State Police Current Affairs — Last 12 months
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Sat, 21 Feb 2026
PM joins groundbreaking of HCL–Foxconn's India Chip OSAT unit at Jewar, Uttar Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the groundbreaking of India Chip Pvt Ltd, the HCL–Foxconn semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) unit at YEIDA, Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, by video conference on 21 February 2026.
Fifth Goa Maritime Conclave brings together navy chiefs of 15 Indian Ocean nations
The 5th Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC-26) was held at the Naval War College, Goa, on 21 February 2026, bringing together navy chiefs and senior maritime leaders from 15 Indian Ocean Region nations.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026
India AI Impact Summit 2026 concludes at Bharat Mandapam; New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact adopted
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 concluded at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 20 February 2026 with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact and over $250 billion in AI infrastructure investment pledges.
Amit Shah launches ₹6,839-crore Vibrant Villages Programme-II at Nathanpur, Assam
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the ₹6,839-crore Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) at Nathanpur village in Cachar district, Assam, on 20 February 2026.
India takes over chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium after 16 years at Visakhapatnam conclave
The Indian Navy assumed the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) from the Royal Thai Navy at the 9th Conclave of Chiefs in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on 20 February 2026, returning to the helm after 16 years.
Centre launches free online Access Pass for fishing in India's Exclusive Economic Zone at Veraval
Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the Access Pass for fishing in India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) for all 13 coastal states and UTs at Veraval, Gujarat, on 20 February 2026.
NIELIT to set up India's first dedicated Quantum and AI university campus in Amaravati
The National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government at the India AI Impact Summit on 20 February 2026 to set up India's first dedicated Quantum and AI university campus in Amaravati.
India joins US-backed Pax Silica coalition on securing the 'silicon stack'
India formally joined the Pax Silica coalition with the United States on the fifth day of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on 20 February 2026.
Goyal launches seven more interventions under the Export Promotion Mission for MSME exporters
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched seven additional interventions under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) for MSME exporters in New Delhi on 20 February 2026, making 10 of its 11 proposed interventions operational.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026
PM Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Summit 2026 and outlines the M.A.N.A.V. vision for AI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 19 February 2026 and set out the M.A.N.A.V. vision for artificial intelligence.
BSIP study of Jharkhand coal mine reconstructs 300-million-year-old Gondwana swamp forests
A study led by the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), Lucknow, using fossils from the Ashoka Coal Mine in Jharkhand's North Karanpura Basin, has reconstructed a Gondwanan ecosystem of about 300 million years ago, the Department of Science and Technology announced on 19 February 2026.
Rajnath Singh inaugurates Exercise MILAN 2026 at Visakhapatnam with 74 nations, its largest edition
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Indian Navy's multilateral Exercise MILAN 2026 at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on 19 February 2026, with navy chiefs and delegations from 74 countries.
CeNS Bengaluru develops new 1T-MoS₂ cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries for grid storage
Researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, have developed a sulfur-vacancy-induced 1T-phase molybdenum disulfide (1T-MoS₂) cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries, the Department of Science and Technology announced on 19 February 2026.
India announces New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments with leading AI companies
Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments at the opening ceremony of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi on 19 February 2026.
PM Modi meets leaders of Greece, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Abu Dhabi; Switzerland to host next AI summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the leaders of Greece, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Abu Dhabi in New Delhi on 19 February 2026, on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit, and welcomed Switzerland's initiative to host the next AI summit, to be followed by the UAE.
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes marks 23rd Foundation Day; NCST Handbook released
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) celebrated its 23rd Foundation Day in New Delhi on 19 February 2026, where Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram released the NCST Handbook.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026
President Murmu reviews International Fleet Review 2026 off Visakhapatnam with 74 countries
President Droupadi Murmu reviewed the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026 off Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on 18 February 2026, with participation from 74 countries.
Cheetah Gamini gives birth to three cubs at Kuno; India's cheetah population reaches 38
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced on 18 February 2026 that Gamini, a South African cheetah, had given birth to three cubs at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, taking India's cheetah population to 38.
FCI signs five-year MoU to supply 2 lakh tonnes of rice to the World Food Programme
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding on 18 February 2026 for the supply of rice for global humanitarian operations.
Election Commission announces biennial elections to 37 Rajya Sabha seats in 10 states on 16 March
The Election Commission of India announced on 18 February 2026 biennial elections to 37 Rajya Sabha seats from 10 states, with polling and counting on 16 March 2026.
PM Modi meets Croatian PM Andrej Plenković on first-ever Croatian prime ministerial visit, and Finland's Petteri Orpo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in New Delhi on 18 February 2026 on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit.
Nadda and Macron inaugurate Indo-French Centre for AI in Health at AIIMS New Delhi
Health Minister J. P. Nadda and French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the Indo-French Centre for AI in Health (IF-CAIH) at AIIMS, New Delhi, on 18 February 2026.
CMA CGM and Cochin Shipyard sign contract for six LNG-fuelled container vessels
French shipping major CMA CGM and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) signed a contract in New Delhi on 18 February 2026 for six 1,700 TEU LNG-fuelled feeder container vessels to be built in Kochi, Kerala.
DRDO conducts qualification level load test of Gaganyaan drogue parachute at TBRL Chandigarh
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful qualification level load test of the drogue parachute for the Gaganyaan programme at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility of TBRL, Chandigarh, on 18 February 2026.
PM Modi holds talks with Spain's Pedro Sánchez; leaders highlight India–Spain Dual Year of Culture, Tourism and AI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of Spain, in New Delhi on 18 February 2026 during his official visit for the AI Impact Summit.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026
India and France elevate ties to a Special Global Strategic Partnership; Modi and Macron launch Year of Innovation in Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron elevated India–France relations to a 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' and jointly inaugurated the 2026 India–France Year of Innovation in Mumbai on 17 February 2026.
NHAI to develop first-of-its-kind 'Bee Corridors' along National Highways
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced on 17 February 2026 a first-of-its-kind initiative to develop pollinator or 'Bee Corridors' along National Highways.
Om Birla represents India at swearing-in of Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman; hands over PM Modi's invitation
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla represented India at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Government of Bangladesh led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on 17 February 2026.
PM announces India–France National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics at NSTI Kanpur under PM-SETU
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics and Defence at the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Kanpur, with France, during the joint press statement with President Macron in Mumbai on 17 February 2026.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches AI-based Bharat-VISTAAR Phase 1 for farmers in Jaipur
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Phase 1 of the AI-based 'Bharat-VISTAAR' scheme for farmers in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on 17 February 2026.