Lead Bank Scheme: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently issued the draft circular on the revised guidelines for the Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) for public comments. On the recommendations of the Nariman committee, the LBS was introduced by the Reserve Bank of India in 1969. Aim is Coordinating the activities of banks and other […]
Day: February 17, 2026
Chennakeshava Temple
Chennakeshava Temple: The Prime Minister’s new office complex, Seva Teerth has been built in the Indian architectural tradition inspired by the features of the 12th-century Chennakeshava Temple. The Chennakeshava Temple, also referred to as the Keshava, or Vijayanarayana Temple of Belur, is a 12th-century temple in Karnataka. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord […]
Combined Maritime Forces
Combined Maritime Forces: The Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, a key multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). It is a multinational maritime partnership that upholds the International Rules Based Order (IRBO) by countering illicit non-state actors on the high seas. It promotes security, stability and […]
Corruption Perception Index 2025
Corruption Perception Index 2025: The Transparency International released the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2025 that evaluated 182 countries based on perceived public sector corruption, using a scale from zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). The report provides a comprehensive assessment of global corruption trends, their underlying drivers, societal impacts, and actionable recommendations. The global […]
Substantive Motion in Lok Sabha
Substantive Motion in Lok Sabha: A Member of Parliament (MP) has invoked a Substantive Motion in the Lok Sabha against the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), seeking disqualification from Parliament and a lifetime ban from contesting elections over alleged conduct against national interest. In parliamentary proceedings, a ‘motion’ is a formal proposal made by a […]
LHS 1903 System
LHS 1903 System: Astronomers utilizing the European Space Agency’s Cheops Space Telescope have discovered a unique four-planet system orbiting the red dwarf LHS 1903, featuring a planetary arrangement that challenges current planet formation theories. The system consists of four planets – two Super-Earths (rocky) and two mini-Neptunes (gaseous) orbiting a red dwarf star located 117 […]
Nitric Oxide Against Drug-Resistant Pneumonia
Nitric Oxide Against Drug-Resistant Pneumonia: A study has shown that high-dose inhaled nitric oxide (300 ppm) significantly reduced drug-resistant pneumonia, offering a possible new strategy against antimicrobial resistance.Drug-resistant pneumonia, particularly caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is a serious complication in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), responsible for about one in five hospital pneumonias.It is an inflammatory condition […]
Chirality-Based Electronics
Chirality-Based Electronics: A new study published in Nature has demonstrated a device that can separate electrons based on their chirality (handedness) without using powerful magnetic fields, marking progress towards low-power devices.Chirality in electrons: Similar to how the left and right hands are mirror images, electrons in topological semimetals possess left- or right-handed chirality.Chirality represents a […]
UNEP FI Impact Centre
UNEP FI Impact Centre: UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has launched the UNEP FI Impact Centre, consolidating its SDGs & Impact workstream into a dedicated centre of expertise.The UNEP FI Impact Centre is a specialised centre of expertise under the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) focused on advancing impact management in financial […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 16th February 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 16th February 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
