UPSC Current Affairs 24 February 2026

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS3: Money Laundering and its Prevention

I-T brings Rs 14,601-cr undisclosed offshore investments to tax (Follows The Indian Express's Panama, Paradise and Pandora Papers investigations into offshore tax havens), Pg1

CBDT recovers ₹14,601 crore in taxes from undisclosed offshore investments exposed by Panama, Paradise, and Pandora Papers investigations.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS3: Money Laundering and its Prevention

I-T brings Rs 14,601-cr undisclosed offshore investments to tax (Follows The Indian Express's Panama, Paradise and Pandora Papers investigations into offshore tax havens), Pg1

CBDT recovers ₹14,601 crore in taxes from undisclosed offshore investments exposed by Panama, Paradise, and Pandora Papers investigations.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernanceEthicsPrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Education Sector GS4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

NCERT's new Class 8 book lists 'corruption in judiciary', 'massive backlog' as challenges, Pg1

NCERT's Class 8 book unveils judicial challenges: corruption, backlogs, and accountability mechanisms, alongside discussions on Electoral Bonds and IT Act.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernanceEthicsPrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Education Sector GS4: Accountability and Ethical Governance

NCERT's new Class 8 book lists 'corruption in judiciary', 'massive backlog' as challenges, Pg1

NCERT's Class 8 book unveils judicial challenges: corruption, backlogs, and accountability mechanisms, alongside discussions on Electoral Bonds and IT Act.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Carney, on 3-nation tour, to meet Modi on March 2, Pg7

Canadian PM Carney to meet Modi on March 2, aiming to reset ties and boost trade, energy, and AI cooperation.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Carney, on 3-nation tour, to meet Modi on March 2, Pg7

Canadian PM Carney to meet Modi on March 2, aiming to reset ties and boost trade, energy, and AI cooperation.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: Governance GS 2: International Relations GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges GS3: Basics of Cyber Security GS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

India's 1st counter-terror policy 'Prahaar' unveiled, Pg8

India unveils 'Prahaar', its first counter-terrorism policy, emphasizing zero tolerance and intelligence-led prevention amid cross-border threats and technological challenges.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: Governance GS 2: International Relations GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges GS3: Basics of Cyber Security GS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

India's 1st counter-terror policy 'Prahaar' unveiled, Pg8

India unveils 'Prahaar', its first counter-terrorism policy, emphasizing zero tolerance and intelligence-led prevention amid cross-border threats and technological challenges.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Basavaraju to Hidma, Sonu to Devuji, top Maoists killed or surrendered since last year, Pg9

Top Maoist leaders neutralized: Basavaraju killed, Sonu, Devuji surrender, marking a turning point in anti-Maoist operations since 2024.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Basavaraju to Hidma, Sonu to Devuji, top Maoists killed or surrendered since last year, Pg9

Top Maoist leaders neutralized: Basavaraju killed, Sonu, Devuji surrender, marking a turning point in anti-Maoist operations since 2024.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: Governance GS 1: Post-Independence India GS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Naxalism nears end, work of democracy goes on, Pg10

Top Maoist leader's surrender signals near-end of Naxalism; focus shifts to development, forest rights, and inclusive governance.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: Governance GS 1: Post-Independence India GS3: Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Naxalism nears end, work of democracy goes on, Pg10

Top Maoist leader's surrender signals near-end of Naxalism; focus shifts to development, forest rights, and inclusive governance.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: E Governance

Let high courts steer tech reforms in justice system, Pg10

Empowering High Courts: Decentralized e-courts funding for tailored tech reforms and faster justice delivery is crucial for efficiency.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: E Governance

Let high courts steer tech reforms in justice system, Pg10

Empowering High Courts: Decentralized e-courts funding for tailored tech reforms and faster justice delivery is crucial for efficiency.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Governance GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: IT and Computers

From Panini to AI stack: Delhi is forging new structures, rewriting frameworks, Pg11

India hosts Global AI Impact Summit 2026, unveiling MANAV vision, Delhi Declaration, and attracting massive AI infrastructure investments, aiming global south leadership.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Governance GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: IT and Computers

From Panini to AI stack: Delhi is forging new structures, rewriting frameworks, Pg11

India hosts Global AI Impact Summit 2026, unveiling MANAV vision, Delhi Declaration, and attracting massive AI infrastructure investments, aiming global south leadership.

GS 1: Modern History GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaPrelimsGS1: The Freedom Struggle GS2: Education Sector

Congress leaders accepted Partition as only way forward: New NCERT book, Pg12

NCERT textbook revision claims Congress leaders accepted Partition as the only solution, sparking debate on historical narratives and political accountability.

