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09 February, 2026
GK Update
Thu 12 Feb, 2026
NATIONAL NEWS
Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Introduced in Lok Sabha
- The Industrial Relations Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha during the Budget Session.
- The amendment seeks to refine provisions related to trade union recognition and industrial dispute resolution.
- It aims to reduce procedural delays in labour dispute settlement.
- The government highlighted the need to balance ease of doing business with worker protection. The Bill is expected to be referred to a Parliamentary Standing Committee for review.
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS CODE
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• The Industrial Relations Code, 2020 is one of the four Labour Codes passed in 2020. • It consolidates:
• It falls under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. • Headquarters of Ministry: New Delhi. • Constitutional backing:
• Other Labour Codes (2020):
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Privilege Notice Against Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha
- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that a privilege notice would be moved.
- The notice concerns alleged baseless remarks made during Budget discussions.
- The Speaker may refer the matter to the Committee of Privileges.
- The issue revolves around maintaining parliamentary decorum and procedural integrity.
PARLIAMENTARY PRIVILEGE
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• Parliamentary Privileges are defined under Article 105 (Parliament) and Article 194 (State Legislatures). • They include:
• Committee of Privileges examines breach of privilege cases. • Lok Sabha Speaker presides over privilege matters. • Current Lok Sabha Speaker (2026): Om Birla. |
PM Modi Meets Rolls-Royce CEO
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic.
• Discussions focused on aerospace manufacturing and defence collaboration.
• The meeting reflects India’s push to become a global manufacturing hub.
• It strengthens high-technology investment partnerships.
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MAKE IN INDIA & FDI • Make in India launched: 25 September 2014 • Objective: Increase manufacturing share to 25% of GDP • Nodal Department: DPIIT • DPIIT established: 1995 • Headquarters: New Delhi • Under Ministry: Ministry of Commerce & Industry • FDI governed under:
• Automatic Route vs Government Route for FDI • Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme launched: 2020 |
CBSE Introduces On-Screen Marking for Class XII
- CBSE announced implementation of digital on-screen marking for Class XII examinations.
- Answer sheets will be scanned and evaluated digitally.
- Reform aims to enhance transparency and reduce human bias.
- It aligns with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommendations.
- Expected to improve speed and standardisation in evaluation.
CBSE
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Established: 1929 (as Board of High School and Intermediate Education). • Reconstituted in 1952. • Headquarters: New Delhi. • Governing Ministry: Ministry of Education. • Current Chairperson (2026): Rahul Singh (IAS). • Major Initiatives:
• NEP 2020 introduced holistic assessment & competency-based evaluation. Constitutional Link: Education – Concurrent List (Entry 25, List III) |
STATE SPECIAL NEWS
First Skatepark in Garo Hills
- Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma inaugurated the first skatepark in the Garo Hills at Government College, Tura, as part of the Sports Infrastructure Development Project.
- Developed as a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Decathlon and implemented by OneStage in collaboration with the Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE).
Amul AI
- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel launched a transformative initiative ‘Amul AI’ in Anand, the milk capital of India.
- This initiative aims to provide a new digital direction to the dairy industry by integrating Artificial Intelligence into the cooperative framework.
Gujrat
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Bangladesh Parliamentary Elections & Referendum
- Bangladesh conducted parliamentary elections along with a constitutional referendum.
- Voting held under tight security.
- Amendments focus on governance and electoral reforms.
- India closely monitoring developments due to strategic interests.
BANGLADESH
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SUMMITS AND CONFERNCES
Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026
- · A high-level national platform, The Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026 was organized by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with IIT Madras in New Delhi.
- National Conference on Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds & Dismantling the Ecosystem
- · The two-day National Conference on Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds & Dismantling the Ecosystem concluded at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- · Jointly organised by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, the event focused on creating a unified national strategy to combat the evolving digital fraud landscape.
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
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IMPORTANT DAYS
Swami Dayanand Saraswati Birth Anniversary
- February 12, marked the 202nd birth anniversary of Swami Dayanand Saraswati, the visionary social reformer and founder of the Arya Samaj.
