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1. Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Assam on February 14, 2026

• என்ன நடந்தது: Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Assam on February 14, 2026On February 14, 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modiundertook a day-long official visit toAssam, where he inaugurated several transformative development projects worth overRs 5,450 crore.Highlight of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Assam:Visit to Dibrugarh:PM Narendra Modi commenced his visit by making a historic landing aboard an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130J SH (Super Hercules) aircraft at the newly inaugurated Emergency Landing Facility(ELF)on the Moran Bypass National Highway-37 (NH-37) in Dibrugarh district.Visit to Guwahati:He inaugurated theKumarBhaskarVarmaSetu, a six-lane bridge across the River Brahmaputra connecting Guwahati with North Guwahati reducing travel time from 30 minutes to seven minutes.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: He virtually inaugurated the National Data Centre(NDC)for the North Eastern Region at Amingaon in Kamrup district, Assam.; He also unveiled the temporary campus of the Indian Institute of Management(IIM) Guwahati(Assam).; He also virtually flagged off225 electric buses(e-Buses) under PM‑eBus Sewa Scheme, to promote sustainable public transport across four Indian cities.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

2. Cabinet Approves Rs 1 Lakh Crore UCF and Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0

• என்ன நடந்தது: Cabinet Approves Rs 1 Lakh Crore UCF and Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0In February 2026, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister(PM)NarendraModi,has approved two major initiatives aimed at bolstering urban infrastructure financing and strengthening India’s startup ecosystem: theUrban Challenge Fund(UCF) with a Rs 1 lakh crore central assistance and theStartup India Fund of Funds 2.0(FoF 2.0) with a Rs 10,000 crore corpus.AboutUrban Challenge Fund (UCF):Overview:The newly approved fund will be operational from Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26) to FY 2030-31 (FY31), with an extendable implementation period up to FY34.Funding Structure:Under the UCF, Central Assistance (CA) will cover25%of the project cost, while minimum50%of funding have to be mobilised from market sources such as: municipal bonds, bank loans and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). About Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0:Overview:The Union Cabinet has also approved the establishment of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) with total budget outlay ofRs 10,000crore,aimed to mobilize venture capital for the startup ecosystem of the country.Launched under:It was launched under the widerStartup India initiative,launched in 2016.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: And, the remaining amount will be funded by states, Union Territories (UTs), Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) or other sources.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

3. Cabinet Approvals On February 14, 2026

• என்ன நடந்தது: Cabinet Approvals On February 14, 2026On February 14, 2026, The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs(CCEA),chaired by Prime Minister(PM) Narendra Modi, approved three railway expansion projects worth aboutRs.18,509 crores.About the Three Multitracking Railway Projects:Overview:Union Cabinet approved three multitracking projects, covering approximately389Kilometre(Km)across four states such as Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, and targeted for completion by Financial Year 2030-31 (FY31).Approved Routes:The projects include addition of third and fourth line to theDelhi-Ambala(Haryana),Kasara-Manmadsection (Maharashtra), andBallari-Hosapetesection (Karnataka).Cabinet Approved Proposal to Shift Key Ministries to Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavans:Overview: The Union Cabinet approved proposals to shift key central ministries from North Block and South Block to “Seva Teerth” and “Kartavya Bhavans” in New Delhi, Delhi.About the North Block and South Block:It is located on Raisina Hill and has served as the administrative nerve centre of the Government of India (GoI). It was designed by British architect Edwin Lutyens and built during the British colonial period.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

4. Union MoS Jitendra Singh Launches First Rs 2,000 Crore BIRAC–RDI Fund to Boost Biotech Sector

• என்ன நடந்தது: Union MoS Jitendra Singh Launches First Rs 2,000 Crore BIRAC–RDI Fund to Boost Biotech SectorIn February 2026, Union Minister of State(MoS) (Independent Charge, IC)Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science & Technology(MoS&T), launched thefirst Rs.2000 crore national callfor the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) – Research, Development & Innovation(RDI) Fundin New Delhi, Delhi.
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: About1stNational call for BIRAC-RDI Fund:Overview:The BIRAC–RDI Fund forms part of the national RDI initiative, which was approved by the Union Cabinet in July 2025 with a total outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore over six years. Call:The first national call is now open for startups, Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs), and industry partners.Deadline:Interested applicants must submit their proposals through the official portal (biracrdif.org) by the Phase 1 deadline ofMarch 31, 2026.Maturity:Proposals will be assessed using the TRL scale, focusing on stages ranging from prototype validation in simulated environments (TRL 4–6) to final commercial operations (TRL 7–9).
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: The initiative aims to provide long-term, low-interest financing for high-risk, long-gestation research projects in sunrise sectors like Deep-tech, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Biotechnology.; Following the cabinet approval, the initiative was formally launched in November 2025.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

