Daily Current Affairs — 9 February 2026
6 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
The AYUSH Sector in India
In News Recently, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a slew of resources for AYUSH in the 2026-27 Union Budget. AYUSH Sector in India AYUSH encompasses traditional systems of medicine such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. It includes clinics, wellness centers, research, herbal products, education, and holistic health practices.
India’s Agroforestry Ambitions & Financing and Policy Hurdles
Context Recently, the experts highlighted that India’s agroforestry continues to face serious challenges, especially in access to finance, policy implementation, and farmer awareness, during the first South Asian Agroforestry Trees Outside Forests (AF-TOF) Congress. South Asian Agroforestry Trees Outside Forests (AF-TOF) Congress It is referred to as the ‘Treescapes’ 2026 Congress. It marked the first regional platform dedicated to advancing agroforestry and Trees Outside Forests (TOF) across So
India-Canada Security Cooperation
Context National Security Adviser of India Ajit Doval held high-level talks with Canadian officials in Ottawa to strengthen security cooperation, streamline information sharing and rebuild institutional links after nearly two years of diplomatic strain. Background In 2023, Canada alleged the involvement of Indian officials in the killing of a Canadian citizen linked to Khalistan extremism. India rejected the allegations as absurd and politically motivated leading to diplomatic expulsions, suspen
Mental Health Crisis in India
Context The Economic Survey 2025-26 flagged the alarming rise of digital addiction and screen-related mental health problems, particularly among children and adolescents. About The Budget announced measures to strengthen mental health infrastructure. Key highlights include the proposed establishment of a second National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in north India and the upgrading of premier institutions in Ranchi and Tezpur to improve regional access.
Strengthening India’s Astronomy Infrastructure
Context The Union Budget 2026–27 has allocated ₹13,416.20 crore to the Department of Space, signalling a renewed push towards deep-space exploration and astrophysics. Key announcements in the Budget Development of Advanced Telescope Infrastructure: The government has prioritised the construction of the 30-metre National Large Optical-Infrared Telescope (NLOT). The National Large Solar Telescope (NLST) near Pangong Lake in Ladakh has received funding support.
Indian PM Visit to Malaysia
Context India and Malaysia vowed to expand their ties in the high-priority sectors of trade and investment, defence, energy, advanced manufacturing and semiconductors. Key Outcomes The two sides inked a total of 11 agreements and documents to expand cooperation in a range of key areas. Audio-Visual Co-production Agreement to boost cultural and media collaboration, and a MoU on Disaster Management Cooperation aimed at improving joint preparedness for emergencies.