Top 10 Current Affairs – 26 February 2021
Daily Current Affairs 26 February 2021 is the most important area from which a major share of questions come in SSC, Railway, state government recruitment exams, UPSC prelims and mains. We are trying our best to create daily national and international Current Affairs articles from various newspapers, journals, magazines, TV etc.
World’s largest cricket stadium renames as Narendra Modi Stadium
The World’s largest cricket stadium at Motera in the Prime Minister’s home state of Gujarat, which was inaugurated by President Ramnath Kovind, to be known as Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium and be a part of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave. Read More
Chinese divorce court ordering ‘housework compensation’ for a woman
In a landmark judgment delivered weeks after China enforced its new civil code, a divorce court in Beijing has ordered a man to compensate his ex-wife for the housework she did during five years of marriage. Read More
Significance of militants’ surrender in Assam
1,040 militants of five militant groups of Karbi Anglong district ceremonially laid down arms at an event in Guwahati in the presence of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, a development which further bolsters the ‘terrorism-free Assam’ image of the current BJP-led government. Read More
What is the ‘jaws of life’ tool?
Golfing legend Tiger Woods was involved in a major car accident in Southern California with multiple injuries. According to an initial statement by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, paramedics used a tool called the ‘jaws of life’ to extricate the athlete from his vehicle. Read More
A renewed debate on court etiquette
The debate around court etiquette in India was triggered again on February 23, 2021 after a Supreme Court Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) S A Bobde objected to a petitioner addressing judges as “Your Honour”. Read More
Japan appoints ‘Minister of Loneliness’ after suicide rates increase
Japan’s suicide rate rose in 2020, with 20,919 people taking their lives according to data by the National Police Agency. Most experts believe that the problem of escalating suicides in Japan is tied to the country’s culture of loneliness. Read More
The conspiracy charge made by Delhi Police against Disha Ravi
In granting bail to 22-year-old climate change activist Disha Ravi, the trial court in Delhi rejected the Delhi Police charge that she was part of a “larger conspiracy” to incite violence in the national capital on January 26. Read More
Centre lifts embargo on private banks
The Centre has lifted embargo on private sector banks for conduct of government related transactions. They include taxes and other revenue payment facilities, pension payment and small saving schemes. Read More
Cabinet approves Production Linked Incentive Scheme for IT Hardware
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for IT Hardware. The scheme proposes production linked incentive to boost domestic manufacturing and attract large investments in the value chain of IT Hardware. Read More
Cabinet approves Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Pharmaceuticals
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Pharmaceuticals over a period of Financial Year 2020-21 to 2028-29. Read More