Interim Trade Deal: Export Opportunities and Sector-Wise Impact

Indian exporters expressed strong optimism following the announcement of an India-US interim bilateral trade agreement, with expectations of significant...

GS2 (bilateral groupings and agreements, India-US relations) GS3 (Indian economy, effects of liberalisation, export sector) Economics International Relations 4m
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India-US Joint Statement Reaffirms Commitment to Balanced Trade: Interim Agreement Framework

Leaders of India and the US reaffirmed their commitment to a mutually beneficial, balanced trade relationship ensuring benefits for exporters and workers in...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Economics) Economics International Relations 4m
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US Pushes India on Digital Taxes and E-Commerce Trade Rules in Bilateral Trade Deal

A White House fact sheet on the India-US trade deal listed digital services taxes and e-commerce trade rules as key negotiation items, alongside IPR, labour...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Economics, S&T) Economics International Relations Science & Technology 4m
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Bangladesh-US Trade Deal: Textile Exemption, Boeing Commitment, and Strategic Dimensions

Bangladesh and the United States formalised the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, granting Bangladeshi goods a flat 19% US tariff and zero duty for a specified...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Trade, Industry) International Relations Economics 5m
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India-US Interim Trade Agreement: Framework for Bilateral Trade Agreement

The White House announced that the US and India will finalize an Interim Agreement in the coming weeks, cutting tariffs on US goods and paving the way for a...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Economics) Economics International Relations 4m
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FM Sitharaman Presents Union Budget 2026-27 Priorities to US-India Strategic Partnership Forum

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Board Members of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) in New Delhi on February 10, 2026...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations) GS Paper 3 (Economy) Economics International Relations 5m
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IT Rules Amended: 3-Hour Takedown Mandate and Mandatory AI Content Labelling

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media...

GS2 (Polity & Governance) GS3 (Science & Technology, Internal Security) Polity & Governance Science & Technology Internal Security 4m
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EPFO to Enable EPF Withdrawals via UPI Through New App from April 2026

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to launch a new mobile application from April 2026 that will allow its nearly 8 crore members to...

GS Paper 2 (Governance) GS Paper 3 (Economy) Economics Polity & Governance 5m
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White House Announces Framework for India-US Trade Deal: Tariff Reductions and Market Access

The White House released a fact sheet outlining key terms of a framework for an Interim Agreement between the US and India, describing it as a 'historic'...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Economics) Economics International Relations 4m
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India's Net-Zero Drive Needs $300 Billion Annual Investment: Standard Chartered Report

Standard Chartered's India and the Energy Transition report (released February 10, 2026) estimates that India will require annual investments of up to $300...

GS Paper 3 Environment & Ecology Economics 5m
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RBI Proposes Deregistration Window for NBFCs Not Accessing Public Funds

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued draft directions on February 10-11, 2026, proposing to exempt certain Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) from...

GS Paper 3 (Economy — Banking and Finance) Economics 5m
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Bangladesh's Cotton Pivot: From India to the US and What It Means for Indian Farmers

Bangladesh's interim government announced plans to shift its cotton sourcing from India to the United States as a condition for accessing zero-duty status...

GS3 (Agriculture, Trade, Industry) GS2 (International Relations) International Relations Economics 7m
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Decarbonising India's Transport Sector: Modal Shift and Zero Emission Vehicles

NITI Aayog stressed the need to decarbonise the transport sector through modal shift, zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), and clean fuels and technologies to...

GS3 (Environment, Economics, Science & Technology) Environment & Ecology Economics Science & Technology 5m
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Pink Bollworm Develops Resistance to Bt Cotton: Implications for Indian Agriculture

The Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare confirmed in a Lok Sabha reply that pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) has developed...

GS3 (Agriculture, S&T, Environment) Economics Science & Technology Environment & Ecology 4m
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India Launches Rs 7,280 Crore Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Scheme to Reduce Import Dependence

The Union Cabinet has approved the Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM) scheme with a financial outlay of Rs 7,280 crore to establish 6,000 metric tonnes per...

GS3 (Science & Technology, Economics, Internal Security) Science & Technology Economics Internal Security 4m
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National Cyber Norms for Academia: Securing India's Campus Innovation

India's schools, colleges, and universities face an average of over 8,000 cyberattacks per week — more than twice the global average of 3,574 weekly...