5. C-DOT & RRU Sign MoU for Jointly Collaborating on Products in Telecom & Cyber Security Domain

• என்ன நடந்தது: C-DOT & RRU Sign MoU for Jointly Collaborating on Products in Telecom & Cyber Security DomainIn February 2026, Centre for Development of Telematics(C-DOT), a premier Research & Development (R&D) centre which works under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications (MoC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU)with Rashtriya Raksha University(RRU), Gandhinagar(Gujarat), an Institution of National Importance (INI) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), for jointly collaborating on products intelecomandcyber securitydomain.Key Details of MoU:Innovation Hub:As part of this strategic partnership, C-DOT in coordination with RRU will establish anInnovation-cum-Experience Centreat the campus of RRU.Focus Areas:The proposed centre will foster collaborative research, innovation, and technology development in critical areas like: Cybersecurity, Quantum Technologies, Artificial Intelligence(AI)/Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT)/M2M solutions, 5G networks and Mission Critical Services.Other MoU:C-DOT has also signed a MoU withSynergy Quantum India Private Limited,to jointly develop an automated tool to detect, classify, and report quantum-vulnerable cryptographic algorithms in target devices.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: The MoU outlines 3 key modules: Web Application(apps), Security Scanner Agent and Control Software.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

6. India Adds Record 52,537 MW Power Capacity in 10 Months of FY 2025-26

• என்ன நடந்தது: India Adds Record 52,537 MW Power Capacity in 10 Months of FY 2025-26In February 2026, the Ministry of Power (MoP) announced that India added a record52,537 Megawatts (MW)of power generation capacity in the first 10 months of theFinancial Year 2025-26 (FY26)(up to January 31, 2026), surpassing the previous record of34,054 MWachieved in FY 25 and reflecting over 11% growth in total installed capacity.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: India strengthened energy security, accelerated clean energy transition, enhanced grid reliability, and promoted sustainable development through record capacity addition.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

7. FY26 Power Expansion:

• என்ன நடந்தது: FY26 Power Expansion:Renewables:Added 39,657 MW (34,955 MW solar; 4,613 MW wind; small hydro & bio), contributing 75.5% of total capacity additions, making India one of the fastest-growing solar markets.Conventional:Thermal added 8,810 MW, large hydro 3,370 MW, and nuclear 700 MW, strengthening baseload capacityCapacity:Total installed capacity reached ~521 GW, with 271.9 GW non-fossil surpassing fossil fuel capacity for the first time.States: Gujarat & Rajasthan (44 GW each) led renewable capacity, followed by Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.Stability:Rapid renewable growth requires 74 GW / 411.4 GWh energy storage by 2031–32 and grid modernisation.Hydrogen: Target of 5 Million Tonnes (MT) green hydrogen annually by 2030.Achievement:IIndia achieved 50% installed power capacity from non-fossil sources in June 2025, five years ahead of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)targets.Supply:Supply-demand gap reduced to near zero in FY26, ensuring reliable power availability.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

8. Kerala Approves India’s First Comprehensive Graphene Policy

• என்ன நடந்தது: Kerala Approves India’s First Comprehensive Graphene PolicyIn February 2026,KeralaState Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister (CM) of KeralaPinarayiVijayan, approvedIndia’s first comprehensive graphene policyto position the state as a global hub for research, development, and production of graphene, a carbon-based “wonder material” with applications in advanced industries.Kerala Graphene Policy:Incentives:Offers 50% land lease subsidy, flexible five-installment payments, up to 45% Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) support, and exemptions from stamp duty, registration fees, and electricity duty for graphene units in government parks.Flagship Projects:Includes the Rs.87 crore Graphene Innovation Centre (Kochi) and Graphene Aurora Project (Palakkad) by Digital University Kerala with MeitY and industry support.Graphene Parks:Dedicated industrial parks, including Graphene Park on Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA) land and Grefine Park to promote large-scale production and ecosystem growth.Global Collaboration:Partnerships with the University of Oxford and University of Manchester to link research with industrial commercialization.Legislation:Supports startups,Research & Development(R&D) integration, and employment generation; Kerala Advocates Welfare Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2026 enhances welfare benefits for advocates.About Graphene:A single-layer 2D (two-dimensional) carbon material known for high strength and conductivity, used in electronics, energy storage, composites, and water filtration. *******.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

