Current Affairs Today 23rd February 2026 Daily GK Update

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National News

IICA Forms High-Level Advisory Group on Ease of Doing Business, Signs MoU for ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ Reform Study

• The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, has constituted a high-level Advisory Group on Ease of Doing Business to strengthen the regulatory and business ecosystem.
• The Advisory Group is chaired by Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, who serves as Director General and CEO of IICA.
• IICA has signed an MoU with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs to undertake a research study titled “Re-envisioning Ease of Doing Business for Viksit Bharat 2047”, aligning reforms with the long-term development vision.

NHAI Plans 100% Digital Toll Collection from April 1, 2026

• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is considering discontinuing cash transactions at National Highway toll plazas from April 1, 2026, with all payments proposed to be made through digital modes such as FASTag and UPI.
• The initiative aims to create a fully digital tolling ecosystem, improve ‘Ease of Commuting’, enhance lane throughput, reduce congestion at toll plazas, and ensure greater transparency and consistency in toll collection.
• FASTag penetration has crossed 98%, with most toll payments already processed electronically through RFID-enabled FASTags, while UPI facilities have also been operationalised to provide instant and accessible digital payment options.

India Joins U.S.-Led Pax Silica Coalition to Strengthen Electronics and Critical Minerals Supply Chains

• India joined the U.S.-led Pax Silica coalition during the AI Impact Summit, with Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw signing the agreement to formally include India in the group.
• The coalition aims to build a common and resilient supply chain for electronics and critical minerals, reducing dependence on China, especially in refined rare earth elements.
• Other signatories of Pax Silica include the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and the European Union, working together to strengthen supply chain security and strategic technology cooperation.

PM Modi Inaugurates India AI Impact Summit 2026

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, with participation from over 100 countries, making it one of the largest global AI gatherings.
• During the summit, he presented India’s AI governance framework “MANAV” — Moral & Ethical Systems, Accountable Governance, National Sovereignty, Accessible & Inclusive, and Valid & Legitimate.
• The summit was guided by the theme “Welfare for All, Happiness for All,” highlighting India’s commitment to inclusive and responsible AI development.

India and UK Launch Offshore Wind Task Force Under Vision 2035 at 4th Energy Dialogue

• India and the United Kingdom launched the India–UK Offshore Wind Task Force in New Delhi under Vision 2035 to strengthen cooperation in renewable energy and offshore wind development.
• The initiative was launched by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy during the 4th India–UK Energy Dialogue.

MeitY Launches ‘VoicERA’ Open-Source Voice AI Stack at India AI Impact Summit 2026

• The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched VoicERA, an open-source end-to-end Voice AI stack, at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, aimed at enabling secure and scalable multilingual voice systems.
• Deployed on the BHASHINI National Language Infrastructure, VoicERA serves as a national execution layer for multilingual Voice and Language AI, supporting cloud and on-premises deployment across government and research ecosystems.
• By modularising the voice technology stack, VoicERA reduces duplication and vendor lock-in while expanding BHASHINI’s capabilities into real-time speech systems, conversational AI, and multilingual telephony at population scale.

International News

Donald Trump to Host 21st G20 Leaders’ Summit in Miami on December 14–15

• Donald Trump will host the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Miami on December 14–15; it will be the 21st meeting of the Group of Twenty.
• The 2025 G20 Summit was held in South Africa, and the United Kingdom is scheduled to host the G20 in 2027.

Switzerland to Host AI Impact Summit 2027 in Geneva

• Switzerland announced that the AI Impact Summit 2027 will be held in Geneva, reinforcing its position as a global hub for technology and multilateral cooperation.
• The announcement was made by Swiss President Guy Parmelin during the AI Summit held in New Delhi.
• The AI Impact Summit 2028 will be hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), continuing the summit’s global rotation.

