Welcome to today’s TNPSC Daily Current Affairs for February 11, 2026.
This comprehensive compilation covers all important events across national politics,
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🏛️ National Politics & Government

1. Rajasthan Becomes Largest Wool Producer in India

• What happened: Rajasthan Becomes Largest Wool Producer in IndiaIn February 2026,Rajasthanbecame the largest wool producer in India with 16,013.50 thousand kilograms(kg),accounting for nearly47.5%of national output. About India’s Wool Production:Overview:The ranking is derived from the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics (BAHS) 2024–25, which reports that India has the second-largest sheep population in the world, with about77.4 millionsheep, and is also a major global wool producer, ranking ninth worldwide in total wool output.
• Key details: Sheep Contribution:Most of the wool production comes from ewes, contributing about 71.13%, rams and wethers account for around 14.54% and lambs contribute approximately 14.33% of the total wool output.Wool Grades:India mainly produces three grades of wool. It includes: About Rajasthan:Chief Minister(CM)– Bhajan Lal SharmaGovernor– Haribhau Kisanrao BagdeCapital– JaipurTiger Reserve(TR)– Sariska TR, Mukundara TR IPC Signs ThreeMoUswith GSPC, QCI, HITES to Strengthen Drug Safety and QualityOn February 9, 2026, The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission(IPC),an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India (GoI), signed three Memorandum of Understanding(MoU)with Goa State Pharmacy Council(GSPC),Quality Council of India(QCI),and HLL Infra Tech Services Limited(HITES),to strengthen drug safety, improve medicine quality, and build professional capacity across India.MoUsSigned:GSPC:The MoU aims to strengthen pharmacovigilance by enhancing post-marketing drug safety monitoring, promoting the rational use of medicines through improved training and capacity building of pharmacists.QCI:The MoU focuses on promoting healthcare quality and public awareness on medicine safety through joint training programmes, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives.HITES:The MoU aims to build capacity and provide infrastructure support for quality assurance and training initiatives by leveraging HITES’ expertise in project management and infrastructure services to implement quality improvements.
• Key points: As per government data, Jammu and Kashmir(J&K)secured second place with 7,770 thousand kg, followed byKarnataka(3rd rank) (6,472 thousand kg).; The total wool production in Financial Year 2023-24(FY24)was about33.69 million kg.; Carpet-grade wool accounting for 85% of total production and used for carpets and rugs; Apparel-grade wool making up around 5% for clothing
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

2. India, Greece Signed Joint Declaration of Intent to Boost Defence Industrial Cooperation

• What happened: India, Greece Signed Joint Declaration of Intent to Boost Defence Industrial CooperationIn February 2026, the Government of India(GoI)and theGovernment of Greecesigned a Joint Declaration of Intent aimed at strengthening the defence industrial cooperation between the two countries. Key Details of Declaration of Intent:Key Objective:This newly signed declaration will pave the way to develop a5-year roadmapto expand collaboration between India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliance) initiative and Greece’s Hellenic defence reforms under Agenda 2030.Signatories:The declaration was signed by Union Minister Rajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD) on behalf of the GoI and Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias, Minister of the National Defence of the Hellenic Republic.Other Key Highlights of Bilateral Meeting:Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan:During the bilateral meeting, both countries exchanged theBilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026which outlines future military engagements between the armed forces of both countries.Key Announcement:Also, the Government of Greece announced the deployment of a Greek International Liaison Officer at the Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region(IFC-IOR) in Gurugram, Haryana,aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation between seafaring countries.
• Key points: The agreement was signed following the bilateral meeting held between the Defence Ministers of India and Greece at the Maneskshaw Centre in New Delhi (Delhi).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

