Daily Current Affairs 17th February 2026

Q.1. In terms of LEED-certified real estate outside of the US, where does India stand in the world?
Ans:- Second
Q.2. In the midst of growing Gulf rivalry in the Horn of Africa, which nation inked a military cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia to strengthen defense ties?
Ans:- Somalia
Q.3. In order to avoid duplicate contributions for workers on assignments lasting up to 36 months, which nation negotiated a Social Security Agreement with India?
Ans:- United Kingdom
Q.4. Which nation defeated Bangladesh 4-0 in the final to win the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship?
Ans:- India
Q.5. Which city hosted the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation and Bharat cab for tech-enabled cab services?
Ans:- New Delhi
Q.6. Who has been named the National Capital Territory of Delhi’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO)?
Ans:- Ashok Kumar
Q.7. Which Indian state is home to the newly discovered species of dragonfly, Lyriothemis keralensis?
Ans:- Kerala
Q.8. What is the annual date of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science?
Ans:- February 11
Q.9. At BIOFACH 2026 in Nuremberg, which nation was named the Country of the Year?
Ans:- India
Q.10. Which city will house the advanced Type IV & V composite pressure vessel manufacturing facilities for the domestic hydrogen storage project?
Ans:- Madurai