11th February 2026 Daily Current Daily
🌍 Important International News
📌 International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026
• February 11 is celebrated globally to promote equal participation of women & girls in STEM fields. Efforts focus on reducing gender gaps in science and technology and empowering girls to lead in innovation.
🌐 AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi
• The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is being widely discussed as a major global event in New Delhi (16–20 Feb). World leaders, tech CEOs, researchers and innovators are expected to participate, highlighting India’s growing role in AI development.
🇮🇳 National (India) News
📌 Government & Policy Updates
• New IT Rules 2026 are being covered and expected to tighten regulations on online platforms regarding AI content, safety, takedowns, and deepfakes.
📌 Parliament Developments (Ongoing)
• Political developments continue with discussions reportedly underway in some countries about government formation (e.g., a Thai political update).
📊 Economy & Society
📌 Assam Disaster Funding
• Asian Development Bank provides funding to strengthen flood & riverbank erosion management in Assam. (From related daily compilations.)
📌 UP Budget 2026–27
• Uttar Pradesh announced a ₹9.13 lakh crore budget, focusing on development sectors such as education, health, and infrastructure.
📌 MSPI Releases Dates for GDP, CPI & IIP
• MoSPI updated base years for GDP, CPI & IIP series with new release dates.
🔬 Science & Technology
📌 New Dragonfly Species Discovered (Kerala)
• Researchers identified a new dragonfly species, Lyriothemis keralensis, in the Western Ghats, highlighting biodiversity.
📌 India’s Mega Telescopes Approved
• Major astronomy projects — including the National Large Solar Telescope and National Large Optical–Near Infrared Telescope — received approval in Budget 2026 to boost space and solar studies.
📌 Youngest Male Analog Astronaut from India
• 17-year-old Aditya Pandya completed a lunar-habitat simulation mission, becoming India’s youngest male analog astronaut.
🏆 Sports
📌 Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship (New Delhi)
• India dominated with a large medal haul (over 39 gold medals), showcasing strength in shooting disciplines.
📌 T20 World Cup Highlights
• In the ICC Cricket World Cup, England and West Indies had an exciting match with West Indies posting a big total.
📌 Quick Revision Points
✔ International Day of Women and Girls in Science — gender equality in STEM
✔ India AI Impact Summit 2026 global collaboration
✔ New IT Rules 2026 tightening digital platform oversight
✔ UP’s ₹9.13 lakh crore budget for 2026–27
✔ India’s astronomy infrastructure expansion
✔ India’s analog astronaut & biodiversity research milestone
✔ India boosts performance in Asian rifle championship
✔ T20 World Cup match highlights
