Daily Current Affairs, 12 February 2026

Daily Current Affairs, 12 February 2026for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams

Daily Current Affairs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking and Teaching Exams , 12 February 2026.

22 articles with High Prelims potential and 19 with strong Mains relevance , analyzed from The Hindu and Indian Express.

Today's briefing spans Governance, Science Tech and Social Issues, with key developments around MeitY, 16th Finance Commission and Central Government.

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Scanned 504 articles, ranked the 58 exam-relevant ones: 5 Core · 14 High · 39 Supporting.

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MeitY amends IT Rules to mandate AI content labeling, 3-hour takedown for harmful synthetic content effective February 20

8CORE
PolityScience & TechSocial Issues
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:MeitY
The Indian Express•12 Feb
Deep Dive

16th Finance Commission retains 41% states' share, adds GDP contribution criterion for 2026-31 period

8CORE
PolityEconomy
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:16th Finance CommissionCentral Government
The Hindu•12 Feb
Deep Dive

RBI's Compensation Framework Caps Fraud Relief at Rs 25,000, 85% of Value for Small Transactions

8CORE
EconomyPolity
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:RBIMinistry of Home AffairsMinistry of Finance
The Indian Express•12 Feb
Deep Dive

Indian Gaganyaan Mission Astronauts Adapt 2020 Russian and 2025 US Axiom-4 Training for 2027 Launch

8CORE
Science & TechIntl. RelationsPolity
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:ISRO
The Indian Express•12 Feb
Deep Dive

Supreme Court sets aside Allahabad HC bail order in dowry death case citing Section 118 Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023

8CORE
PolitySocial Issues
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Supreme CourtAllahabad High Court
The Indian Express•12 Feb
Deep Dive

Bangladesh Elections on February 12 Feature 12.7 Crore Voters, 2,034 Candidates, and National Referendum on July Charter

7CORE
PolityIntl. Relations
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Bangladesh Election CommissionTransparency International BangladeshNational Consensus Commission (NSS)
The Hindu•12 Feb
Deep Dive

Madhya Pradesh High Court Denies Quashing of Rape Case Under IPC Section 376 and POCSO Act Despite Verified Survivor Compromise

7CORE
PolitySocial Issues
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Madhya Pradesh High Court
The Indian Express•12 Feb
Deep Dive

Bangladesh Holds National Referendum on July Charter with 80 Reforms Including Bicameral Legislature and Term Limits

7CORE
PolityIntl. Relations
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Election CommissionConstitutional Reform CouncilJudicial Appointments Commission
The Indian Express•12 Feb
Deep Dive

SHANTI Act Opens Nuclear Sector to Private Entities, Caps Liability at ₹3900 Cr and Exempts Suppliers

7CORE
PolityScience & TechEnvironment
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:ParliamentAtomic Energy Regulatory BoardAtomic Energy Commission
The Hindu•12 Feb
Deep Dive

India's IT Rules 2026 mandate 3-hour deepfake removal, SGI labelling, and 2-hour non-consensual content takedown.

7CORE
PolityScience & TechSocial Issues
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points
The Indian Express•12 Feb
Deep Dive
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For UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exams, daily current affairs reading is the foundation of General Studies preparation. On average, 15-25 Prelims questions and most GS-II/GS-III Mains answers draw from recent events.

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What are the important current affairs for 12 February 2026?▼

This page covers 10 Core, 9 High, and 10 Supporting articles for 12 February 2026, spanning Governance, Science Tech, Social Issues. All articles are sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express with AI-powered exam relevance ranking.

How to use 12 February 2026 current affairs for UPSC?▼

Start with Core articles, they carry the highest exam probability. Read the Big Picture summary, check Key Facts, and use the 1-Minute Revision list. Then attempt the daily quiz for active recall practice.

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