UPSC Daily Current Affairs for 10 February 2026

Artificial Intelligence for Culture and Languages

Context

India is institutionalising AI to bridge the digital, linguistic, and literacy divide through a suite of national platforms that transform cultural heritage into accessible digital assets.

AI Driven National Interventions

BHASHINI: Launched in 2022 under the National Language Translation Mission, BHASHINI was developed to respond to India’s wide linguistic diversity in the digital space.

India and Greece Bilateral Ties

Context

The Defence Minister held a bilateral meeting with his Greek counterpart in New Delhi.

About

A Joint Declaration of Intent on strengthening the defence industrial cooperation between India and Greece was signed which is a starting point for developing a five-year roadmap.

A Bilateral Military Cooperation Plan for 2026 was also exchanged, charting the course for military engagements between the Armed forces of both countries.

India to Chair Kimberley Process

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India has assumed the chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for the year 2026.

Kimberley Process (KP)

The KP is a multinational mechanism or structure for governing the trade of ‘conflict diamonds’.

These are rough (or pre-polished) diamonds which are used illegally by rebel or insurgent groups across the world to undermine or threaten legitimate governments.

Need for Structural Reforms in India’s Skilling Ecosystem

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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has blacklisted 178 Training Partners (TPs) and Training Centres (TCs) under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0, citing non-adherence to operational norms.

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

PMKVY is the flagship skill certification scheme launched under the Skill India Mission to enhance employability among youth.

The scheme is implemented by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

India’s Net-Zero Pathway: Ambition, Investment, and Reform

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According to the NITI Aayog’s Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero, India can achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 while becoming a developed economy by 2047, but this transition will require massive financial and structural shifts.

What is Net Zero?

Net Zero refers to the state where the amount of GHGs released into the atmosphere is balanced by the amount removed over a given period.

It is achieved through a combination of:

Emissions reduction by shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, electrifying transport and industry, adopting cleaner technologies; and

News In Short 10-02-2026

Context

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the people of Chhattisgarh for the special celebration of ‘Bastar Pandum’ festival.

About the Festival

Bastar Pandum is a cultural festival celebrated in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh showcasing tribal heritage and cultural traditions.

Held from February 7 to 9, the festival has emerged as a major cultural platform highlighting Bastar’s tribal identity through art, music, dance, handicrafts, and indigenous cuisine.