Daily Current Affairs — 27 February 2026
6 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Industrial Corridors of India
In News The 2026–27 Union Budget announced an integrated East Coast Industrial Corridor with a key node at Durgapur, creating modern, globally competitive industrial hubs and greenfield investment regions. Industrial corridors They are linear development zones that connect major economic centres through an integrated network of roads, railways, ports, and airports. Industrial corridors play a fundamental role in metamorphosing regional economies by creating environments where industries can oper
Attracting Talent Positioned Abroad
Context Recent tightening of U.S. immigration policy has created uncertainty for highly skilled foreign workers, prompting the government to attract its global talent back through targeted initiatives and better opportunities. India’s Dominance in High-Skill Migration to the U.S.
India Secures Preferential Access to Two-Thirds of Global Trade Through FTAs
Context The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry said that India now enjoys preferential trade access to nearly two-thirds of global trade through a series of free trade agreements. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) FTAs are arrangements between two or more countries or trading blocs that primarily agree to reduce or eliminate customs tariff and non tariff barriers on substantial trade between them. They can cover both goods and services.
Supreme Court Bans NCERT Chapter on Judicial Corruption
Context Recently, the Supreme Court of India has imposed a blanket ban on a Class 8 NCERT textbook chapter dealing with corruption in the judiciary, and warned of ‘serious action’ in case of non-compliance. Observations of the Supreme Court A Bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant made the following key observations: The inclusion of the chapter appeared to be a ‘calculated move to undermine the institution’. It may amount to criminal contempt due to its potential to lower the authority of the
AI is Rapidly Transforming India’s Legal Ecosystem
Context The recently concluded India AI Impact Summit 2026 showcased how AI is rapidly transforming India’s legal ecosystem with AI-powered research tools. Use of AI in India’s Justice System In the Supreme Court, High Courts, National Informatics Centre (NIC) AI tools are now assisting various functions such as: Transcription of oral arguments, Translation of judgments, Read More
PM Visit to Israel
Context The Prime Minister paid an official visit to Israel. Major Outcomes Both nations elevated their relationship to Special Strategic Partnership. The Joint Commission on Science and Technology has been elevated to Ministerial level.