GS 1: Modern History GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaPrelimsGS1: The Freedom Struggle GS2: Education Sector

Congress leaders accepted Partition as only way forward: New NCERT book, Pg12

NCERT textbook revision claims Congress leaders accepted Partition as the only solution, sparking debate on historical narratives and political accountability.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Kingfisher jingle gets 'sound mark' tag: The process, the litmus test, Pg13

Kingfisher's iconic jingle, 'Oo la la la le o,' secures 'sound mark' registration, joining Yahoo and ICICI Bank in trademarking audio.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Kingfisher jingle gets 'sound mark' tag: The process, the litmus test, Pg13

Kingfisher's iconic jingle, 'Oo la la la le o,' secures 'sound mark' registration, joining Yahoo and ICICI Bank in trademarking audio.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

To make India full member, IEA needs to amend founding charter, Pg13

India seeks full IEA membership, prompting potential charter amendment to include non-OECD nations amidst growing global energy demand.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

To make India full member, IEA needs to amend founding charter, Pg13

India seeks full IEA membership, prompting potential charter amendment to include non-OECD nations amidst growing global energy demand.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector GS2: E Governance

PM Modi's call for organ donation highlights India's deceased donors challenge, Pg13

PM Modi's push for organ donation highlights critical shortage; India's deceased donor rate lags behind neighbours despite high accident fatalities.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector GS2: E Governance

PM Modi's call for organ donation highlights India's deceased donors challenge, Pg13

PM Modi's push for organ donation highlights critical shortage; India's deceased donor rate lags behind neighbours despite high accident fatalities.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

FM launches NMP 2.0, sets eye on Rs 16.72 lakh cr of asset monetisation by 2030, Pg15

FM unveils NMP 2.0 targeting Rs 16.72 lakh crore via asset monetization by 2030, boosting infrastructure investment.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

FM launches NMP 2.0, sets eye on Rs 16.72 lakh cr of asset monetisation by 2030, Pg15

FM unveils NMP 2.0 targeting Rs 16.72 lakh crore via asset monetization by 2030, boosting infrastructure investment.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Government Budgeting

French investors to pay capital gains on stock market investment, Pg15

India amends tax treaty with France; French investors face capital gains tax on Indian stock market investments, potentially boosting revenue.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Government Budgeting

French investors to pay capital gains on stock market investment, Pg15

India amends tax treaty with France; French investors face capital gains tax on Indian stock market investments, potentially boosting revenue.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Health Sector

The quiet crisis of adolescent mental health in India, Pg8

India grapples with rising adolescent mental health crisis, exacerbated by digital environment, demanding urgent attention and comprehensive interventions.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Health Sector

The quiet crisis of adolescent mental health in India, Pg8

India grapples with rising adolescent mental health crisis, exacerbated by digital environment, demanding urgent attention and comprehensive interventions.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Governance GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI for all, Pg8

India embraces AI democratization amid challenges in infrastructure, global cooperation, and governance, signaling potential to shape AI's orderly growth.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Governance GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI for all, Pg8

India embraces AI democratization amid challenges in infrastructure, global cooperation, and governance, signaling potential to shape AI's orderly growth.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s energy shift through the green ammonia route, Pg8

India's Green Ammonia Auction sets global benchmark with prices 40-50% lower than EU, boosting clean energy transition.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s energy shift through the green ammonia route, Pg8

India's Green Ammonia Auction sets global benchmark with prices 40-50% lower than EU, boosting clean energy transition.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Polity GS 1: Indian Society GS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Rethinking tribal women’s inheritance rights, Pg9

Supreme Court reaffirms tribal inheritance laws, denying Hindu Succession Act applicability; sparks debate on tribal women's rights and customary laws.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Polity GS 1: Indian Society GS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Rethinking tribal women’s inheritance rights, Pg9

Supreme Court reaffirms tribal inheritance laws, denying Hindu Succession Act applicability; sparks debate on tribal women's rights and customary laws.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Representation of the People's Act GS2: Constitutional Bodies

On the independence of the EC, Pg10

Article scrutinizes Election Commission's independence, voter roll controversies, and appointment act, raising concerns about electoral fairness and democratic balance.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Representation of the People's Act GS2: Constitutional Bodies

On the independence of the EC, Pg10

Article scrutinizes Election Commission's independence, voter roll controversies, and appointment act, raising concerns about electoral fairness and democratic balance.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Indian Diaspora

House panel questions timing of PM’s Israel visit amid rising tensions, Pg12

Parliamentary panel questions PM's Israel visit timing amidst West Asia tensions, raises concerns over Chabahar Port funding and MEA budget.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Indian Diaspora

House panel questions timing of PM’s Israel visit amid rising tensions, Pg12

Parliamentary panel questions PM's Israel visit timing amidst West Asia tensions, raises concerns over Chabahar Port funding and MEA budget.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Parliamentary groups to seek legislative ties worldwide, Pg13

