- On 19 Feb 2026, Waaree Energies got SIPB approval to set up India’s largest 16 GWh lithium-ion battery gigafactory at Rambilli, Andhra Pradesh, with ₹8,175 crore investment, 3,000 jobs, and launch by July 2027.
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- On 20–21 Feb 2026, the Bihar Cabinet approved a ₹1,302 crore Greenfield International Airport project at Sonpur (Saran district), to be developed on 4,200 acres and completed by 2030.
- On 21 February 2026, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched the indigenous Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine at CRI Kasauli, with 55 lakh doses to be supplied under India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP).
- On 22–23 Feb 2026, PM Narendra Modi flagged off the ₹12,930 crore Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor & Meerut Metro, India’s first 82 km RRTS with a design speed of 180 km/h, cutting Delhi–Meerut travel time to 55 minutes and boosting NCR’s connectivity and growth.
- On 22 Feb 2026, MoS Jayant Chaudhary launched the nationwide campaign ‘Badhna Hai Toh Yahan Judna Hai’ with Amitabh Bachchan as ambassador, to expand the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH – Skill India Digital Hub) and boost digital skilling across India.
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry revised India's Merchandise Trade Indices base year from 2012-13 to 2022-23 on February 20, 2026. This update tracks unit value changes in exports and imports more accurately, reflecting new commodities, tech shifts, and global supply chains.
- On 20 Feb 2026, ICICI Prudential Pension Fund launched the Swasthya Pension Scheme under PFRDA’s sandbox, blending retirement savings with healthcare-linked withdrawals to bridge India’s health financing gap.
- On 14 February 2026, the Union Cabinet approved the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) with a massive ₹1 lakh crore central assistance. The fund will cover 25% of project costs, provided cities raise at least 50% from market sources, aiming to catalyze a total investment of ₹4 lakh crore in the next five years.
- In Jan 2026, the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) registered 4% annual growth. Growth was driven by cement, steel, electricity, fertilizer, and coal, while crude oil, natural gas, and refinery products declined. The Eight Core Industries together account for 40.27% of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), making this growth crucial for India’s industrial outlook.
- On 19 Feb 2026, the Indian Army’s Konark Corps Blazing Skies Brigade successfully test-fired Strela-10 VSHORADS missiles at Pokhran, Rajasthan, hitting simulated aerial targets with precision.
- World Thinking Day 2026 (WTD): Celebrated on 22 February, marking its 100th anniversary, organized by the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) with the theme “Our Friendship” to promote global unity and empowerment of girls.
- World Pangolin Day 2026, observed on 21 February, marked its 15th anniversary with the theme “Guardians in Action,” honoring rangers, communities, and conservationists protecting the world’s most trafficked mammal.
- World Peace and Understanding Day 2026, observed on 23 February, marked the 121st anniversary of Rotary International with the theme “Embracing Diversity, Cultivating Peace for All,” highlighting unity, service, and compassion as foundations for global peace.
- On 17 February 2026, Rajan Bajaj, IIT Kharagpur alumnus and founder of Slice, was appointed as MD & CEO of Slice Small Finance Bank, steering its digital-first strategy after the 2024 merger with North East SFB.
- India’s Manipuri-language film Boong, directed by Lakshmipriya Devi and backed by Farhan Akhtar, won the Best Children’s & Family Film at the BAFTA 2026, marking India’s first-ever win in this category.
- Mukul Roy, the sharp strategist once dubbed the "Chanakya of Bengal politics," died on February 22, 2026, at age 71 from a cardiac arrest. He passed away around 1:30 AM at Apollo Hospital in Kolkata's Salt Lake after battling health issues like kidney problems.
Questions:
Q.1 The Manipuri-language film “Boong” won which award at BAFTA 2026?a) Best Foreign Film
b) Best Documentary
c) Best Children’s & Family Film
d) Best Short Film
Answer: c) India’s Manipuri-language film Boong, directed by Lakshmipriya Devi and backed by Farhan Akhtar, won the Best Children’s & Family Film at the BAFTA 2026
Q.2 India revised the base year of its Merchandise Trade Indices from 2012–13 to:
a) 2018–19
b) 2020–21
c) 2021–22
d) 2022–23
Answer: d) Ministry of Commerce and Industry revised India's Merchandise Trade Indices base year from 2012-13 to 2022-23 on February 20, 2026.
