Delhi Police “Operation Shastra”
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Citywide enforcement drive targeting misuse of social media for intimidation and misinformation.
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Illustrates evolving law-enforcement response to digital threats .
Education, Global Rankings & Social Sector
Delhi Ranked Most Affordable Global Student City
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Reflects cost advantage in higher education, living expenses, and accessibility.
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Useful for urban competitiveness and international student mobility.
Global Teacher Prize 2026
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Awarded to Indian educator Rouble Nagi at the World Government Summit.
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Recognises innovation in community-centric education.
Sports & Inclusion
Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026
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Hosted in New Delhi ; India maintained strong medal performance.
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Relevant for sports infrastructure and shooting excellence.
Para Throwball National Federation Cup
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Jharkhand women’s team secured gold.
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Demonstrates progress in inclusive sports participation.
Banking, Finance & Regulation
RBI Digital Fraud Compensation Framework
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Provides compensation up to ₹25,000 for victims of small-value digital frauds.
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Reinforces consumer protection in digital payments ecosystem.
Collateral-Free MSME Loan Limit Doubled
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Limit raised from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh (effective April 1, 2026).
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Supports credit flow and entrepreneurship in micro and small enterprises.
Removal of FPI Investment Cap under VRR
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Eliminates ₹2.5 lakh crore ceiling.
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Intended to attract stable foreign capital into Indian debt markets.
Blackstone Approved to Acquire Stake in Federal Bank
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RBI permitted acquisition of up to 99% stake .
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Signals openness to institutional investment under regulatory oversight.
International Cooperation & Multilateral Engagement
India’s Contribution to UN Regular Budget
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Government paid USD 35.18 million for 2026.
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Demonstrates commitment
Month: Current Affairs - February 09, 2026
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