Daily Current Affairs – 28 February 2026

English | Page 2 | International Relations

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 1. India Strengthens Engagement with Global South

India has expanded its diplomatic and economic engagement with Global South nations, focusing on trade cooperation, development partnerships and digital infrastructure sharing.

Exam Relevance:

• Global South concept
• South-South Cooperation
• India’s developmental diplomacy

Mains Angle: India as a voice of developing countries in global governance platforms.

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🌊 2. Indo-Pacific Strategic Cooperation Intensifies

Several Indo-Pacific nations held discussions on maritime security, freedom of navigation and regional stability.

Concept Link:

• Indo-Pacific Strategy
• Freedom of Navigation
• Maritime Security

Exam Focus: Role of QUAD and strategic balancing in the region.

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 3. Multilateral Financial Stability Discussions

Global financial institutions have emphasized coordinated macroeconomic policies to maintain stability amid global economic uncertainties.

Exam Link:

• Role of IMF & World Bank
• Global economic governance
• Macroeconomic coordination

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 4. Digital Public Infrastructure as Soft Power

India’s Digital Public Infrastructure model, including digital payments and identity systems, is being recognized globally as a replicable framework.

Mains Perspective:

• Technology as soft power
• Digital diplomacy
• Global digital governance

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