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Highlights of 19 February 2026 Current Affairs
- India enhanced its cybersecurity through a partnership between the Centre for Development of Telematics and Synergy Quantum to create a quantum-safe security tool.
- The tool detects cryptographic weaknesses and helps organizations shift to post-quantum cryptography for stronger protection.
- Post-Quantum Cryptography follows encryption standards by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to defend against quantum threats.
- The government launched a CBDC-based digital food coupon pilot using the Digital Rupee to improve subsidy delivery.
- This initiative promotes transparency and minimizes leakages in the Public Distribution System.
- Programmable wallets and QR-based payments will ensure secure and efficient last-mile delivery.
- The WTO chief called for reforms to address growing protectionism, digital trade barriers, and climate-related trade issues.
- The Supreme Court directed the FSSAI to include front-of-pack warnings on foods high in sugar, salt, and fat to promote healthy choices.
- India, Brazil, Germany, and Japan renewed their push for United Nations Security Council reforms to reflect current global realities.
- India approved its first underwater twin-tube road-cum-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra River, connecting Gohpur and Numaligarh, along with clearance for NHPC’s Kamala Hydroelectric Project in Arunachal Pradesh.
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