Daily Current Affairs 2026 Updated News, Analysis & PDF for All Competitive Exams

Daily current affairs are part of the preparation for competitive exams in 2026, which will provide updated news, expert analysis, and downloadable PDFs specifically used by the aspirants of UPSC, SSC, Bank, Defence, Railways, and other government exams. These resources compile important national and global events, government policies, economic, science, and technology news, awards, and appointments in a concise, exam-oriented format that has helped candidates to remain updated with happenings and do better in prelims and main exams. The updated day-wise and month-wise current affairs summaries with practice questions and PDFs are useful in systematic revision and in making sure that all the news related to the competitive examination syllabus is covered.

Daily Current Affairs PDF: Free Download for UPSC, SSC, Railway & Banking

Class24 provides the bilingual Daily Current Affairs PDFs (Hindi and English) in the form of competitive exam aspirants, which are developed with a high exam-based orientation. All PDFs have concise summaries, notes based on facts, and purely exam-related information that is aligned with the latest exam patterns. Applicants can also have the PDF daily so that they can revise quickly, do last-minute preparation, or weekly and monthly recaps of the significant news to ensure that they are completely prepared to take any of the major government exams.

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India’s First Musical Road Debuts in Mumbai, to Play ‘Jai Ho’ for Motorists

February 13, 2026

The first musical road in Mumbai is on a 500-metre stretch of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road. The distinctive road has a built-in sound system that plays the iconic song 'Jai Ho' from the movie Slumdog Millionaire when cars drive over grooves at a certain speed of approximately 60-80Read More

Puducherry Doctors Win Chang–Crandall Humanitarian Award 2026

February 13, 2026

The Aravind Eye Care System has two senior ophthalmologists who have been recognised to deserve the 2026 Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award because of their remarkable contributions to the field of eye health and humanitarian care, including Dr Haripriya Aravind and Dr R. Venkatesh. The award was given to acknowledge theirRead More

Delhi Govt Launches Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana for Girl Children

February 13, 2026

The Delhi government has introduced the Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, which is an improved version of the Ladli Scheme, which aims at young girls by giving them long-term financial aid and ensuring their education till graduation. With this programme, it will deposit phased deposits amounting to approximately 56,000 in aRead More

Goa Set to Release Its First Biodiversity and Culture Map

February 13, 2026

The first biodiversity and cultural map has officially been released in Goa, which was done through the support of WWF India. The new visual guide points out 48 species that are commonly distributed throughout the state, including catfish and mangroves as well as tigers and local birds, and matchesRead More

US Changes India Trade Deal Statement, Sparking Confusion

February 12, 2026

The US government changed its official factsheet on the interim trade agreement with India, which eliminated major language and introduced new ambiguity on what the deal entails. The new version deleted a reference to Indian tariff cuts in pulses, one of the staple agricultural products, and softened the languageRead More

Taxpayer Base More than Doubled in the Last Decade

February 12, 2026

The taxpayer base in India has been growing tremendously over the last 10 years as the population of income tax filers more than doubled, showing a wider participation in the economy and the increases in adherence. According to the official statistics given by the Ministry of Finance, the numberRead More

All Six Stanzas of Vande Mataram to be Sung Before the National Anthem, MHA's New Rules

February 12, 2026

The national song of India, Vande Mataram, has a formal protocol issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs that establishes that the entire six stanzas of the song are the official stanzas. In the new guidelines, when Vande Mataram and the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, are sungRead More

Corruption Perceptions Index 2025

February 11, 2026

The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 is a widely known international Index that is used to assess the perceived rates of corruption in the public sector of any country and region. It measures countries on a scale between 0 (highly corrupt) and 100 (very clean) based on expert ratingsRead More

INDIA Bloc Parties Seek Removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

February 11, 2026

The INDIA bloc, the opposition alliance, has stepped up its attack on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, whom they want removed on account of his partisan operation and also on account of allegedly favoring House proceedings. The pressure is being applied over the constant upheaval in Parliament, the blastRead More

Seven Chakras of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026

February 10, 2026

The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 is also imagined as a disruptive platform that will bring together the civilizational wisdom of India and the state-of-the-art artificial intelligence. Following the idea of the seven chakras, the summit bases its vision upon seven main pillars, which symbolize balance, development, and conscious technologicalRead More

ISRO Identifies Landing Site for Chandrayaan-4 Lander

February 10, 2026

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has made a big stride in its grand lunar exploration program by also identifying a possible location for landing the Chandrayaan-4 lander. This move is based on the scientific and technological success of the previous Chandrayaan missions and India is increasingly confident inRead More

Himachal Pradesh CM launches 'Padhai with AI' app

February 09, 2026

The Padhai with AI (padhai) is an artificial intelligence digital learning platform formally introduced as the Padhai with AI by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in Bilaspur district as a way of improving the education of students who are taking competitive exams. The project combines the latestRead More

Wool production in India

February 09, 2026

India is another major wool producer, which is a natural fibre used in winter clothing, carpets and industrial products. India is ranked as the second-largest sheep nation in the world and is one of the greatest wool-producing countries, producing approximately 33.69 million kg of wool in FY24. The wool andRead More

