Current Affairs – 18 February 2026

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The two countries amended the protocol on the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement as part of strengthening economic cooperation.

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The Bench was headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, who emphasised constitutional morality and responsible public conduct.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the establishment of a ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’ with France after talks with President Emmanuel Macron.

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The initiative aims to make farmers smart, empowered, and information-rich by providing essential agricultural information through a digital platform.

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Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that Artificial Intelligence marks the Fifth Industrial Revolution due to its wide-ranging and transformative potential.

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India’s first private-sector helicopter Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the Airbus H125 has been set up at Vemagal in Karnataka.

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The Vemagal facility is owned by Tata Advanced Systems Ltd (TASL) in partnership with Airbus Helicopters.

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UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) is a scheme aimed at improving regional air connectivity in India, where helicopters like the H125 can be used.

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The Supreme Court recognised access to menstrual health as a fundamental right under Article 21, which guarantees the right to life and dignity.

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The judgement is anchored in Article 14 (substantive equality) and aligns menstrual health with the Right to Education under Article 21A.

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The Supreme Court assigned nationwide oversight to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) to ensure compliance.

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Tarique Rahman, chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh.