DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18.02.2026
1. Consider the following statements regarding Municipal Bonds: 1. Municipal bonds are debt instruments issued by Urban Local Bodies to raise funds from capital markets for financing urban infrastructure projects.…
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1. Consider the following statements regarding Municipal Bonds: 1. Municipal bonds are debt instruments issued by Urban Local Bodies to raise funds from capital markets for financing urban infrastructure projects.…
1. Economic strength is no longer measured only in factories and freight corridors, but in intellectual property, digital platforms, and cultural influence. Discuss. Syllabus: General Studies – III : Changes…
1. With reference to the Great Nicobar Island Mega Project, consider the following statements: 1. The project includes development of an international transshipment port and a greenfield airport. 2. The…
1. “The erosion of multilateralism is reshaping global power dynamics.” Examine how this shift affects India’s traditional foreign policy of strategic autonomy. Suggest a roadmap for India’s diplomatic recalibration. Syllabus:…
1. Ol Chiki script, recently seen in news, is associated with which one of the following languages? (a) Bodo (b) Dhongri (c) Maithili (d) Santhali Answer: (d) Santhali Explanation: In…
1. “Religious freedom in India is not absolute but subject to constitutional morality.” Discuss in the context of judicial intervention in temple practices Syllabus: General Studies – IV: Strengthening of…
1. With reference to the removal procedure of the speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements. 1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha can be removed by a resolution passed…
1. A young IAS officer known for integrity finds that corruption is deeply embedded in the administrative ecosystem. Senior colleagues argue that “practical governance requires compromise,” while the officer believes…
1. With reference to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2026, consider the following statements: 1. Photorealistic AI-generated content must be prominently labelled by…
1. Illegal rat-hole mining poses serious environmental, economic, and human safety concerns. Analyse the causes behind its persistence despite regulatory measures. Syllabus: General Studies – III: Disaster and disaster management.…