SWAMI DAYANAND SARASWATI
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• Born: 12 February 1824 • Founded Arya Samaj: 1875 (Bombay) • Major Work: “Satyarth Prakash” • Advocated:
• Arya Samaj influenced:
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National Productivity Week (12–18 February 2026)
- National Productivity Week (12–18 February 2026) marked the 68th Foundation Day of the National Productivity Council (NPC), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Theme 2026: “Clusters as Growth Engine – Maximising Productivity in MSMEs”.
- Focus on enhancing competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises.
- Awareness programmes conducted nationwide.
- Supports Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY COUNCIL (NPC)
Objective:
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REPORTS, RANKS AND INDICES
NITI Aayog Released Reports on Net Zero & Viksit Bharat 2047
- NITI Aayog released a landmark series of 11 study reports titled "Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero".
- These reports provide the first government-led, integrated roadmap to align India's goal of becoming a developed nation (Viksit Bharat 2047) with its commitment to reach Net Zero emissions by 2070.
NITI AAYOG
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• Established: 1 January 2015 • Replaced: Planning Commission • Headquarters: New Delhi • Chairman: Prime Minister of India • Vice Chairman (2026): As per current appointment • CEO (2026): As per current appointment • Major Reports Released:
• Net Zero Target of India: 2070 (announced at COP26) • COP26 held in Glasgow, 2021 • Constitutional Basis:
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ECONOMY & BANKING
Base Year Revision for GDP, CPI & IIP
- The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has officially revised the base years for India's primary economic indicators to better reflect modern consumption patterns and industrial structures.
Revised Base Years and Release Timeline
| Indicator | New Base Year | Scheduled Release Date |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 2024 | 12 February 2026 |
| Gross Domestic Product (GDP) | 2022-23 | 27 February 2026 |
| Index of Industrial Production (IIP) | 2022-23 | May 2026 |
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)
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ART & CULTURE
Guidelines for rendition of National Song Vande Mataram
- The Union Home Ministry has issued directives mandating that all six stanzas of the National Song, Vande Mataram, be sung or played before the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana, whenever both are performed together.
- The guidelines, released around Feb 11, 2026, require standing in attention for the ~3.10-minute, six-stanza version.
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Protocol Details
Vande Mataram
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ENVIRONMENT + SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Expansion of Mental Health Infrastructure (Budget 2026)
- The government will establish a second campus of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in North India. This addresses a major regional gap, as patients previously had to travel to Bengaluru for specialized care.
- Existing national mental health institutes in Ranchi (Central Institute of Psychiatry) and Tezpur (LGBRIMH) will be upgraded to Regional Apex Institutions to serve as hubs for specialized treatment, research, and workforce training.
NIMHANS
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TDB-DST signed Agreement
- Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science and Technology, has signed an agreement with M/s Prantae Solutions Private Limited, Odisha, for financial assistance towards the project titled “Manufacturing and Commercialization of Renal Care Innovative Diagnostic Product: Proflo-U for Point-of-Care Kidney Health Assessment” aimed at enabling early detection and monitoring of kidney disease and pregnancy-related complications at the primary healthcare level.
National Biodiversity Authority Provides Financial Support to SBBs & UTBCs
- The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) provided financial support of ₹6.09 crore to State Biodiversity Boards (SBBs) and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils (UTBCs) in FY 2025-26.
- Assistance strengthens the implementation of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 through institutional and administrative support.
National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)
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NBA established under Biological Diversity Act, 2002. • Headquarters: Chennai. • It regulates biodiversity conservation, People’s Biodiversity Registers (PBRs) & access-benefit sharing (ABS). |
DEFENCE NEWS
Indian Navy Assumes Command of CTF-154'
- The Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, a key multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).
- Commodore Milind M Mokashi, Shaurya Chakra of the Indian Navy, formally took over as Commander CTF 154 from the outgoing Commander of the Italian Navy.
Indian Navy
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Established: 26 January 1950. • Motto: “Shaṁ No Varunaḥ”. • Headquarters: New Delhi. • Chief of Naval Staff (2026): Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi. • Major Operations:
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DRDO signed agreement with CSIR
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed an agreement with Council of Scientific and Industrial Research for collaborative research, technology development and resource sharing to advance human sustenance and performance in extreme environments.
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DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) The primary agency responsible for the military's research and development.
CSIR (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research) India's largest R&D organization, focusing on civil and industrial applications.
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