1) 🇮🇳National PM Modi's Malaysia Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held high-level discussions with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, defence, and maritime security. Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA): The Union Government signed a landmark agreement with the Nagaland government and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) to form the FNTA. Goa’s ‘No Consent, No Selfie’ Rule: Goa Police has implemented a new directive to detain individuals clicking photographs with tourists without their explicit consent to ensure safety and curb harassment. Union Budget 2026 Education Boost: The Ministry of Education received a significant allocation of ₹1,39,289.48 crore, featuring plans for 5 university townships and a new NIMHANS campus in North India. 2) 🌍International Japan National Elections: Polling began in Japan as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks a fresh mandate amidst economic challenges and regional security concerns. Dubai Infrastructure: Dubai opened a major new bridge on Al Qudra Road, designed to handle 19,200 vehicles per hour to ease urban traffic congestion. US–India Trade Negotiations: The US and India are in the final stages of a trade deal involving agricultural tariffs; US tariffs on certain Indian goods are expected to drop to 18% via an executive order. 3) 💰Economy Rupee Resilience: The Indian Rupee gained 1.2% to reach 90.4 per dollar following positive cues from the India–US trade negotiations and tariff cuts. Reliance – Venezuela Oil Deal: Reliance Industries purchased approximately 2 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil, marking a strategic shift in India’s energy sourcing. Bharat Taxi Launch: Home Minister Amit Shah launched 'Bharat Taxi', India's first government-supported cooperative ride-hailing platform. 4) 🗓️Date’s importance Chocolate Day (9 February): Observed as the third day of Valentine's Week, symbolising affection and the universal language of cocoa. World Cancer Day (Observed recently): Continued focus on the 2026 theme “United by Unique”, highlighting personalised patient care and reducing treatment inequalities. 5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day Paul Thomas Anderson: The acclaimed filmmaker won the top honour at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards 2026 for his film 'One Battle After Another', making him a frontrunner for the upcoming Oscars. 6) 🏅Sports ICC T20 World Cup 2026: The mega event, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, has officially commenced. India is set to travel to Colombo for its matches despite recent geopolitical debates. U19 Cricket World Cup: The India Under-19 team defeated England by 100 runs in the final to claim the title, powered by Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s record-breaking 175 runs. Winter Olympics 2026: The games continue in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, featuring the theme "Armonia" (Harmony). 7) 🏆Awards NFL Honors 2026: MVP: Matthew Stafford (Los Angeles Rams) Defensive Player of the Year: Myles Garrett (Cleveland Browns) Coach of the Year: Mike Vrabel (New England Patriots) DGA Awards 2026: Charlie Polinger won the 'First-Time Theatrical Feature Film' award for 'The Plague'. 8) ⭐️Other important significance CTET 2026 Paper 2 Cancelled: CBSE cancelled the Paper 2 of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) due to administrative issues; new dates are to be announced soon. Climate Impact on Sports: Rising temperatures in the Italian Alps have forced Winter Olympic organisers to rely heavily on artificial snow, highlighting the impact of climate change on global events. 📚Word of the day Nefandous (Adjective) Meaning: Something so wicked, vile, or shocking that it is considered unfit to be spoken about. Usage: The historian's report detailed the nefandous crimes committed during the ancient war.  

National Affairs Union Budget 2025-26: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26, focusing on four major castes: Garib (Poor), Mahilayen (Women), Yuva (Youth), and Annadata (Farmers). Nuclear Energy Mission: The government announced a ₹20,000 crore allocation for the 'Nuclear Energy Mission' to develop Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and advanced nuclear technologies. Pulse Production: A new initiative named 'Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses' was launched to achieve self-reliance in pulse production and reduce imports. Tribal Welfare: The 'Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan' was announced to improve the socio-economic conditions of tribal communities in 63,000 villages. White Tiger Breeding: The Central Zoo Authority approved India’s first White Tiger Breeding Centre in Govindgarh, Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh. Digitization in Agriculture: The government announced the implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for agriculture to cover farmers in 3 years. International Affairs India-France Relations: India and France agreed to intensify cooperation in the defence and space sectorsduring high-level diplomatic talks held in early February. Visa Policy: Several countries, including Thailand and Malaysia, extended their visa-free entry policy for Indian tourists to boost tourism. UPI Expansion: India launched its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) services at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, marking a significant step in the global acceptance of Indian digital payments. Banking & Economy Repo Rate Cut: The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) reduced the Repo Rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%, marking the first rate cut in nearly five years. Tax Slab Revision: Under the New Tax Regime, the Standard Deduction for salaried individuals was increased from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000. Fiscal Deficit: The government set the Fiscal Deficit target at 4.5% of GDP for the financial year 2025-26. Capex Outlay: The Capital Expenditure (Capex) outlay was increased by 11.1% to ₹11.11 lakh crore for FY 2025-26 to boost infrastructure development. Lakhpati Didi: The target for the 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme was enhanced from 2 crore to 3 crore women. Awards & Recognitions Grammy Awards 2025: Beyoncé won the 'Album of the Year' for Cowboy Carter, and Kendrick Lamar won 'Song of the Year' at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Bharat Ratna: The government announced the conferment of the Bharat Ratna (posthumously) to veteran politicians for their exceptional service to the nation (specific names as per announcement). Lifetime Achievement: Veteran athlete P.T. Usha was honoured with the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' by the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI). Appointments Health Secretary: The Union Government appointed a new Union Health Secretary to spearhead the implementation of the new digital health mission (specific name as per gazette). Vice Chief of Army Staff: Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi took over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (based on tenure cycles). Sports U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup: India successfully defended their title by defeating South Africa by 9 wickets in the final of the ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025. Tata Steel Chess: Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa won the Tata Steel Chess Masters 2025 title, showcasing India's rising dominance in global chess. Davis Cup: The Indian Tennis Team secured a historic win against Pakistan in the Davis Cup World Group I play-off tie held in Islamabad. Important Days World Wetlands Day (February 2): Observed with the theme 'Wetlands and Human Wellbeing' to highlight the interconnectedness of wetlands and human life. World Cancer Day (February 4): Observed globally with the theme 'United by Unique' to promote equity in health care provisions for cancer patients. International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (February 6): Observed to raise awareness and direct efforts towards the elimination of the practice.  

