1) 🇮🇳National

• Right to Recall Law: AAP MP Raghav Chadha has called for the introduction of a legal provision in Parliament to enact a 'Right to Recall' law. This would allow voters to remove elected representatives before the end of their term to strengthen democratic accountability.
• Assam Electoral Roll: Assam has released its final voter list following a Special Summary Revision, which saw over 2.4 lakh additional names dropped from the rolls after thorough scrutiny and verification.
• CBSE Exam Reforms: Starting from the 2026 session, CBSE will implement On-Screen Marking (OSM) for the evaluation of Class 12 answer books to ensure faster and more transparent results. Additionally, Class 10 will now have two board exams (Feb-March and May).
• Skill India Investigation: The government has registered FIRs against 41 Skill India training centres following a CAG report that flagged serious irregularities in the implementation of various skill development schemes.

2) 🌍International

• French President’s Visit: President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to visit India on 17 February. Discussions are expected to focus on high-level defence cooperation, trade, and strategic partnerships.
• Bangladesh General Elections: Bangladesh is heading into high-stakes national elections with heightened security across thousands of sensitive polling centres, marking 18 months since the 2024 student uprising.
• FAA Grounding in Texas: All flights were temporarily grounded at El Paso International Airport following a security directive issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), causing significant air traffic disruption.

3) 💰Economy

• AI Labelling Norms: The government has notified updated regulations for digital platforms, mandating prominent AI-generated content labels and setting a strict three-hour deadline for platforms to block unlawful material.
• Pilot Fatigue Rules: Airline major IndiGo has informed the DGCA that it is fully prepared to comply with revised pilot fatigue and duty time norms, following the expiration of temporary exemptions.
• Railway Modernisation: Indian Railways has announced plans to manufacture 260 Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets to modernise long-distance overnight travel across the country.

4) 🗓️Date’s importance

• Hug Day: Celebrated globally on 12 February as the sixth day of Valentine’s Week, focusing on the power of physical closeness and emotional support.
• National Productivity Day: Observed in India on 12 February to commemorate the establishment of the National Productivity Council (NPC) and to promote productivity culture in India.
• Darwin Day: Observed internationally to commemorate the birthday of Charles Darwin (born 1809) and his contributions to science and evolutionary biology.

5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day

• Emmanuel Macron: The French President is the focus of diplomatic news ahead of his significant visit to India to bolster the Indo-French strategic partnership.
• Raghav Chadha: The AAP leader is in the spotlight for pushing the 'Right to Recall' legislation in the Indian Parliament.

6) 🏅Sports

• T20 World Cup Preview: South Africa and Afghanistan have emerged as strong contenders in the ongoing T20 World Cup, with Afghanistan aiming to continue its historic rise in global cricket.
• Chess Calendar Clash: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa and six other leading players have raised concerns over scheduling conflicts in the 2026 international circuit, warning that overlapping tournaments could hinder preparation.
• PCB Force Majeure: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly considering the 'Force Majeure' clause in its defense against potential ICC sanctions for withdrawing from its match against India in Colombo.

7) 🏆Awards

• NFL Honors 2026: The ceremony held in San Francisco saw Matthew Stafford win the AP Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, while Myles Garrett was named Defensive Player of the Year.
• Protector of the Year: A new award introduced this year by the NFL to recognise the league's top offensive lineman.

8) ⭐️Other important significance

• Free Power in J&K: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has approved the rollout of 200 units of free electricityfor Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Trilateral Peace Talks: Abu Dhabi hosted a second round of trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US to explore pathways for de-escalating the conflict.

📚Word of the day

• Improvident (Adjective)
• Meaning: Lacking foresight; failing to plan for the future, especially regarding money.
• Usage: "The committee criticised the improvident use of public funds during the project's initial phase."