Lowering the Age of Consent Will Undermine Child Safety

February 07, 2026

The Government of India has made it clear in Parliament that any lowering of the age of consent below 18 years under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, may undermine its child protection systems. Officials said that lowering the legal age or adding exemptions would compromiseRead More

India Creates History, Wins Record Sixth ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup Title

February 07, 2026

India has won the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 five times, but a record sixth time, beating England by a massive 100-run margin in the final at Harare in Zimbabwe. The India U-19 team had scored an overwhelming 411/9 with a phenomenal innings of 175 made byRead More

India Successfully Tests Fires Nuclear-Capable Agni-3 Missile off Odisha Coast

February 07, 2026

In an official statement, defence officials confirmed that India managed to test-launch its nuclear-capable Agni-3 intermediate-range ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Odisha. The launch on February 6 confirmed all the operational and technical parameters under the control of the Strategic Forces Command that regulatesRead More

India Develops Lead-Free Self-Powered Photodetector

February 06, 2026

The Department of Science and Technology of India has verified that scientists at the International Advanced Research Centre of Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Hyderabad, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, have invented a new photodetector that is self-powered and lead-free. It operates on aRead More

US Congress Approves USD 200 Million for Baltic Military Assistance

February 06, 2026

On 3 February 2026, the Congress of the United States passed USD 200 million of military aid to the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in the Baltic Security Initiative (BSI) under the Fiscal Year 2026 Defence Appropriations Act. This investment is aimed at consolidating the defence abilitiesRead More

India and Kyrgyzstan’s Joint Military Exercise KHANJAR Begins in Assam

February 06, 2026

The exercise is organised in line with the years of the deep-rooted bilateral military partnership between both nations, the involvement of the elite element in the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) of the Indian Army and the Kyrgyzstan ILBRIS Special Forces Brigade. The training aims to improve interoperability, coordination andRead More

Rouble Nagi Wins GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize In Dubai

February 06, 2026

Indian teacher Rouble Nagi has claimed the highly coveted 2026 GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize, which is presented with the US$1 million prize in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, at the World Government Summit. It is awarded by the Varkey Foundation and is partnered with UNESCO, and it isRead More

Elon Musk Becomes First Person in History Worth $800 Billion

February 05, 2026

The net worth of over 800 billion dollars has been the first in the world, held by Elon Musk, making a world record. This was his second milestone following a big company acquisition where his rocket company SpaceX acquired his artificial intelligence firm xAI, putting the combined company withRead More

Renowned Sociologist Andre Beteille Dies In Delhi at 91

February 05, 2026

Andre Beteille was a renowned Indian sociologist and academician who passed away in Delhi in an advanced age of 91 due to illness, family members confirmed. He died on Tuesday evening, and his last wishes were fulfilled on Wednesday. Among other topics, Beteille was an early thinker on caste,Read More

Bharat Taxi: India’s First Cooperative Cab Service To Be Launched Today

February 05, 2026

India is launching the first people-centred cab service, Bharat Taxi, which aims to be the first cooperative-based taxi company in the ride-hailing industry. The service is incorporated under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, and is intended to make the drivers cooperative with the same, rather than being commission-basedRead More

Yumnam Khemchand Set To Be Manipur Chief Minister After President's Rule Ends

February 05, 2026

Yumnam Khemchand Singh has become the Chief Minister of Manipur, where the President signs an ordinance repealing the President's Rules in the state, and the presidency of Manipur comes under the formal control of the administration of the State. On 4 February 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs madeRead More

MCC Brings in 73 Changes to the Laws of Cricket

February 04, 2026

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has announced an overhaul of the Laws of Cricket, with 73 amendments to be implemented by October 1, 2026. The overall revision will also update the rulebook to make it more modern, understandable, and accessible, and more applicable to all levels of the game.Read More

Comprehensive Current Affairs Quiz: Test Your Knowledge with Daily Practice

Take your current affairs preparation to the next level with Class24’s comprehensive daily quiz. Our interactive quizzes cover the latest news from various fields, including economy, politics, and science, helping you evaluate your understanding and retention. Whether you're preparing for SSC CGL, UPSC, RRB, or Bank exams, this quiz will keep you engaged while boosting your general knowledge and recall ability.

Daily Current Affairs Coverage by Class24

At Class24, our Daily Current Affairs section provides a curated section of the major national newspapers like The Hindu, The Indian Express, The Economic Times, as well as our own trusted government websites, published news outlets like PIB, BBC, CNN, and other credible media. All the news is in a simple and easy-to-read and study multiple-choice format, thus helping you stay abreast of key developments.

Class24 assists aspirants to be at the forefront of significant and exam-related issues without being inundated with the volume of information through specific attention. This is a focused coverage that gives you sufficient preparation to pass the examinations of the UPSC, SSC, Railway, Banking, and State-level exams, whereby the contemporary events determine the outcome.

Monthly Current Affairs Digest: Stay on Top of Important News for Exams

Class24’s Monthly Current Affairs Digest compiles all the essential news from national and international spheres, ensuring that you never miss out on key updates for your exams. This digest includes all important topics for SSC, UPSC, RRB, and Banking exams. With easy-to-read summaries and expert analysis, it’s your go-to resource for revising the most important current affairs stories every month.