Lok Sabha Speaker forms Parliamentary Friendship Groups with 60+ nations to boost legislative cooperation and address shared global issues.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Parliamentary groups to seek legislative ties worldwide, Pg13

Lok Sabha Speaker forms Parliamentary Friendship Groups with 60+ nations to boost legislative cooperation and address shared global issues.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Biotechnology

Unusual ancient gene governs sex of ant, bee, wasp newborns, PgII

Scientists discover ancient non-coding gene (ANTSR) governing sex determination in ants, bees, and wasps, potentially aiding insect diversity monitoring.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Biotechnology

Unusual ancient gene governs sex of ant, bee, wasp newborns, PgII

Scientists discover ancient non-coding gene (ANTSR) governing sex determination in ants, bees, and wasps, potentially aiding insect diversity monitoring.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India a big contributor to global toxicity by pesticides, PgII

India among top contributors to global pesticide toxicity, risking biodiversity; new bill aims for safer alternatives, faces scrutiny.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India a big contributor to global toxicity by pesticides, PgII

India among top contributors to global pesticide toxicity, risking biodiversity; new bill aims for safer alternatives, faces scrutiny.

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I-T brings Rs 14,601-cr undisclosed offshore investments to tax (Follows The Indian Express's Panama, Paradise and Pandora Papers investigations into offshore tax havens), Pg1

I-T brings Rs 14,601-cr undisclosed offshore investments to tax (Follows The Indian Express's Panama, Paradise and Pandora Papers investigations into offshore tax havens), Pg1

NCERT's new Class 8 book lists 'corruption in judiciary', 'massive backlog' as challenges, Pg1

NCERT's new Class 8 book lists 'corruption in judiciary', 'massive backlog' as challenges, Pg1

Carney, on 3-nation tour, to meet Modi on March 2, Pg7

Carney, on 3-nation tour, to meet Modi on March 2, Pg7

India's 1st counter-terror policy 'Prahaar' unveiled, Pg8

India's 1st counter-terror policy 'Prahaar' unveiled, Pg8

Basavaraju to Hidma, Sonu to Devuji, top Maoists killed or surrendered since last year, Pg9

Basavaraju to Hidma, Sonu to Devuji, top Maoists killed or surrendered since last year, Pg9

Naxalism nears end, work of democracy goes on, Pg10

Naxalism nears end, work of democracy goes on, Pg10

Let high courts steer tech reforms in justice system, Pg10

Let high courts steer tech reforms in justice system, Pg10

From Panini to AI stack: Delhi is forging new structures, rewriting frameworks, Pg11

From Panini to AI stack: Delhi is forging new structures, rewriting frameworks, Pg11

Congress leaders accepted Partition as only way forward: New NCERT book, Pg12

Congress leaders accepted Partition as only way forward: New NCERT book, Pg12

Kingfisher jingle gets 'sound mark' tag: The process, the litmus test, Pg13

Kingfisher jingle gets 'sound mark' tag: The process, the litmus test, Pg13

To make India full member, IEA needs to amend founding charter, Pg13

To make India full member, IEA needs to amend founding charter, Pg13

PM Modi's call for organ donation highlights India's deceased donors challenge, Pg13

PM Modi's call for organ donation highlights India's deceased donors challenge, Pg13

FM launches NMP 2.0, sets eye on Rs 16.72 lakh cr of asset monetisation by 2030, Pg15

FM launches NMP 2.0, sets eye on Rs 16.72 lakh cr of asset monetisation by 2030, Pg15

French investors to pay capital gains on stock market investment, Pg15

French investors to pay capital gains on stock market investment, Pg15

The quiet crisis of adolescent mental health in India, Pg8

The quiet crisis of adolescent mental health in India, Pg8

AI for all, Pg8

AI for all, Pg8

India’s energy shift through the green ammonia route, Pg8

India’s energy shift through the green ammonia route, Pg8

Rethinking tribal women’s inheritance rights, Pg9

Rethinking tribal women’s inheritance rights, Pg9

On the independence of the EC, Pg10

On the independence of the EC, Pg10

House panel questions timing of PM’s Israel visit amid rising tensions, Pg12

House panel questions timing of PM’s Israel visit amid rising tensions, Pg12

Parliamentary groups to seek legislative ties worldwide, Pg13

Parliamentary groups to seek legislative ties worldwide, Pg13

Unusual ancient gene governs sex of ant, bee, wasp newborns, PgII

Unusual ancient gene governs sex of ant, bee, wasp newborns, PgII

India a big contributor to global toxicity by pesticides, PgII

India a big contributor to global toxicity by pesticides, PgII

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