Daily Current Affairs Feb 27, 2026 | OPS Joins DMK & India-Sweden AI SITAC
Here is the comprehensive Current Affairs and GK brief for February 27, 2026, prepared for . This update covers a major political reset in Tamil Nadu, a landmark AI partnership with Sweden, and significant shifts in the India-Canada relationship.
National & Polity
Political Seismic Shift in Tamil Nadu: Ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls, three-time former CM O. Panneerselvam (OPS) officially joined the DMK in the presence of M.K. Stalin. This marks a major realignment of Jayalalithaa’s legacy within the state's political landscape.
Kejriwal & Sisodia Discharged: A Delhi trial court discharged AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the excise policy-related corruption case. However, the CBI immediately moved the Delhi High Court to challenge this order.
Sabarimala Review Petitions: The Supreme Court commenced final arguments on the review petitions related to the 2018 Sabarimala Temple entry case, focusing on the "Anti-Exclusion Test" and balancing religious autonomy with constitutional morality.
CBSE Three-Language Formula: Aligned with NEP 2020, CBSE announced the implementation of a revised three-language formula from Class 6, where English will now be categorized as a "foreign" language.
NOTA Effectiveness: The Supreme Court flagged the limited impact of NOTA (None of the Above) on election outcomes, questioning whether a high NOTA count should trigger a re-poll in a constituency.
International & Defence
Canada PM in India: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai for a four-day visit to "reset" ties after years of diplomatic friction. He is scheduled to meet PM Modi on March 2 to discuss a bilateral trade roadmap.
India-Sweden SITAC: India and Sweden launched the Sweden–India Technology and Artificial Intelligence Corridor (SITAC) to drive structured AI cooperation in industrial applications and sustainable development.
Taliban Seek Dialogue with Pakistan: Following deadly border clashes, the Taliban government in Afghanistan officially requested "dialogue" to resolve the conflict with Pakistan, moving away from immediate military retaliation.
Exercise 'Kalari Leap' & 'Agni Varsha': * Kalari Leap: A joint maritime exercise by the Southern Air Command in the Lakshadweep and Minicoy islands.
Agni Varsha: A desert warfare exercise by the Indian Army at the Pokhran ranges to test long-range precision strikes.
MILAN 2026 Exercise: The 13th edition of the mega naval exercise MILAN began off the coast of Visakhapatnam, featuring over 70 participating nations and India’s aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant.
Economy & Banking
GDP Growth Hits 7.8%: Official data revealed India’s economy grew by 7.8% in the October–December quarter (Q3 FY26), driven by a surge in manufacturing and a new base year (2022-23) for national accounts.
CBDC Food Subsidy Pilot: India launched its first CBDC-enabled food subsidy pilot in Puducherry. Beneficiaries under PMGKAY now receive food subsidies as programmable e₹ (Digital Rupee) tokens, redeemable only at authorized Fair Price Shops.
E20 Petrol Mandate: The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas mandated the nationwide sale of E20 petrol (20% ethanol) with a minimum RON 95 (octane rating) effective from April 1, 2026, to prevent engine knocking.
IRFC Loan Agreement: The Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) signed a major loan agreement with a Japanese consortium (SMBC and MUFG) through their GIFT City branches to fund green railway infrastructure.
Science, Tech & Sports
OpenAI Appoints Indian-Origin CPO: OpenAI appointed Arvind KC (formerly of Roblox and Google) as its Chief People Officer to lead the company's global expansion and HR functions.
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Breakthrough: Scientists identified high-potency antibodies that could lead to the first vaccine for EBV, a virus linked to multiple sclerosis and certain cancers.
Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake: A 5.4 magnitude earthquake centered in Nayabazar, Bangladesh, sent strong tremors through Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal.
Rashid Khan’s World Record: Afghanistan's Rashid Khan became the first bowler in history to take 700 T20 wickets, achieving the feat during a T20 World Cup 2026 fixture against the UAE.
Important Days (February 27)
February 27 features major global observances, including World NGO Day to honor non-profit contributions, International Polar Bear Day for conservation awareness, and World/National Protein Day (in India) to promote nutritional healthStatic GK & Exam Snippets
V.V. Shirwadkar (Kusumagraj): An eminent Marathi poet and novelist who received the Jnanpith Award in 1987.
Article 324: Vests the power of "superintendence, direction, and control of elections" in the Election Commission of India.
LIGO-India: The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory project in Hingoli, Maharashtra, which is part of a global network to detect ripples in spacetime.
Research Octane Number (RON): A measure of a fuel's performance in a spark-ignition engine; higher RON indicates greater resistance to engine knocking.
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