GS Paper 3 (Internal Security, Science & Technology) Internal Security Science & Technology Social Issues 4m
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e-NAM Platform Performance Review: Expanding Digital Agriculture Markets

The government reviewed the functioning of the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) platform, monitoring performance and penetration among farmers including...

GS3 (Agriculture, Economics, S&T) Economics Science & Technology 4m
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India-China Hold First Strategic Dialogue in Delhi: Steps Toward Normalisation of Ties

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held the India-China Strategic Dialogue with China's Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu in New Delhi on February 10...

GS2 (International Relations, India and its Neighbourhood) International Relations 4m
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National Conference on Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds: New CBI Cybercrime Branch and I4C Initiatives

The Union Home Minister delivered the keynote address at the National Conference on 'Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds and Dismantling the Ecosystem' in New...

GS3 (Internal Security, Science & Technology) GS2 (Polity & Governance) Internal Security Science & Technology Polity & Governance 4m
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January 2026 Was Fifth-Warmest Globally Despite Record Cold Snaps in Northern Hemisphere

According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), January 2026 was the fifth-warmest January on record globally, with an average surface air...

GS Paper 3 (Environment, Climate Change) Environment & Ecology Geography 4m
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NGT Orders Probe into Brick Kiln Pollution Near Schools; Transfers Bhopal Sewage Case

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered the constitution of a joint probe committee — comprising representatives of the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control...

GS Paper 2 GS Paper 3 Environment & Ecology Polity & Governance 5m
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Government's Smart Agro-Food Systems: Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture Initiatives

The government outlined its key agronomic priorities in a Lok Sabha reply, focusing on climate-resilient, carbon-neutral, and regenerative agriculture to...

GS3 (Economics — Agriculture, Environment, Science & Technology) Economics Environment & Ecology Science & Technology 5m
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India's Mega City Forest Cover Rises Marginally to 511.81 sq km: Parliamentary Data

According to data presented to the Lok Sabha on February 9, 2026, India's seven mega cities now have a combined forest cover of 511.81 square kilometres —...

GS Paper 3 Environment & Ecology Polity & Governance 4m
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Rethinking India's Food Policy: The Case for Local Strategic Reserves and Cold Storage

Prabhu Pingali, Director of the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition at Cornell University, has called for a fundamental reimagining of...

GS Paper 3 (Economy — Agriculture, Food Security) Economics Social Issues 5m
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IWAI Transports 189-Tonne Semiconductor Cargo via Brahmaputra Inland Waterway to Assam

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) facilitated the movement of a 189.26 metric tonne Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) consignment crucial for...

GS1 (Geography) GS3 (Economics — Infrastructure, Science & Technology) Economics Geography Science & Technology 4m
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The US-Bangladesh Reciprocal Trade Agreement: Inside the $18 Billion Deal

The United States and Bangladesh signed the United States-Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade in February 2026, reducing the US tariff on Bangladeshi...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Economics, Trade) International Relations Economics 5m
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Unemployment Rate Eases to 4.8% in Q3 FY26: PLFS Quarterly Data

India's unemployment rate eased to 4.8% in the October-December 2025 quarter (Q3 FY26), down from 5.3% in Q2 FY26 — a three-quarter low — according to the...

GS Paper 3 (Economy) Economics Social Issues 4m
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Iran-US Nuclear Talks Resume in Oman: Gauging Seriousness After JCPOA Collapse

Iran and the United States held indirect nuclear talks in Muscat, Oman on 6 February 2026, mediated by Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi —...

GS2 (International Relations, International Institutions) International Relations 6m
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India-EU FTA: "Mother of All Deals" Linking One-Fourth of the Global Economy

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal described the India-EU free trade agreement as 'truly the mother of all deals,' noting it brings together nearly...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Economics — Foreign Trade) Economics International Relations 4m
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January 2026 Fifth Warmest on Record: Arctic Jet Stream Drives Hemispheric Temperature Paradox

January 2026 was the fifth warmest January on record globally, measuring 1.47°C above the pre-industrial average (1850-1900 baseline), according to data...

