Current Affairs One - Liner : 11th February 2026

National:

• Rajasthan is India’s largest wool producer, contributing nearly 47.5% of national output. In FY24, the state produced about 16,013.50 thousand kg of wool, the highest in the country. Jammu & Kashmir ranked second (23.06%), followed by Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Himachal Pradesh.

• On 9 February 2026, India and Greece signed a Joint Declaration of Intent in New Delhi to strengthen defence industrial cooperation. The pact focuses on joint R&D, co‑production, and technology transfer, aligning India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat with Greece’s Agenda 2030.
• Aditya Pandya, aged 17, has become India’s youngest male analog astronaut after completing an 8‑day lunar habitat simulation. The mission was organized by AAKA Space Studio (ISRO Space Tutor) at Dholavira, Gujarat in February 2026. He worked as part of a 4‑member crew, testing systems like air‑quality sensors and biometric trackers.
• The Gujarat government signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink on 9 February 2026 in Gandhinagar to enhance digital connectivity. The partnership aims to provide satellite internet services in tribal, border, and underserved regions, supporting e‑Governance and Common Service Centres.
• The ‘White Revolution 2.0’ was launched by the Ministry of Cooperation on 19 September 2024. Its aim is to strengthen dairy cooperatives and empower women farmers. The programme targets a 50% increase in milk procurement in five years, reaching 1007 lakh kg per day by 2028–29.
• The “Kaushal Rath” initiative is a mobile AI classroom launched by MeitY in partnership with AISECT under the Yuva AI for All programme. Flagged off in February 2026 from India Gate, New Delhi, it delivers AI literacy and GenAI training to students and youth in underserved regions, bridging the digital divide.
• The government has amended the IT Rules 2021, requiring social media platforms to remove flagged AI-generated content like deepfakes within three hours of notice. This move, cutting the earlier 36-hour window, aims to curb misinformation, strengthen accountability, and protect national security.
• The sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha, enshrined at Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, were taken to Sri Lanka for their first-ever international exposition. They were displayed at the Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo from 4–10 February 2026, drawing over a million devotees. On 11 February 2026.

Economy:

• On February 9, 2026, Moody’s Ratings projected India’s GDP growth at 6.4% for FY27, the fastest among all G‑20 nations, ahead of the U.S., China, and Germany. While this figure is slightly below the government’s own estimate of 6.8–7.2% in the 2026 Economic Survey, it remains a strong performance in a slowing global economy.

MoUs:

• On 9 February 2026 in New Delhi, the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) signed three MoUs. Partners were Goa State Pharmacy Council (GSPC), Quality Council of India (QCI), and HLL Infra Tech Services Ltd. (HITES). Aim: to strengthen drug safety, medicine quality, and pharmacist training across India.
• On 9 February 2026, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) and Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) signed an MoU in Kolkata. The two defence PSUs will form a consortium under the National Shipbuilding Programme initiated by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI). The partnership focuses on building advanced maritime platforms, boosting indigenous shipbuilding capacity.

Science & Technology:

• The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has identified Mons Mouton‑4 (MM‑4) in the Moon’s South Polar region as the lander site for the upcoming Chandrayaan‑4 mission. Scheduled for 2028, this will be India’s most complex lunar mission, aimed at a sample‑return to Earth.

Sports:

• On 8 February 2026, Services defeated Kerala 1‑0 in the Santosh Trophy final at Dhakuakhana Stadium, Assam. Abhishek Pawar scored the winning goal in the 109th minute of extra time. With this, Services clinched their 8th Santosh Trophy title, equalling Kerala’s tally.

Summits & Conferences:

• The National Conference on Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds and Dismantling the Ecosystem was held on 10–11 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It was organized by the CBI in collaboration with I4C, Ministry of Home Affairs. Aim: To strengthen India’s fight against cyber-enabled frauds and dismantle criminal ecosystems. Highlight: Amit Shah delivered the keynote address on 10 February 2026, with launches including the CBI Cybercrime Branch and the S4C Dashboard of I4C.

Important Days:

• The International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026 was observed on 11 February. It was coordinated globally by the United Nations and UNESCO. The theme for 2026 was “From Vision to Impact: Redefining STEM by Closing the Gender Gap”. It emphasized equal access to STEM education and dismantling stereotypes.

Appointments:

• On February 9, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the appointment of R. Vijay Anandh as the next Managing Director & CEO of City Union Bank (CUB). Currently serving as the bank’s Executive Director, Anandh will officially assume charge on May 1, 2026, for a three‑year term.

Questions:

Q.1 Moody’s projected India’s GDP growth for FY27 at:
a) 5.8%
b) 6.4%
c) 6.5%
d) 7.0%

Answer: b) Moody’s Ratings projected 6.4%, the highest among G-20 nations.

Q.2 Which team won the Santosh Trophy 2026 title?
a) Services
b) Punjab
c) Kerala
d) Assam

Answer: a) Services defeated Kerala 1–0, clinching their 8th title and equalling Kerala’s record.