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February 14, 2026 February 14, 2026 - Current affairs for all the Exams: PM Modi Inaugurates 'Seva Teerth' as New PMO; Launches ₹5,450 Crore Projects in Assam

In a historic administrative shift, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 'Seva Teerth,' the new Prime Minister's Office (PMO) on Raisina Hill, ending a 78-year tenure at South Block. Simultaneously, the PM embarked on a significant visit to Assam to launch the Northeast's first Emergency Landing Facility and infrastructure projects worth over ₹5,450 crore.

India witnessed several landmark developments in the last 24 hours, ranging from administrative restructuring to massive defense and infrastructure pushes. Below are the most significant highlights for competitive exam preparation:

1. Inauguration of 'Seva Teerth' (New PMO)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially relocated the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) from the colonial-era South Block to the newly constructed 'Seva Teerth' complex on Raisina Hill.

  • Significance: This move marks the end of the PMO's 78-year presence in the South Block. The new complex also houses the Cabinet Secretariat and the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).

  • Central Vista Project: The relocation is a key milestone in the Central Vista redevelopment plan, aimed at modernizing governance infrastructure.

  • Museum Transition: The North and South Blocks are set to be repurposed into the 'Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum.'

2. Prime Minister’s Visit to Assam

On February 14, 2026, PM Modi visited Assam to inaugurate and lay the foundation for projects worth ₹5,450 crore.

  • Emergency Landing Facility (ELF): The PM landed at the Moran Bypass ELF in Dibrugarh, the first of its kind in Northeast India, designed for military and civil aircraft during emergencies.

  • Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu: A major highlight was the inauguration of this ₹3,000-crore bridge over the Brahmaputra River, connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati.

  • PM e-Bus Sewa: The PM flagged off 225 electric buses, including 100 for Guwahati, under the national green mobility initiative.

3. Major Defense & Policy Updates

Several high-level policy decisions were cleared to bolster national security and energy independence:

  • 114 Rafale Jets: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for proposals worth ₹3.6 lakh crore, including the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter aircraft and P-8I surveillance planes.

  • SHANTI Act: Parliament passed the Small Harmonised Atomic Nuclear Technology Initiative (SHANTI) Act, which for the first time allows private sector participation in the nuclear energy sector, specifically for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

  • BRICS 2026: India outlined its priorities for its 2026 BRICS Chairship under the theme: 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability.'

4. Social & Economic Indicators

  • Social Security Agreement: India and the United Kingdom signed a bilateral Social Security Agreement to protect the interests of cross-border workers and prevent double social security contributions.

  • Digital Payments: The RBI reported that the Digital Payments Index (RBI-DPI) surged to 516.76 (as of Sept 2025), reflecting the rapid expansion of India's cashless economy.

  • Smartphone Market: India has officially become the second-largest active smartphone market globally, with over 740 million active devices.

Note: These updates are crucial for upcoming UPSC, SSC, and Banking examinations, particularly under the sections of National Infrastructure, Defense, and International Relations.

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