Daily Current Affairs, 18 February 2026

Daily Current Affairs, 18 February 2026for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching Exams

Daily Current Affairs for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking and Teaching Exams , 18 February 2026.

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

Today's briefing spans International Relations, Polity and Science Tech, with key developments around Supreme Court, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and Data Protection Board of India.

Use this page for:

  • Daily revision
  • Prelims preparation
  • Mains answer enrichment
  • Static GK linkage

Today's Intelligence Output

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Scanned 474 articles, ranked the 76 exam-relevant ones: 3 Core · 18 High · 55 Supporting.

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Today's Core 10
, Must cover for exam
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Supreme CourtMinistry of External AffairsMinistry of Defence
The Indian Express•18 Feb
Deep Dive
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Ministry of External AffairsTata GroupAirbus
The Indian Express•17 Feb
Deep Dive
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Supreme CourtKerala High CourtTravancore Devaswom Board
The Indian Express•18 Feb
Deep Dive
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Bombay High CourtSupreme Court of India
The Indian Express•18 Feb
Deep Dive
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Supreme CourtArchaeological Survey of India (ASI)
The Indian Express•18 Feb
Deep Dive
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Supreme Court of IndiaNational Judicial Academy (NJA)Allahabad High Court
The Indian Express•18 Feb
Deep Dive
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Income-Tax DepartmentCentral Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
The Hindu•18 Feb
Deep Dive
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:CRPFIntelligence Bureau (IB)District Reserve Guards (DRG)
The Indian Express•17 Feb
Deep Dive
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:Bombay High CourtBrihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB)
The Indian Express•18 Feb
Deep Dive
Prelims: High•Mains: High
Static Topic Data Points Institutions:U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP)International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The Hindu•18 Feb
Deep Dive

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Important Topics Covered in Today's Current Affairs

These topics are highly relevant for UPSC Prelims, UPSC Mains, MPSC, Teaching, SSC CGL, Banking Exams and State PSC examinations.

Why Read Daily Current Affairs?

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.

  • Core vs High Ranking: Articles are AI-ranked into Core (highest exam probability), High, and Supporting tiers so you can prioritise efficiently.
  • Static GK Linkages: Each article links to foundational concepts, connect news to your textbook knowledge.
  • Built-in Practice: Every briefing includes MCQs and revision notes for immediate active recall.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important current affairs for 18 February 2026?▼

This page covers 10 Core, 11 High, and 10 Supporting articles for 18 February 2026, spanning International Relations, Polity, Science Tech. All articles are sourced from The Hindu and Indian Express with AI-powered exam relevance ranking.

How to use 18 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.

Are these current affairs useful for SSC and Banking exams?▼

Yes. Articles are tagged with exam-specific relevance for UPSC, MPSC, SSC, Banking & Teaching exams. Use the Exam Mode switcher to see articles ranked for your specific exam.