Daily Current Affairs and GK Updates (10th February 2026)

National News

MeitY Launches SATYA to Modernise STQC Lab Operations

• India strengthened its push for transparent digital governance on February 9, 2026, with the launch of the STQC Lab Automation Portal SATYA by Union Minister Jitin Prasada.
• Developed under MeitY, the portal integrates testing, certification, and quality assurance services of STQC into a single end-to-end digital platform.
• SATYA reduces delays, enhances transparency, and offers faster, predictable certification services for industry, startups, and MSMEs.
• Aligned with Digital India and Ease of Doing Business goals, the initiative supports innovation, trusted technology products, and citizen-friendly governance.

State News

Uttar Pradesh Presents Its First Economic Survey, Lays Out Path to $1 Trillion Economy

• Uttar Pradesh created history by presenting its first-ever Economic Survey 2025-26, outlining a data-driven roadmap to become a $1 trillion economy through investment-led growth and reforms.
• The survey highlights rapid GSDP growth, strong investor confidence, and the “Triple S” model of Safety, Stability, and Speed backed by digital governance and improved law and order.
• Massive infrastructure expansion in expressways, airports, railways, and logistics, along with cluster-based industrial growth, is driving manufacturing and job creation.
• With agriculture, health, and social welfare remaining key pillars, the survey aligns the state’s development goals with the vision of Developed Uttar Pradesh 2047.

Gujarat Partners with SpaceX Subsidiary Starlink to Boost Rural Connectivity

• On 9 February 2026, Gujarat signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink to bring high-speed satellite internet to remote, tribal, and underserved areas.
• The initiative supports Digital India and Viksit Bharat 2047 by improving e-governance, healthcare, education, and disaster management through reliable connectivity.
• Pilot projects will focus on tribal and Aspirational Districts like Narmada and Dahod, enabling tele-medicine, digital classrooms, and faster access to government services.
• The LoI also covers industrial, port, and security connectivity, strengthening digital infrastructure, emergency coordination, and internal security across the state.

Kerala’s First Woman Judge with Disability: Thanya Nathan Tops Civil Judge Exam

• Thanya Nathan, a 24-year-old visually impaired lawyer from Kerala, has topped the Civil Judge (Junior Division) exam merit list among candidates with benchmark disabilities.
• She is set to become Kerala’s first visually challenged woman judge, marking a historic step for an inclusive judiciary in India.
• Thanya excelled academically using Braille, assistive technologies, and screen-reading software, topping her LLB at Kannur University and preparing diligently for the judicial exam.
• Her achievement showcases how merit and determination, supported by accessible education and technology, can overcome structural barriers and promote diversity in the legal profession.

International News

India, Seychelles Announce SESEL Joint Vision on Sustainability and Security

• India and Seychelles elevated their bilateral ties on February 9, 2026, by unveiling the Joint Vision SESEL during the State Visit of the Seychelles President to India.
• The roadmap focuses on sustainability, economic growth, and maritime security, reaffirming Seychelles’ importance in India’s Indian Ocean strategy and Vision MAHASAGAR.
• India announced a USD 175 million economic package, alongside cooperation in digital governance, health, food security, capacity building, and climate action.
• Marking 50 years of diplomatic ties, the initiative reflects a people-centric, development-driven partnership aimed at regional stability, inclusive growth, and long-term resilience in the Western Indian Ocean.

India Rolls Out USD 175 Million Special Package for Seychelles

• India strengthened its strategic partnership with Seychelles on February 9, 2026, by announcing a USD 175 million Special Economic Package during President Patrick Herminie’s visit to New Delhi.
• The package supports social housing, e-mobility, health, vocational training, defence, and maritime security, blending development assistance with regional security priorities.
• Alongside this, seven MoUs were signed covering digital transformation, health, meteorology, IT, and civil services training to deepen institutional and governance cooperation.
• The initiative highlights India’s growing focus on the Indian Ocean region under Vision MAHASAGAR, reinforcing Seychelles as a key maritime and development partner.

Clean Energy, Global Minds: Inside the New India–Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship

• India strengthened its clean energy push on February 10, 2026, by launching the India–Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme and expanding academic cooperation in green hydrogen research.
• The fellowship will train Indian doctoral scholars, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty in the Netherlands’ advanced hydrogen ecosystem, focusing on system integration, safety, and real-world deployment.
• Alongside this, an MoU between the University of Groningen and 19 IITs will promote long-term collaboration through joint research and academic exchanges.
• The initiative highlights India’s strategy of global partnerships to build skills, research capacity, and leadership in hydrogen technologies for energy security and climate goals.

India Named Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, Leading in Organic Farming

• India has been named Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, the world’s leading organic trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany (10–13 February).
• This recognition highlights India’s leadership in sustainable agriculture and growing strength as a global supplier of high-quality organic products.
• Organized by APEDA, India’s pavilion will span 1,074 sq. metres with 67 co-exhibitors showcasing organic rice, pulses, spices, herbs, oils, and value-added foods.
• The honour enhances India’s global visibility, trade opportunities, and role in shaping sustainable agriculture, reinforcing its position in the international organic market.

Banking News

India’s Banks Achieve Record Low NPAs, Signaling Financial Stability

• India’s banking system reached a historic low in gross NPAs at 2.15% by September 2025, the lowest since 2010–11.
• Public sector banks improved to 2.50% through recapitalization, governance reforms, and better lending practices, while private and foreign banks reported 1.73% and 0.8% respectively.
• The turnaround was driven by the RBI’s Asset Quality Review (2015) and the government’s 4R strategy (Recognition, Resolution, Recapitalisation, Reforms).
• Recovery tools like IBC, SARFAESI, and DRTs strengthened resolution of stressed assets, boosting bank profitability and lending capacity, signaling a healthier, more resilient banking system capable of supporting India’s economic growth.

