Current Affairs 11 February 2026

India ranks 2nd globally in LEED-certified space outside the US.

• India ranks 2nd after Mainland China in LEED-certified real estate outside the US, as per US Green Building Council and Green Business Certification Inc. data.
• Around 16 million sq m of certified space recorded, driven mainly by higher adoption of LEED O&M.
• Trend signals shift toward improving energy efficiency in existing buildings across offices, industry, retail and education.

India named Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026.

• India has been designated Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026 in Nuremberg, highlighting its leadership in organic agriculture.
• APEDA is leading India’s participation with a large pavilion showcasing organic rice, spices, oilseeds, herbs and value-added products.
• Over 20 States and UTs are participating, reflecting India’s agricultural diversity and growing global organic export footprint.

Indonesian python sets Guinness World Record as longest wild snake.

• A female reticulated python from Sulawesi, Indonesia, was confirmed by Guinness World Records as the longest measured wild snake at 7.22 m.
• Properly documented in January 2026, experts believe her true relaxed length could be nearly 7.9 m.
• Weighing 96.5 kg, the discovery highlights both the species’ scale and the need for conservation awareness.

Delhi becomes 1st State to partner with Bharat Taxi.

• Delhi becomes the first state to partner Bharat Taxi as the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation signs MoU with Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Limited for tech-enabled, transparent taxi services.
• Initiative boosts tourism and urban mobility through curated sightseeing circuits, last-mile connectivity and trained driver-ambassadors.

India showcases defence strength at World Defence Show 2026.

• Defence Minister of State Sanjay Seth led India’s delegation to World Defence Show 2026, inaugurating the first-ever India Pavilion.
• India highlighted indigenous capabilities of DPSUs and private firms, reinforcing the Make in India, Make for the World vision.
• Sanjay Seth also visited Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of the Saudi state.