1) 🇮🇳National

• Commissioning of INS Anjadip: The Indian Navy is set to formally commission Anjadip into the Eastern Naval Command at Chennai Port on 27 February. It is the third vessel of the eight-ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project, built by GRSE, Kolkata.
• National Counter-Terrorism Strategy ‘PRAHAR’: The Government of India has unveiled a new comprehensive strategy named ‘PRAHAR’ to bolster internal security and streamline intelligence-led counter-terrorism operations across states.
• Textile Export Facilitation Centre (TEFC): The Ministry of Textiles announced the establishment of a specialized TEFC in Ludhiana, Punjab, specifically focusing on wool and knitwear to boost MSME global competitiveness.
• Namo Bharat Corridor Extension: PM Modi recently dedicated the 82 km Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor, India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), which operates at a speed of 160 kmph.

2) 🌍International

• Iran-China Missile Deal: Reports indicate Iran is nearing a deal with China to purchase CM-302 supersonic anti-ship cruise missiles, capable of flying low and fast to evade shipborne defences.
• India-France Strategic Ties: Following the recent visit of French President Emmanuel Macron, India and France have officially elevated their relationship to a ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’ for the coming decades.
• Social Media Ban in France: France has officially announced a ban on certain social media platforms for specific younger age groups, effective from 2026, to address mental health concerns.

3) 💰Economy

• National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) 2.0: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched NMP 2.0, targeting monetisation receipts of over ₹16.7 lakh crore by 2029-30. Key assets include the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway and various Hydro power stations.
• RBI Data Centre in Odisha: The Reserve Bank of India has inaugurated a highly secure second data centre in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, to ensure financial data resilience against potential seismic or strategic risks.
• New GDP Base Year: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has officially updated the base year for GDP and Index of Industrial Production (IIP) to 2022-23.

4) 🗓️Date’s importance

• February 25: In 1986, the 'People Power Revolution' in the Philippines reached its climax as Ferdinand Marcos fled the country, and Corazon Aquino was sworn in as the first female President of the Philippines.
• Historical Milestone: In 1964, Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali) defeated Sonny Liston to become the world heavyweight boxing champion for the first time.

5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day

• Gyanesh Kumar: Recently appointed as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, leading the Election Commission during critical state and national transitions.
• Amitabh Bachchan: Appointed as the official brand ambassador for the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) to promote digital literacy and skilling across India.

6) 🏅Sports

• Rohit Sharma’s Milestone: The Indian cricket captain has achieved the rare feat of crossing 20,000 runs in international cricket across all formats.
• 69th National School Games: The 69th edition of the National School Games is currently being organised in Punjab, featuring young talent from across the country.
• Kho-Kho World Cup: India is hosting the first-ever Kho-Kho World Cup in New Delhi, marking a significant step in the global promotion of indigenous sports.

7) 🏆Awards

• Vainu Bappu Research Hero Prize: Awarded to scientist Chandrakant for outstanding contributions to astronomical research and instrumentation.
• Wings India 2026 Awards: Uttarakhand has been awarded the ‘Best State’ award at Wings India 2026 (Asia’s largest civil aviation event) held at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad.

8) ⭐️Other important significance

• Pax Silica Declaration: India has signed the Pax Silica declaration, joining a US-led strategic initiative aimed at securing supply chains for critical minerals and countering dominance in AI technology.
• Sarychev Volcano: Located in Russia, this volcano has recently shown significant activity with two major eruptions, impacting regional aviation routes.

📚Word of the day

• Pragmatic (Adjective): Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
• Usage: "The government took a pragmatic approach to the new trade agreements to ensure long-term economic stability."