February 21, 2026 — Daily Current Affairs

Today’s edition marks International Mother Language Day 2026 (theme: Fostering Multilingualism for Inclusion) — rooted in the 1952 Bengali Language Movement. Also covered: Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh Statehood Day (both attained statehood February 20, 1987); NCST’s 23rd Foundation Day; Export Promotion Mission’s 7 new MSME interventions (₹25,060 crore outlay); China’s CJ-1000 scramjet hypersonic missile showcase; India’s participation as observer in the Board of Peace (Gaza); Sonepur International Airport approval in Bihar; L&T Vyoma’s 250 MW AI data centre at Dholera; RBI’s revisions to the Lead Bank Scheme; Rodrigo Duterte’s ICC pre-trial hearing; Kanlaon Volcano eruption in the Philippines; and the Public Trust Doctrine in focus.