1 Corruption Index 2025: India ranked 91st globally
The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025, released by Transparency International , presents a worrying global picture. This year, the global average score declined, and the number of countries ranked “extremely clean” also decreased. According to the report, Denmark once again topped the list, while countries affected by conflict and instability featured prominently at the bottom of the list. The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 evaluated 182 countries based on perceptions of corruption in the public sector. The index scores countries on a scale of 0 (extremely corrupt) to 100 (extremely clean) . This year, the global average score was 42, the lowest in the past decade. Specifically, 122 countries scored below 50 , indicating that the problem of corruption remains widespread. According to the CPI 2025, Denmark retained the top spot for the eighth consecutive year with a score of 89 . Other top-performing countries include Finland (88), Singapore (84), New Zealand (81) and Norway (81) . According to the Corruption Perceptions Index 2025, India ranked 91st globally , scoring 39 points, measured on a scale of 0 to 100. Last year, India’s rank was 96.
2 ADB approves $182 million loan to enhance flood management along the Brahmaputra
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an additional US$182 million loan to strengthen flood and riverbank erosion management in Assam . This amount is in addition to the $200 million Climate Resilient Brahmaputra Integrated Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management Project approved in October 2023. This initiative aims to reduce Assam’s vulnerability to recurring floods along the Brahmaputra River and strengthen rural livelihoods, infrastructure, and the state’s economic stability. Assam faces floods annually due to heavy monsoon rainfall and the changing course of the Brahmaputra River. This financing further strengthens the comprehensive and risk-based approach already underway under the Climate Resilient Brahmaputra Project.
3 Amazon’s new packaging will be made from agricultural waste, in collaboration with IIT Roorkee
Amazon India has announced a significant partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee . This collaboration will develop new packaging materials from agricultural residues , providing a sustainable alternative to traditional wood-based paper and plastic packaging . The project aims to develop non-wood-based paper technologies to utilize agricultural residues instead of burning them, reducing dependence on virgin wood pulp. The proposed packaging will be lightweight, strong, fully recyclable, and domestically compostable. The research will produce high-quality pulp from crop residues such as wheat straw and bagasse (sugarcane bagasse). This will create paper mailers with strength and durability comparable to traditional packaging. This initiative can help mitigate the problem of stubble burning, reduce dependence on imported wood pulp, and generate additional income for farmers.
The opposition has introduced a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on February 10, 2026. This motion will now undergo scrutiny and due process as per parliamentary rules. This step was taken after opposition parties raised objections to certain decisions taken by the Speaker during House proceedings. The Indian Constitution lays down a clear procedure for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Article 94(c) of the Indian Constitution provides for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. According to this provision, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of the total number of members of the House at that time . This procedure applies only to the Lok Sabha, not the Rajya Sabha. The constitutional framework ensures that the Speaker, despite holding a high constitutional office, remains accountable to the House.
5 New dragonfly species named ‘Liriothemis keralensis’ discovered in Kerala
Kerala has once again surprised scientists with its rich biodiversity. Researchers have formally described a new dragonfly species, Liriothemis keralensis , from the state’s Western Ghats region . This discovery not only highlights Kerala’s rich but still underexplored biodiversity, but also draws attention to conservation concerns in human-altered landscapes such as plantations. The species has now been officially recorded in the scientific literature, adding another unique member to India’s growing list of endemic insect species. Liriothemis keralensis is a newly identified dragonfly species belonging to the order Odonata . The word “keralensis” in its name refers to its native state, the state of Kerala. It is considered an endemic species, meaning it is found only in this specific geographical area.
