Daily Current Affairs – February 22, 2026
English Edition – Page 5
PIB & Government Updates
- Launch of new welfare and digital governance initiatives.
- Progress updates on infrastructure and sustainability missions.
- Emphasis on transparency and citizen-centric service delivery.
Exam Focus: Objectives, implementing ministry and target beneficiaries.
Why It Matters: PIB releases often reflect policy direction and governance priorities.
Environment & Ecology
Climate Action and Biodiversity Protection
- Strengthening conservation mechanisms.
- Expansion of renewable energy capacity.
- Judicial interventions in environmental compliance.
GS Paper III Focus: Environmental governance and sustainable development.
Analytical Angle: Evaluate India’s balance between ecological preservation and economic growth.
Banking & Financial Sector
- Monetary policy adjustments and repo rate review.
- Digital currency experimentation and fintech expansion.
- Bank consolidation and regulatory reforms.
Exam Focus: Role of Monetary Policy Committee and financial stability framework.
Why It Matters: Financial sector stability is critical for investment and economic resilience.
🎯 Advanced Practice MCQs
1. Inflation targeting in India is primarily guided by:
A) Ministry of Commerce B) Planning Commission C) Monetary Policy Committee D) SEBIAnswer: C) Monetary Policy Committee
2. Biodiversity conservation directly supports:
A) Only industrial expansion B) Ecological balance and sustainability C) Short-term fiscal gains D) Urban congestion controlAnswer: B) Ecological balance and sustainability
3. Digital currency initiatives aim to:
A) Eliminate all private banks B) Increase informal transactions C) Improve financial inclusion and transaction efficiency D) Reduce international tradeAnswer: C) Improve financial inclusion and transaction efficiency
📊 Data & Concept Box
- Inflation Target: 4% ± 2% (flexible inflation targeting framework)
- Renewable Energy: Increasing share in total energy mix
- Repo Rate: Policy rate at which the central bank lends to commercial banks
Policy Awareness | Analytical Thinking | Examination Success
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