25 February 2026 Current Affairs

🔶 National Developments (India)

National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) 2.0
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched NMP 2.0 with a monetisation target of ₹16.72 lakh crore through FY30 .
Why important:

• Expands asset monetisation strategy

• Supports infrastructure financing without increasing fiscal burden
  Exam relevance: Infrastructure financing, public asset management, fiscal strategy

National Counter-Terrorism Strategy – ‘PRAHAR’
The Ministry of Home Affairs introduced PRAHAR , a comprehensive framework to address evolving terror threats.
Core focus:

• Zero-tolerance security doctrine

• Intelligence coordination & modern threat response
  Exam relevance: Internal security policy, counter-terror architecture, national security strategy

Indian Navy – ASW Craft ‘Anjadip’
The Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft Anjadip is scheduled for commissioning into the Eastern Naval Command (27 Feb 2026) .
Significance:

• Strengthens coastal defence & ASW capability
  Exam relevance: Naval modernisation, maritime security

India–Brazil TKDL Cooperation
India and Brazil signed a cooperation arrangement granting Brazil access to the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) .
Why important:

• Protects Ayurveda, Yoga & indigenous medicine from biopiracy
  Exam relevance: IPR protection, traditional knowledge governance

Delhi CM – Jan Sunwai Portal
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launched an integrated grievance redressal portal & mobile application .
Objective:

• Citizen-centric governance

• Transparent complaint tracking
  Exam relevance: E-governance, public service delivery reforms

Banglar Yuva Sathi Scheme 2026 (West Bengal)
West Bengal accelerated rollout of the scheme offering ₹1,500 monthly allowance to unemployed youth (from April 1) .
Exam relevance: Employment support policies, state welfare models

🔶 International & Science

Lenacapavir Rollout – Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe initiated deployment of Lenacapavir , the world’s first twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug .
Key significance:

• Major breakthrough in preventive medicine
  Exam relevance: Public health innovation, global HIV response

Mexico Drug Cartel Unrest
Violence escalated following a military operation linked to the death of a major cartel leader.
Exam relevance: Internal conflicts, transnational organised crime

New Blossom Midge Species Identified
Scientists reported discovery of Contarinia icardiflores , affecting ornamental crops.
Exam relevance: Biodiversity & agricultural pest management

🔶 Sports & Entertainment