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Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU): Turning Emissions into Economic Assets

Current Affairs 26-Feb-2026

Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies are gaining policy and industry attention in India as the country explores pathways to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors such as cement, steel, power, and chemicals. Unlike Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), which stores CO₂ underground, CCU converts captured carbon dioxide into useful products like fuels, chemicals, polymers, and construction materials — integrating emissions back into the economic cycle.

Nationwide Single-Dose HPV Immunisation Drive to Combat Cervical Cancer

Current Affairs 26-Feb-2026

The Union government is preparing to launch a nationwide 90-day single-dose HPV vaccination campaign targeting 14-year-old girls to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in India. The initiative marks a major preventive public health intervention aimed at tackling one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among Indian women.

US Slaps Steep Countervailing Duties on Indian Solar Modules

Current Affairs 26-Feb-2026

The United States has imposed preliminary countervailing duties (CVD) of 126% on crystalline silicon photovoltaic (CSPV) cells and modules imported from India, following an investigation into alleged unfair government subsidies. The decision could significantly affect India’s rapidly expanding solar manufacturing sector, which has relied heavily on exports to the US market.

India–Japan Joint Military Drill ‘Dharma Guardian’ Strengthens Tactical Interoperability

Current Affairs 26-Feb-2026

The 7th edition of Exercise Dharma Guardian, the annual joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), has commenced at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubattia in Uttarakhand. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability and joint operational capabilities in semi-urban combat environments.

China’s CM-302 Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile: Capabilities and Strategic Implications

Current Affairs 26-Feb-2026

Reports indicate that Iran is close to finalising a deal with China to procure the CM-302 supersonic anti-ship cruise missile. The potential acquisition has drawn attention due to the missile’s advanced capabilities and its possible impact on regional maritime security, particularly in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz region.