Current Affairs 27 February 2026

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  • Union Cabinet Approves Renaming Kerala to Keralam
  • MHA Releases India's First National Counter-Terrorism Policy 'PRAHAAR'

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Union Cabinet Approves Renaming Kerala to Keralam

On February 25, 2026, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a proposal to officially rename the state of Kerala as Keralam. The decision was taken during the Cabinet's first meeting at the newly inaugurated Seva Teerth office complex in New Delhi. The renaming aligns with the state's name in the Malayalam language. This move reflects efforts to recognize regional linguistic identities in official nomenclature.

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Which Union Cabinet decision was approved on February 25, 2026, regarding a southern Indian state?

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MHA Releases India's First National Counter-Terrorism Policy 'PRAHAAR'

In February 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs released 'PRAHAAR', India's inaugural national counter-terrorism policy and strategy. It provides a comprehensive framework to counter evolving terror threats through prevention, intelligence coordination, technological upgrades, and rule of law adherence. The policy emphasizes zero tolerance, stating terrorism has no religion, nationality, or community. It strengthens nodal agencies like the National Security Guard.

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What is the name of India's first national counter-terrorism policy released by MHA in February 2026?

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