9. Current Affairs Today (AffairsCloud Today)

• என்ன நடந்தது: Current Affairs Today (AffairsCloud Today).
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

10. Current Affairs 17 February 2026

• என்ன நடந்தது: Current Affairs 17 February 2026Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Assam on February 14, 2026Cabinet Approves Rs 1 Lakh Crore UCF and Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0Cabinet Approvals On February 14, 2026Union MoS Jitendra Singh Launches First Rs 2,000 Crore BIRAC–RDI Fund to Boost Biotech SectorC-DOT & RRU Sign MoU for Jointly Collaborating on Products in Telecom & Cyber Security DomainIndia Adds Record 52,537 MW Power Capacity in 10 Months of FY 2025-26du Partners with Datawave Networks to Land SING Submarine Cable System in UAEUnion Home Minister Amit Shah Launches CBDC Based PDS in GujaratRBI Imposed Monetary Penalties on Three Banks & Two NBFCs for Non-ComplianceDBS Becomes 1st Bank in Asia-Pacific to Pilot Visa Intelligent Commerce for Daily PaymentsBarbados PM Mia Mottley Re-elected as PM of Barbados for Third Consecutive TimeGujarat Govt Appoints Uday Kotak as Chairman of GIFT CityGalaxEye Partners with ISRO’s NSIL to Sell its Satellite Imagery SolutionsNational Women’s Day 2026 – February 13International Childhood Cancer Day 2026 – February 15Kerala Approves India’s First Comprehensive Graphene PolicyAspirant: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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• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

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11. du Partners withDatawaveNetworks to Land SING Submarine Cable System in UAEIn February 2026, Dubai (

• என்ன நடந்தது: du Partners withDatawaveNetworks to Land SING Submarine Cable System in UAEIn February 2026, Dubai (United Arab Emirates, UAE)-based telecom and digital services providerdu(Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company) announced a strategic partnership with Cyprus-basedDatawaveNetworks Limitedto land and invest in theSingapore-India-Gulf (SING)submarine cable system, establishing a next-generation undersea fiber-optic corridor connecting the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. About SING Cable System:Network:The system will connect Kalba (UAE), Muscat (Oman), Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Chennai (Tamil Nadu, TN) -(India), Kedah (Malaysia), and Singapore through a direct East-West digital corridor.Capacity:The cable will feature 16 fibre pairs, each with a minimum design capacity of 18 Terabits per second (Tbps), supporting AI, cloud, hyperscale data centres, streaming, and e-commerce.Supplier:SubCom, owned by Cerberus Capital Management of the United States of America (USA), will handle design, manufacture, and deployment.Resilience:The system reduces Red Sea dependency, diversifies routes, mitigates risks, boosts digital trade, and strengthens theUAE’s data hub role through du hosting the cable at Kalba (UAE).Timeline:Datawave signed a financing agreement with Cerberus affiliates in January 2026, and the cable is targeted to be Ready for Service (RFS) by 2030.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: This initiative is designed to bolster the UAE as a global hub for data, cloud computing, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) by providing high-capacity, low-latency connectivity.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

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12. GalaxEyePartners with ISRO’s NSIL to Sell its Satellite Imagery SolutionsIn February 2026,GalaxEye,a

• என்ன நடந்தது: GalaxEyePartners with ISRO’s NSIL to Sell its Satellite Imagery SolutionsIn February 2026,GalaxEye,a leading Indian space-tech startup, signed adata reseller partnershipagreementwith NewSpace India Limited(NSIL),the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Key Details ofMoU:GalaxEye Imagery:Under the agreement, NSIL will resell GalaxEye’s portfolio, including its‘SyncFusedOptoSAR’ imagery products in domestic and global markets.Applications :The data is mainly used in critical sectors like: agriculture, disaster management, natural resource and inventory management, infrastructure planning and development and environmental monitoring.GalaxEye:Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT-M), Tamil Nadu(TN), incubated space-tech GalaxEye has specialisation in building payloads like: Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), a special type of imaging radar that is deployed in space.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: Following this agreement, GalaxEye became the1stprivate Indian satellite operator to formally collaborate with NSIL to resell its Earth Observation data.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

