Daily Current Affairs 16th February 2026

Q.1. Which nation’s air force joined the United States at Osan Air Base to launch the cooperative aerial exercise known as “Buddy Squadron”?
Ans:- South Korean
Q.2. Which business introduced inFINity 3.0 to help fintech companies in their early stages?
Ans:- PayU
Q.3. In order to improve drug safety and quality standards, whose state’s Pharmacy Council and the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding?
Ans:- Goa
Q.4. Which state’s National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) was introduced in the Legislative Assembly?
Ans:- Bihar
Q.5. On which date is World Pulses Day observed annually?
Ans:- February 10
Q.6. With effect from April 1, what is the updated collateral-free loan ceiling for Micro and Small Businesses (MSEs) that the RBI has raised?
Ans:- ₹20 Lakh
Q.7. Which state unveiled a plan to reach a $1 trillion economy in its inaugural Economic Survey 2025–2026?
Ans:- Uttar Pradesh
Q.8. Which business was granted permission by the RBI to join the Centralized Payment Systems (RTGS/NEFT) in principle?
Ans:- Transcorp
Q.9. What was India’s position in the 2025 Network Readiness Index after it rose four spots worldwide?
Ans:- 45th
Q.10. Which nation consented to collaborate with India on a cybersecurity, law enforcement, and security work plan?
Ans:- Canada