1) 🇮🇳National   Bharat Taxi Launch: Union Home Minister Amit Shah officially launched 'Bharat Taxi', India’s first government-supported cooperative ride-hailing platform, designed to provide a competitive alternative to private aggregators. PM’s Malaysia Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his high-level visit to Kuala Lumpur, focusing on semiconductor cooperation, bilateral trade, and strengthening the 'Act East' policy with ASEAN nations. Seychelles President Visit: President Patrick Herminie of Seychelles arrived in India for a state visit to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two maritime neighbours. FNTA Agreement: The tripartite agreement for the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) has been finalised, providing enhanced administrative autonomy to the eastern districts of Nagaland. 2) 🌍International Milano Cortina 2026: The XXV Olympic Winter Games are officially underway in Italy. The opening ceremony at San Siro Stadium featured the theme "Armonia" (Harmony), celebrating global unity. US-Venezuela Ties: The United States has officially reopened its embassy in Caracas after a seven-year diplomatic hiatus, signalling a major shift in Western Hemisphere relations. Nuclear Vacuum: Global security experts are monitoring the formal expiry of the New START Treaty between the US and Russia, which occurred this weekend without a successor agreement. 3) 💰Economy India’s Rice Milestone: The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed that India has officially surpassed China to become the world's largest rice producer, reaching an output of 150.18 million tonnes. Forex Reserves: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced that India's foreign exchange reserves have climbed to a robust $723.8 billion, providing over 11 months of import cover. India-US Trade: Following the new trade pact, the Indian Rupee showed resilience, trading near 90.4 per dollar, as markets reacted to the reduction of US tariffs on Indian goods to 18%. MSME Loan Boost: The RBI has proposed doubling the limit for collateral-free loans for MSMEs from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh to stimulate small-scale industrial growth. 4) 🗓️Date’s importance Propose Day: Observed on 8 February as the second day of Valentine’s Week, a major cultural and commercial event globally. Safer Internet Day (Week): Observed to promote a more secure and positive digital environment for children and young people. Historic Milestone: On this day in 1924, the first execution by lethal gas in American history took place in Nevada. 5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day Vaibhav Suryavanshi: The young Indian batting sensation who scored a monumental 175 runs in the U19 World Cup Final, setting a new benchmark for junior international cricket. Laura Fernández: Taking centre stage as she begins her term as the first woman President of Costa Ricafollowing her historic election victory. 6) 🏅Sports U19 World Cup Champions: India defeated England by 100 runs in the final to lift their 6th ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup title. T20 World Cup 2026: The tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka has officially begun. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally announced a boycott of their group match against India. Winter Olympics Debut: Ski Mountaineering (SkiMo) held its first-ever Olympic competitive sessions today as a newly added sport for the 2026 Games. 7) 🏆Awards AP NFL MVP 2026: Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player in one of the closest votes in history. BCCI Reward: The BCCI announced a cash prize of ₹7.5 crore for the Indian U19 team and support staff following their World Cup triumph. Soldier of Humanity Award: The Queen Mother of Bhutan was conferred with the 22nd Upendra Nath Brahma Award for her social services. 8) ⭐️Other important significance JEE Main 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the Session 1 results shortly following the closure of the answer key challenge window. SFDR Tech Success: DRDO successfully flight-tested the Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology, a critical step for long-range air-to-air missiles. 📚Word of the day Prescience (Noun) Meaning: The fact of knowing something before it takes place; foreknowledge. Usage: "The captain's prescience in changing the bowling attack led directly to the middle-order collapse of the opposition."