1️⃣ 🧠 National Science Day – 28 February
India celebrates National Science Day every year on 28 February to mark the discovery of the Raman Effect by C. V. Raman in 1928.
🔬 Why It Is Important:
- The Raman Effect explains how light changes wavelength when passing through a transparent material.
- It laid the foundation for Raman Spectroscopy, widely used in chemistry and material science.
- C. V. Raman won the Nobel Prize in Physics (1930) — the first Asian to win a Nobel in science.
🎯 2026 Theme:
Women in Science: Catalysing Viksit Bharat
Focus on promoting women’s leadership in STEM fields.
2️⃣ 🇮🇳 Micron Semiconductor ATMP Plant – Gujarat
Narendra Modi inaugurated Micron Technology’s semiconductor ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking & Packaging) facility in Sanand, Gujarat.
🏭 Significance:
- First major global semiconductor manufacturing investment in India.
- Produces DRAM and NAND memory products.
- Strengthens India’s Semicon India Mission.
- Reduces import dependency and boosts high-tech employment.
💰 Investment:
Multi-billion dollar project with central and state government incentives.
3️⃣ 🩺 Nationwide HPV Vaccination Drive
The government launched a nationwide HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination programme targeting 14-year-old girls.
🎯 Objective:
- Prevent cervical cancer.
- Improve women’s long-term health outcomes.
- Reduce cancer mortality rates in India.
📍 Launch Location:
Ajmer, Rajasthan.
🌍 Importance:
- HPV causes nearly 95% of cervical cancer cases.
- WHO recommends vaccination before exposure to the virus.
4️⃣ 🚢 Inland Waterway Projects – Assam
Three inland waterway infrastructure projects were inaugurated in Dibrugarh, Assam.
🚢 Key Benefits:
- Boosts trade along the Brahmaputra River.
- Enhances connectivity under the Act East Policy.
- Promotes eco-friendly transport.
- Strengthens trade links with Bangladesh and Southeast Asia.
5️⃣ 🏔️ Mount Abu Renamed as Aburaj
The Rajasthan government officially renamed Mount Abu to Aburaj.
🏛️ Reason:
- Cultural and historical identity restoration.
- Reflects local heritage significance.
Mount Abu is Rajasthan’s only hill station and an important tourist destination.
6️⃣ 🇦🇪 UAE’s Sovereign Financial Cloud
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates launched the world’s first AI-powered sovereign financial cloud.
💻 Purpose:
- Secure national financial data.
- Improve digital banking resilience.
- Strengthen cybersecurity infrastructure.
This move positions the UAE as a fintech innovation leader.
7️⃣ 🌍 UN Approves First Carbon Credits under Paris Agreement
The United Nations approved the first carbon credits under the Paris Agreement.
🌱 Why This Matters:
- Enables countries to trade carbon credits.
- Encourages investment in clean energy projects.
- Supports global net-zero targets.
The initial credits came from clean cooking initiatives.
8️⃣ 🌐 US–Israel–Iran Geopolitical Tensions
The United States and Israel reportedly conducted coordinated strikes on Iranian targets, increasing regional tensions.
🌍 Impact:
- Heightened Middle East instability.
- Oil price volatility.
- Global diplomatic concerns.
Geopolitical conflicts significantly affect global markets and energy security.
9️⃣ 📊 India’s GDP Update – Q3 FY26
India reported 7.8% GDP growth for Q3 FY26.
📈 Highlights:
- Slight moderation from previous quarter.
- Strong services and manufacturing sectors.
- Fiscal deficit at 63% of annual target (by January).
Indicates stable but cautious economic momentum.
🔟 💰 Forex Reserves Update
India’s foreign exchange reserves declined to $723.61 billion.
📉 Possible Reasons:
- RBI intervention in currency markets.
- Dollar appreciation globally.
- Capital outflows.
Forex reserves help stabilise the rupee and manage external shocks.
1️⃣1️⃣ 🏏 Ravi Shastri Honoured
A stand at Wankhede Stadium will be named after Ravi Shastri.
🏆 Significance:
- Former Indian captain and head coach.
- Part of 1983 World Cup-winning squad.
- Played key role in India’s overseas Test victories as coach.