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This video is a daily current affairs update for February 11, 2026. It covers important events and facts relevant for competitive exams. Key topics include World Pulses Day, new CEO appointments, partnerships for rural connectivity, sports achievements, economic surveys, and international collaborations. The video also encourages viewers to set daily targets and utilize available resources like the NEXT EXAM WhatsApp and Telegram channels for study materials.
- World Pulses Day celebrated on February 10th.
- R Vijay Anand appointed as the new CEO of City Union Bank.
- Gujarat partners with Starlink to boost rural connectivity.
- Manu Bhaker wins silver at Asian Shooting Championship 2026.
- Uttar Pradesh presents its first economic survey.
World Pulses Day [0:28]
The speaker starts with World Pulses Day, celebrated on February 10th, highlighting the importance of pulses for health. He then links this date to other important days in the year, such as World Hindi Day on January 10th, Human Rights Day on December 10th, World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, and World Mental Health Day and National Postal Day on October 10th. He also mentions Indian Coast Guard Day on February 1st, World Wetlands Day on February 2nd, World Cancer Day and International Human Brotherhood Day on February 4th, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on February 7th and International Epilepsy Day on February 9th. He reminds the audience that India now has 98 Ramsar sites.
New CEO Appointment: City Union Bank [3:17]
The discussion moves to the appointment of R Vijay Anand as the new CEO of City Union Bank. The speaker lists other recent important appointments, including Nivedita Dubey as the first woman member of the Airport Authority Board, Inderpal Singh Walia taking command of Eastern Air Command, Arjit Basu as the chairman and independent director of ESAF Bank, Sheikh Juhana bin Hamad Al Thani as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia, Ganesh Lakshminarayan as MD & CEO of Tata Communications, Amelia Valvade as the coach of the Indian Women's Football Team, and Kaijad Bharucha as a full-time director of HDFC Bank. He also mentions Ravi Shankar Chhavi becoming the new DIG of CRPF, Praveen Vashisht as the new Vigilance Commissioner of the Central Vigilance Commission, and other key appointments in various organizations.
Gujarat's Rural Connectivity Initiative [4:55]
The speaker discusses Gujarat's partnership with SpaceX's Starlink to improve rural internet connectivity. He mentions that Gujarat is a major producer of cotton and will host the 2023 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. He shares details about Gujarat's geography, its capital Gandhinagar, Chief Minister Bhupendra Bhai Patel, and Governor Acharya Devvrat. He also highlights the GI tags for the Katchi Kharek date and Amalad Chiku. The speaker also notes Gujarat's efforts in saving birds under the Karuna Abhiyan, its position as India's renewable energy powerhouse, the Mukhyamantri Gramothan Yojana, and its progress in digital data entry. He also mentions the state's support for girls' education under the Namo Lakshmi Yojana, Maruti Suzuki's investment in a car plant, and Gujarat's leading position in solar rooftop installations.
Manu Bhaker's Achievement at Asian Shooting Championship [7:14]
The focus shifts to sports, with Manu Bhaker winning a silver medal in the 25m pistol event at the Asian Shooting Championship 2026, held in New Delhi.
Lakhpati Didiyo's Saras Aajeevika Fair [7:36]
The speaker mentions the Lakhpati Didiyo's Saras Aajeevika Fair being organized in Gurugram, reminding the audience that the International Solar Alliance headquarters is also located there. He also mentions the QR-based kiosk for traffic challan payments in Gurugram.
Network Readiness Index 2025 [8:16]
The discussion covers the Network Readiness Index 2025, where the USA is at the top, followed by China and Vietnam. India ranks 45th in this index of 127 countries. The speaker shares details about the USA, including its presidents and vice presidents, and mentions various events and agreements involving the USA, such as English Language Day on April 23rd, the development of the Haven One private space station, and the country's withdrawal from the WHO. He also lists defense exercises between the USA and India, such as Cope India, Tiger Trump, Vajra Prahar, and Yudh Abhyas.
India as Country of the Year at Biofach 2026 [10:05]
India is recognized as the Country of the Year at Biofach 2026 in Germany, a leading trade fair for organic products. The speaker highlights India's UPI system surpassing Visa, its ranking in the Henley Passport Index, increased literacy rate, and the addition of new Ramsar sites, bringing the total to 98. He also mentions India's ranking in the World Press Freedom Index, the upcoming BRICS summits, and various initiatives like the LNG diesel dual fuel train in Ahmedabad, the Global Big Cat Summit, and the development of a self-charging energy device.
Uttar Pradesh's First Economic Survey [13:01]
Uttar Pradesh presents its first economic survey, aiming to grow the state's economy to $1 trillion. The speaker notes that Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India, with its capital Lucknow situated on the Gomti River. He mentions Lucknow's inclusion in UNESCO's Creative City of Gastronomy list and the opening of the first Braille library there. He also highlights Lucknow's top position in solar rooftop installations in Uttar Pradesh. The speaker shares details about Uttar Pradesh's state symbols, its leading position in the production of sugarcane, wheat, milk, potatoes, vegetables, and green peas, and various initiatives like the Patna Bird Sanctuary being declared a Ramsar site and the mandatory आधार-based authentication for property registration.
Hydrogen Fellowship Program with Netherlands [16:02]
India and the Netherlands launch a hydrogen fellowship program. The speaker points out Netherlands' location on the map, its capital Amsterdam, currency Euro, and Prime Minister Deekscope. He also mentions the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 taking place in the Netherlands.
Kerala's First Divyang Woman Judge [16:38]
Thanya Nathan, Kerala's first divyang (disabled) woman judge, tops the Civil Judge exam. The speaker shares details about Kerala, including its capital Thiruvananthapuram, Chief Minister Pinai Vision, and Governor Rajendra Arlekar. He mentions Kerala being known as the land of coconuts, its leading position in rubber and black pepper production, and various initiatives like the Neophyte ID app for identifying invasive plants and the discovery of a new orchid species.
RBI's Increased Loan Limit for SMEs [18:48]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increases the limit for collateral-free loans to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from 10 lakh to 20 lakh.
China's R&D Spending [19:10]
China becomes the world's largest spender on research and development, surpassing the USA. The speaker shares details about China, including its capital Beijing, currency Renminbi, and President Xi Jinping. He mentions China being the largest producer of steel and tobacco. The speaker also notes various events and developments in China, such as the record trade with India, the launch of the Badminton Asia Team Championship, and the development of space-based AI data centers.
Review of Previous Day Question [21:09]
The speaker reviews the previous day's question about the winner of the 72nd Senior Women's National Kabaddi Tournament 2026, which was Haryana. He encourages students to write detailed answers. He also reviews other questions asked previously.
Resources and Closing Remarks [22:14]
The speaker shares information about the NEXT EXAM WhatsApp and Telegram channels for study materials. He also provides revision questions and asks a question for the viewers to answer in the comments. He encourages viewers to connect on social media for doubts and career-related queries. The video concludes with a thank you and a call to subscribe to the channel for daily current affairs updates.
