Daily Current Affairs Today 12 February 2026 for SSC And Railway Exams

Daily current affairs play a crucial role in SSC and Railway examinations, especially in General Awareness sections where questions are frequently asked from national policies, international rankings, science developments, and government initiatives. The updates of 12 February 2026 highlight India’s global participation, economic decisions, technological progress, and important rankings that are highly relevant for SSC GD, SSC CGL, CHSL, RRB Group D, NTPC, ALP, and railway exams. This compilation provides clear, exam-focused information for quick understanding and revision.

Daily Current Affairs Today 12 February 2026

The day’s key developments reflect India’s growing presence in global governance, technology, sustainability, and defense. Major highlights include international rankings, diplomatic engagements, budget announcements, scientific initiatives, and policy updates. Here are the top 10 Daily Current Affairs Today 12 February 2026:

Corruption Perceptions Index 2025

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2025 has been released, assessing perceived public sector corruption globally.

1. Releasing Body & Scoring

• Released by: Transparency International. (Memory Tip: To combat corruption, a nation needs transparency.)

• Scoring Mechanism: A scale from 0 to 100 is used.

• Score of 0: Indicates very high corruption.

• Score of 100: Indicates a country is very clean (very low corruption).

2. Key Rankings (out of 182 countries)

• Top Performer (Least Corrupt):

1. Denmark (Score: 89)

2. Finland (Score: 88)

3. Singapore (Score: 84)

• India's Position:

• Rank: 91

• Score: 39 out of 100.

• Bottom Performers (Most Corrupt):

181. South Sudan (Score: 9)

182. Somalia

3. Summary of Key Data Points

• Least Corrupt: Denmark

• Most Corrupt: South Sudan

• India's Rank: 91

Also Read:

• SSC Monthly Current Affairs
• SSC Weekly Current Affairs

BRICS Sherpa Meeting 2026

The BRICS Sherpa meeting for the 2026 summit was held in Delhi, with India holding the presidency this year.

1. History and Formation of BRICS

• 2001: The term "BRIC" was coined by Jim O'Neill.

• 2009: First BRIC summit in Russia, with founding members Brazil, Russia, India, and China.

• 2010: South Africa joined, forming BRICS.

• 2014: The Fortaleza Declaration led to the establishment of the New Development Bank (NDB), headquartered in Shanghai, China.

2. India's 2026 Presidency

• Host: India for the 18th BRICS Summit.

• Sherpa: A personal representative of a head of state. India's Sherpa for 2026 is Sudhakar Dalela.

• Theme for 2026: "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."

3. BRICS Expansion

BRICS now has 10 member countries:

• Founding Five: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa.

• New Members: Iran, Ethiopia, UAE, and Indonesia.

AI Impact Summit in India

India will host the AI Impact Summit in Delhi in February 2026, following a previous summit in Paris in February 2025.

• Host: India.

• Chief Guest: French President Emmanuel Macron (scheduled visit Feb 17-19).

• Organizing Body: Ministry of External Affairs.

• Primary Agenda: To develop the "Horizon Roadmap for 2047". This roadmap will define India-France relations until 2047, aligning with India's Viksit Bharat target.

• Related Initiative: 2026 will be celebrated as the India-France "Year of Innovation".

Kimberley Process Chairmanship 2026

India is set to chair the Kimberley Process in 2026.

1. Background on Diamonds

• Science: Diamonds sparkle due to Total Internal Reflection.

• Global Hubs:

• Surat, India: A major global center for diamond cutting.

• South Africa: Home to large diamond mines, including the famous Kimberley mines.

2. The Kimberley Process

• Purpose: An international certification scheme to regulate rough diamonds trade and prevent the flow of "conflict diamonds."

• Membership: Involves 86 countries, with India as a participant since 2003.

• Structure: Operates on a tripartite model involving Governments, the Diamond Industry, and Civil Societies.

LEAD Ranking 2025

The LEAD (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) 2025 ranking, released by the US Green Building Council, ranks countries on certified green buildings. The US is excluded from this international ranking.

• Top Rankings:

1. China

2. India

Comparative Structure: LEAD vs. LEADS Index

Biofach Germany 2026

At Biofach 2026 in Nuremberg, Germany, India was named the "Country of the Year".

• Focus of Event: The world's leading trade fair for organic products in the agricultural sector.

• India's Representative: APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority).

• Mandate: Manages agricultural product exports and imports.

• Established: 1986.

• Headquarters: Delhi.

• Parent Ministry: Ministry of Commerce.

• Organic Farming in India: Key Facts

• First Organic State: Sikkim.

• First Organic Union Territory: Lakshadweep.

Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026

Uttar Pradesh presented its largest-ever budget for fiscal year 2026, totaling ₹9.13 lakh crore. UP is India's most populous state.

• Presenter: Finance Minister Suresh Khanna.

• Key Distinction: UP is the first state in India to release its own annual Economic Survey.

Budget Highlights & Announcements

• Growth: A 12.2% increase over the previous year.

• Fiscal Deficit Target: 3% for 2026-27.

• Employment: Promise of 10 lakh jobs for youth.

• Women's Empowerment: Scooters for female college/university students under the "Rani Lakshmibai Scooty Yojana".

• Digital Literacy: Distribution of 40 lakh tablets.

Key Political & Budgetary Allocations (2024-25 Budget)

• Vidhan Sabha Seats: 403.

• Vidhan Parishad Seats: 100.

• Education Sector: 12.4% of total budget.

• Health Sector: 6% of total budget.

• Agriculture Sector: 9% of total budget.

• Higher Education Expansion: Three new Higher Education Universities in Mirzapur, Moradabad, and Balrampur.

India's First Quantum AI Valley

India's first Quantum Valley has been established in Amravati, Andhra Pradesh, to advance AI research and development.

• Location: Amravati, Andhra Pradesh, on the Krishna River banks.

• Inauguration: By Dr. Jitendra Singh (Union Minister of Science & Technology) and CM Chandrababu Naidu.

• Investment: Approximately ₹6000 crore.

Core Concept & Objective

The term 'Quantum' here signifies technology that is both small in size and high in speed. The objective is to develop smaller, more efficient AI-powered devices.

SCALP Missile (Storm Shadow) Acquisition

India is set to finalize a deal with France to acquire SCALP missiles, also known as Storm Shadow. This follows discussions for 114 Rafale fighter jets.

Technical Specifications of the SCALP Missile

• Origin: Jointly developed by France and the UK.

• Type: A cruise missile, designed for direct target hits.

• Platform: Air-launched, integrated with Rafale jet aircraft.

• Range: Approximately 250 km.

• Operational Capability: An all-weather missile.

Asian Shooting Championships Results

In the recent Asian Shooting Championships in Delhi, India secured the number one position in the medal tally.

• Final Medal Count for India:

• Total Medals: 66

• Gold: 39

• Silver: 15

• Bronze: 13

New Protocol for the National Song (Vande Mataram)

New government guidelines mandate singing the National Song, Vande Mataram, before the National Anthem at all relevant events. This commemorates 150 years of the song.

Historical Context

• Author: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.

• Year of Composition: 1875.

• Source: Part of the novel Anandmath, published in 1882.

• Structure: Comprises six stanzas.