Current Affairs 28 February 2026

Climate resilience initiative unites India & Germany to preserve delicate ecosystems.

• India and Germany launch a €20 million climate resilience initiative under Germany’s International Climate Initiative (IKI).
• The project aims to strengthen adaptation in the Himalayas, Western Ghats, North-East, island regions, and Lower Gangetic floodplains.
• Supports ecosystem-based approaches and India’s upcoming National Adaptation Plan (NAP).
• Focuses on protecting vulnerable and high-risk ecological zones from climate impacts.
• Announced during a high-level Climate Talk in New Delhi.

Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils Rail Tech Policy, portal, and e-RCT in major railway reforms.

• Ashwini Vaishnaw launches Rail Tech Policy 2026, Rail Tech Portal, and e-Railway Claims Tribunal (e-RCT) in New Delhi.
• Part of 52 reforms in 52 weeks initiative by Indian Railways.
• Focus areas include AI-based safety systems, innovation platforms, and full digitisation of 23 Railway Claims Tribunal benches within 12 months.
• Aims to modernize operations, enhance transparency, and deliver faster digital justice.
• Overall push strengthens technology adoption, safety, and citizen-friendly railway services.

Droupadi Murmu pilots India’s indigenous combat helicopter Prachand in a historic flight.

• Droupadi Murmu becomes the first Indian President to fly in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand.
• Historic 25-minute sortie conducted on 27 February 2026 near the India-Pakistan border in Jaisalmer.
• as co-pilot from Jaisalmer Air Force Station wearing an olive green flying suit.
• The flight highlights India’s defence self-reliance and advanced air power capabilities.
• Marks a milestone for indigenous military aviation and India’s attack helicopter program.

India & Israel strengthen strategic ties with UPI launch and 2026 Free Trade Agreement.

• India and Israel elevate ties to a Special Strategic Partnership after February 2026 talks between Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu.
• UPI launch with MASAV strengthens bilateral digital finance cooperation.
• $3.62 billion Free Trade Agreement signed to boost economic ties.
• Labor agreement covers 50,000 workers between the two nations.
• 16 landmark agreements signed across Fintech, Defense, and Green Energy, making India a key digital infrastructure partner for Israel.

India’s GDP growth slows to 7.8% in Q3FY26 under the revised GDP series.

• India’s Q3FY26 GDP growth slows to 7.8%, down from 8.4% in Q2, based on the 2022-23 base year GDP series.
• FY26 growth projected at 7.6%, higher than 7.1% in FY25.
• Real GDP estimated at ₹322.58 trillion.
• Strong performance observed in GVA, manufacturing, and services sectors.
• Indicates stable economic momentum despite global uncertainties.