Daily Current Affairs — 10 February 2026
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
India’s Net-Zero Pathway: Ambition, Investment, and Reform
Context According to the NITI Aayog’s Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero, India can achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 while becoming a developed economy by 2047, but this transition will require massive financial and structural shifts. What is Net Zero? Net Zero refers to the state where the amount of GHGs released into the atmosphere is balanced by the amount removed over a given period.
Need for Structural Reforms in India’s Skilling Ecosystem
Context The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has blacklisted 178 Training Partners (TPs) and Training Centres (TCs) under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0, citing non-adherence to operational norms. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) PMKVY is the flagship skill certification scheme launched under the Skill India Mission to enhance employability among youth. The scheme is implemented by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Mi
India to Chair Kimberley Process
Context India has assumed the chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for the year 2026. Kimberley Process (KP) The KP is a multinational mechanism or structure for governing the trade of ‘conflict diamonds’. These are rough (or pre-polished) diamonds which are used illegally by rebel or insurgent groups across the world to undermine or threaten legitimate governments.
India and Greece Bilateral Ties
Context The Defence Minister held a bilateral meeting with his Greek counterpart in New Delhi. About A Joint Declaration of Intent on strengthening the defence industrial cooperation between India and Greece was signed which is a starting point for developing a five-year roadmap. A Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026 was also exchanged, charting the course for military engagements between the Armed forces of both countries.
Artificial Intelligence for Culture and Languages
Context India is institutionalising AI to bridge the digital, linguistic, and literacy divide through a suite of national platforms that transform cultural heritage into accessible digital assets. AI Driven National Interventions BHASHINI: Launched in 2022 under the National Language Translation Mission, BHASHINI was developed to respond to India’s wide linguistic diversity in the digital space.