Today’s current affairs are an essential part of preparation for competitive exams such as UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and State PCS. Questions in both prelims and mains are increasingly drawn from recent national developments, government initiatives, education updates, and social sector programmes. Studying the right current affairs every day helps candidates stay relevant, improve accuracy, and score better in exams where general awareness plays a decisive role.
I am writing this article to help exam aspirants focus only on important and exam-useful current affairs, instead of getting lost in excessive news coverage. Many candidates read the news daily but struggle to identify what to revise and what to ignore. This daily compilation highlights key topics that are most likely to be useful for objective questions, short notes, and interview discussions.
National Current Affairs to Study Today
- The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to release Class 10 and 12 board exam admit cards before February 10, 2026, based on previous year trends. Private candidate admit cards were released earlier.
- The National Council of Educational Research and Training has launched an official WhatsApp channel to share verified academic updates with students and teachers.
- Maharashtra government announced the Kushthamukt Surakshit Maharashtra (KUSUM) campaign to achieve zero leprosy transmission by 2027.
State-Level Current Affairs
- Maharashtra’s Mahalabs programme under the National Free Laboratory Diagnostic Services Scheme has benefited over 7.6 crore patients by providing free diagnostic tests across more than 3,500 public health facilities.
- Kerala presented a full budget for 2026 despite upcoming Assembly elections, announcing free undergraduate education and insurance coverage for school students.
Education and Exam-Related Updates
- Indian Institute of Management Bangalore released a notification for Academic Associate Recruitment 2026.
- BSNL announced recruitment for 120 Senior Executive Trainee posts through BSNL SET Recruitment 2026.
- NHM Lakshadweep invited applications for the post of Clinical Psychologist on a contractual basis.
Science, Technology, and AI in Education
- Google announced partnerships to expand AI in education, including India’s first AI-enabled state university in collaboration with government bodies.
- Google also announced an Rs 85 crore grant to support AI-based government education platforms and new AI learning tools for students and teachers.
Social Issues and Human Interest (Exam-Relevant)
- A Maharashtra couple chose a simple wedding and donated Rs 10 lakh to a Zilla Parishad school to set up a computer lab, highlighting themes of social responsibility and education development.
Why These Current Affairs Matter for Exams
These topics are important because they are linked to:
- Government schemes and policies
- Education reforms and digital initiatives
- Health and social welfare programmes
- Ethics, values, and social awareness
From my experience, such topics often appear as one-liners in prelims, short notes in mains, and opinion-based questions in interviews.
How Aspirants Should Revise Today’s Current Affairs
- Note down scheme names, objectives, and timelines
- Link news with static syllabus topics
- Revise facts once again before sleeping
- Avoid memorising unnecessary details
