R Vijay Anandh Named CEO of City Union Bank: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of R Vijay Anandh as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of City Union Bank. The decision was communicated through an RBI letter dated February 9, 2026, and the appointment will take […]
Month: February 2026
Manu Bhaker Clinches Silver in 25m Pistol at Asian Shooting Championships 2026
Manu Bhaker Clinches Silver in 25m Pistol at Asian Shooting Championships 2026: India’s ace shooter Manu Bhaker staged a strong comeback by winning the silver medal in the 25m pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championships 2026 in New Delhi. This came just five days after she finished seventh in the 10m air pistol final. […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 10th February 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 10th February 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
HbA1c Test
HbA1c Test: A new study has found that glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), a laboratory test commonly used in India for detecting type-2 diabetes, may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels. A hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test is a blood test that shows average level of blood glucose, also called blood sugar, over the past two to three […]
SCALP Missile
SCALP Missile: India and France are in discussions to finalise a major deal for the procurement of SCALP cruise missiles, following their successful use by the IAF in precision strikes against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor last year. The SCALP missile, also known as Storm Shadow, is a long-range, air-launched cruise missile. It […]
Himalayan Griffon
Himalayan Griffon: The Himalayan Griffon Vulture- which is usually found in the high-altitude region and migrates to Indian states, was recently spotted in Melghat in the Amravati district of Maharashtra due to the presence of recently released captive-bred vultures. It is one of the nine species of vultures found in India. It is a type of […]
Kimberley Process
Kimberley Process: India has assumed the chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for the year 2026. It is a coalition of governments, civil society and the diamond industry to eliminate the trade in so-called conflict diamonds. Conflict diamonds are defined by the relevant United Nations Security Council resolution (UNSC resolution 1459) as “rough diamonds used […]
Mons Mouton
Mons Mouton: Scientists from ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC) have identified a landing zone in the rugged south polar region of the Moon called Mons Mouton for India’s first lunar sample return mission, Chandrayaan-4. Mons Mouton is a mountain located near the South Pole of the Moon. Its peak is largely flat, which is favorable […]
Ethylene Glycol
Ethylene Glycol: The government of Tamil Nadu issued a public notice against a batch of Almond Kit syrup, after laboratory tests detected adulteration with ethylene glycol. It is the simplest member of the glycol family of organic compounds. Properties: It is a colourless, odourless, slightly viscous liquid with a faintly sweet taste. It mixes easily […]
Swavalambini Scheme
Swavalambini Scheme: The Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship informed the Lok Sabha about the Swavalambini Scheme. It is a woman Entrepreneurship Programme which empowers young women with the skills and confidence needed to establish their own businesses. It introduces a structured, multi-stage training approach to help young women transition […]
