India Current Affairs — Last 12 months
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Sat, 28 Feb 2026
Fri, 27 Feb 2026
Centre temporarily discontinues rice fortification under PMGKAY and allied schemes
The Department of Food and Public Distribution announced on 27 February 2026 that rice fortification under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and allied schemes will be temporarily discontinued until a more effective nutrient delivery mechanism is found.
President Murmu witnesses IAF's Exercise Vayu Shakti-26 at Pokhran after a sortie in LCH Prachand
The Indian Air Force conducted Exercise Vayu Shakti-26 at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on 27 February 2026, with President Droupadi Murmu as chief guest after she flew a sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter Prachand.
MoSPI releases new GDP series with base year 2022-23; FY26 growth estimated at 7.6%
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the new series of GDP estimates with base year 2022-23 on 27 February 2026, replacing the 2011-12 series, and estimated real GDP growth for 2025-26 at 7.6%.
PM MITRA Park Virudhnagar allots 190 acres to 23 investors with ₹2,192 crore investment
The Board of PM MITRA Park Tamil Nadu Ltd allotted 190.44 acres of industrial land in the PM MITRA Park at Virudhnagar, Tamil Nadu, to 23 investors on 27 February 2026, unlocking about ₹2,192 crore of investment.
Sonowal inaugurates three inland waterway projects on the Brahmaputra (NW-2) in Dibrugarh
Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated three inland waterway projects on National Waterway-2 (Brahmaputra) in Dibrugarh, Assam, on 27 February 2026.
DRDO completes three successive flight trials of VSHORADS off Odisha
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted three successive flight trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, announced on 27 February 2026.
INS Anjadip, fourth anti-submarine shallow water craft, commissioned at Chennai
INS Anjadip, the fourth ship of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) project, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at Chennai Port, Tamil Nadu, on 27 February 2026.
BPCL's compressed biogas plant at Brahmapuram, Kochi, inaugurated
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan virtually inaugurated Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited's Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant at Brahmapuram, Kochi, on 27 February 2026, making Kochi the first city in Kerala with a CBG plant for biodegradable waste.
CGA launches Government Bank Dashboard and Government Bank Manual
Controller General of Accounts T.C.A. Kalyani launched the Government Bank Dashboard and the Government Bank Manual in New Delhi on 27 February 2026 to improve how banks handle government business.
India and Bhutan review cooperation on trans-boundary rivers and Punatsangchhu projects
An Indian delegation led by Water Resources Secretary V. L. Kantha Rao concluded a visit to Bhutan on 27 February 2026 to discuss trans-boundary river cooperation and review the Punatsangchhu-I hydroelectric project.
6th India–UK Home Affairs Dialogue held in New Delhi
The 6th India–UK Home Affairs Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 27 February 2026, with India represented by Secretary (Border Management) Dr Rajendra Kumar and the UK by Home Office Second Permanent Secretary Simon Ridley.
Thu, 26 Feb 2026
India and Israel elevate ties to a 'Special Strategic Partnership' during PM Modi's visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu elevated India–Israel ties to 'A Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation and Prosperity' in a joint statement issued on 26 February 2026, during Modi's state visit to Israel on 25–26 February.
Indian Railways and Army launch framework for post-service jobs for Agniveers and ex-servicemen
Indian Railways and the Indian Army introduced a 'Framework of Cooperation' on 26 February 2026 to expand post-retirement job opportunities in the Railways for Agniveers and Army personnel.
Chungthang–Lachen axis and Taram Chu Bridge in North Sikkim inaugurated
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth inaugurated the 28-km Chungthang–Lachen axis and the 400-ft Taram Chu Bailey suspension bridge in North Sikkim, restored by the Border Roads Organisation, on 26 February 2026.
First round of India–Israel FTA negotiations concludes in New Delhi
The first round of negotiations for the India–Israel Free Trade Agreement concluded in New Delhi on 26 February 2026 after four days of talks from 23 February, with the next round set for May 2026 in Israel.
6th Khelo India Winter Games close in Gulmarg; Army retain team title
The 6th Khelo India Winter Games closed at Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, on 26 February 2026, with the Army winning the team championship with nine gold medals among 23.
CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot for PMGKAY launched in Puducherry
Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Digital Food Currency pilot for Direct Benefit Transfer under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in Puducherry on 26 February 2026.
Atal Innovation Mission launches India's first State Innovation Mission in Tripura
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog launched India's first State Innovation Mission (SIM) in Tripura at Agartala on 26 February 2026.
NSIC upgraded to Schedule 'A' CPSE
The Ministry of MSME upgraded the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) from Schedule 'B' to Schedule 'A' Central Public Sector Enterprise by a notification dated 26 February 2026.
4th India–Kenya Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meets in Nairobi
The fourth meeting of the India–Kenya Joint Defence Cooperation Committee concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, on 26 February 2026, with both sides agreeing to draw up a five-year defence cooperation roadmap.
President Murmu attends bhoomi pujan of Sri Jagannath Temple in Jamshedpur
President Droupadi Murmu took part in the bhoomi pujan ceremony of the Sri Jagannath Temple at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, on 26 February 2026.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026
Exercise MILAN 2026 concludes with closing ceremony aboard INS Vikrant
Exercise MILAN 2026, the Indian Navy's premier multilateral maritime exercise, concluded on 25 February 2026 with a closing ceremony aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off Visakhapatnam.
PM Modi becomes first Indian Prime Minister to address Israel's Knesset
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a Special Plenary of the Knesset in Jerusalem on 25 February 2026, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Israeli parliament, and was conferred the 'Medal of the Knesset'.
Silver jubilee World Sustainable Development Summit opens; Him-CONNECT launched
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the silver jubilee edition of TERI's World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) 2026 and the Environment Ministry's Him-CONNECT platform on 25 February 2026.
Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela opens; Shivraj Chouhan sets out farm reform roadmap
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the three-day Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela at the ICAR-IARI campus in Pusa, New Delhi, on 25 February 2026 and set out a roadmap of farm reforms.
Army Chief flags in Bharat RanBhoomi Darshan expedition at National War Memorial
Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi flagged in the 3,400-km Bharat RanBhoomi Darshan SUV expedition at the National War Memorial, New Delhi, on 25 February 2026.
President Murmu inaugurates National Arogya Fair 2026 at Shegaon
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National Arogya Fair 2026 at Shegaon in Buldhana district of Maharashtra on 25 February 2026.
India and Nepal sign MoU on forests, wildlife, biodiversity and climate change
India and Nepal signed an MoU in New Delhi on 25 February 2026 to cooperate on forests, wildlife, environment, biodiversity conservation and climate change, including restoring transboundary wildlife corridors.
₹797 crore green hydrogen jetty approved at Paradip Port
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways approved a ₹797.17 crore dedicated jetty for green hydrogen, ammonia and other liquid cargo at Paradip Port, Odisha, on 25 February 2026.