Current Affairs 26 February 2026

Current Affairs 26 February 2026

1. The World Bank Group’s most recent report on Women, Business, and the Law says that laws meant to guarantee women equal economic opportunities are only half-enforced around the world. The study shows that there are big “opportunity gaps” that are holding back job growth and economic growth around the world.

The World Bank Group’s most recent report on Women, Business and the Law states that laws guaranteeing equal economic opportunities for women are only partially implemented around the world. Studies have shown that there is a large “opportunity gap” that hinders job growth and economic growth around the world.

2. The Global Residence Programme Index 2026 from Henley & Partners says that the United Arab Emirates is now one of the top three best places in the world to live. The UAE moved up from fifth to second place, which is a big step toward becoming a top choice for investors and professionals who move around the world.

The United Arab Emirates is now one of the top three best places in the world to live, according to Henley & Partners’ Global Residence Program Index 2026. The UAE has risen from fifth place to second place, a major step towards becoming a top choice for investors and businesspeople moving around the world.

3. The Indian Air Force’s Southern Air Command successfully carried out a fast-paced joint maritime exercise called “Kalari Leap” in the Lakshadweep and Minicoy islands. The exercise was mostly about testing joint planning, quick force projection, and precise operations in complicated maritime settings.The drill showed how important integrated island defense and maritime domain awareness are becoming for India in strategically important waters.

The Southern Air Command of the Indian Air Force successfully conducted a rapid joint maritime exercise called “Kalari Leap” at Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands. The exercise was mainly about joint planning, rapid force projection and testing precision operations in complex maritime conditions. The exercise showed how important integrated island defense and maritime domain awareness are becoming in strategically important waters for India.

4. The Ministry of Ayush has asked people to apply for the Prime Minister’s Awards for Yoga 2026. The goal of these awards is to encourage excellence, new ideas, and leadership in the field of yoga. The awards are meant to honor people who have made great contributions to the growth and global promotion of Yoga at both the national and international levels. The program shows that the government is still focused on promoting Yoga as a way to improve overall health and connect with people from other cultures around the world.

The Ministry of AYUSH has asked people to apply for the Prime Minister’s Awards for Yoga 2026. The awards aim to promote excellence, innovation and leadership in the field of yoga. These awards are given to honor people who have contributed greatly to the growth and promotion of yoga at the national and international levels. The program shows that the government is still focused on promoting yoga to improve overall health and connect people from other cultures around the world.

5. Guinness World Records has officially recognized the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for having the most people watch a live-streamed Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare lesson on YouTube. The milestone is a big step forward for India’s digital medical education system.NBEMS, an independent organization under the Union Health Ministry, set the record with a nationwide online training program that was only open to registered medical professionals.

Guinness World Records has officially recognized the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for having the most views of artificial intelligence in healthcare lessons live-streamed on YouTube. This phase is a big step for India’s digital medical education system. NBEMS, an independent organization under the Union Ministry of Health, set the record with a nationwide online training program open only to registered medical professionals.

6. Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, opened the new RAJMARG PRAVESH web portal to make it easier to get No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for work that needs to be done on National Highways. The goal of the initiative is to make things easier, more open, and better for business.The portal makes it easy to apply online for permissions for fuel stations, rest areas, private properties, wayside amenities, and connecting roads along National Highways.

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari launched a new highway access web portal to make it easier to get No Objection Certificate (NOC) for works on national highways. The initiative aims to make things simpler, more open and better for business. The portal makes it easy to apply online for permits for fuel stations, rest areas, private properties, roadside facilities and connecting roads on national highways.

7. During his visit to Jerusalem, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Speaker of the Knesset Medal, which is Israel’s highest parliamentary honor. The award honors his personal leadership in making the strategic partnership between India and Israel stronger. The ceremony took place at the Knesset, which is Israel’s Parliament, after the Prime Minister spoke to the lawmakers.

During his visit to Jerusalem, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the President’s Medal of the Knesset, Israel’s highest parliamentary honor. The award recognizes his personal leadership in strengthening the strategic partnership between India and Israel. After the prime minister interacted with lawmakers, the ceremony took place in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament.

8. The Delhi High Court has said again that the right to do the last rites for a parent is part of the right to dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court said that automatically denying parole in these situations would violate a convict’s basic rights. The decision came in response to a request for emergency parole so that the petitioner could go to the “Tehravi” ceremony for their father’s death.

The Delhi High Court has once again held that the right to cremate parents is part of the right to dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution. The court said that automatic denial of parole in these circumstances would violate the fundamental rights of the convict. The decision was made in response to the petitioner’s request for emergency parole to enable him to attend the “Tehrawi” ceremony of his father’s death.