3. Gujarat SignsLoIwithStarlinkto Boost Digital ConnectivityIn February 2026, the Government ofGujarats

• What happened: Gujarat SignsLoIwithStarlinkto Boost Digital ConnectivityIn February 2026, the Government ofGujaratsigned aLetter of Intent (LoI)withStarlinkSatellite Communications Private Limited, a subsidiary of Elon Musk-foundedSpaceX, in Gandhinagar (Gujarat), to enhance high-speedsatellite-based internet connectivityacross remote, border, and underserved areas of the state. About theMoUbetween Gujarat &Starlink:Working Group:A Joint Working Group(JWG)comprising state officials and Starlink representatives will oversee planning, monitoring, and implementation.Coverage:Pilot implementation will prioritise Aspirational Districts such as Narmada and Dahod to address regional digital disparities.Governance:Common Service Centres(CSCs)and e-Governance facilities will be connected to strengthen access to government digital services.Services:Government schools, Primary Health Centres(PHCs), disaster control rooms, police units, ports, wildlife sanctuaries, agricultural research centres, and Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation(GIDC)industrial parks will receive high-speed satellite connectivity.Vision:The initiative aligns with the Digital India programme and the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision to ensure seamless last-mile digital service delivery.
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• Key points: The documents were exchanged between Industries Commissioner for GujaratP.Swaroopand the Head of Starlink India,PrabhakarJayakumarin the presence of Gujarat’s Chief Minister (CM)BhupendraPateland Deputy CMHarshSanghavi.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

4. Current Affairs Today (AffairsCloud Today)

• What happened: Current Affairs Today (AffairsCloud Today).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

5. Current Affairs 11 February 2026

• What happened: Current Affairs 11 February 2026Rajasthan Becomes Largest Wool Producer in IndiaIPC Signs Three MoUs with GSPC, QCI, HITES to Strengthen Drug Safety and QualityIndia, Greece Signed Joint Declaration of Intent to Boost Defence Industrial CooperationNetwork Readiness Index 2025: USA Tops; India Ranks 45thADB Approved USD 182 million Loan to Scale Up Flood & Soil Erosion Management in AssamMoody’s Projects India’s GDP Growth Rate at 6.4% in FY27, Fastest Among G-20 NationsGRSE and HSL Signs MoU to form Consortium for National Shipbuilding ProgrammeRBI approves Vijay Anandh as new MD and CEO of City Union Bank w.e.f May 1Indian Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan Appointed as Brand Ambassador of Inaugural Delhi Khel MahakumbhISRO Identifies Mons Mouton-4 as Lander Site for Chandrayaan-4 MissionAditya Pandya Becomes India’s Youngest Male Analog AstronautServices Defeat Kerala to Clinch 8th Santosh Trophy Title 2025-26 in AssamNational Deworming Day 2026 – February 10World Pulses Day 2026 – February 10Gujarat Signs LoI with Starlink to Boost Digital ConnectivityAspirant:Does Affairscloud covers all the Current affairs topics related to examinations?Affairscloud:We Guaranteed All the Important topics related to examination are covered in Our Daily CA content and Daily CA Quizzes.Aspirant:Why is there a delayal in news?Affairscloud:As some of the major news sites doesn’t provide the required data on the exact day, we take extra time for important data to be presented to the aspirants on the examination basis to ensure nothing is missed.Example:In ‘Important Days’ topics the International Organisations publish their reports and Rankings in the evenings, to make sure every data is covered, we delay the topics to the next day.Candidates appearing for Competitive Exams. Kindly Share the General Awareness questions,which asked in their respective exams to“[email protected]”Dear Aspirants,We would like to inform you that, startingJanuary 2025,all Current Affairs Hindi Contentwill be accessible only through theCareersCloud app and CareersCloud.in website.
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• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

🌍 International Affairs

6. Network Readiness Index

• What happened: Network Readiness Index2025: USA Tops; IndiaRanks45thIn February 2026, the Portulans Institute published the 2025 Network Readiness Index(NRI2025), titled “AI Governance in a Global Context: Policy and Regulatory Approaches”, in whichIndiaclimbed four places to secure the45thposition out of 127 economies with a score of 54.43 out of 100. Key Findings ofNRI2025:Income Distribution: The 2025 rankings comprise 52 high-income, 34 upper-middle-income, 32 lower-middle-income, and 9 low-income economies.Top 10:Denmark secured 4th place (75.14), followed by Sweden (5th, 75.09), the Netherlands (6th, 75.08), and Germany (7th, 74.12).
• Key details: The United Kingdom ranked 8th (73.85), Switzerland placed 9th (73.63), and the Republic of Korea rounded out the top ten at 10th (72.38).Top 25:Among the top 25 countries, Europe is represented by17nations, East and Southeast Asia by 4, North America includes 2 economies and Oceania is represented by 2. Pillar Toppers:In the 2025 edition, the USA, Switzerland, and the Netherlands recorded the highest scores in theTechnologypillar.
• Key points: Among lower-middle-income economies, India ranked 2nd, behind Vietnam (40th).; The United States of America(USA)retained 1st place globally with a score of 79.13, marking its fourth consecutive year at the top, followed by Finland (2nd, 75.82) and Singapore (3rd, 75.46).; China’s ranking fell by 7 spots to24th, but still remains the only middle-income economy in the NRI’s top 25.; The USA also led thePeoplepillar, followed by the Republic of Korea and Israel.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