6 White Revolution 2.0: Cooperative efforts to transform India’s dairy sector
The Government of India has launched White Revolution 2.0 , a significant initiative to empower the country’s dairy sector through the cooperative model . This program, announced by the Ministry of Cooperation , aims to increase milk procurement by dairy cooperatives by 50% over the next five years . The government has set a target of increasing daily milk collection to 1,007 lakh kilograms by 2028–29, further strengthening India’s position as the world’s largest milk producer. White Revolution 2.0 builds on the legacy of the earlier historic Milk Revolution, which transformed India from a milk-deficient country to a self-sufficient nation. However, the focus of this new phase is on expanding the cooperative network, improving dairy infrastructure, formalizing women’s participation, and increasing the share of cooperatives in the organized dairy sector. The key objectives of White Revolution 2.0 include increasing milk collection, increasing farmers’ incomes, creating rural employment, promoting women’s empowerment, and making the dairy sector more organized, transparent, and sustainable. Approximately 75,000 new dairy cooperative societies (DCS) will be established in panchayats and villages that do not currently have a cooperative structure. This will bring more farmers into the cooperative network. Approximately 46,422 existing DCS will be upgraded to increase their efficiency, market linkages, and income-generating potential.
7 World’s largest grain storage scheme launched in the cooperative sector
The Government of India is implementing the World’s Largest Grain Storage Scheme (WLGSP) in the cooperative sector to strengthen decentralized storage infrastructure at the grassroots level . This initiative aims to enhance food security , reduce post-harvest losses, and improve farmers’ incomes. This information was provided by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. Balaghat district in Madhya Pradesh was selected as a pilot district under this scheme. A 500 MT warehouse was constructed at the Multi-State Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperative Society Limited, Paraswada, in Balaghat. The project was inaugurated by the Prime Minister on February 24, 2024. The warehouse has been leased by the Madhya Pradesh Warehousing and Logistics Corporation (MPWLC).
8 Adani Power’s new initiative: Enters nuclear energy sector, forms ‘Adani Atomic Energy Ltd’
Adani Power has announced the formation of a new subsidiary, Adani Atomic Energy Ltd , marking its entry into the nuclear energy sector . This move is being seen as a major and clear signal towards India’s private power producers entering the recently opened nuclear energy sector. According to the company, the new entity will aim to generate, transmit and distribute electricity from nuclear energy sources. However, detailed information regarding the timeline or operations of the projects has not been made public yet. Currently, nuclear power generation in India is primarily controlled by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) , a government undertaking.
9 R Vijay Anand appointed CEO of City Union Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the appointment of R. Vijay Anand as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of City Union Bank (CUB) . The approval was granted through an RBI letter dated February 9, 2026, and his appointment will be effective May 1, 2026. This decision marks a leadership change at City Union Bank, one of India’s leading private sector banks.
10 India shines in T20 World Cups, creates history with 10th consecutive win
India defeated Namibia by 93 runs in a match played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday . With this, Team India created history by registering its 10th consecutive victory in the T20 World Cup . No other country except India has achieved so many consecutive victories in the T20 World Cup . India has now reached the top of this list in terms of consecutive victories. South Africa won eight consecutive matches in 2024, while Australia won the same number of matches between 2022 and 2024. England won seven consecutive matches between 2010 and 2012. Meanwhile, the Indian team also won seven consecutive T20 World Cup matches between 2012 and 2014.
11 International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026: February
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed every year on 11 February . The United Nations celebrates this day to promote equal participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Despite advances in education, gender gaps still exist in STEM careers and research fields. The theme for the year 2026 focuses on building an inclusive future by integrating artificial intelligence (AI), social sciences, STEM and finance. The theme for the year 2026 is – “ Synergizing AI, Social Science, STEM and Finance: Building Inclusive Futures for Women and Girls”.
12 National Productivity Council to observe 68th National Productivity Week 2026
The National Productivity Council (NPC) celebrated its 68th Foundation Day on February 12, 2026. In addition, National Productivity Week will be observed across the country from February 12 to 18, 2026. This year’s theme is ” Clusters as Engines of Growth: Maximizing Productivity in MSMEs .” Its primary objective is to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through a cluster-based development model. This initiative aims to make the MSME sector a strong base for economic growth by fostering productivity, competitiveness, and innovation.
13 Doordarshan news anchor Sarla Maheshwari passes away
DD News anchor Sarla Maheshwari passed away on February 12th . She was 71 years old. She was one of DD News’ most popular anchors in the 1980s and 1990s . Sarla began her career as an announcer at DD News in 1976. She later became a news reader. She worked with Doordarshan News from 1976 to 2005. It was during her time that television broadcasts transitioned from black and white to color.