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13. UnionHome Minister Amit Shah Launches CBDC Based PDS in GujaratOn February 15, 2026, the Union Minis

• என்ன நடந்தது: UnionHome Minister Amit Shah Launches CBDC Based PDS in GujaratOn February 15, 2026, the Union MinisterAmit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) and Ministry of Cooperation (MoC) launched India’s first Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)based transparent, modern and user-friendly public distribution system (PDS)in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.Key HighlightsImplementation:Under the CBDC framework, digital coupons generated through the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will be credited directly to beneficiaries as programmable digital currency (e₹). Purpose:The new system aims to make ration distribution transparent, modern, and leakage-free using digital technology.
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: Districts:The initiative was launched by the Government of India (GoI) in collaboration with theRBIand the Government of Gujarat under the PDS in Ahmedabad, Anand, Valsad and Surat districts.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: Beneficiaries can redeem their entitled quantity of foodgrains at Fair Price Shops (FPS) using CBDC coupon or voucher codes.; This will address challenges related to biometric authentication and e-POS (Point of Sale) operational issues.; The subsequent phases will extend to the Union Territories (UTs) of Puducherry, Chandigarh, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

14. RBI Imposed Monetary Penalties on Three Banks & Two NBFCs for Non-Compliance

• என்ன நடந்தது: RBI Imposed Monetary Penalties on Three Banks & Two NBFCs for Non-ComplianceIn February 2026, the Reserve Bank of India(RBI)imposed monetary penalties worthRs 1.35 croreon5 Financial Institutions (FIs)which include 3 banks: CSB Bank Limited, Bank of Maharashtra (BOM), and DCB Bank Limited, along with two Non–Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs), IIFL Finance Limited (formerly known as IIFL Holdings Limited) and Navi Finserv Limited.Key Details:Highest Penalty: Rs 63.60 lakhhas been imposed onCSB Bankfor non-compliance with directions issued by RBI on ‘Scope of activities to be undertaken of Business Correspondents (BCs)’ and ‘Customer Service in Banks’. Penalty on PSB:BoM was penalizedRs 32.50 lakhfor non-compliance with provisions of directions issued by RBI on credit information reporting in respect of Self-Help Group (SHG) members and Know Your Customer (KYC) rules.Penalties on NBFCs:IIFL Finance was penalized for non-compliance with certain directions issued by RBI on “asset classification” (Rs 5.30 lakh) and Navi Finserv Limited for non-compliance on ‘Recovery Agents’ ( Rs 3.80 lakh).
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: While, Rs 29.60 lakh has been imposed onDCB Bankdue to its failure to maintain the required Loan-To-Value (LTV) ratio in certain gold loan accounts.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

15. DBS Becomes 1st Bank in Asia-Pacific to Pilot Visa Intelligent Commerce for Daily Payments

• என்ன நடந்தது: DBS Becomes 1st Bank in Asia-Pacific to Pilot Visa Intelligent Commerce for Daily PaymentsIn February 2026,DBS Bank Limited,Southeast Asia’s largest lender, entered into a strategic partnership withVisa,a global leader in digital payments, to drive the future of agent-initiated payments through a joint pilot under Visa Intelligent Commerce(VIC). Key Details of Collaboration:About VIC:It will offer a comprehensive suite of integrated Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and partner programmes, leveraging Visa’s secure infrastructure to enable safe, transparent and consent-driven payments by Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents, on behalf of consumers.Pilot:Under the pilot, AI-powered agents successfully carried out food and beverage transactions on behalf of customers using DBS/POSB credit and debit cards, with payments processed through secure, issuer-controlled flows and customer consent.Expansion:Following the successful demonstration, DBS and Visa plan to expand the pilot to include online shopping, travel bookings, and other routine digital payment transactions.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: With this, DBS has now become the1st issuerin Asia Pacific to drive real-world agentic commerce use cases.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

16. APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

• என்ன நடந்தது: APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

17. Barbados PM Mia Mottley Re-elected as PM of Barbados for Third Consecutive Time

• என்ன நடந்தது: Barbados PM Mia Mottley Re-elected as PM of Barbados for Third Consecutive TimeIn February 2026, Prime Minister(PM)of BarbadosMia Amor Mottleyhas been re-elected as PM of Barbados for thethird straight termafter the Barbados Labour Party(BLP)won all 30 seats in the 2026 general election held on 11 February 2026.Election Results:Vote Share:The BLP obtained approximately 69.83% of the total votes polled, while the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) secured around 27.31% of the popular vote.Parliamentary Seats:The BLP achieved a clean sweep by winning all 30 seats in the House of Assembly, leaving no representation for the opposition. About Barbados:Capital– BridgetownCurrency– Barbadian Dollar (BBD) GujaratGovtAppointsUdayKotak as Chairman of GIFT CityIn February 2026, the Gujarat Government, led by Chief Minister (CM) Bhupendra Patel, appointed industrialist and veteran bankerUdaySuresh Kotakas theChairmanof Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Limited(GIFTCL),with immediate effect.
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: AboutUdaySuresh Kotak:Profile:He is one of India’s most distinguished bankers and entrepreneurs, renowned as the founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited(KMBL), one of the nation’s top private-sector banks.Previous roles:He is the Non-Executive Non-Independent Director of KMBL and served as Managing Director (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) until 1 September 2023.Awards:He receivedPadmaBhushanin2026in the field of Trade and Industry.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: PM Mia Amor Mottley defeated opposition leaderRalph Thorne,with the opposition failing to win any seat in the election.; He replacesHasmukhAdhia, a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and former Secretary of Ministry of Finance(MoF), who had been serving as the non-executive chairman of GIFT City since June 19, 2023.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

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18. National Women’s Day 2026 – February 13

• என்ன நடந்தது: National Women’s Day 2026 – February 13National Women’s Dayis observed annually on13 Februaryacross India to commemorate the birth anniversary ofSarojini Naidu, popularly known as the ‘Nightingale of India’ and ‘Bharat Kokila’. AboutSarojini Naidu:Contribution to Women’s Rights:In 1917, she co-founded the Women’s Indian Association (WIA) along with Annie Besant and other leaders to promote women’s rights and welfare.Indian National Movement:A key leader in India’s freedom struggle, she played a significant role in the Indian Nationalist Movement and became the first woman President of the Indian National Congress (INC) in 1925.Leadership: In 1930, she became the President of the All India Women’s Conference (AIWC).
• முக்கிய விவரங்கள்: In 1931, she was also appointed President of the All-Asian Women’s Conference (AAWC).First Woman Governor:Post-Independence, she became the first woman Governor of Independent India, serving as the Governor of the United Provinces (now Uttar Pradesh, UP) from 15 August 1947 until her death.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: 13 February 2026 marks the147th birth anniversaryof Sarojini Naidu.
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.

19. International Childhood Cancer Day 2026 – February 15

• என்ன நடந்தது: International Childhood Cancer Day 2026 – February 15International Childhood Cancer Day(ICCD)is observed annually across the world on15 Februaryto raise awareness about childhood cancer, show support for children and adolescents with cancer, and advocate for equitable access to care worldwide.Campaign:The 2026 campaign continues thethree-yearICCD initiative (2024–2026), organised by Childhood Cancer International (CCI) in partnership with the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP). Background:Establishment:ICCD is an annual event established in 2002 by CCI, a global umbrella organisation representing national and grassroots childhood cancer parent groups.First Observance:The first ICCD was observed on15 February 2002.Symbol: Gold Ribbonis the Universal symbol of childhood cancer awareness representing the preciousness of children, value of every child’s life, hope, and strength.2026 Event:On February 15, 2026, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), in collaboration with the Indian Revenue Service Ladies Association (IRSLA), organised a walkathon in New Delhi, Delhi.
• முக்கிய புள்ளிகள்: The campaign is structured across three years: Unveiling Challenges(2024); Inspiring Action(2025); andDemonstrating Impact(2026)
• TNPSC தேர்வுக்கு ஏன் முக்கியம்: TNPSC குரூப் 1, 2 தேர்வுகளில் அடிக்கடி கேட்கப்படும் தலைப்பு.