Current Affairs 11 February 2026

New Dragonfly Species Discovered in Kerala

Researchers have discovered a new species of dragonfly in Kerala and named it Lyriothemis keralensis, highlighting the State’s rich biodiversity. The species was recorded from Varapetty near Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district, where it inhabits vegetated pools and irrigation canals within shaded rubber and pineapple plantations.

Moody’s Projects India’s GDP Growth at 6.4% in FY27

Global credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings has projected India’s GDP growth at 6.4% in FY27, making it the fastest-growing economy among G-20 countries.

Key highlights from Moody’s Banking System Outlook Report:

Growth Drivers:
- Strong domestic consumption
- Continued policy support by the government
- A stable and resilient banking system

Green Triangle’ Integrated Ecotourism Project in Visakhapatnam

The Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) is set to launch an ambitious ‘Green Triangle’ integrated ecotourism project in Visakhapatnam, aiming to connect the city’s major green and eco-sensitive zones into a single, seamless tourism circuit.

Integrated Green Corridor:

Covers around 18,000 acres
Links Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Kailasagiri Hill, and Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary

India Designated Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, Germany

India has been designated as the Country of the Year at BIOFACH 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for organic products, being held from February 10-13, 2026 at Nuremberg, Germany. This marks the second time India has received this prestigious designation, the previous occasion being 14 years ago (2012).

About BIOFACH

Status: World’s largest and most influential exhibition dedicated exclusively to organic food and agriculture
Location: Nuremberg, Germany

Five GI-Tagged Rice Varieties

Rice Variety	Origin State	Special Feature
Indrayani Rice	Maharashtra	Aromatic short-grain rice
Navara Rice	Kerala	Medicinal rice used in Ayurveda
Gobindbhog Rice	West Bengal	Aromatic, small-grained rice
Red Rice	Kerala/Tamil Nadu	Nutrient-rich, unpolished rice
Chak Hao (Black Rice)	Manipur	Purple-black rice, high in antioxidants

Related Government Initiatives for Organic Farming

Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY): Promotes organic farming through cluster approach
Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North East Region (MOVCDNER): Special focus on northeastern states
National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP): Certification and accreditation framework
Participatory Guarantee System (PGS-India): Quality assurance for organic production
Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme: Support for organic food processing units

📌 Did You Know?

Chak Hao (Black Rice) from Manipur, one of the five GI-tagged rice varieties being showcased at BIOFACH 2026, is known as the “forbidden rice” and was historically reserved for royalty. It contains high levels of anthocyanins, the same antioxidants found in blueberries, giving it a deep purple-black color. The rice turns purple when cooked and is used in traditional Manipuri cuisine as well as in medicinal preparations.

Sikkim became the world’s first fully organic state in 2016, converting all of its 75,000 hectares of agricultural land to certified organic farming. This achievement has positioned India as a leader in organic agriculture globally.

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11 February 2026

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