Sports News

Pankaj Advani Wins Inaugural Liber Win Champions Cup 2026, Named Brand Ambassador

• Pankaj Advani won the inaugural Liber Win Champions Cup 2026, defeating Kamal Chawla 6–3 in the best-of-11 final held at the Karnataka State Billiards Association (KSBA), Bengaluru.
• The three-day invitational tournament featured 16 top professional cueists, with Advani displaying tactical mastery and break-building excellence to become the first-ever champion of the event.
• The 2026 edition marked the formal entry of Liber Win into the Indian market, and Advani was officially announced as the brand’s Indian ambassador at the conclusion of the tournament.

India Finishes Asian Shooting Championships 2026 in New Delhi with 33 Medals

• India concluded the Asian Shooting Championships 2026 in New Delhi with a total of 33 medals in senior rifle and pistol events, including 13 gold, 11 silver, and 9 bronze; seven medals were won on the final day.
• Amanpreet Singh won gold in the 25m centre fire pistol with 589 points, while Gurpreet Singh (silver, 584) and Ankur Goel (bronze, 570) completed a clean podium sweep for India in the event.
• In the women’s 50m rifle prone, Sift Kaur Samra secured silver (623.2) and Tejaswini Sawant won bronze (621.0), while the trio of Sift Kaur Samra, Tejaswini Sawant, and Manini Kaushik clinched gold in the women’s team event with a combined score of 1862.9.

Book and Author

VP C. P. Radhakrishnan Launches Book on Sree Narayana Guru Authored by Shashi Tharoor

• Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched the book The Sage who Reimagined Hinduism: The Life, Lessons and Legacy of Sree Narayana Guru in New Delhi, authored by MP Shashi Tharoor.
• He highlighted that Sree Narayana Guru emerged as a spiritual reformer during a period of deep caste divisions and social discrimination, promoting social justice and equality.

Recent Books

• Red Lines Redrawn: Operation Sindoor and India’s New Normal – Maj Gen Bipin Bakshi (Retd), Air Mshl Rajesh Kumar, Amb Anil Trigunayat, and Brig Akhelesh Bhargava; Released by: General Upendra Dwivedi
• Chalice of Ambrosia: Ram Janmabhoomi – Challenge and Response – Surendra Kumar Pachauri (Released By VP C. P. Radhakrishnan)
• The Maker of Filmmakers -How Jagat Murari and FTII changed Indian Cinema forever – Radha Chadha
• History That India Ignored – Prem Prakash(Released By: Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant)

Important Days

21 February – International Mother Language Day

• International Mother Language Day is observed every year on February 21 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism; the idea was approved in 1999 by UNESCO.
• The day highlights the importance of languages in fostering inclusion, preserving minority and indigenous languages, and supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through multilingual education.
• Theme 2026 – Youth voices on multilingual education

20 February – World Day of Social Justice

• World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on February 20 to promote social equity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all.
• Theme 2026 – Renewed Commitment to Social Development and Social Justice
• The observance was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007 to highlight issues such as poverty eradication, gender equality, unemployment, and social protection.
• The day emphasizes the importance of social justice in achieving sustainable development, human rights, and inclusive growth worldwide.

22 February – World Thinking Day

• World Thinking Day is observed annually on February 22 by members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to celebrate global sisterhood and the shared values of the guiding and scouting movement.
• Theme 2026 – Our Friendship
• The day encourages reflection on personal and community development, promoting awareness of social issues, leadership, and global citizenship among young members.

Obituary News

Sahitya Akademi Awardee Author Sankar Passes Away at 92

• Eminent Bengali author Mani Shankar Mukhopadhyay, popularly known as Sankar, passed away in Kolkata at the age of 92 due to age-related ailments; he was a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award (2021).
• His debut book “Kata Ajanare” (1955) became an instant success, and two of his novels were adapted into films by Satyajit Ray — Seemabaddha and Jana Aranya, portraying corporate life and middle-class struggles.
• Sankar also authored books on Ramakrishna Paramhamsa and Swami Vivekananda, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Bengali literature.

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