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10th February 2026 Daily Current Affairs
🌍 International Affairs
France–India strategic engagement: French President Emmanuel Macron will visit India from 17–19 Feb 2026 to take part in the India-AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, strengthening bilateral ties and tech cooperation.
🏏 Sports
T20 World Cup 2026 update: Pakistan agrees to play against India in their scheduled World Cup match on 15 Feb 2026 after initially considering a boycott. This is a major development in the tournament schedule.
Asian Championships (Shooting): Indian shooters Arjun Babuta and Elavenil Valarivan won gold with a world record in the 10 m air rifle mixed team event at the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship in New Delhi.
🇮🇳 National News (India)
Youth cultural exchange: A group of 44 students from Ladakh and Kerala started a visit to Nagaland under the Ashtalakshmi Darshan Youth Exchange Programme promoting cultural integration and national unity.
📈 Economy & Business
India–USA Interim Trade Framework: India and the United States agreed on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement that outlines tariff adjustments on key industrial and agricultural goods, paving the way for a comprehensive bilateral trade pact.
PFC-REC Merger: Power Finance Corporation (PFC) approved an in-principle merger with REC Limited as part of the Budget 2026 plan to restructure public sector financial institutions for better efficiency.
IITM-Unicorn Fund: IIT Madras Research Park launched a ₹600 crore deep-tech venture fund to support innovation and startups in emerging technologies.
Social justice initiative: The Department of Social Justice signed an MoU with Physics Wallah Foundation to offer free online coaching to 5,000 students annually from SC, OBC, and PM CARES for Children Scheme categories.
📊 Science & Tech
Global innovation & R&D: Latest reports show China remains the largest R&D spender globally, with India placing among the top nations in technology investment.
🗳️ State & Regional Affairs
Uttar Pradesh: Key updates and local developments relevant for the UPPSC exam context have been published today.
Rajasthan: Alwar district became the first district in India to achieve 100 % insurance coverage (important state news).
📌 Exam-Friendly Points
✔ India-USA interim trade framework advances bilateral negotiations
✔ PFC and REC merger aligns with Union Budget 2026 reforms
✔ Deep-tech fund launched by IIT Madras for startups
✔ Asian shooting champs set world record (India)
✔ Macron’s India visit to focus on AI summit ties