GS Paper 1 GS Paper 3 Environment & Ecology Geography 5m
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Operation Stripes: NTCA Clears 'Innocent' Tiger for Return to Wild After 53-Day Interstate Journey

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) green-lit the reintroduction of an adult male tiger into the wild after an expert committee declared it...

GS Paper 3 Environment & Ecology 4m
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Budget 2026 MAT Overhaul: Rate Cut to 14% with Restrictions on Tax Credit Set-offs

The Union Budget 2026-27 reduced the Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) rate from 15% to 14% of book profits, while making MAT a 'final tax' from April 1, 2026...

GS3 (Economics — Taxation, Government Budgeting) Economics 5m
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India-US Interim Trade Agreement: Digital Tax, Tariff Cuts, and Bilateral Trade Framework

India and the United States announced a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal trade, with the US reducing its reciprocal tariff on Indian goods...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Economics) Economics International Relations 4m
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First Global Map of Mantle Earthquakes Reveals Clusters Under Himalayas and Bering Strait

Researchers at Stanford University published the first comprehensive global map of rare continental mantle earthquakes in the journal Science (February...

GS Paper 1 Geography Science & Technology 4m
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NITI Aayog Releases 11 Study Reports on Viksit Bharat and Net Zero Scenarios

NITI Aayog released eleven study reports titled 'Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero' on 9-10 February 2026 at the Ambedkar International Centre...

GS3 (Environment, Economics) GS2 (Governance) Environment & Ecology Economics Polity & Governance 5m
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Anti-India Sentiment as Political Tool in Bangladesh Elections 2026

As Bangladesh heads to a landmark election on February 12, 2026, anti-India sentiment has become a dominant political theme, used as both 'shield and sword'...

GS2 (International Relations, India and its Neighbourhood) International Relations 4m
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Unclaimed Bank Deposits of ₹72,454 Crore Lying with RBI's DEA Fund

Unclaimed bank deposits totalling ₹72,454 crore were lying with the Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund maintained by the Reserve Bank of India as...

GS3 (Indian Economy, Banking Sector, Consumer Protection) Economics 4m
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India-US Interim Trade Deal: Rules of Origin and Reciprocal Market Access Framework

The White House released a fact sheet detailing the India-US interim trade framework, emphasising that rules of origin will ensure benefits accrue...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Economics — Foreign Trade) Economics International Relations 5m
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Eastern Coastal Region in Budget 2026: Nuclear, Marine, and Rare Earth Roadmap for Odisha

The Union Budget 2026-27 positions the Eastern Coastal Region as central to India's nuclear and marine development roadmap Odisha has been designated as one...

GS1 (Geography) GS3 (Economics — Infrastructure, Science & Technology) Economics Science & Technology Geography 4m
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Digital Agriculture Mission and New Farming Techniques Transforming India's Agricultural Services

The Digital Agriculture Mission (DAM), approved by the Union Cabinet on September 2, 2024, is being implemented as an umbrella scheme to build India's...

GS3 (Agriculture, Technology in Farming, Digital India) Economics Environment & Ecology 4m
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Draft Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026: Overhaul of India's Defence Procurement Framework

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) uploaded the draft Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026 on its website, seeking comments from stakeholders by 3 March 2026...

GS3 (Internal Security) GS2 (Polity & Governance) Internal Security Polity & Governance 4m
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India-EU Trade Agreement Boosts Organic Export Opportunities: India Showcased at Biofach Germany

Exhibitors from over 20 Indian states are showcasing organic food products at Biofach Germany, the world's leading organic trade fair, starting February 10...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Economics — Agriculture, Foreign Trade) Economics International Relations 4m
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All India Institute of Ayurveda Signs MoU with General Insurance Council for Cashless Ayurveda Treatment

The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi — an autonomous institute under the Ministry of Ayush — signed a Common Empanelment MoU with the...

GS2 (Health, Government Schemes) GS3 (Ayush Sector) Social Issues Polity & Governance 4m
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Urban Unemployment Falls Slightly to 6.4% in October-December 2024: PLFS Data

The National Statistics Office (NSO) released the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Quarterly Bulletin for October-December 2024, showing the urban...