🔬 Science & Technology

7. ISRO Identifies Mons Mouton-4 as Lander Site for Chandrayaan

• What happened: ISRO Identifies Mons Mouton-4 as Lander Site for Chandrayaan-4 MissionIn February 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) identified Mons Mouton-4(MM-4), a designated landing site in the Mons Mouton region near the Moon’s south pole, as the prospective touchdown zone for theChandrayaan-4 mission, marking a key step toward India’s first lunar sample-return mission.About the Landing Site MM-4:Coordinates:The MM-4 site lies at approximately 84.289° (degree) south latitude and 32.808° east longitude within a geologically significant mountainous terrain.Data Analysis:Researchers at the Space Applications Centre (SAC) evaluated high-resolution multi-view datasets from the Orbiter High Resolution Camera (OHRC) onboard Chandrayaan-2 to assess hazards, slopes, and landing safety.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Science & Technology (GS Paper 3). Achievements of Indians in S&T.

8. Aditya Pandya Becomes India’s Youngest Male Analog Astronaut

• What happened: Aditya Pandya Becomes India’s Youngest Male Analog AstronautIn February 2026,Aditya Pandya, a 17-year-old Indian student and young space technologist from Gujarat, became India’s youngest male analog astronaut following the completion of a lunar habitat simulation mission organized byAAKA Space Studio, a space research and simulation organization. About Lunar-Habitat Mission:Overview:It was a lunar habitat analogue mission, using a container-based habitat engineered to simulate Moon-like physical and operational conditions.
• Key details: Crew:The mission comprises a four-member analog astronaut crew who lived inside a container-based lunar analog habitat.About AAKA Space Studio:It works on planetary analog environments and registered as Space Tutor of Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO)focused on planetary analogue environments.About Aditya Pandya:Aditya Pandya led the crew for hardware, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, and habitat intelligence systems.
• Key points: The mission took place from February 1 to 8, 2026, on the white plains of Dholavira, Kutch, Gujarat.; Analogue missions are used to prepare for real space missions by replicating isolation, confinement, and operational autonomy that astronauts must handle in space.; He contributed technically to areas such as internal and external environmental sensors, astronaut biometric systems, embedded habitat health and safety hardware, centralized mission control telemetry, and modular components developed through Three Dimension (3D) printing and prototyping.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Science & Technology (GS Paper 3). Achievements of Indians in S&T.

💰 Economy & Banking

9. ADB Approved USD 182 million Loan to Scale Up Flood & Soil Erosion Management in Assam

• What happened: ADB Approved USD 182 million Loan to Scale Up Flood & Soil Erosion Management in AssamIn February 2026, the Asian Development Bank(ADB)approvedUSD 182 millionloan as an additional financial support to expand its support for strengthening Assam’s resilience to chronic flooding and severe riverbank erosion along theBrahmaputra river. Key Details:Key Benefits:This additional funding will extend integrated flood and erosion risk management measures into 4 additional high priority reaches of the river.Key Interventions:Under the expanded programme, the project will build 63.5 kilometers (kms) of riverbank protection, undertake adaptive and emergency works to bolster existing structures, pro-siltation measures to promote sediment deposition and rejuvenate eroded land, and upgraded and widened disaster-resilient flood embankments.
• Key points: This additional funding will boost the ongoingUSD 200 millionADB-supported Climate Resilient Brahmaputra Integrated Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management Project in Assam, which was approved in October 2023.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

10. Moody’s Projects India’s GDP Growth Rate at 6.4% in FY27, Fastest

• What happened: Moody’s Projects India’s GDP Growth Rate at 6.4% in FY27, FastestAmongG-20 NationsIn February 2026,Moody’s Ratings,an American rating agency, released its latest report titled‘Banking System Outlook – India: Outlook stable, backed by strong economic growth and robust bank fundamentals’. The report projected India’s real Gross Domestic Product(GDP)at6.4%in Financial Year 2026-27(FY27).
• Key details: Key Projections:Marginal Growth in Bank Loan:The global rating agency has also projected that the system-wide loan growth will increase marginally to11-13%in FY27, compared to 10.6% in FY26 year-to-date. However, the overall system-wide loan-deposit ratio is expected to remain around 80%.NIMs & Loan-to-Deposit Dynamics:Moody’s expects Net Interest Margins (NIMs) to improve gradually as deposit costs decline with a lag following earlier rate cuts, supporting profitability in India’s banking sector.
• Key points: It further highlighted thatIndiawill continue to be thefastest-growing economyamong Group-20(G20) nations,driven by robust domestic consumption, policy measures, and a stable banking system.; At the same time, loans are projected to grow in tandem with deposits, keeping the systemwide loan-to-deposit ratio around80%through FY27.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

