Daily Current Affairs Feb 28, 2026 | National Science Day & Assassination of Ali Khamenei
Here is the comprehensive Current Affairs and GK brief for February 28, 2026, prepared for competitive exams . This update focuses on National Science Day celebrations, major economic revisions, and the high-stakes T20 World Cup progression.
Important Days (February 28)
National & Polity
National Science Day 2026: India celebrated National Science Day with a focus on gender inclusivity. The government unveiled a new fellowship specifically for women in deep-tech research. Science centers across the country hosted "SheSTEM" workshops to encourage girls to pursue careers in robotics and AI.
INS Anjadip Commissioned: The Indian Navy officially commissioned INS Anjadip, the fourth of eight indigenously designed Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW-SWC), at Chennai Port. The vessel is designed for coastal defense and mine-laying operations.
Rail Tech Policy Launched: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the Rail Tech Policy and the e-RCT system. The policy aims to integrate AI for faster settlement of Railway Claims Tribunal cases and invites startups to innovate for track safety and signaling.
India's First State Innovation Mission: Tripura became the first state to launch its own State Innovation Mission (SIM). CM Dr. Manik Saha also introduced 'T-NEST', the state's first premier startup incubation hub.
National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC): The Ministry of MSME upgraded NSIC from a Schedule ‘B’ to a Schedule ‘A’ category Central Public Sector Enterprise, granting it higher administrative and financial autonomy.
International & Defence
Assassination of Ali Khamenei: In a massive escalation of the 2026 regional conflict, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during a large-scale joint US-Israeli airstrike in Tehran.
India-Sweden AI Pact: On the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit, India signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with Sweden to strengthen cooperation in digital health and industrial AI applications.
Canada PM Visit: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney continued his official visit to India. Discussions focused on "One Canadian Economy" principles being shared for trade facilitation and a "reset" in bilateral security cooperation.
Global Mental Health Report: A report by US-based NGO Sapien Labs ranked India’s young adults 60th globally in "Mind Health," highlighting the need for increased mental health infrastructure in academic institutions.
US-India Trade: US officials signaled a potential downward revision of tariffs for Indian engineering goods, as India’s strategy of diversifying energy imports away from conflict zones has stabilized its trade balance.
Economy & Banking
GDP Base Year Shift: The Government of India transitioned to a new GDP series (Base Year FY23). Under the new series, India’s FY26 growth estimate was upgraded to 7.6%, up from the previous 7.4%.
Q3 FY26 GDP Growth: Data revealed that India’s economy grew at 7.8% in the third quarter of the current fiscal year, led by a strong performance in the services sector and manufacturing (which grew at 8.4%).
Fiscal Deficit Update: The Controller General of Accounts (CGA) reported that the fiscal deficit touched 63% of the full-year target by the end of January 2026, indicating stable fiscal management.
CBDC Food Currency Pilot: A pilot project for Digital Food Currency based on the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) was launched in Puducherry for Direct Benefit Transfers under the PMGKAY.
Science, Tech & Sports
T20 World Cup (Super Eights): Following India's dominant 72-run win over Zimbabwe, the "Men in Blue" moved to Kolkata for their final Super Eight clash against the West Indies.
Scenario: A win in the March 1 match will secure India a top-two spot in Group 1, likely setting up a semi-final clash against England.
Zero Prize for Environment: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change unveiled the 'Zero Prize', India’s first results-based award for verifiable reductions in industrial pollution.
Indigenous Mining Tech: NMDC and IIT Hyderabad signed an MoU to develop autonomous mining vehicles and AI-driven drone surveying systems for India's mineral-rich belts.
M. Nallakannu Passed Away: Veteran CPI leader and freedom fighter R. Nallakannu, known for his simplicity and lifelong service to the poor, passed away at the age of 100.
Static GK & Exam Snippets
Sir C.V. Raman: He was the first Asian and first non-white person to receive a Nobel Prize in any branch of science (1930).
Raman Effect: The change in the wavelength of light that occurs when a light beam is deflected by molecules.
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW): INS Anjadip belongs to the Mahe-class of ships; it is named after an island off the coast of Goa.
Ramsar Sites: India currently has 98 Ramsar sites, with the latest additions being Patna Bird Sanctuary (UP) and Chhari-Dhand (Gujarat).
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