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Daily Current Affairs: 24 February 2026

Current affairs of 24 February 2026: PRAHAAR: India’s First National Counter-Terrorism Policy; India-France DTAC Amending Protocol: Key Tax Changes; Hoysala Temples: Belur, Halebidu, Somanathapura, and 7 more topics. Key facts for every exam, with a quiz.

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In this issue: 10 topics

National Affairs

  1. Hoysala Temples: Belur, Halebidu, Somanathapura
  2. T20 World Cup 2026: South Africa Beat India by 76 Runs in Super 8

Banking & Finance

  1. EPFO Auto-Settlement of Small Inoperative Accounts

Economy

  1. NMP 2.0: Brownfield Asset Monetisation Phase Two Explained

International Affairs

  1. India-France DTAC Amending Protocol: Key Tax Changes
  2. New Delhi Declaration: 89 Endorse AI Governance Roadmap
  3. Rob Jetten Sworn In as Dutch Prime Minister

Environment & Ecology

  1. Floreana Giant Tortoise Reintroduction in Galápagos
  2. India and Global Pesticide Toxicity: TAT Study

Defence & Security

  1. PRAHAAR: India’s First National Counter-Terrorism Policy

National Affairs

Banking & Finance

Economy

Economy

4. NMP 2.0: Brownfield Asset Monetisation Phase Two Explained

  • NMP 2.0 identifies fresh brownfield assets worth over ₹5 lakh crore for private investment.
  • It prioritises urban infrastructure, warehousing and sports stadiums, unlike the first phase on roads and power.
  • In asset monetisation the government keeps ownership and leases only the right to operate and earn.
  • InvITs and capital recycling under PM Gati Shakti are central tools.
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International Affairs

Environment & Ecology

Agriculture & Rural Development

9. India and Global Pesticide Toxicity: TAT Study

  • India, China, Brazil and the US together hold close to 70% of global Total Applied Toxicity (TAT) from pesticides.
  • TAT measures both quantity applied and how toxic the pesticides are to non-target species; it rose between 2013 and 2019.
  • Countries pledged in 2022 to cut pesticide risk by 50% by 2030; the world is not on track.
  • India's Insecticides Act, 1968 is called outdated; the Pesticides Management Bill, 2025 is criticised for weak liability provisions.
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Defence & Security

Polity & Governance

10. PRAHAAR: India’s First National Counter-Terrorism Policy

  • PRAHAAR, issued by the Home Ministry, is the first full national counter-terrorism doctrine of India.
  • The strategy rests on seven pillars and a proactive, intelligence-led approach involving the whole government.
  • The NSG is the main national intervention force; the NIA works with State Police on prosecution after attacks.
  • Challenges include Centre-State friction, uneven state capacity and subjectivity in judging radicalisation.
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