11. Asset Quality Outlook:

• What happened: Asset Quality Outlook:Moody’s expects the Non-Performing Loan (NPL)ratio to remain low at2%–2.5%,with a slight rise in slippages as loans mature, while retail asset quality stays stable, particularly among prime borrowers.Banking Sector Profitability:As per the agency, the banking sector profitability will remain stable with the system-wide Return on Assets(ROA)to increase to1.2-1.3% in FY27compared to 1.2% recorded in the 1st half (H1: April- September) of FY26.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

12. GRSE and HSL Signs MoU to form Consortium for National Shipbuilding Programme

• What happened: GRSE and HSL Signs MoU to form Consortium for National Shipbuilding ProgrammeIn February 2026, Indian Defence Public Sector Units (PSUs), Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd and Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Kolkata(West Bengal) to form a strategic consortium for executing a large-scale national shipbuilding programme. Key Details of MoU:About the MoU and Consortium:Under the MoU, GRSE and HSL will collaborate on the design, construction, and delivery of ships for national requirements.
• Key details: The consortium approach aims to leverage the complementary strengths and infrastructure of both public sector shipyards to execute large and complex shipbuilding projects efficiently.Objectives:The partnership seeks to accelerate the execution of strategic shipbuilding projects, enhance self-reliance in defence and commercial shipbuilding, optimise resource utilisation, and support the Government of India’s push for Atmanirbhar Bharat in the maritime sector.Significance:The formation of the consortium is expected to improve project timelines, cost efficiency, and quality, while boosting domestic shipbuilding expertise. It also aligns with India’s broader vision to emerge as a global shipbuilding hub and reduce dependence on imports for naval and maritime platforms.
• Key points: The agreement was signed by Cdr Shantanu Bose, Indian Navy (IN) (retd.), Director (Shipbuilding), GRSE; and Captain Ganti Venkateswarlu, IN (retd.), Officiating Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of HSL.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

13. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• What happened: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

14. RBI approves Vijay Anandh as new MD and CEO of City Union Bank w.e.f May 1

• What happened: RBI approves Vijay Anandh as new MD and CEO of City Union Bank w.e.f May 1In February 2026, the Reserve Bank of India(RBI)approved the appointment ofR. Vijay Anandhas the new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the City Union Bank Limited(CUB),recognised as one of India’s oldest private sector banks,for a period of3 years.
• Key points: Following the RBI’s approval, the appointment is further subject to final ratification by the bank’s shareholders.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

15. Appointment Effective From:

• What happened: Appointment Effective From:His Appointment will take effect fromMay 01, 2026,along with remuneration of Rs 2.50 crore per annum.Succeeds:Anandh will succeedDr. N.
• Key details: Kamakodiwho has been serving as MD and CEO of the private bank since May 2011.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

16. Indian Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan Appointed as Brand Ambassador of Inaugural Delhi Khel

• What happened: Indian Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan Appointed as Brand Ambassador of Inaugural Delhi KhelMahakumbhOn February 9, 2026, former Indian cricketer and Arjuna AwardeeShikhar Dhawanwas appointed as the brand ambassador of the inauguralDelhi KhelMahakumbhby the Government of Delhi.About Delhi Khel Mahakumbh:Overview:The event will be held on February 13, 2026, in 16 locations across all 12 districts of Delhi. Sports Included:The event includes games such as basketball, football, athletics, kabaddi, wrestling, squash, and volleyball.About Shikhar Dhawan:He represented India across all formats, scoring over 6,700 One Day International(ODI)runs with 17 centuries and 39 fifties, more than 2,300 Test runs with a highest score of 190, and 1,759 runs in 68 Twenty-20 International(T20I).
• Key details: He was also the top scorer in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, playing a key role in India’s title victory.
• Key points: It is a large-scale grassroots sports festival launched by the Directorate of Education and Sports, Government of Delhi to strengthen sports participation at grassroots level.; In 2018, he received the Arjuna Award for his outstanding performance in cricket.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