GS1 (Population and Employment) GS3 (Indian Economy, Labour) Economics Social Issues 4m
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India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement: Zero-Duty Agricultural Access to Boost Farm Exports

The proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) framework offers Indian agricultural exporters zero-duty access to a US agricultural import market...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Economics — Agriculture, Foreign Trade) Economics International Relations 4m
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PFMS Ensures Timely Fund Release and Enhances Transparency in Government Spending

The Public Financial Management System (PFMS), developed and maintained by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA) under the Ministry of Finance, continues...

GS2 (Government Institutions) GS3 (Fiscal Management, DBT) Polity & Governance Economics 4m
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India-UK Social Security Agreement Signed to Prevent Double Contributions

India and the United Kingdom signed a Social Security Agreement on February 10, 2026, to prevent double social security contributions for employees of both...

GS2 (International Relations, Bilateral Agreements) GS3 (Indian Economy, Labour) International Relations Economics 4m
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Stricter Social Media Compliance Rules: Mandatory AI Content Labelling and Reduced Takedown Timelines

The government tightened rules for social media platforms, mandating the takedown of unlawful content within three hours of receiving an order from a court...

GS3 (Science & Technology) GS2 (Polity & Governance) Science & Technology Polity & Governance 4m
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CKYC Registry 2.0 to Go Live with DigiLocker Integration: Digital KYC Transformation

The Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCRR), managed by CERSAI (Central Registry of Securitisation Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest), is being...

GS3 (Digital India, Financial Sector Regulation) Economics Science & Technology 4m
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De-Dollarization Gains Momentum: China's e-CNY and mBridge Challenge Dollar Dominance

Asian nations are actively building financial infrastructure to reduce dependence on the US dollar for cross-border payments China's digital yuan (e-CNY)...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Economics) Economics International Relations 4m
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PM-KISAN Scheme: Direct Income Support to Farmers Through Regular Instalments

The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme continues to disburse quarterly instalments of ₹2,000 each to eligible farmer families across India....

GS2 (Government Schemes) GS3 (Agriculture, Direct Benefit Transfer) Economics Polity & Governance 4m
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Government Amends IT Rules to Regulate AI-Generated and Deepfake Content: 3-Hour Takedown Mandate

The government notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, bringing AI-generated...

GS3 (Science & Technology) GS2 (Polity & Governance) Science & Technology Polity & Governance 4m
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Faces Removal Notice: Constitutional Procedure and Historical Record

Opposition parties submitted a notice on February 10, 2026, seeking a resolution to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, ending a week-long impasse that had...

GS Paper 2 Polity & Governance 5m
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India-Chile FTA Negotiations: Securing Strategic Access to Critical Minerals

India is in advanced negotiations with Chile for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that would grant long-term access to critical...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Economics, S&T, Energy) International Relations Economics Science & Technology 4m
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Digital Agriculture Initiatives: AgriStack, Kisan e-Mitra, and Drone Didi Outcomes

The government evaluated outcomes of digital agriculture initiatives undertaken during 2025, reporting significant progress across multiple programs....

GS3 (Economics — Agriculture, Science & Technology) GS2 (Polity & Governance — Government Schemes) Economics Science & Technology Polity & Governance 5m
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Restructuring of National Horticulture Mission Under MIDH: Expanded Coverage and Enhanced Norms

The Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) scheme has been restructured in 2025 with revised Operational Guidelines, expanding coverage...

GS3 (Economics — Agriculture) GS2 (Polity & Governance — Government Schemes) Economics Polity & Governance 4m
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India-EU Free Trade Agreement: Largest FTA Covering One-Fourth of Global Economy

India and the European Union concluded negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement on January 27, 2026, in New Delhi — the largest FTA ever concluded by...

GS2 (International Relations) GS3 (Economics) Economics International Relations 4m
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RBI Proposes Registration Exemption for Small NBFCs Without Public Funds or Customer Interface

The Reserve Bank of India invited public comments on draft Amendment Directions to exempt certain NBFCs from mandatory registration under the RBI Act. NBFCs...

GS3 (Economics — Banking and Financial Regulation) Economics 4m
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RBI Issues Directions to Cooperative Bank Under Section 35A of Banking Regulation Act

The Reserve Bank of India imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.50 lakh on Jai Bhawani Sahakari Bank Ltd., Pune (Maharashtra), for regulatory non-compliance...

GS3 (Indian Economy, Banking Sector Regulation) Economics Polity & Governance 4m