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India has taken another important step towards clean energy leadership. On February 10, 2026, India and the Netherlands launched a new Hydrogen Fellowship Program and expanded academic cooperation in green hydrogen research. (This note is irrelevant to the question asked)
A female reticulated python found in Sulawesi, Indonesia, has been declared the longest wild snake to date by Guinness World Records, with a length of 7.22 meters.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of R. Vijay Anand as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of City Union Bank (CUB). This approval was granted through an RBI letter dated February 9, 2026, and his appointment will be effective from May 1, 2026. This note appears to be irrelevant to the question asked.
The air forces of South Korea and the United States have launched a joint air exercise 'Buddy Squadron' at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek. This year's first Buddy Squadron is being held at Osan Air Base from February 9 to 13, 2026.
The 'Road to AI Impact Summit 2026' was organized in Dubai.
The state of Himachal Pradesh has recently launched an education program called 'Padhai Vid AI'.
America has recently become the largest R&D spending country in the world.
The Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana is a girl child welfare scheme launched by the Delhi government in 2026. Under this scheme, eligible beneficiary daughters will receive financial assistance installments totaling ₹56,000 from birth to various stages of education. The scheme will mature upon successful completion of graduation, and the beneficiary will receive an amount exceeding ₹1 lakh.
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated every year on February 11. The United Nations promotes equal participation of women and girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) on this day.
The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, released by Transparency International, presents a worrying global picture. This year saw a decline in the global average score, and the number of countries in the “very clean” category also decreased. According to the report, Denmark continues to hold the top position.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, which will enable paperless legislative functioning.
India and Malaysia have recently agreed to promote bilateral trade in local currencies.
The world's first doctor-led AI-powered healthcare ecosystem named iLive Connect has been launched in India.
Kerala has once again surprised scientists with its rich biodiversity. Researchers from the state's Western Ghats region have formally described a new dragonfly species named Liriothemis keralensis.