- On February 7, 2026, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated Zetwerk Electronics’ new manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. The plant, built with an investment of ₹100 crore, spans 100,000 sq. ft. and will employ around 1,200 professionals. Equipped with advanced SMT and FATP lines, it will cater to defence, aerospace, automotive, and IT hardware sectors.
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- On February 8, 2026, Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh and AP CM N. Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone for India’s first Quantum Valley in Amaravati. The project is part of the ₹6,000‑crore National Quantum Mission, aiming for 1,000‑qubit quantum computers and a 2,000‑km secure quantum network.
- Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Pulse Self‑Reliance Mission on 7 February 2026 in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh. The mission aims to make India self‑reliant in pulses, cutting imports and boosting exports. It focuses on production, productivity, processing, and value addition. Support will strengthen FPOs and seed supply chains for farmer welfare and food security.
- On February 8–9, 2026, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated rail projects in West Bengal. He opened the Siuri and Kumarpur Road Over Bridges and flagged off the new Asansol–Bokaro train service. A record ₹14,205 crore allocation was announced for the state’s railways in 2026–27.
- India launched iLive Connect on February 9, 2026, in New Delhi as the world’s first doctor‑led, AI‑powered home healthcare ecosystem. This initiative combines predictive AI analytics with continuous doctor supervision through a medical command centre, ensuring round‑the‑clock patient monitoring.
- India announced a $175 million Special Economic Package for Seychelles on 9 February 2026 during President Patrick Herminie’s state visit to New Delhi. The package includes a $125 million Line of Credit and a $50 million Grant to support key projects. These cover social housing, e‑mobility, maritime security (refitting of PS Zoroaster, gifting vehicles and boats), and health & food aid (10 ambulances, 1,000 MT grains/lentils).
- On February 7, 2026, Transcorp International Limited received the RBI’s in‑principle approval to join the Centralized Payment Systems (CPS). This allows the company to access RTGS (Real‑Time Gross Settlement) and NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) facilities. It can now hold a bank account with RBI and obtain its own IFSC code.
- The Ministry of Steel signed MoUs for 85 new specialty steel projects in New Delhi on 9 February 2026. Aim: To boost India’s specialty steel ecosystem under the PLI Scheme 1.2 and support Make in India. Highlights: Signed with 55 companies, with an investment of ₹11,887 crore.
- Two new marine worm species, Namalycastis solenotognatha and Nereis dhritiae, were discovered in the Bay of Bengal ecosystem near Digha and Bankiput, West Bengal. The discovery was announced by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) on February 6, 2026, in collaboration with international experts.
- On 9 February 2026, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada inaugurated the STQC Lab Automation Portal (SATYA). The portal unifies all testing and certification services on a digital platform to ensure quality, security, and reliability of electronic and IT products. It aims to benefit citizens, startups, MSMEs, and government departments by streamlining processes.
- On February 10, 2026, the UN marked the International Day of the Arabian Leopard. The 2026 theme was “Leap of Hope,” symbolizing global commitment to save this critically endangered species. Native to the Arabian Peninsula, fewer than a few hundred leopards survive in the wild.
- The National Deworming Day 2026 was observed on 10 February. The theme was “Healthy Children, Strong Nation”. It was coordinated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The programme targeted children aged 1–19 years with free deworming tablets.
- Rohit Kumar Singh, a 1989‑batch IAS officer, was appointed on 9 February 2026 as Chair of the Global Value Chains Committee at the US‑India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF). He will also serve as an Advisor to the USISPF Board of Directors. His role focuses on building resilient supply chains and boosting India’s integration into global trade networks.
- Thailand’s general election on February 8, 2026 saw Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party emerge as the largest force in parliament. It marked the first time in 20 years a Thai premier was voted back to office. The victory strengthened conservative and monarchy‑aligned forces.
Questions:
Q.1 India’s first Quantum Valley is being developed at which location?a) Amaravati
b) Pune
c) Hyderabad
d) Chennai
Answer: a) The Quantum Valley project aims to build advanced quantum computing and secure communication infrastructure.
Q.2 India announced a $175-million Special Economic Package for which country?
a) Maldives
b) Seychelles
c) Mauritius
d) Sri Lanka
Answer: b) India announced a $175 million Special Economic Package for Seychelles on 9 February 2026.
