Daily Current Affairs Feb 10, 2026 | World Pulses Day & India's First Quantum Valley

Here is the comprehensive Current Affairs and GK brief for February 10, 2026, specifically prepared for competitive exam preparation.

National & Polity

Project Tiger Upgrade: The Union Government has constituted specialized expert groups to upgrade Project Tiger (now part of Project Tiger and Elephant). This follows the successful rewilding efforts in the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR), Maharashtra, where a third tigress was recently released to restore the apex predator population in the Western Ghats.
Bureaucratic Performance Report Cards: In a major administrative reform, the Centre has introduced a new performance evaluation framework for Union Secretaries. Senior bureaucrats will now be assessed via measurable "report cards" focusing on outcomes rather than just process movement.
Pulse Self-Reliance Mission: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the National Pulse Self-Reliance Mission in Sehlore, Madhya Pradesh. The mission aims to end India's dependence on pulse imports by 2028 through 1,000 new pulse mills and cluster-based production models.
India's First Quantum Valley: Union MoS Dr. Jitendra Singh and AP CM N. Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone for India's first Quantum Valley (Amaravati Quantum Valley - AQV) at Uddandarayunipalem, Andhra Pradesh. The project will feature an IBM–TCS Quantum Innovation Centre.
IIT Madras Space Degree: IIT Madras launched an online BS degree in Aeronautics and Space Technology. Admissions for the 2026 session will be based on JEE Main 2026 performance, offering a new pathway into aerospace studies without JEE Advanced.

India–Greece Defence Pact: India and Greece signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) to deepen defense-industrial cooperation. The roadmap focuses on military-to-military engagement and co-production under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Japan’s Snap Election: The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner (JIP) secured a super-majority in Japan's snap elections, solidifying Sanae Takaichi's position as Japan's first woman Prime Minister.
Thailand General Election: Anutin Charnvirakul emerged as the winner in Thailand’s general elections, marking a significant political shift in Southeast Asia.
UK Political Crisis: British PM Keir Starmer faced intense pressure to resign following high-level resignations in his communications team, though he currently retains the support of his Cabinet.

MSME Loan Boost: The RBI directed banks to offer collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh to MSMEs, simplifying the credit flow for small businesses.
FPI Regulatory Shift: The RBI removed the ₹2.5 trillion investment cap for the Voluntary Retention Route (VRR). From April 1, 2026, existing VRR investments will automatically migrate to the general route, streamlining the regulatory framework for foreign investors.
GDP Projections: Moody’s projected India’s GDP growth at 6.4% for FY27, citing strong domestic demand and infrastructure spending.
LEED Green Building Rank: India climbed to the 2nd rank globally (surpassing the US) in terms of total LEED-certified green building space, trailing only Mainland China.

iLive Connect Launch: India launched 'iLive Connect', the world’s first doctor-led, AI-powered home healthcare ecosystem. It provides 24/7 medical monitoring for senior citizens and high-risk patients via wearable FDA-approved biosensors.
Sudip Gharami’s Rare Record: Bengal batter Sudip Gharami created a rare record in domestic cricket by becoming the first Indian to be dismissed for 299 runs in first-class cricket.
T20 World Cup (India-Pakistan): The ICC confirmed that the marquee India vs. Pakistan T20 World Cup clash will proceed as scheduled in Colombo on February 15, ending weeks of boycott speculation.
Davis Cup Triumph: India advanced to the second round of the World Group Qualifiers by defeating the Netherlands, with Dhakshineswar Suresh becoming the first Indian since Leander Paes (2004) to win all three matches in a single tie.

Day	Context / Significance
World Pulses Day	2026 Theme: "Pulses of the World: From Modesty to Excellence".
International Day of the Arabian Leopard	Aimed at raising awareness for the conservation of this critically endangered species.

Sahyadri Tiger Reserve: Located in Maharashtra; it comprises Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary and Chandoli National Park.
Quantum Computing: Uses qubits (quantum bits) which can exist in multiple states simultaneously (superposition), unlike classical binary bits.
World Pulses Day: Established by the UN General Assembly in 2019 following the success of the 2016 International Year of Pulses.
UN Honour Roll: A list of nations that have paid their regular budget assessments in full within 30 days of the start of the year.