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Iran launched Operation True Promise 4 on 28 February 2026, soon after US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it through IRNA. Notably, it targeted Israel and US bases across the Gulf. Some outlets also reported the name “Fatah Khyber” for the first wave. For India, it hit the […]
Read MoreIndia observed National Science Day 2026 on 28 February with the theme “Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat”. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) held the national celebration at the INSA Auditorium in New Delhi. Notably, the theme links women-led research with India’s goal of a developed nation by 2047. Every year, the day […]
Read MoreThe Manipuri film Boong won the award for Best Children’s and Family Film at the 79th BAFTA Film Awards. The ceremony took place on 22 February 2026 at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Notably, Lakshmipriya Devi directed the film as her debut feature. Moreover, it became the first Indian film to win this category. […]
Read MoreThe Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved the Keralam name change on 24 February 2026. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision. Next, the President would refer the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 to the Kerala Legislative Assembly. Notably, this step follows the proviso to Article 3 of the Constitution. So, the […]
Read MoreIndia took centre stage at BIOFACH 2026 as the “Country of the Year”. The fair ran from 10 to 13 February 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany. Notably, BIOFACH is the world’s leading trade fair for organic products. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) led India’s participation. According to APEDA, India returns to […]
Read MoreFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha on 1 February 2026. Notably, it was a Sunday, and it was her ninth consecutive Budget. The government puts total expenditure at Rs 53,47,315 crore for 2026-27. Moreover, public capital expenditure rises to Rs 12.2 lakh crore from Rs 11.2 lakh crore. […]
Read MoreOn 2 February 2026, the Supreme Court ordered a tribunal on the Pennaiyar river dispute. It involves Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and N V Anjaria passed the order. Notably, the court gave the Union one month to issue the gazette notification. The tribunal will work under the Inter-State River […]
Read MoreThe Union government has accepted the core recommendation of the 16th Finance Commission. The Commission, chaired by Arvind Panagariya, kept the states’ share at 41% of the divisible pool. This share applies from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031. Notably, the government tabled the report in Parliament with the Union Budget on 1 February […]
Read MoreThe 68th Annual Grammy Awards 2026 took place on 1 February 2026 in Los Angeles. The Recording Academy held the ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena. Trevor Noah hosted the show for the sixth and final time. Notably, the Dalai Lama won a Grammy at the event. Hence, the night drew wide attention in India as […]
Read MoreUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament on 29 January 2026. Its rural chapter shows a steep fall in multidimensional poverty in India. Notably, Chapter 13 bears the title “Rural Development and Social Progress: From Participation to Partnership”. So, the chapter offers rich data for prelims and mains. How Multidimensional […]
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