🏏 Sports

17. Services Defeat Kerala to Clinch 8th Santosh Trophy Title 2025-26 in Assam

• What happened: Services Defeat Kerala to Clinch 8th Santosh Trophy Title 2025-26 in AssamOn 8 February 2026,Services Football Teamclinched their eighthSantosh Trophy title 2025-26by defeatingKeralaFootball Team1–0 in extra time in the79th National Football Championshipfinal at Dhakuakhana Football Stadium, Assam. About Santosh Trophy 2025–26:Organiser:The Santosh Trophy, founded in 1941 and organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), is India’s premier senior national football championship.Teams Participated:A total of 38 teams participated in the tournament with the 12 teams in the Final Round divided into two groups of six each.ServicesComposition:The team is managed by the Services Sports Control Board(SSCB)and consists of players serving in the Indian Army (IA), Indian Navy (IN), and Indian Air Force (IAF).Winning Goal:Abhishek Pawar scored the decisive goal in the 109th minute to seal the title for Services.Prize:Services earned Rs.
• Key details: 5 lakh as winners and Kerala received Rs. 3 lakh as runners-up.
• Key points: The tournament was held from 15 December 2025 to 8 February 2026.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Sports Current Affairs. Awards and achievements of sportspersons.

📘 General Knowledge & Miscellaneous

18. National Deworming Day 2026 – February 10

• What happened: National Deworming Day 2026 – February 10National Deworming Day(NDD), led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), is observed annually across India on 10 February and 10 August to protect children aged 1–19 years from intestinal worm infections, also known as Soil-Transmitted Helminths(STH). Background:Launch:NDD is a flagship programme of the MoHFW, launched in February2015under the National Health Mission (NHM).First Observance:The first-ever NDD was observed on10 February 2015.Expansion:Initially launched in selected states and Union Territories (UTs) covering nearly 9 crore children, NDD was later scaled up into a nationwide biannual programme implemented across all states and UT of India.Medication:AlbendazoleandMebendazoletablets,approved by the World Health Organization (WHO), are used as safe and effective treatments for intestinal worm infections.
• Key details: Alignment:The initiative aligns with theKrimiMuktBharatAbhiyan(Worm-Free India).About Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW):Union Minister– Jagat Prakash Nadda (Rajya Sabha – Gujarat)Minister of State (MoS)- Anupriya Patel(Constituency- Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, UP); Jadhav Prataprao Ganpatrao (Constituency- Buldhana, Maharashtra).
• Key points: February 10, 2026 marks the12thobservance of NDD, followed by Mop-up Day(MUD) on 17 February to cover children who missed the initial dose.; Children aged 1–2 years receive 200 milligram (mg), while children 2–19 years receive 400 mg.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

19. World Pulses Day 2026 – February 10

• What happened: World Pulses Day 2026 – February 10The United Nations’ (UN) World Pulses Day (WPD) is observed annually on10th Februaryacross the globe to highlight the critical role of pulses, such as lentils, chickpeas, beans, peas, and lupins, in achieving food security, improving nutrition, and promoting sustainable agrifood systems. 2026 Theme:“Pulses of the World: From Modesty to Excellence”Focus:The theme highlights pulses as nutritious, versatile foods that support sustainable diets and climate-smart agriculture.Background:UN Resolution:On 20 December 2013, theUnited Nations General Assembly (UNGA)adopted Resolution A/RES/68/231 declaring 2016 as the International Year of Pulses to promote their nutritional and environmental benefits.Observance:On 20 December 2018, the UNGA adopted Resolution A/RES/73/251 proclaiming 10 February as World Pulses Day, following a proposal byBurkina Faso.First Event:The first-ever World Pulses Day was observed on 10 February 2019.FAO Role:The observance was established after the successful implementation of the International Year of Pulses 2016 by the Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO).2026 Event:Event:The main global celebration was organised by the FAO in partnership with the Kingdom of Spain at the Miguel Delibes Cultural Centre in Valladolid, Spain, marking only the second time the observance was held outside FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.About Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO):Director-General (DG)– Qu DongyuHeadquarters– Rome, ItalyEstablished– 1945.
• Key points: 10 February 2026 marks the8thobservance of the WPD.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

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