WBPSC WBCS Current Affairs — All time
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Wed, 18 Feb 2026
Tue, 17 Feb 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.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026
India's exports reach an estimated $720.76 billion in April–January 2025-26, up 6.15%
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry reported on 16 February 2026 that India's total exports of goods and services in April–January 2025-26 were an estimated US$ 720.76 billion, up 6.15% year on year.
PLFS: labour force participation rate at 55.9% in January 2026
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation reported on 16 February 2026 that the labour force participation rate (LFPR) for persons aged 15 and above was 55.9% in January 2026, against 56.1% in December 2025.
WPI inflation rises to 1.81% in January 2026
The annual rate of inflation based on the All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) was 1.81% (provisional) for January 2026, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry reported on 16 February 2026.
CCPA imposes ₹5 lakh penalty on Snapdeal for selling toys violating the Toys (Quality Control) Order, 2020
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) announced on 16 February 2026 a penalty of ₹5 lakh on Snapdeal (Ace Vector Limited) for facilitating the sale of toys that did not conform to mandatory BIS standards.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026
India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in Colombo to reach the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s
India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in a Group A match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on 15 February 2026, confirming a place in the Super 8s.
Sant Sevalal Maharaj's 287th birth anniversary observed; PM pays tribute, Telangana announces Banjara shrine in Nallamala
Sant Sevalal Maharaj, the revered spiritual leader of the Banjara community, was remembered on his 287th birth anniversary on 15 February 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tribute to him as a great social reformer.
National Biodiversity Authority releases ₹10.40 lakh under Access and Benefit Sharing to BMCs in 24 districts
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) announced on 15 February 2026 the release of ₹10.40 lakh under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework to Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) in 24 districts across nine States and one Union Territory.
India adds a record 52,537 MW of power generation capacity in FY 2025-26 up to January
The Ministry of Power reported on 15 February 2026 that India added a record 52,537 MW of power generation capacity in 2025-26 up to 31 January 2026, the highest ever in a single year.
Sat, 14 Feb 2026
Fri, 13 Feb 2026
PM's first decisions from Seva Teerth: PM RAHAT, 6 crore Lakhpati Didi target, ₹2 lakh crore AIF and ₹10,000 crore Startup FoF 2.0
Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed his first files from Seva Teerth on 13 February 2026, approving the PM RAHAT scheme, doubling the Lakhpati Didi target to 6 crore, doubling the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund loan target to ₹2 lakh crore and approving Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0.
Cabinet approves ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund to drive market-led urban transformation
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Urban Challenge Fund with Central Assistance of ₹1 lakh crore on 13 February 2026, expected to unlock ₹4 lakh crore of urban investment over five years.
Tarique Rahman's BNP-led alliance wins two-thirds majority in Bangladesh election; PM Modi congratulates him
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Tarique Rahman won a two-thirds majority in Bangladesh's parliamentary election, with results declared on 13 February 2026, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated him the same day.
Government approves export of 25 LMT wheat and 5 LMT wheat products, and allows 5 LMT more sugar exports
The Government of India approved the export of 25 lakh metric tonnes of wheat and an additional 5 LMT of wheat products on 13 February 2026, and allowed 5 LMT more sugar exports in the 2025-26 sugar season.
World Radio Day 2026 observed on the theme 'Radio and Artificial Intelligence'; PM Modi calls radio a trusted voice
World Radio Day was observed on 13 February 2026 on the theme 'Radio and Artificial Intelligence', and Prime Minister Narendra Modi called radio a trusted voice for people in remote villages and busy cities alike.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026
First CPI release on base 2024=100 puts January 2026 retail inflation at 2.75%
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the first Consumer Price Index on the new base 2024=100 on 12 February 2026, showing retail inflation of 2.75% for January 2026.
DAC clears ₹3.60 lakh crore of proposals, including Rafale multi-role fighters for the IAF and P8I aircraft for the Navy
The Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh accorded Acceptance of Necessity to proposals worth about ₹3.60 lakh crore on 12 February 2026, including Multi Role Fighter Aircraft (Rafale) for the Indian Air Force.
CCI imposes ₹27.38 crore penalty on Intel for its India-specific warranty policy on boxed microprocessors
The Competition Commission of India imposed a penalty of ₹27.38 crore on Intel Corporation on 12 February 2026 for abusing its dominant position through an India-specific warranty policy on boxed microprocessors.
PM Modi pays homage to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati on his birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati on his birth anniversary on 12 February 2026, recalling his contributions to education, Indian culture and social reform.
ICMR study finds six-month all-oral regimens for drug-resistant TB cost-effective in India
An ICMR–National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis study, released by the Health Ministry on 12 February 2026, found that six-month all-oral BPaL and BPaLM regimens for drug-resistant TB are cost-effective in India.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026
Indian Navy assumes command of Combined Task Force 154 for the first time
The Indian Navy took command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154 of the Combined Maritime Forces for the first time at a ceremony in Manama, Bahrain, on 11 February 2026.
National Biodiversity Authority gives ₹6.09 crore to State Biodiversity Boards and UT Councils for 2025–26
The National Biodiversity Authority announced on 11 February 2026 that it has extended ₹6.09 crore to State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils for FY 2025–26.
Prime Minister and Vice-President pay tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his death anniversary on 11 February 2026.
Department of Financial Services begins preparing roadmap for Financial Inclusion 2.0
Department of Financial Services Secretary M. Nagaraju chaired a meeting in New Delhi on 11 February 2026 to prepare the roadmap for Financial Inclusion 2.0.
Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic meets Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi
Rolls-Royce Chief Executive Tufan Erginbilgic met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 11 February 2026.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science observed with 2026 theme on AI, social science, STEM and finance
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was observed on 11 February 2026, with Union Minister Annpurna Devi calling for removing biases and barriers for women scientists.
Raksha Mantri expands definition of 'family' for government accommodation of Service Officers
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on 11 February 2026 approved expanding the definition of 'family' for allotment of government accommodation to Service Officers to include parents, dependent siblings and legally adopted children.