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Current Affairs 25 February 2026
Cabinet Clears MSP for Raw Jute for 2026–27
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for raw jute for the 2026–27 marketing season.
The MSP for Raw Jute (TD-3 grade) has been fixed at ₹5,925 per quintal, reflecting an increase of ₹275 per quintal over the previous season. The revised MSP ensures a 61.8% return over the all-India weighted average cost of production, in line with the government’s 2018–19 Budget commitment of fixing MSP at least 1.5 times the production cost.
Since 2014–15, the MSP for raw jute has risen from ₹2,400 per quintal to ₹5,925 per quintal — an increase of ₹3,525 per quintal, representing a 2.5-fold rise. The government highlighted that between 2014–15 and 2025–26, around ₹1,342 crore was disbursed to jute farmers as MSP support, compared to ₹441 crore during 2004–05 to 2013–14. This reflects enhanced financial backing for jute cultivators.
MeitY Launches ‘Blockchain India Challenge’
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced the Blockchain India Challenge, a nationwide initiative to promote blockchain-based solutions for governance.
The challenge encourages Indian startups to design permissioned blockchain systems tailored for government applications. Key objectives include:
- Strong regulatory oversight
- Enhanced security and trust
- Transparent audit trails
- Tamper-proof digital records
- A unified and reliable data source across departments
The programme focuses on sectors such as e-procurement, supply chain management, Public Distribution System (PDS), education, healthcare, agriculture, power, IoT, land records, and environmental sustainability. The initiative aims to modernise governance through secure and efficient digital infrastructure.
Approval for Renaming Kerala as “Keralam”
The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to change the name of the State of Kerala to “Keralam.” The move follows a resolution adopted by the State Legislative Assembly on June 24, 2024, seeking formal alteration of the State’s name under Article 3 of the Constitution.
As per the constitutional process, the President will refer the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 to the State Assembly for its views. After considering the Assembly’s opinion, the Central Government may introduce the Bill in Parliament, subject to the President’s recommendation.
India Remains Second-Largest Buyer of Russian Fuels
India retained its position as the world’s second-largest purchaser of Russian fossil fuels in January 2026, importing energy worth €2.2 billion ($2.59 billion), according to data from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
Break-up of imports:
- Crude oil: €2 billion (78% share)
- Coal: €442 million
- Oil products: €30 million
Although imports have fallen by 23% since November, India remains behind only China in Russian fuel purchases. China, in contrast, increased its imports by 29% in the past two months, with crude oil imports reaching €4 billion in January.
The data indicates that discounted Russian oil continues to play a significant role in India’s energy security strategy, even as global sanctions and trade shifts reshape supply patterns.
India’s Carbon Trading Programme Nears Launch
India is in the final stages of rolling out its first comprehensive carbon trading framework — the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS). The initiative is being coordinated by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).
The scheme will operate for the period April 2025 to March 2026 and aims to regulate industrial greenhouse gas emissions. Under the compliance-based system:
- Industries will receive specific emission targets.
- Entities emitting below their cap will earn tradable carbon credits.
- Those exceeding limits must buy credits or face penalties.
This programme represents a major milestone in India’s climate governance efforts and aligns with its long-term sustainability commitments.
Delhi Open 2026: Sakellaridis Clinches Maiden Title
The Delhi Open 2026 concluded with an exciting men’s singles final. Greece’s Stefanos Sakellaridis secured his first ATP Challenger Tour title by defeating Britain’s Oliver Crawford in a closely contested three-set match (7–5, 5–6, 7–6). The final set was decided by a tense tie-break, which Sakellaridis won 8–6 on his second match point.
In the doubles category, India’s Siddhant Banthia and Bulgaria’s Alexander Donski emerged victorious. They defeated the pair of Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha (India) and Pruchya Isaro (Thailand).
The ATP Challenger Tour serves as the second tier of international men’s tennis after the ATP Tour, providing young players with ranking points and competitive exposure. Events like the Delhi Open play a crucial role in nurturing emerging global talent.
Review Questions
1. The MSP for Raw Jute (TD-3 grade) for the 2026–27 season has been fixed at:
(a) ₹5,650 per quintal
(b) ₹5,925 per quintal
(c) ₹6,000 per quintal
(d) ₹5,750 per quintal
Answer: (b) ₹5,925 per quintal
2. The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Raw Jute for 2026–27 was approved by the:
(a) NITI Aayog
(b) Finance Commission
(c) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
(d) RBI
Answer: (c) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
3. The MSP for Raw Jute for 2026–27 ensures a return of approximately:
(a) 50% over cost of production
(b) 55% over cost of production
(c) 61.8% over cost of production
(d) 75% over cost of production
Answer: (c) 61.8% over cost of production
4. The ‘Blockchain India Challenge’ has been launched by:
(a) Ministry of Finance
(b) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(c) Ministry of Commerce
(d) NASSCOM
Answer: (b) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
5. The Blockchain India Challenge primarily promotes which type of blockchain system for governance?
(a) Public blockchain
(b) Hybrid blockchain
(c) Cryptocurrency-based blockchain
(d) Permissioned blockchain
Answer: (d) Permissioned blockchain
6. The proposal to rename Kerala as “Keralam” has been approved by the:
(a) Election Commission
(b) Supreme Court
(c) State Finance Commission
(d) Union Cabinet
Answer: (d) Union Cabinet
7. The constitutional provision dealing with alteration of state names is:
(a) Article 1
(b) Article 2
(c) Article 3
(d) Article 356
Answer: (c) Article 3
8. According to data from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), India ranked ____ in buying Russian fossil fuels in January 2026.
(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Third
(d) Fourth
Answer: (b) Second
9. India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) is being implemented by the:
(a) Central Pollution Control Board
(b) Ministry of Environment
(c) Bureau of Energy Efficiency
(d) NITI Aayog
Answer: (c) Bureau of Energy Efficiency
10. The men’s singles title at the Delhi Open 2026 was won by:
(a) Oliver Crawford
(b) Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha
(c) Stefanos Sakellaridis
(d) Siddhant Banthia
Answer: (c) Stefanos Sakellaridis
