12 February 2026 Current Affairs

Chandrayaan-4 Prospective Landing Site – Mons Mouton-4 (MM-4)
Near Moon’s south pole; India’s first lunar sample-return mission.
High exam value: Space missions, lunar exploration, strategic space capability.

Youngest Indian Analog Astronaut – Aditya Pandya
Completed lunar habitat simulation mission.
Prelims relevance: Space research & emerging talent.

Indian Army World Record – Everest Expedition 2025
Recognised by Guinness World Records.
Exam angle: Defence achievements, high-altitude operations.

🔶 Judiciary, Representation & Social Progress

Kerala’s First Visually Challenged Woman Judge
Historic milestone in judicial inclusivity & representation.
GS-II linkage: Social justice, accessibility, diversity in institutions.

🔶 Banking & Welfare Partnerships

Indian Army – IDFC FIRST Bank MoU (Till 2029)
Provides specialised banking & enhanced insurance benefits.
Exam relevance: Defence personnel welfare, institutional banking partnerships.

AAI – Bharat Taxi MoU
Improves airport last-mile connectivity.
Exam angle: Multimodal transport integration, passenger convenience reforms.

🔶 Sports & Soft Power

Delhi Khel Mahakumbh Brand Ambassador – Shikhar Dhawan
Illustrates sports promotion & youth engagement initiatives.

Asian Shooting Championships 2026
Manu Bhaker won silver (Women’s 25m Pistol).
Prelims relevance: Sports achievements & shooting discipline.

🔶 Global Indices & Competitiveness

Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2025 – India Rank 45
Improved by four positions.
Measures digital readiness, technology adoption, governance & infrastructure.
GS-III linkage: Digital economy, global competitiveness.

🔶 Important Day

National Productivity Day – 12 February
Theme-linked questions often relate to efficiency, competitiveness & growth.