R Vijay Anandh Named CEO of City Union Bank – Here’s What It Means

• The RBI approved R Vijay Anandh as the new MD & CEO of City Union Bank, effective 1 May 2026, for a three-year term.
• His remuneration is fixed at ₹2.50 crore per annum, including perquisites, following RBI guidelines.
• Vijay Anandh brings 28+ years of banking experience, including roles in risk management, retail banking, and credit appraisal, and joined CUB as Executive President in 2023, becoming Executive Director in 2024.
• He will succeed N Kamakodi, whose 15-year tenure ends on April 30, 2026, ensuring a smooth leadership transition and continuity at the bank.

Goldman Sachs Turns Bullish on India: Why 2026 Growth Outlook Just Got Stronger

• Goldman Sachs has raised India’s GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 6.9%, up from 6.7%, citing lower US tariffs and easing external pressures.
• The upgrade reflects improved trade conditions, strong domestic demand, controlled inflation, and macroeconomic stability.
• Lower US tariffs on Indian exports are expected to boost manufacturing, exports, and competitiveness, while the current account deficit is projected at just 0.8% of GDP.
• Stable monetary policy, a resilient rupee, and strong investment confidence position India as one of the fastest-growing major economies despite global uncertainties.

Defense News

India and Greece Seal Defence Pact with Five-Year Game Plan

• India and Greece strengthened their strategic and military ties on February 10, 2026, by signing a Joint Declaration of Intent to enhance defense industrial cooperation and exchanging their Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan (BMCP) for 2026.
• The agreement promotes co-development, co-production, and technology partnerships, aligning India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative with Greece’s defense reforms.
• Greece will post an officer at India’s Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region, boosting maritime domain awareness and regional security cooperation.
• High-level talks in New Delhi emphasized joint exercises, training, and closer defense engagement, reinforcing trust, interoperability, and strategic collaboration.

Ranks & Reports News

India Jumps Four Places in Network Readiness Index 2025

• India improved its global digital standing in the Network Readiness Index 2025, climbing four places to rank 45th among 127 economies, with its score rising to 54.43.
• Released on February 4, 2026, the report highlights India’s strong performance in technology adoption, digital infrastructure, and innovation-led growth.
• India ranked first globally in indicators such as telecom investment, AI publications, ICT services exports, and e-commerce legislation, and performed strongly in connectivity metrics.
• Second among lower-middle-income countries, India’s progress shows how focused digital policies and investments are driving inclusive growth and global competitiveness.

Green Real Estate Skyrockets: India Tops Global Charts in LEED Certifications

• In 2025, India ranked second globally outside the US in LEED-certified green building space, with 16 million GSM across over 7,500 projects, according to the US Green Building Council.
• This achievement highlights India’s emergence as a leader in sustainable construction and its commitment to climate goals, energy efficiency, and urban sustainability.
• A major driver is LEED O+M certification, focusing on ongoing efficiency, retrofitting, and reduced carbon footprint in existing buildings.
• India’s green building growth reflects a shift from niche projects to mainstream sustainable real estate, reinforcing its role in the global green construction movement.

Science & Technology News

ISRO Has Chosen Where Chandrayaan-4 Will Land – Here’s Why It Matters

• ISRO has identified a landing site near the Moon’s South Pole for the Chandrayaan-4 mission, India’s first lunar sample-return mission planned around 2028.
• The selected site, MM-4 in the Mons Mouton region, was chosen after detailed hazard analysis for its gentle slopes, low rock density, and higher landing safety.
• Chandrayaan-4 will deploy multiple advanced modules to land, collect lunar samples, and safely return them to Earth, marking a major technological leap for ISRO.
• Building on Chandrayaan-1, 2, and 3, the mission places India among elite nations capable of complex lunar sample-return operations and deep-space exploration.

Sports News

Manu Bhaker Clinches Silver in 25m Pistol at Asian Shooting Championships 2026

• Manu Bhaker made a strong comeback by winning the silver medal in the 25m pistol at the Asian Shooting Championships 2026 in New Delhi, just days after a setback in the 10m air pistol.
• She qualified with a solid score of 584 and fought through a tense final that ended in a double shoot-off, narrowly missing gold.
• The silver marked her first individual silver in the 25m pistol, showing improved composure and finals temperament.
• The performance highlights her resilience and boosts confidence ahead of the Asian Games and Olympic qualification phase.

Important Days News

World Pulses Day 2026 and Why Is the World Talking About Pulses?

• World Pulses Day 2026 will be observed on 10 February, highlighting the role of pulses like lentils, beans, and chickpeas in nutrition, sustainable farming, and climate resilience.
• Celebrated since 2019 following UN recognition, the day promotes healthy diets, soil fertility, and farmer livelihoods while supporting global food security.
• The 2026 theme, “Pulses of the World: From Modesty to Excellence,” emphasizes pulses’ evolution from staple crops to nutrient-rich superfoods.
• Global events, including those in Spain, focus on international collaboration, culinary innovation, and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, reinforcing pulses’ importance for people, soil, and the planet.

Current Affairs Today | 10 February 2026 Current Affairs | Daily Current Affairs By Ashish Gautam